Assisted Living Communities in Columbia Heights, Minnesota
Columbia Heights sits in Anoka County near Minnesota State Highways 47 and 65, where prospective assisted living residents have 440 facilities to choose from. According to 2024 survey data, the cost of residential care in this region hovers near $5,350 per month, aligning with the state and national medians.
Our comprehensive guide for assisted living in Columbia Heights includes 2350 reviews testimonials from residents and visitors. Overall, reviewers give local facilities a satisfaction rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars out of five stars.
Directory of Assisted Living in Columbia Heights, MN
"My husband lived at New Perspective | Columbia Heights for three months. It was very nice and very clean. It's quite a bit larger than where he is now. They have very nice staff and people. And there wasn't an issue until somebody noticed and thought..."
"Royce Place is a building right next to other senior places; I think they are all together. The staff was very well informed, caring, and knew what they were doing. They had a calendar of activities on the wall and showed us all of the daily activiti..."
"Mom moved to Suite Living of Inver Grove Heights and what appealed to us was the size of the place and the program they offer. It develops to be a little community among the residents. There's the ease of getting around and it is beautiful. Everythin..."
"Moun Zion is a very quiet and clean home with very caring staff, food quality is good, rooms are cleaned daily, staff are always willing to assist the resident. I love this home...."
"My brother has moved into Lino Lakes Assisted Living. The staff is very attentive and caring. Everything we've requested, they've responded to quickly. It's only been a little bit, but I'm impressed with their attention to whatever requests we've for..."
"Suite Living of Prior Lake was good because of the proximity. It's geographically convenient. It's brand new and there are a few residents so far and there's no assessment fee or community fee right now. The dining area looks beautiful. The staff was..."
"We moved into assisted living here. It's a brand-new building and it has so far been just fine. We're just kind of getting settled in. It's wonderful and it's really nice. The apartments are really nice. The staff is very good. The food and dining se..."
"Suite Living of Burnsville was absolutely perfect in every way. I would give it a five all the way around. My husband didn't like it because he said it was too lonely, meaning it's very quiet. There aren't a lot of people. I'm going to move in there ..."
"My mother has moved into Personal Care Senior Living of Andover. I like that it was smaller. I think there are 30 residents there. It was clean and brand new. The sales pitch on all the other places we saw was about aesthetics, but we felt like my mo..."
"We toured Suite Living of Brooklyn Park. When you walk in the door, it's very inviting, very hospitable. You felt comfortable. It was pretty. The girl who took us on the tour was very knowledgeable and forthcoming. We were happy with the facility. It..."
"My aunt moved in at Ecumen Lakeview Commons. The staff is very friendly and very good. Everything there is very nice. The rooms are nice, and it's just big enough for what my aunt needs. The dining room looks like a restaurant, and they have choices ..."
"I chose Stoney River Assisted Living & Memory Care for my wife. They do both assisted living and memory care, and I just took a general tour of the building. They showed me a typical room. The place was very nice. It was quiet and everything looked c..."
"We toured Broadwell Senior Living - Plymouth. One thing that caught us off guard is they had a lot of Covid going on in the building. I was kind of surprised because we didn't know that until we got there, and my mom was a little worried about taking..."
5800 St. Croix Avenue North, Golden Valley, MN 55422
4.7
(4 reviews)
"Covenant Living of Golden Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care is an amazing place because across the street sort of on the same campus, they have the skilled nursing care and the nursing homes. So if somebody needs assisted living, memory care, an..."
"I've already visited NorBella Senior Living - Prior Lake, and that one would be an option. I'm very impressed with that one. It was the executive director who was there and toured me, and she was very good. It's all connected and so she took me throu..."
"I love it here at Ecumen Prairie Lodge. I feel safe and sound. The food is great. They are all pretty fantastic people. They are fun to be with and I love them. I don't want to be anywhere else. The place is simple. We have coffee here any time you w..."
"I visited many centers in my search for the best place for my wife. When we got there she didn't even want to go inside. I was afraid that was the beginning of the end and my guilt was magnified. Now, 3 months later, she considers it home and loves i..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that seniors in Columbia Heights pay around $5,350 monthly for assisted living. While this rate aligns with the state median, it tracks below costs in nearby cities. In Duluth and Rochester, fees come in near $6,750 and $6,975, respectively. Rates run even higher in St. Cloud, where seniors pay about $8,635.
Columbia Heights
$5,350
Minnesota
$5,350
United States
$5,350
Rochester
$6,975
Mankato
$5,300
St. Cloud
$8,635
Duluth
$6,750
Paying for Assisted Living in Columbia Heights
Seniors living in Columbia Heights pay an average of $5,163 per month for assisted living. According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, this is higher than the national median price of $4,500 per month. Assisted living here is also more expensive than the state median fee of $4,508 per month.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Columbia Heights
Seniors who need help with assisted living bills in Columbia Heights may qualify for several state programs. Minnesota Supplemental Aid provides top-up funding to seniors who receive federal SSI benefits. Frail, Medicaid-eligible seniors may qualify for a variety of services through the Elderly waiver program, including assisted living care.
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 Benefits
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 Care
Assisted living facilities in Columbia Heights set rates near $5,350 monthly, which falls below the cost of private alternatives and institutional care. By contrast, seniors pay roughly $5,720 for in-home care and around $6,483 for home health care. While nursing homes charge approximately $10,281 for 24-hour care in semi-private accommodations, adult day health care facilities charge lower rates of about $1,798.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$6,483
Adult Day Health Care
$1,798
Assisted Living Facility
$5,350
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,281
Note: Since data for Columbia Heights is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Minneapolis, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Columbia Heights
There is a wide range of nonprofits and government agencies offering programs and services to older adults in Columbia Heights. Local seniors can contact these free resources for assistance.
This local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) offers programs designed to support the health of the local elderly population. These include physical health and fall prevention courses as well as a senior nutrition program. It also partners with local providers to arrange free transportation services and legal assistance.
As the long-term care ombudsman for the area, this body supports people in care homes by helping them obtain information about senior care state laws. Ombudsmen with this organization assist seniors who have questions or concerns about their quality of care.
This senior center offers social, recreational and educational programming to seniors in the area. These programs include art classes, meal outings and movie matinees. Seniors can also access an outreach worker who can help them fill out forms and access information.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Columbia Heights
Columbia Heights 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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Rebecca
5.0
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of New Perspective | Columbia Heights
My husband lived at New Perspective | Columbia Heights for three months. It was very nice and very clean. It's quite a bit larger than where he is now. They have very nice staff and people. And...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of New Perspective | Columbia Heights
So far, the staff at New Perspective Columbia Heights is very nice. Gabby and Stormi are very helpful, very easy to get along with, and very friendly. The place looks very welcoming and homey and I...
I recommend New Perspective Columbia Heights. They have a lot of services available for assisted living. You have a choice of apartments like a suite, a studio, or one-bedroom or more, but I don't...