Assisted Living and Memory Care
Suite Living of Little Canada
2740 Rice Street, Little Canada, MN 55113 · Map
Licensed for 32 residents · SUITE LIVING OF LITTLE CANADA
Suite Living of Little Canada is a state-licensed assisted living, memory care community in Little Canada, Minnesota. It is licensed for 32 residents. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for this community; the details below come from the state licensing record.
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License
Active, 32 residents
Assisted Living Facility Dementia Care 423180, current license dated Dec 1, 2025. Licensee SUITE LIVING OF LITTLE CANADA.
Nearest emergency room
3.5 miles
M Health Fairview St John'S Hospital, rated 5 of 5 stars by CMS.
Side by side with nearby communities
The 4 nearest communities that offer assisted living, by straight-line distance. Prices are starting prices each community publishes; we never show estimates.
| Community | Distance | Licensed capacity | Published starting price | License | Inspection citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suite Living of Little Canada this community | 32 | Not published | Active | 3 substantiated | |
| Sunrise Residential Services L | 0.4 mi | 4 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Saba Assisted Living | 0.4 mi | 5 | Not published | Active | No record |
| Ayya Assisted Living | 0.6 mi | 5 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Suite Living Senior Care of Ro | 0.7 mi | 25 | Not published | Active | 2 substantiated |
State inspection record3 substantiated
- Last evaluation
- January 16, 2025
- Evaluations on record
- 2
- Investigations substantiated
- 3 kept 7 years
- Inconclusive
- 0 kept 4 years
- Unsubstantiated
- 0 kept 3 years
Most recent evaluation (January 16, 2025, state report P9DU11)
MDH: “On January 14, 2025, through January 16, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Health conducted a survey at the above provider, and the following correction orders are issued.”
Survey completed January 16, 2025: 1 correction order
- Tag 1290: 144G.60 Subdivision 1 Background studies required Level 3, isolated scope, scope/level letter G · correction period: Immediate · fine: $3,000.00 assessed
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure a Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) NETStudy 2.0 (web-based system used to submit background study requests to DHS) background study (BGS) was submitted and cleared for one of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-B).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure a Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) NETStudy 2.0 (web-based system used to submit background study requests to DHS) background study (BGS) was submitted and cleared for one of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-B). This had the potential to affect all residents living within the facility. This resulted in an immediate order issued January 15, 2025. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) Employees, contractors, and regularly scheduled volunteers of the facility are subject to the background study required by section 144.057 and may be disqualified under chapter 245C. [...]”
Fines assessed by MDH
- Tag 1290 (144g.60 Subdivision 1 - Background Studies Required): $3,000.00
Total fines assessed, as printed in the letter: $3,000.00.
Earlier evaluations (1)
- May 11, 2022: report 0V9C11 · 11 correction orders
Details
Survey completed May 11, 2022: 11 correction orders
- Tag 110: 144G.10 Subdivision 1a Assisted living director license required Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Two (2) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the licensed assisted living director (LALD) was listed as the Director of Record for the licensee.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the licensed assisted living director (LALD) was listed as the Director of Record for the licensee. This had the potential to affect all the licensee's residents, staff, and visitors. [...]”
Rule cited: “Each assisted living facility must employ an assisted living director licensed or permitted by the Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports.”
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B) Minimum requirements Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared and served according to the Minnesota
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code. This practice resulted in a level two violation (a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety) and was issued at a widespread scope (when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected or has the potential to affect a large portion or all the [...]”
Rule cited: “(13) offer to provide or make available at least the following services to residents: (i) at least three nutritious meals daily with snacks available seven days per week, according to the recommended dietary allowances in the United States Department of [...]”
- Tag 630: 144G.42 Subd. 6 (b) Compliance with requirements for reporting ma Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure an individual abuse prevention plan was developed to include the required content for one of three residents (R1)
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on record review and interview, the licensee failed to ensure an individual abuse prevention plan was developed to include the required content for one of three residents (R1) with records reviewed. [...]”
Rule cited: “(b) The facility must develop and implement an individual abuse prevention plan for each vulnerable adult. [...]”
- Tag 650: 144G.42 Subd. 8 Employee records Level 1, isolated scope, scope/level letter A · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the employee record contained the required content for one of two
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the employee record contained the required content for one of two unlicensed personnel (ULP)- B with records reviewed. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) The facility must maintain current records of each paid employee, each regularly scheduled volunteer providing services, and each individual contractor providing services. [...]”
- Tag 680: 144G.42 Subd. 10 Disaster planning and emergency preparedness Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to comply with the minimum frequency of inspection, maintenance, and test requirements for the facility's emergency power
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to comply with the minimum frequency of inspection, maintenance, and test requirements for the facility's emergency power system (permanent generator) as part of the facility's emergency disaster and preparedness plan as required under Minnesota Rules, Part 4659.0100. This had the potential to affect the current resident receiving services under the assisted living license, as well any staff and visitors to the facility. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) The facility must meet the following requirements: (1) have a written emergency disaster plan that contains a plan for evacuation, addresses elements of sheltering in place, identifies temporary relocation sites, and details staff assignments in the event [...]”
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- Tag 810: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (b)-(f) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide all required content on the fire safety and evacuation plan, evacuation drills, and employee training on fire safety and evacuation.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on document review and interview, the licensee failed to provide all required content on the fire safety and evacuation plan, evacuation drills, and employee training on fire safety and evacuation. This has the potential to directly affect the safety of visitors, staff, and all residents receiving care. [...]”
Rule cited: “(b) Each assisted living facility shall develop and maintain fire safety and evacuation plans. [...]”
- Tag 970: 144.50 Subd. 5 Waivers of liability prohibited Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the assisted living contract did not include language waiving the facility's liability for health, safety, or personal property of a resident, with seven of seven residents (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R7) with records reviewed.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the assisted living contract did not include language waiving the facility's liability for health, safety, or personal property of a resident, with seven of seven residents (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R7) with records reviewed. [...]”
Rule cited: “The contract must not include a waiver of facility liability for the health and safety or personal property of a resident. [...]”
- Tag 1420: 144G.62 Subd. 2 Delegation of assisted living services Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the registered nurse (RN) conducted training and competency evaluations for one of one unlicensed personnel (ULP)-B who performed delegated tasks.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the registered nurse (RN) conducted training and competency evaluations for one of one unlicensed personnel (ULP)-B who performed delegated tasks. [...]”
Rule cited: “(b) When the registered nurse or licensed health professional delegates tasks to unlicensed personnel, that person must ensure that prior to the delegation the unlicensed personnel is trained in the proper methods to perform the tasks or procedures for each [...]”
- Tag 2040: 144G.81 Subdivision 1 Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Fourteen (14)
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide a complete facility hazard vulnerability or safety risk assessment (HVA) plan to identify hazard vulnerabilities and mitigations on and around the property.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, document review, and interview, the licensee failed to provide a complete facility hazard vulnerability or safety risk assessment (HVA) plan to identify hazard vulnerabilities and mitigations on and around the property. This has the potential to directly affect all memory care residents receiving assisted living services. [...]”
Rule cited: “An assisted living facility with dementia care that has a secured dementia care unit must meet the requirements of section 144G.45 and the following additional requirements: (1) a hazard vulnerability assessment or safety risk must be performed on and around [...]”
- Tag 2170: 144G.84 SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS WITH DEMENTIA Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to have an evaluation for an activity plan for two of three residents (R5, R7) who received services under an assisted living with dementia care license. [...]”
Rule cited: “(b) Each resident must be evaluated for activities according to the licensing rules of the facility. [...]”
- Tag 2310: 144G.91 Subd. 4 Appropriate care and services Level 3, widespread scope, scope/level letter I · correction period: Immediate
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide care and services according to acceptable health care standards, medical or nursing standards for five of five residents (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5) who utilized bed rails with records reviewed.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to provide care and services according to acceptable health care standards, medical or nursing standards for five of five residents (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5) who utilized bed rails with records reviewed. This resulted in an immediate correction order on May 9, 2022, at approximately 5:30 p.m. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) Residents have the right to care and assisted living services that are appropriate based on the resident's needs and according to an up-to-date service plan subject to accepted health care standards.”
From MDH’s letter: the letter says the facility is in substantial compliance.
- Tag 110: 144G.10 Subdivision 1a Assisted living director license required Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Two (2) days
Substantiated investigations (state reports)
- July 10, 2024 · report HL347448200C
Details
Survey completed July 1, 2024: 1 correction order
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B) Minimum requirements Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Please refer to the FBEIR for applicable compliance dates
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code. This practice resulted in a level two violation (a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety) and was issued at a widespread scope (when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected or has the potential to affect a large portion or all the residents). [...]”
Rule cited: “(13) offer to provide or make available at least the following services to residents: (B) food must be prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4626; and”
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B) Minimum requirements Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Please refer to the FBEIR for applicable compliance dates
- April 8, 2022 · report HL34744002M
- January 27, 2022 · report HL34744001C
What the levels and scopes mean (MDH’s words)
Level 1: “a violation that has no potential to cause more than a minimal impact on the resident and does not affect health or safety”
Level 2: “a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety, but was not likely to cause serious injury, impairment, or death”
Level 3: “a violation that harmed a resident's health or safety, not including serious injury, impairment, or death, or a violation that has the potential to lead to serious injury, impairment, or death”
Isolated scope: “when one or a limited number of residents are affected or one or a limited number of staff are involved, or the situation has occurred only occasionally”
Pattern scope: “when more than a limited number of residents are affected, more than a limited number of staff are involved, or the situation has occurred repeatedly; but is not found to be pervasive”
Widespread scope: “when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected or has the potential to affect a large portion or all of the residents”
Summaries are ours and are marked “Summary”; quoted text is MDH’s own, shortened where marked [...]. Read the full reports at the links above or search every report on MDH’s site.
What these terms mean
MDH: “An evaluation is a process regulated by the division to ensure licensees comply with the laws, rules, and certifications for the type of care and services authorized under their license/certification.”
“An investigation may occur when the division is notified that care and services are not being provided by licensees as required by law. This may include allegations of abuse, neglect, or financial misuse.”
For maltreatment, Minnesota law defines substantiated as “a preponderance of the evidence shows that an act that meets the definition of maltreatment occurred” and inconclusive as “less than a preponderance of evidence to show that maltreatment did or did not occur” (Minn. Stat. 626.5572).
Correction orders, as MDH explains on each state form: “Tag numbers have been assigned to Minnesota State Statutes for Assisted Living Facilities.” “The letter in the left column is used for tracking purposes and reflects the scope and level issued pursuant to 144G.31 subd. 1, 2, and 3.” MDH adds that there is no requirement to submit a plan of correction for violations of Minnesota state statutes.
MDH keeps investigation results for seven years when allegations are substantiated, four years when inconclusive, and three years when unsubstantiated, so the counts cover different periods. This community is licensed for 32 residents; larger communities are evaluated and reported on more often, so read counts with size in mind. Source: Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, data as of September 28, 2026. Always visit in person and ask the community about anything listed here.
License and ownershipActive license, licensee SUITE LIVING OF LITTLE CANADA
- License type
- Assisted Living Facility Dementia Care
- License number
- 423180
- License status
- Active
- Current license dated
- 2025-12-01
- Licensed capacity
- 32
- Licensee
- SUITE LIVING OF LITTLE CANADA
- County
- Ramsey County
- Administrator/Authorized Agent
- Audrey McElwain
Source: Minnesota state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.
Administrator/Authorized Agent name from the Minnesota licensing record, as of Sep 9, 2026.
Paying with Medicaid and other programsHow Medicaid pays for care in Minnesota, and other programs
How Medicaid pays for care in Minnesota
- Elderly Waiver (EW), customized living services. Minnesota's Elderly Waiver, part of Medical Assistance (Minnesota Medicaid), can pay for "customized living" services, and a provider of those services must hold an assisted living license (or meet certain exceptions). You must qualify for Medical Assistance and need a nursing-home level of care. (state page)
Ask the community whether it accepts Medicaid.
Location and nearby careNearest hospital 3.5 mi, nursing home 1.6 mi, pharmacy 0.2 mi
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- M Health Fairview St John'S Hospital, Maplewood. 3.5 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 5 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- The Estates at Roseville LLC, Roseville. 1.6 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Firstat Nursing Services, Little Canada. 0.2 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- CVS Pharmacy. 0.2 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 55113 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Fmc Dialysis - Roseville, Roseville, 1.4 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Davita Larpenteur Ave Dialysis, Roseville, 2.8 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 4 of 5 stars)
Davita Arden Hills Dialysis Unit, Arden Hills, 3.2 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 2 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 24 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 55113.
Presbyterian Homes Hospice Inc, office in Roseville, 2.5 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars)
Ecumen Hospice, office in Shoreview, 2.6 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars)
Interim Healthcare Of The Twin Cities, Inc., office in Roseville, 3.6 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars) - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Steven Lawler, MD, Minneapolis. 5.5 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard riskFEMA overall risk relatively moderate; outside FEMA's high-risk flood areas
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: relatively moderate. By hazard: inland flooding relatively moderate, wildfire very low, tornado relatively high, heat wave relatively high, earthquake very low. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record
Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.
- The current license dates from 2025. Has the owner or operator changed recently?
- What does the base rate include, and when did rates last go up?
- How many caregivers work in memory care during the day, the evening and overnight, and for how many residents?
- What dementia training does each caregiver get before working alone, and every year after?
- How do staff respond when a resident is agitated, frightened or tries to leave?
- How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
- What fees are charged at move-in?
- How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
- How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
What we checked11 public sources we searched, with dates
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division inspection records | Sep 28, 2026 | See above |
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: FEMA rates wildfire risk here very low |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does Suite Living of Little Canada provide?
Suite Living of Little Canada is licensed by the state of Minnesota for assisted living, memory care in Little Canada, Minnesota. Its licensed capacity is 32 residents.
Does Lilisity rate Suite Living of Little Canada?
No. We publish state licensing details for Suite Living of Little Canada but no score, rating, or ranking. Only communities on the Top Communities list or with a Senior Living Alliance Excellence Award, both based on phone-verified resident and family interviews, are ranked.
How much does Suite Living of Little Canada cost?
Assisted Living in Minnesota typically starts at $2,200 to $4,800 a month. Based on 74 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. Suite Living of Little Canada does not publish its prices.
How do I contact Suite Living of Little Canada?
Visit Suite Living of Little Canada at 2740 Rice Street, Little Canada, MN 55113.
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