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
"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..."
"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..."
"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...."
"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 ..."
"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..."
6100 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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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.
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"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..."
"I like The Legacy of Saint Michael Senior Living because of its friendliness. The people are very, very congenial here. They do a great job and the place is clean. I really enjoy it. Their food is almost gourmet. They have a five-star kitchen. It is ..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
6307 Burnham Circle, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
4.5
(12 reviews)
"I found Timber Hills. What I like best is that I know several people that live there. It also has an underground garage that's heated so I don't have to worry about my car. And it lets you kind of age in place. If you need assisted living or memory c..."
"I moved into Vernon Terrace of Edina. It's very good. I was able to find a place down on the first floor, so it walks right out onto the grass with a small patio. And so it's perfect because they allow dogs, and I have a dog. Very clean. I have someb..."
"My friend moved to SilverCreek on Main. It was so beautiful that we were just sold on it right away. Their exercise and swim facilities are just really top-notch. They've got all of the in-house staff to do therapies and to care for my friend. They h..."
"The Waters of Oakdale was a little bit of a smaller building, but the building was extremely clean. The apartments were a very nice size and weren't too small. All their apartments are the same, but with assisted living, you pay a little extra, and t..."
"It has been a little bit since my mom moved into Brightondale Senior Community. It's a smaller facility, which is great because everyone gets to know her name. They have been very good at engaging her in any activities they have. She has been super h..."
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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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4.0
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