Quick answers
- Is Suncrest Assisted Living licensed?
- Suncrest Assisted Living appears on the official license list of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Health Regulation Division (retrieved November 3, 2026) as “Assisted Living Facility”, license number 423059, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Suncrest Assisted Living have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 51. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Suncrest Assisted Living?
- 2400 Washington Avenue, Scanlon, MN 55720, Carlton County, Minnesota.
- What is the phone number of Suncrest Assisted Living?
- (218) 878-1180, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Community Memorial Hospital, Cloquet (about 3.7 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).
- Diamond Willow Assisted Living0.0 mi · Cloquet, MN · capacity 26
- Evergreen Knoll0.0 mi · Cloquet, MN · capacity 70
- Jaris M Pokey Paro Assisted Living Residence0.0 mi · Cloquet, MN · capacity 10
- New Perspective Cloquet & Barnum0.0 mi · Cloquet, MN · capacity 55
- New Perspective Cloquet & Barnum0.0 mi · Cloquet, MN · capacity 9
- Plainview Estates0.0 mi · Cloquet, MN · capacity 8
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Community Memorial Hospital3.7 mi · Cloquet, MN
- St Marys Hospital Superior21 mi · Superior, WI
- Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center21 mi · Duluth, MN
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Facility |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | SUNCREST ASSISTED LIVING |
| License number | 423059 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 51 |
| Address | 2400 Washington Avenue, Scanlon, MN 55720 |
| County | Carlton |
| State | Minnesota |
| Phone | (218) 878‑1180 |
| 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