Urbana Place Senior Living
5601 94th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
4.7
(4 reviews)
"Great staff. Beautiful clean building. The guest suite was great. Modern and classy building...."
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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 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 2355 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.
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5601 94th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
4.7
(4 reviews)
"Great staff. Beautiful clean building. The guest suite was great. Modern and classy building...."
READ MORE20150 Highview Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044
4.7
(7 reviews)
"I've toured the Walker Methodist Highview Hills, which is fairly new. It was a very exquisite place and had a workshop and a craft room where they had all kinds of hands-on and electric tools. They had a most beautiful, adoring dining room with a lov..."
READ MORE163 W Wayzata Boulevard, Wayzata, MN 55391
4.7
(10 reviews)
"My husband is in memory care at Meridian Manor, and we have been very pleased. The staff is loving, and they have enough care and activities like exercise and music programs, and the people have are able to go out and get involved with the activities..."
READ MORE5300 4th Street NE, Fridley, MN 55421
4.7
(10 reviews)
"I have a family friend here and they are loving it! The activities director is AMAZING. She keeps them busy and provides a wide variety of opportunities for residents at all levels. The care and consideration shown for residents and their families ..."
READ MORE5300 Woodhill Road, Minnetonka, MN 55345
4.6
(13 reviews)
"The Glenn Minnetonka was medium size, in which they had all three categories living in the same building. For my brother, that would certainly be better than a huge complex. It looked very nice, it's Catholic oriented, and he would have his own apart..."
READ MORE7400 YORK AVENUE SOUTH, Edina, MN 55435
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My husband has been in Walker Methodist Care Suites. They've got good staff and good programs for him. He said the food was good when I asked him. They are full of activities, like exercises and games. They seem quite active. They have a patio too. H..."
READ MORE6100 SUMMIT DRIVE NORTH, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
4.6
(3 reviews)
"Earle Brown Terrace is an old building set up for older people, and they seem to have people that care and cater to what the people needed. My dad had a very nice apartment. It had a living room, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom -- nothing fancy -- but..."
READ MORE240 East Avenue, Mahtomedi, MN 55115
4.6
(6 reviews)
"St. Andrew's Village Mahtomedi is right across the street from my sister's. We entered through the front door. We kind of got to see all of the levels of care that they have, but the focus is on assisted living and memory care. Both were very nice. M..."
READ MORE2301 Village Lane, Bloomington, MN 55431
4.6
(3 reviews)
"Nine Mile Creek was nice, convenient, and beautifully designed. The staff was really friendly, nice, and showed us everything we wanted to see. The rooms were nice, clean, good sized, homey, and beautiful in design. The meals were healthy, fine, and ..."
READ MORE4515 Shoreline Drive, Spring Park, MN 55384
4.6
(9 reviews)
"I want to express my gratitude for the exceptional care provided by John at Lake Minnetonka Shores Memory Center. His professionalism and compassion throughout my dad's journey were truly commendable. At the beginning, I know my dad presented challe..."
READ MORE1440 Midway Parkway,, Saint Paul, MN 55108
4.6
(3 reviews)
"The Heritage is an independent living facility founded by Norwegian ladies just over a century ago. It has no memory care and mostly a la carte health services. A monthly fee for something like 25 lunches is required, as is a minimum nursing service...."
READ MORE17838 Oakland Dr NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304
4.6
(3 reviews)
"I visited Oakland Assisted Living. I thought it was very nice but I don't know if I'm in denial but I didn't think it was for me because all my friends are in Wright County and we're getting to the point where none of us drive. I did like it though a..."
READ MORE12450 Cloud Drive NE, Blaine, MN 55449
4.6
(3 reviews)
"This place is top notch care. Residents can eat resteraunt style from 7am-7pm. The staff does all their laundry and med cares and the activities are great with lots to do. The place is very clean and we always found someone to answer our questions. ..."
READ MORE12001 80th Ave N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
4.6
(12 reviews)
"The tour I had at Arbor Lakes Senior Living was wonderful. It was very thorough. The room that they showed me was being cleaned because somebody had just left and I wanted to make sure I had a balcony. My daughter mentioned that there were more older..."
READ MORE6455 University Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432
4.6
(3 reviews)
"I moved my mom to Willows Bend Senior Living. It's an impressive place. It is very clean, new, and well decorated. It's just a good atmosphere. The staff has been great. Jena is really good. They go to restaurants, grocery stores, and Walgreens. They..."
READ MORE11020 39th Street N., Lake Elmo, MN 55042
4.6
(3 reviews)
"The rooms at Arbor Glen Senior Living seemed bigger than the other ones I've toured, even the studio was bigger. The layout seemed nice. Even for memory care, the rooms had a kitchen with a couple of cabinets. They couldn't cook, but they had a refri..."
READ MORE1984 OAKDALE AVENUE, West St Paul, MN 55118
4.5
(5 reviews)
"I'm moving into Southview Senior Living. It is just the right size community for me as it is not too large and not too small. It has a fair number of men as opposed to having all women and is reasonably priced, too. They have an RN staff and all thre..."
READ MORE12016 Ulysses St NE, Blaine, MN 55434
4.5
(5 reviews)
"Crest View Senior Community at Blaine was very nice and clean. They have very nice management and very nice people. They were friendly. Their floor plan was the best I've seen. Mom is going to move into a corner unit. She will have windows on both si..."
READ MORE5950 W. 130th Lane, Savage, MN 55378
4.5
(5 reviews)
"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..."
READ MORE20 East Exchange Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101
4.5
(5 reviews)
"Central Towers is excellent. I like the location. It's seven blocks from my son's apartment building and six blocks from Myers Park, and there's also music all summer long. The staff who assisted me during the tour was very professional. The apartmen..."
READ MOREThe 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.Â
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 |
---|---|---|
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.
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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...
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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...
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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...