28 Assisted Living Facilities near Andover, MN
Also serving communities of East Bethel.
There are 28 Assisted Living Facilities in the Andover area, with 3 in Andover and 25 nearby.
To help you with your search, browse the 140 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Andover. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Andover 4.2 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Ramsey with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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Top 10 Assisted Living Facilities in Andover, MN
The Farmstead
Arbor Oaks Senior Living
Champlin Shores
Autumn Glen Senior Living
Stoney River Assisted Living & Memory...
Select Senior Living
Comfort Residence Blaine
Benedictine Living Community Anoka
Northern Oak Place
Eagle Street Assisted Living
Creekside Cottage Assisted Living
Suite Living of Ramsey
Waterford Manor
Walker Methodist Plaza
Encore at Champlin
The Homestead at Anoka
St Therese of Oxbow Lake
Epiphany Pines Senior Housing
The Homestead at Coon Rapids
Cedar Creek Senior Living
Crest View Senior Community at Blaine
Whispering Pines
White Pine Advanced Assisted Living o...
Epiphany Senior Housing
Blue Lake Homes
Personal Care Senior Living
What to Consider About Assisted Living in Andover
Andover has a population of 30,000 people with 9.3 percent ages 65 and up. There are three Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) in town and 34 more in neighboring communities. These communities provide assistance with grooming, bathing and other activities of daily living. In Andover and all of Minnesota, ALFs are also referred to as housing services and are licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Andover
- Seniors with asthma or a respiratory illness may have an easier time breathing in Anoka County. The American Lung Association gave this area a B rating for air quality.
- Andover may not be affordable for seniors on a tight budget. The average cost of living is 16.2 percent higher than the U. S. average.
- Residents of Andover enjoy a low rate of crime, and this may give some seniors peace of mind when spending time in the community. Violent crime is 23.1 out of 100 (1 being safest) versus the national average of 31.1. Property crime is even lower at 19.4 compared to the average of 38.1.
- Andover is very cold in the winter, receiving 53 inches of snow a year with winter lows of five degrees. Seniors adverse to the cold should consider how this will affect them.
- The Andover area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Health Partners Riverway Urgent Care Andover and Mercy Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- Andover has an array of community resources for seniors, including the City of Andover’s Active Older Adults program, an organization that gets seniors together for potlucks, bingo, and pickleball as well as another three senior centers nearby.
Paying for Assisted Living in Andover
Average Monthly Costs
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Assisted Living costs in Andover start around $0 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 Andover 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.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Andover
Minnesota seniors have various options when seeking financial aid for assisted living costs. Medical Assistance (MA), Minnesota's Medicaid plan, offers coverage to qualified individuals. Medicaid also has several waivers available for those who qualify.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
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 Andover
Andover 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 Andover, please visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Andover
Andover-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Minnesota are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page for more information about these laws.
Other Options in Andover, MN
Recent Reviews of Assisted Living in Andover
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Review of Arbor Oaks Senior Living
I wasn't that impressed with Arbor Oaks Senior Living in Andover. It didn't look or smell as clean as some of the other places. You kind of walk in and it has that nursing home smell, which I was n... Read more
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Review of The Farmstead
The Farmstead was a gorgeous place. We loved it. It's brand new and was very beautiful. It was my mother-in-law's favorite place that we visited. The staff was very warm, welcoming, understanding, ... Read more
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Review of Arbor Oaks Senior Living
My mother was living in Arbor Oaks of Andover. It was great before COVID. They did lots of activities. Part of the problem we had, and since that was the only one we had experience with, we didn't ... Read more
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