Assisted Living Communities in Bloomington, Minnesota
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Bloomington, MN below include 113 Assisted Living facilities with 1459 reviews. On average in Bloomington, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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"This is an amazing place. Our Dad is well taken care of. The staff are kind, compassionate, and very responsive. I would recommend this facility 💯%...."
"I met with Mickey looking for a place to move my father to. She was so caring and I have gotten great reviews from Doctors. This is definitely the place to put a loved one..."
"Orchard Path was very nice. My mom had neighbors that just moved in there, so we took a tour there. The facility was well kept, very neat, and had nice outside places to go. There was a little lake with a path around it. It had lots of amenities. Eve..."
"Nurturing Care was fairly close to where I live. It's a smaller residence-type home with six residents, so the staff to residents' ratio is pretty close. It's a nice residence home, you get closer care, and the director/owner is very knowledgeable ab..."
"As a child, I spent many wonderful hours at the Richfield Pool "“ so it seemed like a logical place to find an assisted living facility for my grandmother. The Richfield Senior Suites is owned and operated by live-in registered nurse, which we really..."
"Signe Burckhardt Manor is a good place. Actually it's great. It's one of those places which actually give information of the activities and programs that are going on. Right now, I can't actually say much about the place because renovation is going o..."
"We visited South Haven Senior Community in an effort to find a place for our aunt that is close to her present home. She likes her surroundings, the neighborhood and proximity to nearby Minneapolis, where most of her family still resides.
The ground..."
7625 Golden Triangle Drive, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I love New Perspective North Shore. It was brand-new when my aunt moved in, so there had been nobody in her room. She moved first into a room where they provide more care for her, so there's just a bedroom and a bathroom, but she's given round-the-cl..."
"Eden Prairie Senior Living is brand new. The staff was very friendly. They had a hair salon, a community room, and nice outdoor patio spaces. Another benefit is they are across the street from the library. The apartments were clean and new...."
"I wanted my parents near me, so I moved them to Arbor at Ridges. The staff are wonderful people. They are very caring and very nice. With the rooms, they bring their own furniture, it has a full kitchen, and they are very nice spaces. I tasted the fo..."
"We're going with New Perspective Eagan for my mother. We chose it because of the location. It's a big thing for all of us to be able to visit her. The other thing is that she has a lady friend that is already there so we felt that it would help her t..."
"My mother was at Walker Elder Suites. It was actually located very close to where my mother lived. Their food was very good. The dining room was elegant. It was a very nice place. They had bingo, a lot of music programs, and exercise. The staff was e..."
"My in-laws live in Savage Senior Living at Fen Pointe. They have all the activities you could ever want. The facility itself is nice. It's pretty new. I don't think it's been there for less than eight years. I think it's run by Ebenezer.
The apartm..."
"Our grandmother choose this as the place she wanted to live in, after selling her home of 60 years. It was decorated well, there was new carpet and appliances in her apartment, and it was so convenient for her to either have her meals downstairs wit..."
7645 Lyndale Avenue South, Suite 110, Richfield, MN, 55423
4.1
(7 reviews)
"I'm in here at Mainstreet Village for almost four year and everything is fine. I am very happy with this facility. My room has two-bedroom and two-bathroom. It also has all the appliances and an air-conditioning.
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"My uncle moved to Prairie Bluffs Senior Living. They are very helpful. They have all the services that we need. They have a whole calendar of events. They built things around him for his activities and what he likes to do. There was enough there for ..."
"Apple Valley Villa was a little older than some of the other ones that we visited, but it has connected facilities for more medical care than the others. It was almost like a nursing home, or it could be like a nursing home at times if you needed tha..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Bloomington, MN and Nearby Cities
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Bloomington is much higher than the Minnesota state average of $4,508 and the national median of $4,500. Seniors looking for more affordable assisted living fees may consider Mankato, which is the cheapest option in the state at $3,135 per month. Seniors in Rochester and St. Cloud pay around $1,000 less per month than those in Bloomington. In the northern city of Duluth, seniors pay a similar amount to those in Bloomington at $5,000 per month.
Bloomington
$5,163
Minnesota
$4,508
United States
$4,500
Mankato
$3,135
Rochester
$4,180
St. Cloud
$4,100
Duluth
$5,000
Paying for Assisted Living in Bloomington
The average senior in Bloomington pays $5,163 per month for assisted living. The exact fee charged by each facility will differ depending on the location and amenities provided.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Bloomington
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
Veterans BenefitsÂ
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Bloomington, MN
Seniors residing in Bloomington pay around $5,163 per month for assisted living care. Those wishing to remain in their own homes will pay almost $2,000 more each month for home care services. At the upper end of the cost scale, skilled nursing care costs an average of $11,708, or over $6,000 more than assisted living services. Adult day health care is the cheapest option at $2,102 per month.Â
In-Home Care
$7,055
Home Health Care
$7,055
Adult Day Health Care
$2,102
Assisted Living Facility
$5,163
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,708
Note:Data for Bloomington was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Minneapolis, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Bloomington
Seniors in Bloomington have access to a number of free resources and programs aimed at the needs of older adults. These programs provide activities or information that may be of interest to seniors and their family members.
The Creekside Community Center is run by the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department. It provides activities and programs for seniors aged 50 and over. The center hosts the AARP Smart Driver program. Additional activities include fitness and computer classes, arts and crafts and card games.
The Central Minnesota Council on Aging advocates for and supports older adults in the community. It runs educational programs to help seniors manage their health and wellness. The Linkage line is a toll-free phone number that links seniors or their loved ones with the services they need.
This independent agency supports the interests and needs of seniors in long-term care facilities. Officers visit long-term care facilities to educate them on seniors' rights. In addition, they advocate on behalf of residents and settle any grievances they have with long-term care communities.
This is a group of lawyers who volunteer to provide free civil legal services to seniors in the area. Services include estate planning, elder law and public benefits.
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Bloomington
The Assisted Living Licensure section within the Minnesota Department of Health oversees and monitors the licensing and running of assisted living communities in Bloomington and across Minnesota. The section ensures that all facilities obey regulations and provide the care required by each resident.Â
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Bloomington
The cost of living in Bloomington is high in comparison to the United States and Minnesota averages. It receives a rating of 105.2 points, with housing and groceries costing more in the city than the state average. Seniors residing in assisted living communities have these costs covered in their monthly fees, however, making it easier to budget each month.Â
In Bloomington, the violent crime rate is rated 12.7, while the national average is 22.7. However, the property crime rate is very high at 48.8, while the national average is 35.4. Property crime is not generally an issue for seniors in assisted living communities, as these facilities often have 24/7 security systems and gated access points.Â
The health cost index for Bloomington is 87.4, making it one of the more affordable places to receive health care in the United States. The city has an average of 339 physicians per 100,000 residents, while the national average is 210. However, it does score very low for water and air quality.Â
The city of Bloomington is considered one of the best places to live in Minnesota when it comes to climate. Summers are mild and sunny, and winters tend to be cold with plenty of snowfall. Bloomington receives an average of 52 inches of snow each year, which is higher than the national average of 28 inches.Â
Seniors who enjoy shopping can find plenty of malls in the city, including the biggest mall in the country. Bloomington also hosts fairs and cultural events in the summer months. Older adults who like the outdoors will find plenty of activities in both summer and winter.Â
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Bloomington
Bloomington Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Minnesota are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page for more information about these laws.
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Mom didn't like Brookdale Edina. It was too big, but the staff did a nice job. They had a lot of things to offer. They had a gym, a pool, a salon, classes, and a few other things. It's near to...
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Brookdale Edina had very nice accommodations. The lady was doing a nursing assessment on my husband and it took a long time. In the meantime, it's just about a week really, from start to finish and...
Brookdale Edina was great. The residents were really happy there. They were happy to share their experience with me. The food was exceptional. We didn't get to talk about the details of price, but...