Quick answers
- Is Iris Park Commons licensed?
- Iris Park Commons appears on the official license list of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Health Regulation Division (retrieved November 3, 2026) as “Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care”, license number 426592, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Iris Park Commons have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 70. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Iris Park Commons?
- 1850 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55104, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- What is the phone number of Iris Park Commons?
- (651) 209-8522, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Allina United Hospital, Saint Paul (about 2.9 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- A Helping Hand Senior Care Ser0.0 mi · St. Paul, MN · capacity 4
- Ahr St Paul MN SH TRS Sub LLC0.0 mi · St. Paul, MN · capacity 115
- Amber Crest Health0.0 mi · St. Paul, MN · capacity 5
- Casa Bella Vita Inc0.0 mi · St. Paul, MN · capacity 5
- Hash Baz Home LLC0.0 mi · St. Paul, MN · capacity 5
- Reliacare Home Health Inc0.0 mi · St. Paul, MN · capacity 4
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Allina United Hospital2.9 mi · Saint Paul, MN
- Regions Hospital3.4 mi · Saint Paul, MN
- M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center3.6 mi · Minneapolis, MN
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | IRIS PARK COMMONS |
| License number | 426592 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 70 |
| Address | 1850 University Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55104 |
| County | Ramsey |
| State | Minnesota |
| Phone | (651) 209‑8522 |
| Licensing agency | Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Health Regulation Division |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Minnesota — Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Health Regulation Division, retrieved November 3, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances