Suite Living of Little Canada
2740 Rice Street, Little Canada, MN, 55113
"Suite Living provides Memory Care and Assisted Living services in a professionally managed and carefully designed setting. Our philosophy is..."
READ MORELittle Canada is a small Minnesota city that’s just 5 minutes north of the bustling Minneapolis/St. Paul area. According to U.S. Census data, 10,819 people live in Little Canada, and approximately 16.6% of them are considered senior citizens. Residents of this city have access to excellent health care from multiple top-flight hospitals, and older adults also benefit from state government initiatives aimed specifically at improving seniors’ quality of life.
Seniors who don’t need significant medical support but are nonetheless ready to move out of an independent living environment may find life in an assisted living community is best suited to their needs. Genworth Financial reports that the average monthly cost of assisted living in the Little Canada area is $5,163, which is notably more expensive than state and national average prices for such care.
This guide explores some of the benefits and drawbacks of choosing assisted living in Little Canada. In addition to a comparison of average costs throughout the state, it also contains a list of convenient government and nonprofit resources designed to support older adults in the Twin Cities area.
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2740 Rice Street, Little Canada, MN, 55113
"Suite Living provides Memory Care and Assisted Living services in a professionally managed and carefully designed setting. Our philosophy is..."
READ MORE3300 Rice Street, Little Canada, MN, 55126
4.0
(3 reviews)
"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...."
READ MORE2980 RICE STREET, Little Canada, MN, 55113
2874 Market Place Dr, Little Canada, MN, 55117
14602 Finale Avenue North , Hugo, MN, 55038
4.8
(48 reviews)
"I interviewed SEVERAL places to find the perfect “home” for my parents. After touring and visiting Keystone I went home and immediately called and committed to this facility! They have gone above and beyond in all areas. It is extremely difficult fo..."
READ MORE2555 Snelling Avenue North, Roseville, MN, 55113
4.4
(48 reviews)
"I liked everything about Sunrise of Roseville. I'm just thinking it was a longer distance than the other one we went to, but the staff were fantastic and there were lots of activities to do. My mom likes to play cribbage, so that's one thing that oth..."
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4200 40th Ave N, Robbinsdale, MN, 55422
4.0
(40 reviews)
"I visited Copperfield Hill in Robbinsdale assisted living. It's pretty good, but a little more active than what my mother could do. The staff was nice, helpful, and gave good information. The rooms are more like a roommate situation. You have your ow..."
READ MORE1260 County Road E, Vadnais Heights, MN, 55110
4.5
(33 reviews)
"My mother has been staying at Gable Pines for two months now. It's very clean. They were professional during the interview process. My mother is in a studio apartment, and the room was clean. No furniture is provided, though. They have lots of activi..."
READ MORE1670 Legacy Parkway East, Maplewood, MN, 55109
4.6
(17 reviews)
"My father-in-law will be moving into Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood. The staff seemed really, really open and welcoming to people. When we did the tour, the residents seemed happy to be there. The residents said good things about it. It was very well ca..."
READ MORE4950 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley, MN, 55422
4.0
(26 reviews)
"I like that Sunrise of Golden Valley seemed like they kind of knew where my friend was at in her memory loss. And that she could be independent, and then transition. There was just something they seemed to know how to deal with, in that situation. Th..."
READ MORE1200 Lakewood Drive N, Maplewood, MN, 55082
4.8
(12 reviews)
"My aunt moved in at Ecumen Lakeview Commons. The staff is very friendly and very good. Everything there is very nice. The rooms are nice, and it's just big enough for what my aunt needs. The dining room looks like a restaurant, and they have choices ..."
READ MORE305 East Thompson Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, 55118
4.4
(16 reviews)
"Brookdale West St. Paul looks like a nice place to call home. It's assisted living. I had no expectations going in but what I saw exceeded what I could have even thought might have been possible. The best thing about it was it was clean and looked l..."
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 MORE5891 Carmen Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55076
4.2
(17 reviews)
"My husband has moved into Brookdale Inver Grove Heights. It's a very homey place. It's a smaller facility and I just feel more comfortable there. My husband is getting a lot of care. He has a studio room. There's a bathroom. It's a little smaller bec..."
READ MORE7475 Country Club Drive, Golden Valley, MN, 55427
4.0
(15 reviews)
"This community has been just amazing. Kind and accommodating staff as well as the community have provided a great experience for us and our mother...."
READ MORE6001 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN, 55430
4.7
(6 reviews)
"The people at Ecumen Prairie Lodge made it very easy and helped us through the whole process of moving my mom in. Everybody that we met and talked with were very helpful and inviting. They're doing awesome. They have art classes, Bingo and entertainm..."
READ MORE6060 Oxboro Avenue North, Oak Park Heights, MN, 55082
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother lived at Oakridge Place. The price was good. You have a choice of doing a full meal plan, one meal a day, or two meals a day. They had wonderful staff there. We visited there. I thought that I was going to be able to have a meal there, but ..."
READ MORE7900 Austin Way, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55077
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We like Suite Living of Inver Grove Heights because of its location. It's close to family, and it's small, which is what my friend wants. So, the staff ratio is really good. It's a new facility and laid out very well. During COVID, they built a littl..."
READ MORE5800 St. Croix Avenue North, Golden Valley, MN, 55422
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Mom also really liked it, but it was really massive, and she felt it was too fancy for her. The people were really friendly. There was a lot to do there, which was one thing I really liked about it. Going to the dining room was like going to a restau..."
READ MORE1824 Old Hudson Road, Saint Paul, MN, 55119
3.3
(21 reviews)
"Love love love! This place has got awesome food. Went in for a visit and a great spot to be visiting to. Biscuits, salad, dressings of all sorts. Steak and potato dinner, with fresh legumes. I had a full on dinner was I was there visiting my aunti. S..."
READ MOREMinnesota’s assisted living facilities are overseen by Assisted Living Licensure, a part of the Health Regulation Division of the Minnesota Department of Health. In addition to its licensing responsibilities, ALL handles on-site inspections and enforcement of related state policies.
In Little Canada, the monthly cost of assisted living is $5,163, which is roughly $650 more expensive than state and national averages. The Minnesota average for such care is $4,508, just a few dollars more than the U.S. average of $4,500.
Little Canada’s proximity to Minnesota’s major cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul puts it in the most expensive part of the state for assisted living. Prices are much lower in Mankato at $3,135 a month. In St. Cloud, seniors pay $4,100 a month, while Rochester residents see a similar price of $4,180 a month. Duluth, at $5,000 a month, is closer to Little Canada’s price point.
Little Canada
$5,163
Minnesota
$4,508
United States
$4,500
Duluth
$5,000
St. Cloud
$4,100
Mankato
$3,135
Rochester
$4,180
Nursing home care in Little Canada is over twice as expensive as assisted living; a semiprivate room costs $11,708 a month. Seniors who wish to receive care while living independently can find in-home or home health care services for $7,055 a month. Adult day health care is considerably cheaper than all other options at $2,102 a month.
In-Home Care
$7,055
Home Health Aide
$7,055
Adult Day Health Care
$2,102
Assisted Living Facility
$5,163
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$11,708
Note: Care cost data for Little Canada was not available, so data for the closest city, Minneapolis, was used instead.
Several programs may help Little Canada seniors pay for assisted living facilities. Minnesota’s Medicaid plan offers an Elderly Waiver program that may cover various types of residential care, including assisted living. Minnesota also provides an optional state supplement to SSI recipients who live in assisted living communities.
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.
Seniors in Little Canada can enjoy access to extensive community support. The organizations in the following chart offer seniors educational opportunities, legal aid, transportation options and social events.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Ramsey County Library | (651) 724-6006 | This public library holds a number of free events catering to older adults, including a weekly sewing guild, regular technology seminars that can help seniors learn about mobile devices and operating systems and roundtable discussions led by local professors and subject matter experts. |
Roseville Area Senior Program | (651) 604-3520 | Open to adults aged 50 and up, the RASP helps Minnesota's older population by providing access to social activities such as cards and Scrabble, educational programs that encourage lifelong learning and special events such as dances and musical performances. The RASP also runs a curb-to-curb transportation service that can help seniors get to RASP events. |
Ombudsman for Long-Term Care | (800) 657-3591 | Ombudsmen work as advocates for the residents of long-term care facilities, helping ensure assisted living communities, nursing homes and the like provide a satisfactory quality of service. While they're not directly responsible for regulating such communities, ombudsmen can investigate and work to resolve complaints about care, involuntary discharges and similar issues. |
Little Canada Adult Education Classes | (651) 766-4042 | The monthly seminars offered by this local government initiative include a gardening series that goes in-depth on composting, food saving and battling pests. These classes are run in conjunction with the University of Minnesota; new topics are regularly added. |
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid | (612) 334-5970 | This nonprofit legal firm serves Minnesota adults 60 and up with free legal aid for civil issues that include but are not limited to elder abuse, tax problems, evictions and debt collection. The firm doesn't offer support for cases in the criminal system, though. |
Little Canada 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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Jackie
3
Review of Cardigan Ridge Senior Living
My sister and I thought that Cardigan Ridge Senior Living was very nice and nicely decorated. When we took dad there, he thought it seemed old-fashioned, but it's not that old of a place. I think...
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Judd
5
Review of Cardigan Ridge Senior Living
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...
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Visitor158
4
Review of Cardigan Ridge Senior Living
My sister is at Cardigan Ridge Senior Living. The people who work there and the people who live there are wonderful. The staff is very helpful, very conscientious, and kind to everyone. The dining...