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Minneapolis is the biggest city in the state of Minnesota, and it has all the arts, entertainment, and cultural opportunities you’d expect from a city of its size. As an additional feather in its cap, the City of Lakes has natural beauty in spades making the views and outdoor recreation opportunities endless.
With 61 assisted living communities partnered with A Place for Mom, seniors can choose from various housing options and levels of care. A Place for Mom’s partner communities typically provide transportation and recreational options, on-site medical professionals, rehabilitation treatments, and staff support for daily tasks.
Our guide to Minneapolis assisted living includes listings of top facilities we partner with in a 10-mile radius of the city center, which includes portions of St. Paul, We’ll also discuss local health care services, a breakdown of payment and support options for assisted living, information on transportation at partner communities and within the city, and a preview of the city’s various attractions.
Types of care available in Minneapolis, MN
Assisted Living
Great place to be!! Everybody is so frendly. People are imrportant. The experience is okay. We picked this community because it was the only one near by.
The administrative services are very helpful in helping to make the right decision on where to put a parent and how to do all the paperwork to get things in order. The ratio of staff to resident is better than most places. They have a nurse in-house for when things go wrong. All of the staff are friendly and helpful to residents and family of the residents. I would highly recommend Lighthouse of Mahtomedi. My mom has been there a couple of months now, the transition from house to resident care has been a very smooth one. I am very happy with the Lighthouse of Mahtomedi.
I think they do a great job at Meadow Woods! The staff here is very friendly and easy to work with. They've been very accommodating in regards to some billing issues we've had in regards to getting funding with the VA straightened out. The facility itself is well kept and clean, and they do a great job looking after the people who live here!
777 Hamline Ave N # 302, St. Paul, MN 55104
900 42nd Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
6711 14th Avenue, Richfield, MN 55423
Helping Hands Group HomeHelping Hands Group Home is a group home that is located in the serene city of Richfield, MN and in Hennepin county. Richfield is located in the St. Paul Region of the state and is home to the Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport, which is great for ease of travel....
3201 Virginia Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
1515 44th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
1925 Norfolk Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55116
6500 France Ave S., Edina, MN 55435
1181 Edgcumbe Rd, St. Paul, MN 55105
750 Milton St N, St. Paul, MN 55104
7601 36th Avenue N, #210, New Hope, MN 55427
WELCOME TO THE BYCHOICE HOME CARE PAGEWE ARE AYESHA BOBRAY AND JOYCE SMITH , WE ARE THE PROUD OWNERS OF ByChoice HOME CARE SERVICES LLC,WE HAVE BEEN IN BUSINESS IN THE WONDERFUL STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR OVER ONE YEAR . WE STARTED OUR BUSINESS DECEMBER 20TH 2012.JOYCE AND I STARTED THIS BUSINESS...
609 Blake Rd S, Hopkins, MN 55343
"How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and the strong - because someday you will have been all of these" ~ George Washington CarverAt English Rose Suites we share a passionate...
3220 Lake Johanna Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55112
313 Dale St N, St. Paul, MN 55103
2680 Lexington Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113
80 North Mackubin, St. Paul, MN 55102
3913 58th Ave N, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
715 2nd Avenue South, Hopkins, MN 55343
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
280 Ravoux St, St. Paul, MN 55103
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6940 Zane Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55429
11705 Live Oak Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305
5717 Kemrich Drive, Edina, MN 55439
3608 W 84th St, Bloomington, MN 55431
Cardenas Friendship Homes III is located in beautiful Bloomington, Minnesota, just outside of Minneapolis. We are known for providing living arrangements for the aging community who want to maintain their independence while having the added security of a safe and friendly environment. We are...
6201 Loch Moor Drive, Edina, MN 55439
Our premier residential care homes specialize in caring for those who live with memory loss. At English Rose Suites, we believe that no loved one's quality of life should end just because they have dementia.Our vision is to change the landscape of memory care forever... Surpassing all...
20 Exchange St E, St. Paul, MN 55101
The monthly cost of living in assisted living facilities within our Minneapolis partner network is $4,546, a figure that includes floor layouts, amenities, and other fees, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data.[01] This cost includes meals, medication management, access to in-home care (such as ambulatory, diabetic, and incontinence care), and wheelchair-accessible housing amenities.
The starting prices for assisted living in Minneapolis and the neighboring areas — figures that don’t include anything but baseline rental fees — are shown in the accompanying chart below.
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Using this guide, you can learn how to pay for an assisted living stay using private funds, VA benefits, Medicare, and Medicaid. Information regarding each payment method has been included here.
Residents in assisted living communities can finance their stays using personal savings, investment returns, pensions, and Social Security income. Yet those aren’t the only options. Other methods seniors typically use to pay for assisted living include:
The Minnesota Department of Health issues licenses and regulates assisted living facilities in Minnesota. To obtain licensure in Minnesota, facilities must submit to an application process, comply with state laws, and have ongoing inspections. Inspections cover several facets of assisted living services, such as resident rights, medicine administration, resident care, and food service.
The rules for registering and running assisted living facilities in Minnesota, and the obligations of both residents and providers, are outlined in Chapter 144G of the state’s legislation titled Assisted Living Services and Home Care Licensing. The licensing criteria for assisted living facilities in Minnesota are outlined in Chapter 4659 of the Minnesota Rules regarding assisted living licensure, along with specifications for the physical plant, resident care, staffing, and food service.
Some of the regulations that assisted living facilities must meet are as follows:
The assisted living facilities must also comply with the Minnesota Bill of Rights for Assisted Living Residents.
Inspections will take place a minimum of once every two years. These visits will not be announced and can happen at any time of day to make sure all regulations and laws are being correctly followed.
Minnesota’s Health Department allows the public to view inspection reports and licenses for assisted living facilities. The website also offers a searchable directory of authorized assisted living facilities, which includes details like the facility’s name, address, and licensed bed capacity.
Minnesota Department of Health
625 Robert St. N
St Paul, MN 55164
Phone: 651-201-5000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
No COVID laws are in effect specifically for assisted living complexes in Minneapolis. The city’s Health Department promotes information sharing about COVID testing sites, guidelines, community spread, treatments, and more. In general, assisted living communities in Minneapolis follow these guidelines:
Staff members and visitors are encouraged to have their COVID-19 immunizations up-to-date, including any booster doses.
Wearing masks is not a requirement.
The management should work to improve their facilities’ ventilation systems, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Regular hand washing or use of a hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol is recommended.
Number of in-network assisted living facilities in market
Minneapolis offers diverse elder care options, particularly assisted living, which provides seniors with long-term housing and care that supports them through activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and meal prep. Seniors in assisted living in Minneapolis can expect personalized care, nutritious meals, a wide range of social activities to cater to a variety of interests, and a sense of community in safe residential settings.
Within a 10-mile radius of downtown Minneapolis, A Place for Mom partners with 61 assisted living facilities. Thirteen of these are standalone assisted living centers or homes; six are combination assisted living and independent living facilities; 20 are combination assisted living and memory care facilities; and 21 are a combination of assisted living, independent living, and memory care. One facility combines assisted living, adult day care, and memory care services.
Looking within a 25-mile radius of downtown, which includes even more of St. Paul, seniors and their families can find additional possibilities, including nineteen more standalone assisted living facilities and homes; four additional assisted living and independent living combination facilities; 27 assisted living/memory care places; 27 combination assisted living, and independent living, memory care communities.
Even within urban Minneapolis, and in proximity to big-city amenities, assisted living communities often take care to create more tranquil, wooded settings that take full advantage of Minnesota’s lake-effect weather and mild summers to encourage residents to relax outdoors. Many communities design their environments, from architecture to programming, to promote social engagement and life enrichment. Pastimes at many locations include bingo games, fun outings, book club meetings, religious services, movie nights, and more.
Nearly all assisted living communities in Minneapolis have staff awake and available 24/7. Nearly 80% of communities within A Place for Mom’s assisted living network offer some form of memory care, and 83% offer hospice services on-site. Additionally, 73% of facilities bring in occupational, physical, or speech therapists and podiatrists to visit and treat residents with specific care needs. Staff members typically also manage medication (at 82% of locations), and many specialize in diabetic care and incontinence care for residents.
Two-thirds of communities offer complimentary transportation, and nearly half offer at-cost transportation, so seniors can easily run errands and visit doctors. Options are also available for those with mobility challenges.
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Number of seniors over the age of 65 currently living in Minneapolis
Percentage of seniors 65 and older within the Minneapolis population
Median annual income for Minneapolis seniors 65 and older
Minneapolis offers various health care options for seniors, including a nationally recognized hospital and numerous other well-known ones. There is also a VA clinic nearby for veterans. Learn more about the best hospitals in Minneapolis by going through the resources below.
In Minneapolis, Abbott Northwestern Hospital provides general medical and surgical services. It is highly rated in seven adult specialties and 18 treatments, and it’s nationally ranked in one adult specialty, according to the U.S. News & World Report.[03]
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
Saint Louis Park is home to Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, a general medical and surgical center that ranks highly in 14 adult treatments and conditions, according to the U.S. News & World Report.[04]
M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center
According to U.S. News & World Report, this facility performs well in one adult specialty and eight procedures and conditions.[05]
The Veterans Administration’s main campus offers primary care as well as specialty health services such as surgery, psychiatry, oncology, and more.[06]
A Place for Mom’s partner assisted living communities make life a little easier by offering transportation options. Nearly half of our partner facilities offer at-cost transportation, while 67% provide it for free. There are, of course, many other options for getting around the Twin Cities.
Minneapolis is set up to allow flexibility in transportation. Although half of Minneapolis residents drive to get around, 36% prefer biking, and 22% choose public transportation. For shorter distances, residents tend to prefer walking, cycling, and public transportation to get from point A to point B. The city features a bike-sharing scheme with 100 kiosks, and it’s home to plentiful public transportation choices, including buses, light rail, and commuter trains.
The city’s natural setting provides numerous pathways for walking and running. Moreover, there are approximately 34 miles of approved bike lanes, which explains why Walk Score ranks it as a top bikeable city in the United States. Walk Score also ranks Minneapolis 71 out of 100, taking into account walking routes and public density. Metro Transportation, Minneapolis’ public transit system, supports environmentally friendly commuting options like carpooling, vanpooling, walking, and biking to work.
Seniors 65 and over can use the Metro Transit reduced rate for seniors to access cheaper bus and train fares. Metro Transit’s high-frequency network serves 14 popular routes with such frequent service that it offers no timetable. In addition, the Northeast Seniors Rides program arranges for volunteer drivers to transport seniors aged 60 and up to appointments around Northeast Minneapolis.
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Minneapolis offers vibrant city life with blue lakes, tall buildings, an active art scene, and upscale entertainment options.
Outdoor excursions are plentiful. Lake Harriet features scenic trails for biking, running, and strolling, while the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is famous for its famous California sea lion show, big cats, gorillas, and giraffes. There’s on-site and street parking and public transportation nearby as well.
Art and history lovers have plenty to see in the Twin Cities. The Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA) offers free tours, classes, and events for all ages. The Walker Art Center is another gem that provides an immersive experience ranging from modern art installations to community-building programs.
Catch contemporary dance, experimental theater, and new classical music performances there at a reduced ticket rate for seniors. To learn more about Minneapolis, check out the Mill City Museum, a great place to learn about the city’s history through activities designed for all ages. It’s open on Thursdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. until early evening; admission is discounted for veterans and those over 65.
Seniors who enjoy classical music can visit the Minnesota Orchestra, which has a Grammy Award-winning ensemble and a reputation for delivering world-class performances. The Orchestra Hall is accessible for people with impairments, with special parking places, ramps, and elevators serving all levels on the lobby’s east and west sides. Those who love modern music might attend a concert at the historic First Avenue venue, which is also wheelchair accessible. Or head to U.S. Bank Stadium to see your favorite singer perform or catch a Minnesota Vikings football game. The stadium also has ramps, elevators, and wheelchair-accessible seating on all levels. Before purchasing a ticket, inquire about additional ADA accommodations.
Seniors can also find community and senior centers to help fill their dance cards. The Shorewood Community & Event Center hosts activities like knitting, beading, quilting, and support groups. The Nokomis Healthy Seniors Center also offers social meetings, reasonably priced health and wellness programs, transportation, support groups, and exercise classes. Find other senior-specific materials on the Minnesota Association for Senior Services’ website.
The Waters of Oakdale, Talamore Woodbury and The Legacy of St. Anthony are the top-rated Assisted Living facilities near Minneapolis, MN. These Assisted Living facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Assisted Living in Minneapolis is 4,346 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
Minneapolis, C. O. (n.d.). COVID-19 vaccines.
U.S. News & World Report. (2023). Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN – Rankings, Ratings & Photos
U.S. News & World Report. (2023). Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in Saint Louis Park, MN – Rankings, Ratings & Photos
Veterans Affairs. (2023). VA Minneapolis health care.
Minneapolis Transportation Action Plan. (n.d.-b). How people move in Minneapolis.
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