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

Oakdale sits on the eastern side of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area and serves as a suburb of St. Paul. This city supports access to diverse assisted living options with 4 facilities within its limits and 100 more nearby. At a monthly median rate of $5,350, local assisted living costs align with the Minnesota norm, as well as the national baseline rate.

In our directory, we feature 1195 reviews reviews of assisted living facilities in the Oakdale region, giving you helpful insight into their amenities and drawbacks. These reviews result in an overall satisfaction rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars.

 

 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Oakdale

In Oakdale, as in the rest of Minnesota, assisted living facilities obtain licensing through the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division. This division requires facilities to submit to annual inspections, and it maintains ongoing communication with facilities to ensure they comply with rules regarding housing, staffing and residents’ rights.

 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Oakdale

  • Although Oakdale doesn’t have a hospital, assisted living residents don’t have to go far for primary or specialty care services. M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital sits less than 4 miles outside of the city in Woodbury, and six more major hospitals sit just a few miles away in St. Paul. Additionally, many assisted living facilities have on-site wellness suites where residents can get routine checkups and screening services from visiting physicians.
  • Oakdale serves as a member of the AARP Age-Friendly Network due to its comprehensive policies and amenities that promote a safe, welcoming community for seniors. Based on age-friendly factors, AARP gives the city a livability score of 61 compared to the average city rating of 48. This score reflects the city’s high access to cultural institutions, transportation services and amenities, such as grocery stores and libraries, making it a favorable option for prospective assisted living residents.
  • The cost of living in Oakdale exceeds Minnesota’s average by 14% and the national norm by 10%, indicating that it may have higher-than-average assisted living rates. Restaurant meals, clothing and personal care items tend to run about 39% above the national average, and housing costs track about 10% above state and nationwide norms. Fortunately, Minnesota funds the Elderly Waiver, a Medicaid program that pays for assisted living services for qualified individuals.   
  • Oakdale scores in the bottom 10% of U.S. cities for safety, with the city reporting about 31 crimes per 1,000 people in a given year. Property-related offenses account for most crime, with residents having a 1 in 34 chance of becoming victims of this type of crime compared to a 1 in 51 chance statewide. However, violent crime occurs at an annual rate of 1.55 incidents per 1,000 people versus 2.81 statewide and 4.0 nationally. To promote resident safety, many assisted living facilities have security gates and controlled access.  
  • In Oakdale, assisted living residents pay state income taxes on Social Security benefits and all other forms of retirement income. While this can negatively impact their assisted living budgets, the state allows certain deductions and exemptions to support seniors’ financial stability.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Oakdale

Oakdale seniors pay approximately $5,350 per month for assisted living.

 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living facilities in Oakdale charge a typical monthly rate of $5,350, which lines up with care costs in Minnesota and the nation as a whole. Compared to other cities in the region, Oakdale offers economical care that comes in about $1,400 below rates in Duluth and around $1,625 lower than care costs in Rochester. Similarly, in St. Cloud, assisted living rates exceed Oakdale’s median at around $8,635.

Oakdale

$5,350

Minnesota

$5,350

United States

$5,350

St. Cloud

$8,635

Rochester

$6,975

Duluth

$6,750

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living fees in Oakdale come in at around $5,350. This equals about half the cost of nursing home care, which includes 24-hour skilled nursing services in an inpatient hospital-like setting for about $10,281. It also compares favorably with in-home care, an option that features private personal care and companionship in the individual’s home for $5,720, and home health care, which costs around $6,483 for skilled nursing services at home. Only adult day health care facilities, which provide nonresidential personal care and basic skilled nursing, charge lower monthly rates of approximately $1,798.

In-Home Care

$5,720

Home Health Care

$6,483

Adult Day Health Care

$1,798

Assisted Living Facility

$5,350

Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)

$10,281

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

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Oakdale

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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 Oakdale

Oakdale 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 Oakdale, please visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Oakdale

Oakdale 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.

Laws and Regulations in Minnesota

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Lisa

I visited this facility

Review of The Waters of Oakdale

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...

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Catherine

I visited this facility

Review of The Waters of Oakdale

I visited The Waters of Oakdale. It was very clean. The staff was very friendly. We saw a library and a large communal room. That was right when the pandemic was going on, so we didn't get to go...

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Assisted Living

Leanne

I visited this facility

Review of The Waters of Oakdale

I toured The Waters of Oakdale. It was beautiful, I was considering that one. I liked that they seemed to care. It just seemed to be very well maintained, and they seemed to know all the people. It...

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