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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Eden Prairie, MN for 2024

Situated in the western region of the Minneapolis metro, mild summers make the city a prime retirement option for active seniors. As a bonus, comparatively low crime rates offer the environment many are seeking for retirement. About 14% of the city’s estimated 62,000 residents are aged 65 and over, supporting the need for high-quality long-term care solutions.

Eden Prairie seniors have several assisted living facilities to choose from, giving them the opportunity to remain an active part of their community while having access to the care they need. These facilities provide housing, personalized care plans, housekeeping services and two meals daily, and many have on-site amenities, such as hair salons and fitness centers. On average, seniors in Eden Prairie pay $5,163 per month for care, which is well above state and national respective norms of $4,508 and $4,500.  

This guide for assisted living in Eden Prairie highlights resources that help seniors understand their long-term care options and find ways to pay for residential care. It also lists some of the benefits and things to consider before retiring to Eden Prairie.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Eden Prairie

The Minnesota Department of Health monitors assisted living facilities in Eden Prairie and the rest of Minnesota. These facilities, which are officially classified as Class A or Class F home care agencies, comply with guidelines related to staffing and care planning. To ensure high-quality care, the department conducts regular visits and investigates reports of substandard housing conditions or care.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Eden Prairie

  • Eden Prairie residents pay state income taxes on all retirement income, including public and private pensions, withdrawals from retirement accounts and Social Security benefits. However, those aged 65 and over whose annual income is no higher than $33,700, $42,000 for joint filers, can claim a deduction to reduce their tax burden.
  • Ozone pollution levels are very low in Eden Prairie, earning the community an A for this metric from the American Lung Association, and it gets a passing grade for annual particle pollution levels. While 24-hour particle pollution levels are relatively high, with the region getting a D for this type of pollution, many assisted living facilities have air purification systems to support residents’ health.
  • While there are no hospitals in Eden Prairie, over three dozen hospitals are available within driving distance to serve seniors managing chronic conditions. Nearly 340 doctors per capita practice medicine in this community, about 60% more than the national norm, and health care costs come in roughly 13 percentage points below the U.S. average.
  • The cost of living in Eden Prairie is well above state and national norms, which may be a consideration for some prospective assisted living residents. On a cost of living scale based on a national norm of 100, Eden Prairie rates 115.5. This is mainly due to high housing costs, which seniors can avoid by opting for assisted living.
  • Historically, violent and property crime rates have been low in Eden Prairie, making the city an attractive option to many seniors considering long-term care in the Minneapolis metro. The city has scores of 9.5 for violent crime and 22.2 for property crime on a 100-point crime index versus national norms of 22.7 and 35.4.
  • Eden Prairie is one of the warmer places to live in Minnesota, with daytime temperatures ranging from 24 degrees in the winter to 83 in the summer. The city gets 31 inches of rain and 51 inches of snow annually, and summers are moderately humid. Many assisted living facilities have indoor and outdoor activities throughout the year to accommodate residents’ preferences.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Eden Prairie

In Eden Prairie, assisted living residents pay approximately $5,163 per month for housing and services.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

At $5,163 per month, assisted living rates in Eden Prairie are the highest recorded in Minnesota. This is hundreds of dollars higher than the state average of $4,508 and the national norm of $4,500. Seniors may find more economically priced care in cities such as Duluth, where facilities charge $5,000 for services, or Rochester and St. Cloud, where respective monthly fees average $4,180 and $4,100. In Mankato, where rates are the lowest surveyed in the state, care costs come in about $2,000 less than in Eden Prairie.

Eden Prairie

$5,163

Minnesota

$4,508

United States

$4,500

Rochester

$4,180

Mankato

$3,135

Duluth

$5,000

St. Cloud

$4,100

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Eden Prairie, assisted living rates are moderate compared to other senior care options, with residential facilities charging $5,163 per month on average for care. While adult day health care may be relatively affordable at $2,102, other senior care solutions tend to be costlier. Seniors in this city pay $7,055 per month for nonmedical in-home care and specialized home health care, and those in nursing homes pay $11,708 for semiprivate accommodations.

In-Home Care

$7,055

Home Health Care

$7,055

Adult Day Health Care

$2,102

Assisted Living Facility

$5,163

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$11,708

Note: Data for Eden Prairie was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Minneapolis, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Eden Prairie

The state of Minnesota offers financial assistance to help seniors in need meet the cost of assisted living. Qualified seniors may be covered through Medical Assistance, Minnesota's Medicaid plan, or one of its waiver programs. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.

Financial Assistance in Minnesota

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Eden Prairie

Eden Prairie and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Eden Prairie, please visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Eden Prairie

Eden Prairie Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Minnesota

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