The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Alexandria, MN for 2024

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There are 13 Assisted Living Facilities in the Alexandria area, with 12 in Alexandria and 1 nearby.

To help you with your search, browse the 14 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Alexandria. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Alexandria 4.69 out of 5 stars.

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Alexandria, affectionately dubbed “Alex” (pronounced “Alek”) by residents, is a picturesque community that has been named among the nation’s top 10 small towns. It boasts over three dozen lakes, and its historic Downtown district has specialty shops and boutiques that draw shoppers of all ages.

Alexandria houses 19 assisted living facilities, 14 are located in the city proper and another five are in the surrounding region. All are required to register annually with the Department of Health and provide both supportive and health-related services.    

• Alexandria experiences mild summers, with highs around a comfortable 80 degrees Fahrenheit. However, winters may be harsh for seniors who enjoy being outdoors. The January low is just 1 degree Fahrenheit, and the city sees about 43 inches of snow a year, compared to the national average of 26 inches of snow.   
  
  
• The cost of living in Alexandria is about 3 percent less than the national average, making this an affordable place overall for seniors. Seniors can expect to spend about the same on transportation and health care expenses here as they would in other U.S. cities, though groceries cost an average of 4 percent less.  
  
  
• Alexandria’s overall crime rate comes in about 32 percent higher than the Minnesota average and 11 percent higher than the U.S. average. However, this is primarily due to the rate of property crime, which is 37 percent higher than the state average and 19 percent higher than the U.S. average. When it comes to violent crime, the rate is actually 11 percent below the state average and 44 percent lower than the national average.  
  
  
• The Alexandria area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Alomere Health, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 
  
• Alexandria is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities, meaning that its elected leadership “has made the commitment to actively work toward making their town, city or county a great place for people of all ages,” according to AARP.  
  
  
• Alexandria has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Senior Services of Alexandria, an organization that promotes a high quality of life for seniors by providing grocery shopping and meal services, transportation and social interaction, as well as one senior center. 

Assisted Living costs in Alexandria start around $2,250 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Alexandria and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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.