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Residential care homes in Woodbury may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Woodbury care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.
Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in Woodbury, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.
We are also serving Residential Care Home facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Woodbury Afton Lake Elmo.
You may also consider nearby communities such as St. Paul, Eagan or Landfall.
Types of care available in Woodbury, MN
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They’re just beyond wonderful. It’s nice because they have three shifts of staff, so they’re all fresh. I think the activities – my loved one doesn’t really do a lot of activities. They’re just super kind to the residents. They are super kind and caring and want to do everything possible for your loved one. They check in to make that everything went well and if you’d like anything different next time.
We were so lucky to find this place just when needed a place to live. [name removed] went above and beyond many times, even taking mom to the emergency when we couldn’t get there and spending hours with her. The place is a beautiful home with wonderful and courteous workers. We were always welcome at any time to visit! I can’t say enough about this place! Love October cottage!
If you have a loved one, I would recommend you consider this community. The one on one care stands out to me. It has home cooked meals. They cater to the appetites' of the individual residents. It is a smaller community with 6 residents.
8047 66th St Ct S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
[Name removed] treats you just like family. He wants the residents to feel at home here. The staff are very understanding and kind to work with. [Name removed] prepares homemade meals for the residents...
Highland Homes and Services provides your loved one with the best traditional family style assisted living experience. We have newly remodeled modern residential homes with a maximum of only 6 residents to 1 staff member per home. This ensures our residents get the highest level of personal care,...
391 Pleasant Ave, St. Paul, MN 55102
I love staying at Quinlan Home! I am having a great experience interacting with staff and fellow residents. We have groups with arts and crafts, games, and they have a theater room and Occupational...
9377 Newcastle Road, Woodbury, MN 55125
I loved this place. Staff was wonderful. I was very impressed. She did not seem to think she would have an opening in the near future and also had a waiting list. Was an all woman place. Ladies seemed...
Colby lake care home is an Adult Foster Care Home Licensed for 5 residents. It is a rambler style home with just minimal steps to enter the house and have handicap ramp accessibility. The house has an open floor plan with easy monitoring in the kitchen/dining/living area. Alarms are on...
3610 Mt. Vernon Court, Woodbury, MN 55129
This has been a great experience. Wonderful place for loved one. Staff has a lot of heart.
1265 Belmont Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125
Hometown Senior Living offers comfortable residential housing with long term care services for seniors, in familiar neighborhood settings. We are committed to uphold a high standard of quality care and values while providing dignity, respect and security in support of our residents. It is our...
10910 Thone Ridge, Woodbury, MN 55129
We didn't know a place like "Faith Home" existed and we could see Mom becoming depressed and anxious with where she was. It was such a relief when we visited Faith Home and discovered caring, loving and...
6617 Stratford Road, Woodbury, MN 55125
CLO - Stratford CLO-Stratford is a residential care home located in the largest city of Woodbury, Minnesota, which is in Washington County. Our suburban area contains forty-five different parks for all members of the community to enjoy the scenic view. Woodbury is a wonderful place to live with...
11310 Sand Castle Drive Unit D, Woodbury, MN 55129
6281 Oakwood Road, Woodbury, MN 55125
SageWood is a residential care home offering personalized services to match the unique needs and budgets of families in Woodbury, Minnesota Washington County. Situated in the largest city in a serene and exclusive suburb of Twin Cities metropolitan area—Minneapolis and Saint Paul—the state...
2170 Snowshoe, Saint Paul, MN 55119
Scenic Hills #3 is a senior care home that's located in Ramsey county, St. Paul, MN. Loving caregivers provide assistance to seniors who reside here in a group home setting. St. Paul is a historical and modern city dating back to its rising prominence in 1849 when it was honored with being the...
13115 50th St S, Afton, MN 55001
1976 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, MN 55119
7957 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Triple Angels is a uniquely different residential care home. Triple Angels is designed to help seniors who need additional nursing care in the comfort of a family centered environment. We pride ourselves on providing quality care to each resident in a respectful, professional,...
8251 Ingleside Ave. S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Beautiful 6 Bedroom home: 3 1/2 baths, 3675 sq. ft, Family room, Ex-Large kitchen, Rec. room, quiet room, Family atmosphere, and home cooked meals. Patio, pond with fish in large yard.
45 Battle Creek Road, Saint Paul, MN 55119
Clean, quiet, nice wooded neighborhood. Price? They also have access to a doctor that specializes in Alzheimers, Dimensia care. one bathroom shared by 4-5 people. Can they accomodate 24 hour type care?
Battle Creek Care Home is a senior care home that is located in the large capital city of St. Paul, MN and in Ramsey county. St. Paul is the second most populous city in the state of Minnesota and is home to the St. Paul Airport, offering ease of travel. The group home setting itself is...
7740 Hadley Ave, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
My sister has been a resident at Loving Care and truly gets the BEST care around! The staff are excellent and always attentive to the needs of the residents. Thank God for this place ! I have been a...
Loving Care Cottage is a small full service assisted living in a residential home. Our emphasis is on serving cognitively impaired seniors, such as those with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia's. The small size of the home and the family atmosphere lend themselves to a feeling of...
2410 Francis Street, South St. Paul, MN 55075
2410 Francis Street, South St. Paul, MN 55075
6880 St. Croix Trail, Hastings, MN 55033
6880 St. Croix Trail, Hastings, MN 55033
14410 21st St N, Stillwater, MN 55082
It's wonderful. It's a beautiful place. They are very, very kind people. My husband is really liking the guy that works with him. The guy who is working with him is named Paye. He is excellent. I would...
Project Caring is a senior care home located in the lively Stillwater city, Minnesota and in St. Croix County. Our community is strategically located in this city due to the great roads and nearness to hospitals. The roads ensure our seniors are assured of easy and efficient transportation. In...
1000 Reaney Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55106
Peaceful Living homes are managed by loving and compassionate people who are dedicated to the well-being of each and every resident. We hope that you will consider Peaceful Living as the best option for individuals receiving special care. We are truly passionate about providing a warm and...
1000 Reaney Ave, St. Paul, MN 55106
4650 Heather Ridge Road N, Oakdale, MN 55128
4650 Heather Ridge Road N, Oakdale, MN 55128
The average cost of senior living in Woodbury is 5,933 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oak Park Heights, MN with an average of 5,304 per month.
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Residential care homes are houses in residential neighborhoods that are equipped, adapted, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually between two and 10. Like assisted living communities, staff at care homes typically help residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and medication management. Although residential care homes vary significantly depending on the community, services usually include:
Residential care homes — sometimes called care homes, board and care homes, group homes, or personal care homes — are houses in residential neighborhoods that are adapted, equipped, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually 10 or less. Similar to assisted living but in a smaller, more residential setting, these homes provide supervision, organized events, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). This means care homes can help with everyday routines but typically do not provide 24-hour skilled nursing assistance.
The median monthly cost for a care home in Woodbury is about $6,921 within the metropolitan area. A Place for Mom’s local Senior Living Advisors can help you find the right residential care home in Woodbury for you or your loved one.
Woodbury is a wealthy suburb of the Twin Cities with a relatively high cost of living due to the high price of real estate. The cost-of-living index is rated 28 points higher than the national average. All index scores are based on a sliding scale with the national average set at 100.
| Cost-of-living index | Grocery index | Median rent | Rent burden | Median home value | Median family income | Estate tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 | 93 | $1,627 | 16.7% spend over 30% of their income on rent | $295,412 | $103,308 | The top estate tax rate is 16% with an exemption threshold of $3 million |
The top hospitals that service Woodbury include:
Wood bury has a hot-summer/ warm-summer humid continental climate. This means that the city experiences four distinct seasons. The summers range from warm and pleasant to extremely hot and muggy. The winters tend to be extremely cold with temperatures dropping well below zero and it snows often. The fall season is short but pleasant and the spring is rainy but brief. On average, the humidity level for Woodbury is roughly 55%. The average humidity levels are highest during the month of December at roughly 62%.
Seasonal Temperatures
| Average summer temp | Typical summer high | Typical summer low | Average winter temp | Typical winter high | Typical winter low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72°F | 85°F (July) | 60°F (July) | 20°F | 29°F (February) | 10°F (January) |
Air Quality
| Average air quality index rating | Average maximum air quality index rating |
|---|---|
| 46 (Good) | 52 in December (Moderate) |
Moderate conditions mean that those who are sensitive to particulates in the air should consider limiting the amount of time they spend on outdoor exertion.
Precipitation
| Average monthly precipitation | Average maximum monthly precipitation | Average yearly snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 3” | 6” (August) | 48” |
As a suburb of the Twin Cities, Woodbury tends to lean slightly democrat. Parts of the city and much of the surrounding area is dedicated to agriculture.
2016 Presidential Election for Washington County
| Voted Democratic | Voted Republican | Voted Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| 46.51% | 44.67% | 8.82% |
Population Statistics
| Total Population | Population density | Population trend |
|---|---|---|
| 69,756 | 771 people per square mile | Growing at a rate of 2.49% |
Age
| Median | 55+ | 60+ | 70+ | 80+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 22% | 9% | 4% | 2% |
Highest Level of Education
| High-school diploma | College degree | Graduate degree |
|---|---|---|
| 14% | 57% | 22% |
Race & Ethnicity
| Asian | Black | Hispanic | Native American | Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian | White | Two or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.7% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 76.3% | 3.8% |
Crime
| Total crimes | Property crimes per 1,000 citizens | Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens |
|---|---|---|
| 1,352 | 19 | 1 |
Miscellaneous
| Unemployed | Participate in the labor force | Have some form of disability | Live in poverty | Widows | Veterans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3% | 74% | 7% | 4% | 3% | 6% |
Woodbury is considered friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community.This means that members of the community can participate in public life without fear of discrimination or bigotry.
Located less than an hour outside of Minneapolis, Woodbury is a suburban city centered between farm country and the dense urban sprawl of the Twin Cities. Woodbury is an outdoor paradise with 45 parks that cover over 3,000 acres of public land. The city also has two golf courses, Prestwick which is private and Eagle Valley which is public. A popular local pastime is to take a day cruise down the nearby St. Croix river.
For those who enjoy the arts, the city boasts a number of organizations and venues that celebrate the performing arts. These include the Merrill Community Arts Center and the Zephyr Theater. The city puts on an annual festival known as Woodbury Days which includes a parade, carnival, live music, fireworks, and local vendors selling food and other goods out of the Taste of Woodbury Tent.
The citizens of Woodbury pride themselves on being outdoors people. Some of the most popular pastimes in the city include fishing, hunting, skiing, and snowshoeing. Afton State Park is the most popular park in the region boasting one of the largest ski hills in the country, Afton Alps. Other popular summer locations include Battle Creek Regional Park and Phalen Regional Park. There are tons of lakes in and around the city that have great fishing opportunities including Carver Lake, Beaver Lake, and Tanners Lake. There is also an indoor park, the Central Park, which is adjacent to the public library.
Transportation
Public transportation is available between Woodbury and the Twin Cities through MetroTransit and FirstTransit. There is a local transportation service called Transit Link which provides transit to Woodbury Residents in areas where the bus routes do not reach. Ride reservations must be made in advance.
Seniors can utilize Canvas Health and Metro Mobility for specialized transportation services. Seniors are required to have an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) application to use this service.
Tranquil Living, September Cottage Eldercare and Country Comfort Eldercare are the top-rated care homes near Woodbury, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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