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

Located just a few miles east of Saint Paul and not far from Minneapolis, the community of Woodbury, MN, offers small-town comfort with easy access to big-city amenities. Of its 75,102 residents, about 12% are seniors aged 65 and older. The city is known for its parks and trails, and seniors benefit from being close to the medical centers of St. Paul, including Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Seniors in the area also enjoy lower-than-average health care costs.

Assisted living is a senior care option for older adults who need help with daily living tasks. In Woodbury, the average cost is $5,163 a month. This is higher than the national and state averages, which are $4,500 and $4,508, respectively.

Through this guide, seniors and their caregivers can discover more information about the cost of assisted living in the area while also learning about free local resources for seniors. The guide also outlines some pros and cons of retiring in Woodbury.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Woodbury

The Minnesota Department of Health is in charge of licensing and inspecting assisted living communities. Seniors and their caregivers can find a list of licensed facilities in the state through the Department.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Woodbury

  • Though the overall cost of living in Woodbury is 13 points higher than the national average on a 100-point scale, largely due to high housing and transportation costs, seniors benefit from health care costs that are 76 points lower than average. Utility costs are also slightly more affordable than the national mean.
  • Summer weather in Woodbury is warm and pleasant, with average highs around 82 degrees. The city averages 33 inches of rain a year. However, the city’s comfort index dips in the winter, when the average low dips to 6 degrees and snow piles up at an average rate of 48 inches per year.
  • Both violent and property crime rates in Woodbury are lower than the U.S. average. Violent crime rates are just 7.6 compared to 22.7 for the national average. Property crime rates are almost six points lower than the national average.
  • Even though Minnesota is not a tax-friendly state for seniors due to its full taxation of retirement account withdrawals and pensions, programs from the Minnesota Board on Aging can help lessen the impact of these high taxes by helping seniors save in other areas.
  • Go Washington County offers the Metro Mobility public transit option for seniors who need help due to their disabilities. It also has a partnership with several local health care plans to provide transportation to medical appointments for area seniors.

Paying for Assisted Living in Woodbury

For seniors in Woodbury who choose assisted living care, the average cost is $5,163, though this can vary depending on the facility’s care offerings.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

The average cost of assisted living in Woodbury is the highest in the state. It is more costly than both the $4,500 national average and the $4,508 state average. Woodbury’s costs are $163 higher than in Duluth, but the rest of the nearby cities are much lower. Mankato has the state’s lowest costs at $3,135, while Rochester averages $4,180 and St. Cloud averages $4,100.

Woodbury

$5,163

Minnesota

$4,508

United States

$4,500

Rochester

$4,180

Mankato

$3,135

St. Cloud

$4,100

Duluth

$5,000

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors in Woodbury can choose a range of care options. Assisted living averages $5,163, but adult day health care is $3,061 less a month. Seniors who wish to age at home will pay $7,055 for in-home care, and the cost of home health care, which includes medical care services on top of standard home care, is the same. A nursing home offers the highest level of care but is also the most costly option, averaging $11,708 per month in Woodbury for a semiprivate room.

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 Woodbury was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Minneapolis, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Woodbury

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 Woodbury

Older adults will find many assistance options from organizations within Woodbury and Washington County. These programs offer free and low-cost help to seniors and their caregivers as they navigate the challenges of retirement. 

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Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services(877) 696-6529Low-income seniors in Woodbury can receive free civil legal help through Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services. Through the program, seniors can get help addressing elder abuse, estate planning concerns, debt collection and government benefits. The organization also offers legal clinics to help people understand important matters.
Trellis(651) 641-8612Trellis is the Area Agency on aging that serves Washington County seniors. They provide support through the Senior LinkAge Line, which delivers direct services to local seniors. Through the AAA, seniors can learn more about medical coverage options, schedule screenings for long-term care and get legal or financial assistance.
Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care(800) 657-3591The Office of the Ombudsman for Long Term Care advocates on behalf of seniors in care facilities. They listen to the concerns of seniors and their families and work with care providers to improve the quality of care given to older adults.
Washington County Veterans Service Office(651) 430-6895Veterans can contact the Washington County Veterans Service Office for guidance on claiming and using their benefits. Counselors can assist with applying for both state and federal benefits or requesting military paperwork through the Office.
Minnesota STAR Program(888) 234-1267Minnesota’s STAR program allows seniors with memory loss, hearing loss or limited vision to borrow equipment to help with these concerns. STAR offers short-term loans for seniors who want to try a device before purchasing one and open-ended loans for seniors who need a device longer than 30 days.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Woodbury

Woodbury 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Minnesota

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Charlene B.

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Woodbury Senior Living

My father was in transitional care at the Woodbury Transitional Care Center for about four months. The staff there was extremely helpful in taking care of my father. He was needing help in trying...

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molly flower

I visited this facility

Review of Woodbury Senior Living

My 95 year old mother entered the Transitional Care unit for dementia patients. She stayed about 1 month. Most of the staff were kind and attentive. On a very plus side, the rooms are private...

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thot

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Woodbury Estates

Horrible medical service and dirty rooms. Don't meet the needs of any medical needs. Mom fell down and broke her hip. Several times we tried to get a nurse at night cause she fell and nobody...

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