Assisted Living Communities in Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Coon Rapids, located east of the Mississippi River and 17 miles north of downtown Minneapolis, features 8 assisted living communities within its limits. Further bolstering local care options, the wider area contributes 373 more facilities. Such communities support older adults with everyday tasks and provide diverse leisure activities in a residential environment. In 2024, assisted living typically costs $5,350 per month in Coon Rapids, which aligns with the state and national median prices.
As provided by independent reviewers, Coon Rapids’ assisted living facilities have an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars stars, and you’ll discover 2105 reviews reviews in our directory below. Â
"Summit Place is a wonderful facility. The rooms are nice. They have a model room, and it was very nice and very well laid out. It's a little simple. There might have been a microwave but not a stove just because you're in assisted living. However, yo..."
"My mother was a resident of Mainstreet for 5 years and enjoyed her stay there very much. She had a beautiful 2 bedroom/2 bath apartment. The staff, activities and accommodations were all very good and welcoming.
The staff did an amazing job during t..."
"My dad moved into the Encore at Hugo. It's a very nice place. They have catered in food and chefs all the time working there. They are very well staffed. My dad is very well taken care of. My dad has an apartment. They have a studio. They have outdoo..."
"So far, I think Village Shores is a wonderful community. They have a lot of good programs, exercise programs, and the people are very kind. The facility is very nice and located in a very nice area. There's a post office right here, there's a medical..."
"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..."
"St Therese of Oxbow Lake was very friendly and my tour was very thorough. The staff took me through all the different areas available for use and showed me one of the available apartments. She also gave us a packet of additional information that we a..."
"My friend lives in Dellwood Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care. They are really helpful. It's an older building, but it's very clean and very neat. The head lady and the head nurse are the ones that I deal with the most, and they seem to be fine..."
"It was beautiful. It was finished a couple of months ago. It's beautiful, but you will be paying almost $2,400 to get in and over $3,000 for two people. If you're a millionaire, you're good. The gal who was showing us around was absolutely a five, or..."
"The Pines is a house that's been divided up and there are 9 people who live here. We each have our own room and we share a bathroom between 2 people. We have a large community kitchen and dining room and a large living room. There's a TV in each room..."
"My mom really likes St Anthony Health Center. I’ve seen the people who work there, and they’re very kind and very good to her. When she pushes her button, someone comes and answers shortly. She has certain dietary needs, so I’ve talked to the dietiti..."
"My ex-husband moved here. It's wonderful, he's very happy. We chose this place because they had an opening available when I needed it, and they were very helpful in getting us moved in. The staff is excellent, just very cooperative, they do whatever ..."
"We visited the Angels of Mercy assisted living facility while in the Minneapolis area looking for a place for our aunt to live. Our aunt has many friends and family in the area so would like to stay in the same region to more easily stay in touch wit..."
"We chose Cardigan Ridge Senior Living for my mom because it's very close to where I currently live and the staff is extremely reliable, friendly, and they know what they're doing, which was very apparent from our first visit. The food is excellent...."
"We saw The Pillars of Highland Park. The director, Margie, who showed us around was exceptional. She came in on her day off to give us the tour because it was the only day that we were in town. Just incredible. They have a Catholic chapel there. I di..."
"We like Encore at Mahtomedi. The staff seemed nice. We were pleased with the layout and how it was. The staff was very helpful and seemed very friendly. Everything looked really clean. Their financial person onsite has elderly waiver experience, so t..."
"My dad lived at The Commons on Marice for about 3 years. He was very happy there until the end. He was familiar with everybody and worked out to be the best for him at that time, not knowing exactly how long he would be needing assisted living. It wa..."
"The Residence at Cerenity Marian is a good and very nice place. It's very Catholic orientated and it's fully staffed. They are very conscientious and very, very friendly in trying to help you out as much as they can. I have a very nice one-bedroom ap..."
"Visiting New Perspective Roseville gave me a really good feeling about the place. It's an older facility, but it was kind of homey. I liked the room I saw because it had a view of Lake Owasso. The staff was very welcoming. The common areas looked ver..."
"Little Sisters Of The Poor is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This facility
offers Assisted Living Services. For the price (which is average for similar facilities in the area), you won't find a nicer home for your senior family member. Little S..."
"I toured the Vista Prairie at River Heights. It was too large, too big, too many floors. It was just too large a building. There were a lot of things that people could do there. I knew my cousin wasn't going to do anything there but sit in her room. ..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Coon Rapids, MN and Nearby Cities
According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey 2024, assisted living in Coon Rapids costs the same as the Minnesota and U.S. monthly median rates — $5,350. Among the most affordable locations statewide, only Mankato offers a lower price than Coon Rapids, saving around $50 monthly. However, the opposite stands true for nearby St. Cloud. There, assisted living communities charge roughly $8,635 per month, over $3,200 more than Coon Rapids' residences.    Â
Coon Rapids
$5,350
Minnesota
$5,350
The United States
$5,350
Duluth
$6,750
St. Cloud
$8,635
Mankato
$5,300
Rochester
$6,975
Paying for Assisted Living in Coon Rapids
Assisted living in Coon Rapids costs an average of $4,797 a month, according to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey. Minnesota’s state average for monthly assisted living costs is $4,283, while the national average is $4,300 per month.Â
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids residents in assisted living may qualify for a state supplement to SSI payments. The state also uses the Community Alternative Care and the Elderly, Traumatic Brain Injury, Community Alternatives for Disabled Adults waiver programs to defray assisted living costs in some cases.
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 Living in Coon Rapids, MN
Costing about $5,350 monthly, assisted living presents one of Coon Rapids’ most economical care options. Only nonresidential adult day health care offers a lower monthly fee of $1,798. Those aging in place pay the inflated mid-point rates of $5,720 for nonmedical in-home care and $6,483 for home health care. Prices jump even more to $10,281 per month for semi-private accommodations in a local nursing home.
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 Coon Rapids is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Minneapolis, instead.
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Free Assisted Living Resources in Coon Rapids
A variety of resources are available to seniors living in or considering moving to an assisted living facility in the Coon Rapids area. Local and county government agencies, in addition to nonprofit organizations, offer seniors several services and supports, including transportation, recreational and wellness programs.
Coon Rapids offers seniors a number of services through their Senior Center, including activities, van transportation, day trips, social events and educational classes. Activities at the center are scheduled Monday through Friday when seniors can participate in card games, Bingo, chess, writing groups, book clubs, crafts and exercise. Coffee is provided. The Senior Center also offers yearly flu and pneumonia shots, foot care services by appointment and tax assistance.
Anoka County provides various services to seniors over the age of 60 through its programs and services. Social workers are available for seniors to discuss whether they're receiving the services they need or are entitled to. The Family Caregiver Connection has a program that gathers elderly seniors together with their care partners and others in similar situations to share experiences and stay socially connected. Anoka County also matches active retired adults with volunteering opportunities in the community.
Seniors can access help regarding problems, complaints and questions involving long-term care issues through this Office of Ombudsman state office. It's staffed by volunteers who help resolve disputes, provide referrals to enforcement agencies and give seniors information regarding their rights and laws as they apply to supportive housing.
A Senior Kinship Program is run by Anoka County that connects volunteers to seniors to help run errands, provide companionship and transportation to medical and non-medical appointments.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Minnesota are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page for more information about these laws.
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I visited this facility
Review of Select Senior Living
Select Senior Living seemed like an older facility, but very kept up and very nice. The rooms were very spacious. The staff was very nice, very knowledgeable, and pleasant.
Select Senior Living had a nice dining area and a nice apartment. The lobby was nice and clean. The lady didn't know we were coming, but she took care of us and showed us around, so that was very...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Autumn Glen Senior Living
Mom loves living at Autumn Glen, she has made wonderful friends and loves the staff. She is always busy doing something.
Provider response
Hello,
We are so happy to hear your mom and family are enjoying Autumn Glen Senior Living. Thank you for your kind words and feedback.
Sincerely,
Penny, Executive Director