Top Home Care Agencies in White Bear Lake, MN

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Welcome to White Bear Lake, where the charm of small town living meets the beauty of a lakeside setting. Between its pastoral appeal, exciting activities, and friendly people, White Bear Lake offers something for everyone.

Home care, or in-home care, in White Bear Lake is a service which offers compassion and help to seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and wish to remain in their homes. Levels of care vary according to need, and can include companionship, meal prep, cleaning, transportation, and help with ADLs like bathing and dressing. Home care aides are trained to understand the nuances of senior care but generally aren’t licensed to provide medical services.

Cost of Home Care in White Bear Lake, MN

The median monthly cost of a home health aide in 2020 was about $6,500 in the Minneapolis area and $6,300 in the state of Minnesota, according to Genworth.

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Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in White Bear Lake are rated 3 points above the national average. Health care costs are rated 13 points higher than 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
103	113	101	111	93	98

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
$81,049 per year	$45,162 per year	$67,270 per year	$35,059 per year	$45,967 per year	$3,537 per year	$862 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service White Bear Lake include:

Fairview St. John’s Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit acute care
• Bed count: 180+
• Specialties: intensivist program, obstetrics, family medicine, urgent care

Lakeview Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, acute care
• Bed count: 60+
• Specialties: intensive care, diagnostic imaging, hospice care, home health care, emergency services

Regions Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit acute care
• Bed count: 460+
• Specialties: emergency care, surgical services, cardiovascular care

Weather and Climate

White Bear Lake’s climate is classified as warm summer continental, which means the city experiences four distinct seasons with a wide variation in seasonal temperature. 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
15°F	23°F	6°F

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

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 78

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: 32.6″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
41.7	19.4%	25,129	3,127.6 per square mile	2.4

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%	2.7%	2.6%	5.5%	<0.1%	2.3%	86.7%

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 St. Paul: 29/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Ramsey County

Democratic	Republican	Other
71.8%	26.2%	2.0%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Founded on the shores of its namesake lake, the town of White Bear Lake has long been a prime destination for lovers of nature and culture alike. Visitors can enjoy swimming and boating on the lake, as well as some world-class fishing from one of two public fishing piers. Away from the lake, visitors can access one of the town’s many parks, including the Rotary Nature Preserve, a 40-acre park that offers ADA accessible trails along scenic wetlands.

Besides being home to a wide variety of shops and restaurants, downtown White Bear Lake hosts events year round – from holiday gatherings, to summer music celebrations and outdoor markets. Downtown is also home to the Lakeshore Players Theater Company and the White Bear Lake Historical Society. White Bear Lake’s vibrant Senior Center offers classes in fitness and the arts, and hosts many card and game clubs.

Transportation

Senior transportation options in White Bear Lake include Metro Transit bus service to the Twin Cities, as well as several other services for riders who qualify.