10 Best Memory Care Facilities in St Anthony, MN. Page 5

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Affectionately known as “the village” to local residents, St. Anthony is located just five miles northeast of Minneapolis. Its convenient location affords residents the conveniences of city living, while its size provides the charm of a small town.

In St. Anthony, memory care communities — sometimes called Alzheimer’s care or dementia care facilities — provide specialized care for seniors who have Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. These communities offer personalized cognitive rehabilitation programs alongside assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Memory care usually includes 24-hour supervision and unique design elements, like outdoor gardens and color-coded walls, to help ease anxiety, agitation, and other symptoms of dementia.

Cost of Memory Care in St. Anthony, MN

The median monthly cost of memory care in the state of Minnesota was around $6,200 in 2019.

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Cost of Living

The cost of living in St. Anthony tends to be more affordable than the average U.S. city. The total household expenses associated with living in St. Anthony are rated 6 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are rated up to 16 points below the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
94	102	95	100	84	90

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$93,653 per year	$39,136 per year	$66,417 per year	$41,383 per year	$45,417 per year	$4,792 per year	$862 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service St. Anthony include:

Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center

• Facility type: university, acute care
• Bed count: 830+
• Specialties: primary care, emergency care, solid organ and blood and marrow transplantation, heart disease, cancer

Hennepin County Medical Center

• Facility type: governmental, acute care
• Bed count: 460+
• Specialties: level I trauma care, diagnostic imaging, home health, hospice

North Memorial Health

• Facility type: nonprofit, acute care
• Bed count: 380+
• Specialties: emergency care, geriatrics, ear nose and throat (ENT)

Weather and Climate

St. Anthony’s climate is classified as warm summer continental, which means the city experiences four distinct seasons with a wide variation in seasonal temperatures. The winters tend to be very cold and snowy. The average humidity level is 67%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 77%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
13°F	22°F	4°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
73°F	83°F	63°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 93

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 29.4″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
41.9	24.8%	8,361	3,712.3 per square mile	2.1

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
2.6%	4.8%	7.6%	3.2%	<0.1%	2.8%	79.1%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Minneapolis: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Hennepin County

Democratic	Republican	Other
70.7%	27.3%	2.0%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Aside from its convenient proximity to all the Twin Cities has to offer, St. Anthony has a reputation for its quaint charm and abundance of outdoor recreation options. St. Anthony’s premier park, Silverwood Park, sits on the banks of pristine Silver Lake and is a prime example of the area’s natural beauty. Park amenities include an art gallery, education facilities, event rental space, a café/coffee shop, picnic sites, fishing access, canoe and kayak rentals, an outdoor performance space, and more.

For seniors looking to get out of the house and socialize, St. Anthony Community Services offers weekly card groups and exercise classes, enrichment activities, and day trips.

Transportation

St. Anthony is conveniently located on local bus and light rail lines, which provides easy access to both Minneapolis and St. Paul.