7475 Country Club Drive, Golden Valley, MN 55427
3.8
(17 reviews)
This community has been just amazing. Kind and accommodating staff as well as the community have provided a great experience for us and our mother....
$3,055
Columbia Heights sits in Anoka County near Minnesota State Highways 47 and 65, where prospective assisted living residents have 444 facilities to choose from. According to 2024 survey data, the...
Our comprehensive guide for assisted living in Columbia Heights includes 2413 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.
7475 Country Club Drive, Golden Valley, MN 55427
3.8
(17 reviews)
This community has been just amazing. Kind and accommodating staff as well as the community have provided a great experience for us and our mother....
$3,055
4685 Park Nicollet Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372
3.8
(17 reviews)
My mother moved into New Perspective Prior Lake. The staff has been delightful, extremely helpful, extremely patient, and answered every question we had. We feel very comfortable with her living there. We're just happy that she's going to be settling...
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1640 155th Lane NW, Andover, MN 55304
3.8
(16 reviews)
Arbor Oaks Senior Living didn't have any openings for memory care, but they seemed really good. The facility was very clean and up to date. The staff was very friendly and very helpful. It was a very nice place. They try to get the residents to do th...
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2235 Rockwood Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55116
3.7
(9 reviews)
The Wellington Senior Living was a beautiful place. We just wanted to have more green space than what they have available, but it's a very walkable neighborhood. The room itself and the whole facility was very nice too. They're just updating all of t...
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6300 Colonial Way, Edina, MN 55436
3.7
(9 reviews)
Our tour experience with The Waters of Edina was very good. The people were very cordial. The residents that we met along the way were friendly. We were able to see apartments that were already occupied. I talked to residents, and they were very, ver...
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14344 Cameo Avenue West, Rosemount, MN 55068
3.7
(4 reviews)
My sister is a resident at The Rosemount. I am her brother. I go visit my sister weekly. For over a year I have had the pleasure of observing and experiencing the staff at the Rosemount. They are amazing. They work as a team and they are very passion...
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8100 Medicine Lake Road, New Hope, MN 55427
3.7
(8 reviews)
My mom is at Good Samaritan Society-Ambassador. The staff there seems very caring. The services are high quality and the food is high quality (which is important to my mom). They have a little atrium that people could sit in, bingo games, and state-f...
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750 NE 1st Street, Forest Lake, MN 55025
3.7
(7 reviews)
My mother has been at Birchwood Senior Living for at least six weeks now. She was there before and she fell and broke her hip. She was in the other building for long-term care. That wasn't working out, so what we wanted to do is get her transitioned ...
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2996 Cleveland Ave. North, Roseville, MN 55113
3.7
(7 reviews)
I'm very impressed with Cherrywood Pointe. They had assisted living, but you don't have to sign up for it if you don't need it. It's very clean, well-run, and I've heard good things about them. The person who assisted me was wonderful, very knowledge...
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15409 Wayzata Boulevard, Wayzata, MN 55391
3.6
(3 reviews)
Golden Living Comm Reflections in Wayzata was close to the region where my aunt lived for many years. She really liked the neighborhood, so we decided to check it out. The front grounds were well-manicured, as were the surrounding areas in the back. ...
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2825 Woodlane Dr., Woodbury, MN 55125
3.6
(6 reviews)
Woodbury Estates is a little more expensive than the other facility. I liked that the memory care unit doesn't appear to be locked. All the residents have little wristbands on. If they go near the elevator, the alarm goes off. They look like they hav...
$3,400
6352 Central Ave, Fridley, MN 55432
3.6
(3 reviews)
Fridley White Pine Senior Living was a small, homey place with really cute country decorations. We liked this place, but the price was a little bit higher than what we could afford. They have nice amenities, but it was not as fancy as some of the oth...
$5,175
6000 Chaska Road, Shorewood, MN 55331
3.6
(6 reviews)
We toured The Pillars of Shorewood Landing, and we love the location. It's only within two miles of where we live, so that was key. It's less than five years old, so it's on the newer side. We're looking at independent, the one-bedroom with the wash...
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5200 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, MN 55416
3.6
(9 reviews)
My wife is a resident at Global Pointe Senior Living, where they offer memory care. It's a very up-to-date facility. The staff is very good and responsive, so we're happy to be there. They even have a theater, bingo several times a week, and live mus...
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7141 York Ave South, Edina, MN 55435
3.6
(6 reviews)
My husband has moved to Yorkshire of Edina. It was in our location, and that was very important to me. His unit is just big enough. It's a little efficiency unit with a fridge and a little kitchenette. There's enough room for his bed, chairs, a desk ...
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4925 Minnetonka Blvd, Saint Louis Park, MN 55416
3.6
(6 reviews)
Menorah Plaza is huge. They have a lot of staff. They've always got people there that are competent to do whatever needs to be done, which I love. They put a lot of effort into making it a nice place for your parents to relax, enjoy and socialize. Th...
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2330 Mounds View Blvd., Mounds View, MN 55112
3.6
(8 reviews)
Mom just moved into Bel Rae. It's a newer community, it has a nice atmosphere, and a friendly staff. It has nice rooms. It's a little pricey....
$2,125
14650 Garret Avenue, Apple Valley, MN 55124
3.5
(12 reviews)
I found Apple Valley Village to be a wonderful facility. My husband really likes the rehab section where he is. The people are wonderfully kind and helpful. They are always there for him. They have very conscientious people. They took time to talk to...
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10300 Hennepin Town Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
3.5
(9 reviews)
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 ...
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3700 Cedar Lake Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55416
3.5
(11 reviews)
My friend is in a nursing home now. She is at Jones Harrison. They have courtyard visits. Right now I cannot see her, but I was for a while. She was in the rehab/physical therapy type thing because she had surgery. She may be moving into long-term ca...
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Assisted Living
Rebecca
5.0
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...
Assisted Living
Carrie
4.0
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...
Assisted Living
Sylvia
4.0
Review of New Perspective | Columbia Heights
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...
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
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.
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.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
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.
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.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Minnesota Board on Aging | (651) 431-2500 | 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. |
Minnesota Office of the Ombudsman for Long-Term Care | (800) 657-3591 | 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. |
Columbia Heights 55+ Senior Center | (763) 706-3730 | 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. |
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.