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Minneapolis is a popular retirement location due to its livability, vibrant cultural scene, and abundant natural beauty. Seniors who need care have various welcoming choices in the Twin Cities.
Selecting a nursing home can feel overwhelming, primarily due to the many definitions associated with the term. While it is often used broadly to encompass senior living, its true definition refers to specialized establishments offering round-the-clock supervision and licensed health care services for seniors, known as skilled nursing facilities. Oftentimes, people are looking for alternative living arrangements, such as assisted living or memory care. Assisted living facilities cater to seniors who are somewhat active but need assistance with some activities of daily living, while memory care facilities serve seniors with memory loss and other related conditions.
A Place for Mom doesn’t partner with standalone nursing homes, but we do partner with 66 assisted living and memory care facilities within a 10-mile radius of downtown Minneapolis. Our guide will explain what you and your family may anticipate from these senior care communities, how to pay for them, and what rules govern them in Minneapolis. We’ll also discuss what Minneapolis as a city has to offer.
Types of care available in Minneapolis, MN
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!
Cannot think of one negative thing to say about this facility. It is a beautiful property with many amenities. The staff is amazing. Every level of care is given by extremely professional and kind members of St Therese staff. I was a patient for 6weeks and was extremely happy with everything, and everyone that I came in contact with. God bless all of you. Please don’t lose that amazing level of care, like other facilities in the area. Thank you for everything. Sorry I am so late in adding this review, but I am still getting out patient PT....which will resume shortly.
471 Lynnhurst Avenue West, St. Paul, MN 55104
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
1850 University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55104
5800 St Croix Avenue, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Minnesota’s first accredited continuing care retirement community, Covenant Village of Golden Valley is serenely set beside Bassett Creek Nature Preserve in one of the Twin Cities’ most livable communities. An indoor village center is the heart of campus activity and includes a bakery/cafe,...
777 Hamline Ave N # 302, St. Paul, MN 55104
900 42nd Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
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
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
420 Marshall Ave, St. Paul, MN 55102
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...
5700 East River Road, Fridley, MN 55432
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. We...
2727 North Victoria, Roseville, MN 55113
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...
80 Western Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55102
445 Galtier St, St. Paul, MN 55103
280 Ravoux St, St. Paul, MN 55103
6940 Zane Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55429
20 Exchange St E, St. Paul, MN 55101
135 Geranium Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55117
The median monthly cost of a private room in a Minneapolis nursing home is $13,005, and $11,708 for a semi-private room.[01]
Assisted living is much less expensive. The average monthly prices for assisted living and memory care among seniors referred to facilities in A Place for Mom’s network are $4,546 and $4,631, respectively, according to A Place for Mom’s data.[02] The cost figures reflect what residents actually paid at our network facilities, taking into account various floor plans, amenities, and other variables. Costs include access to in-house care (e.g., ambulatory, diabetic, and incontinence care); medication management (available at 83% of facilities); meals, and wheelchair-accessible bedrooms, bathtubs, and showers.
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Securing skilled care from a nursing home, assisted living community, or memory care facility requires significant resources from seniors and their loved ones. In this section, learn more about common payment choices for senior care, such as through private payment methods, VA benefits, Medicare, and/or Medicaid.
Skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care stays can be financed using any combination of private and public sources. Private pay funds may be derived from personal bank accounts, stock portfolios, 401(k)s, or individual retirement accounts. To learn more about leveraging commonly used private sources of payment, see the articles below.
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) licenses and regulates senior living facilities through its Office of Health Facility Complaints. To get a license to operate a nursing home in Minnesota, the facility must follow state and federal regulations, such as minimum staffing standards, medication administration, infection control, and resident rights. The institution must also pass a stringent inspection process, including an MDH survey, to verify compliance with state and federal requirements.
The Minnesota Administrative Rules: Chapter 4658 regulates nursing homes in Minnesota, covering licensure and operation requirements, staffing, resident care, facility safety, resident rights (privacy, dignity, and access to medical care), and prevention of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. The law ensures high-quality care for nursing home residents and provides that they should be treated with decency and respect. Minnesota outlines specific staffing regulations for nursing home facilities, including requiring a registered nurse to always be on duty. The state also mandates minimum staffing ratios for nursing homes based on the number of residents. For full details on Minnesota’s laws regarding nursing homes, refer to the 2022 Minnesota Statutes: Chapter 144A.
Federally, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services oversees nursing home care. CMS establishes minimum standards for all nursing homes to meet in order to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs. Minnesota nursing homes must also follow state laws and undergo regular inspections by the MDH to ensure compliance with both state and federal regulations. These inspections cover resident care, medication administration, personnel, infection control, and facility cleaning. Inspection reports and licenses are available on the MDH website.
Chapter 144G of Minnesota’s legislation, “Assisted Living Services and Home Care Licensing,” outlines the rules for registering and operating assisted living facilities in the state, including the obligations of residents and providers. The Minnesota Rules governing assisted living licensure, found in Chapter 4659, detail the licensing criteria for these facilities, including specifications for the physical plant, resident care, staffing, and food service.
Assisted living facilities in Minnesota are subject to a number of regulations, such as the requirement that a licensed assisted living director is in charge at all times and that at least one clinical nurse supervisor be employed by the facility, which may be the same person as the director. While there are no mandated staff-to-resident ratios, facilities must ensure that they have enough staff members to meet the needs of all residents and must review staffing plans at least twice per year. Additionally, assisted living facilities must comply with all safety and fire codes, provide three nutritious meals daily plus snacks, and make food menus available to residents a week in advance.
In Minnesota, memory care facilities must adhere to certain standards in addition to the regulations for assisted living facilities, which cover areas such as staff training, staffing levels, and resident care and safety procedures. Specifically, Section 144G.83 of the state’s assisted living statutes requires that personnel at memory care facilities receive additional training.
Furthermore, Minnesota’s assisted living and memory care facilities must comply with the Bill of Rights for Assisted Living Residents.
A minimum of one inspection every two years will be conducted without prior notice to ensure compliance with all regulations and laws. Assisted living facilities’ inspection reports and licenses are available for public viewing at Minnesota’s Health Department’s website.
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.
In Minneapolis, there are no COVID restrictions in place specifically for nursing homes. However, the local Health Department outlines best practices that assisted living and memory care facilities and other long-term care facilities can implement to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Some senior living homes may have additional policies in place, so inquire with prospective communities. In general, the COVID-19 best practices in Minneapolis are aligned to these Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines:
Employees and visitors are encouraged to have current COVID-19 immunizations and updated booster doses.
Masks are not required at health care facilities in Minneapolis, though they may be required at specific locations. People with symptoms, a positive COVID test, or recent exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a high-quality mask or respirator.
Facilities should keep surfaces sanitized and ensure their ventilation systems offer good airflow to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses.
Staff must wash hands frequently for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, especially after being in a public area or blowing their nose, coughing, or sneezing. Alternatively, they can use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
Number of in-network assisted living facilities in market
Moving into a senior care facility can be challenging for seniors and their loved ones. Luckily, there are numerous senior living facility choices available in the Twin Cities, including 66 A Place for Mom partner assisted living and memory care communities.
Seniors and their families looking for nursing home care are typically looking for assisted living, memory care, or some combination of the two. These facilities don’t offer skilled nursing exclusively, but constant medical care is not always what someone needs.
Minneapolis offers a highly desirable variety of care options for seniors. Within a 10-mile radius of downtown Minneapolis, A Place for Mom’s network includes 66 senior living facilities
Of these, six are assisted living facilities; two are standalone memory care facilities; six are combination assisted living and independent living facilities; and 20 are combined assisted living and memory care facilities. Additionally, 21 facilities offer a combination of assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Another is a combined assisted living, adult day care, and memory care facility. There are also seven group homes and three combination group homes and memory care facilities. Many care seekers favor locations that combine assisted living and memory care so that their senior loved ones can stay in place even if their care needs change.
Senior living facilities in Minneapolis combine the best of both worlds when it comes to urban and natural environments. Though they tend to have easy access to all the amenities of city living, they mirror Minnesota’s gorgeous, lake-dotted landscape by providing pockets of solace within a busy environment. Situated in a northern latitude and benefiting from lake effect weather from Lake Superior, seniors who retire in Minneapolis can enjoy mild summers that allow for outdoor activities, even midday. None of the facilities are too far from parks and nature centers or shopping malls; no matter a senior’s lifestyle, they can find communities that meet their needs.
Senior living facilities in Minneapolis offer social and mental enrichment, with indoor and outdoor common areas for socializing and visiting loved ones and activities planned for their senior residents. Of the 66 senior living facilities in A Place for Mom’s network, 74% have activity directors who orchestrate activities and excursions for their residents, and 65% of facilities feature planned day trips and outings. Many communities offer stretching classes (60%) and yoga or chair yoga (54%); trivia games (59%) and happy hours (66%); and birthday and holiday parties (74%). These activities serve to maintain residents’ minds, bodies, and spirits.
The Minneapolis area offers even more possibilities within a 25-mile radius of downtown. Including more of the suburban landscape in the search, you’ll find nine more independent assisted living facilities; 12 additional standalone memory care facilities; 10 group homes; four assisted living and independent living combination communities; 27 assisted living and memory care facilities; 27 combination assisted living, independent living, and memory care facilities, and three combination group homes and memory care facilities.
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Minneapolis is home to several well-known hospitals and a nationally recognized hospital for seniors. There is also a VA clinic nearby for veterans. Learn more about the best hospitals in Minneapolis by exploring the resources listed below.
In Minneapolis, Abbott Northwestern Hospital is a general medical and surgical facility that’s nationally ranked in one adult specialty, according to the U.S. News & World Report.[03]
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in Saint Louis Park is 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
M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center is nationally ranked in one adult and one pediatric specialty, according to U.S. News & World Report.[05]
The Veterans Administration’s main campus offers primary care, surgery, psychiatry, neurology, cancer therapy, dentistry, and more.[06]
While services vary from facility to facility, almost all our partner Minneapolis assisted living and memory care residences provide some degree of transportation to its residents. About 65% of Place for Mom’s partner communities offer complimentary transportation services, and 51% offer at-cost options.
At many locations, the staff members arrange transport services for medical appointments, social outings, and other events, provide wheelchair-accessible vans and medical transport vehicles, and can accommodate specific transportation requests.
Seniors 65 and older can save money on bus and train tickets using Metro Transit’s reduced rate for seniors program. This offers 14 popular routes that have frequent service but no schedule. Furthermore, the Northeast Senior Rides program coordinates volunteer drivers to transport seniors aged 60 and up to appointments around Northeast Minneapolis.
Minneapolis is a vibrant city with beautiful lakes, impressive architecture, and a thriving arts scene. Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities such as strolling around natural lakes like the Lake of the Isles and Lake Harriet. The Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is a great place to watch and interact with animals, with on-site and street parking and public transportation nearby. For seniors with dementia, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum provides a peaceful environment and guided tours.
Art-loving seniors can also visit the Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis. The former has a diverse art collection, and the latter offers immersive experiences ranging from modern art installations to community-building initiatives, contemporary dance, and experimental theater. The Mill City Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 or 5 p.m. on Thursdays through Sundays and offers a great opportunity to learn about the city’s history, and admission for veterans and those over 65 is a reduced fee of $10.
The Twin Cities are havens for music lovers. The Minnesota Orchestra, known for exceptional classical music performances, can evoke memories and emotions in seniors and dementia patients through the power of its music and acoustics. Orchestra Hall is accessible for disabled visitors, with dedicated parking, ramps, and elevators on the east and west sides of the foyer. Additionally, consider seeking music therapy sessions for the seniors in your life, as this form of therapy can effectively engage seniors with dementia, aiding in memory recall and creating a peaceful environment.
For more modern music lovers, try First Avenue, a historic venue hosting contemporary concerts that is accessible to seniors with disabilities. For even more popular shows, residents can enjoy concerts or an NFL game at U.S. Bank Stadium. The stadium is also wheelchair-accessible; remember to request ADA accommodations before purchasing tickets.
Minneapolis also offers specialized services for seniors with dementia, including memory cafes and support groups at senior centers. Find a comprehensive list of senior-specific resources on the Minnesota Association for Senior Services website.
The Waters of Oakdale, Talamore Woodbury and The Legacy of St. Anthony are the top-rated Nursing Homes facilities near Minneapolis, MN. These Nursing Homes facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Nursing Homes in Minneapolis is 3,994 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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Genworth Financial. (2021). Cost of Care Survey.
U.S. News & World Report: News, Rankings and Analysis on Politics, Education, Healthcare and More. (n.d.). Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN – Rankings, Ratings & Photos
U.S. News & World Report: News, Rankings and Analysis on Politics, Education, Healthcare and More. (n.d.). Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in Saint Louis Park, MN – Rankings, Ratings & Photos
U.S. News & World Report: News, Rankings and Analysis on Politics, Education, Healthcare and More. (n.d.). M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN – Rankings, Ratings & Photos | US News Best Hospitals Rankings
VA Minneapolis health care | Veterans Affairs. (n.d.-b). Veterans Affairs. VA Minneapolis Health Care | Veterans Affairs
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