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
"My father lived here for the last year of his life. It was a wonderful home and the staff were exceptional. We couldn't thank Heart to Home enough for the wonderful love and care they provided my dad...."
"I toured here. The place was clean and inviting. Everyone we encountered during the tour seemed friendly, and that included staff and residents. I would have liked to see a little more than just a kitchenette, maybe a range and a full fridge and a si..."
"My mother has moved into Deephaven Woods Senior Living. It is a beautiful place and well-kept. She has a nice 1-bedroom apartment, with a living room and a kitchen. All the meals are provided. For her, it's perfect. It's within walking distance of a ..."
"Meadows on Fairview was very nice. The people were all very caring and the apartments were all nice. They have a kitchenette and bathrooms that were all handicap accessible. I liked them. There's a patio outside. The facility was very clean and well-..."
"My husband has moved into The Preserve at Roseville. My son helped find out which places sounded the best and he thought The Preserve did, so I went and checked it out and I agreed. He's been in there about a week, and it's the best place I could hav..."
"We toured The Kenwood. There's good security. There are great friendly people. There's a nice workout room, a nice community porch which everybody can sit on, and good views of downtown, but we didn't like those tiny bedrooms. The lady who gave us th..."
"I have my mom at Guardian Angels By the Lake. Their staff is amazing. My mom's room is bright and cheery, and she's comfortable. She's in a studio, but they also have apartments. They have a lot of different activities every day. They have a beauty s..."
"I liked the unit at Flourish Senior Living and I liked the people that I met there. They had the things that I was looking for. They have a physical therapist that comes in. I don't remember how often, but we can also use the equipment on our own. Th..."
"Iris Park Commons was very nice. They have community rooms, a lunchroom, and normal amenities. The rooms were beautiful. They're very nice, and I think it's a beautiful place. The dining area was very nice. It's large and airy. I wish my mother-in-la..."
"Founders Ridge was very clean, very new, and very nice. The apartments were nice, but they were a little small. The staff was very friendly and very informative. I wasn't able to sample the food, but it smelled very good. The dining room was very nic..."
"My mother has moved into Haven Homes. It's stunning. It's beautiful. You walk in, and there's a nice reception desk on the right, and then a fireplace and chairs, and then the whole dining room is straight ahead with some nice tables. There's a room ..."
"New Perspective Woodbury was our favorite. They have apartments, and they're very lovely, new, modern, and fresh, but they couldn't provide the care my mom needed. It was just so clean, bright, and modern, and people were out and about and milling ar..."
"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..."
"Bickford of Champlin is awesome and I would recommend them to anyone. It's very clean. The people are very friendly, personable, and respect my father. They have plenty of activities, like card games and movie nights, and the activity directors go to..."
"My sister lives at Carefree Cottages of Maplewood. They have onsite health care. They check on my sister pretty much. They're nice. My sister has to wear one of those medical alert things around her neck in case she falls or something. Somebody will ..."
"Seven Hills Senior Living is high quality and modern. The staff during the tour was helpful, friendly, and informative. The studio and the one-bedroom apartments were nice. The studio looked small and kind of felt like a hotel room, but everything lo..."
"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..."
"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 ..."
"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..."
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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