10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Coon Rapids, MN

 

Learn More About Assisted Living in Coon Rapids, MN

 

Named after some of the abundant wildlife found on the banks of the Mississippi River, Coon Rapids is a nature lover’s dream.

In Coon Rapids, assisted living communities provide personal care services in settings typically ranging from private apartments to shared rooms, often with restaurant-style dining and activities based on residents’ interests. Designed to promote independence among seniors who don’t require 24-hour skilled nursing care, assisted living is a good option for retirees who need help with some daily tasks and would like to live a socially fulfilling, active lifestyle.

Cost of Assisted Living in Coon Rapids, MN

The median monthly cost of assisted living in the state of Minnesota was around $4,500 in 2019.

 

Learn More About Coon Rapids, MN

 

Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Coon Rapids are rated 14 points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated slightly above 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
114	123	111	122	103	110

 

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
$80,969 per year	$46,700 per year	$66,201 per year	$30,015 per year	$43,727 per year	$2,503 per year	$862 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Coon Rapids include:

Mercy Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 480+
• Specialties: cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging, emergency services, intensive care unit, Level II trauma care

Maple Grove Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit acute care
• Bed count: 130+
• Specialties: emergency services, diagnostic imaging, surgery

North Memorial Health

• Facility type: nonprofit acute care
• Bed count: 380+
• Specialties: emergency care, geriatrics, ENT

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Coon Rapids’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
11°F	20°F	2°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
70°F	81°F	60°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 92

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: 31.4″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
39.2	16.2%	63,190	2,795.9000000000001 per square mile	2.6

 

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)
0.3%	3.5%	8.0%	3.1%	0.1%	3.7%	81.6%

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

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

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

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Anoka County

Democratic	Republican	Other
47.9%	49.8%	2.3%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

In the summer, visitors can enjoy picnicking, fishing, walking, and biking at the 446-acre Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park. The park is also home to Cenaiko Lake, a stocked trout lake, which gives anglers of all abilities the chance to catch large fish in a peaceful, non-motorized setting. In the winter, the park becomes a preeminent destination for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Coon Rapids boasts a wide variety of shops and restaurants for your shopping and dining pleasure. Summer events include farmers’ markets, concerts, and outdoor movies in the park. The city-run Senior Center offers a plethora of activities and classes designed to spark activity and engagement, with everything from travel opportunities to card clubs, as well as arts and fitness classes.

 

Transportation

Transportation is available to seniors within Coon Rapids to Senior Center activities and senior dining for suggested donation. Transit services for groceries are also available twice a month. Seniors receiving services from Anoka County Social Services have access to transportation through Anoka County MedLink for medical, dental, and social service appointments only. A fixed-route bus service is also available through Anoka County Transit.