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

 

Blaine is a suburban city about 20 minutes north of Central Minneapolis, offering a relatively laid-back style of living in contrast to its busier neighbor. The population is around 70,000, 12.3% of whom are seniors, which is below the national average of 16.8%. There are numerous quality medical facilities in the area, low rates of violent crime and several low-cost transportation options, making it easier to explore Anoka County for little expense.

Assisted living is a type of residential care for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and ambulating. Residents typically have shared or private rooms, which may include a kitchenette and ADA-compliant private bathroom. They can expect three meals per day, 24-hour support from staff and recreational activities that can be physically, intellectually and emotionally stimulating. The median monthly fee in Blaine is $5,163, which is above both the state and national averages.

In this guide, readers can discover the benefits and drawbacks of living in Blaine and compare the costs of assisted living with other types of care. They'll also find a list of free and low-cost resources for seniors and information on ways to pay for care.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Blaine

Assisted Living Licensure is the branch of the Health Regulation Division of the Minnesota Department of Health responsible for licensing assisted living facilities. The branch has the authority to enforce license conditions on facilities that fail to comply. Consequently, it can investigate complaints about facilities, conduct unannounced inspections and revoke licenses from facilities that repeatedly fail to comply with regulations.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Blaine

 

  • Several clinics in Blaine provide primary care, such as M Health Fairview Clinic. The hospitals serving Blaine are outside the city limits, including the two campuses of Mercy Hospital — one in Coon Rapids and the other in Fridley. Combined, both facilities offer many of the most common services, including treatments for heart failure, stroke and respiratory therapy. Blaine's location also means residents are within 25 minutes of high-performing medical centers, such as Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
  • The average cost of living index for Blaine is 104.5, which is higher than the country's average of 100 and Minnesota's 97.2, so seniors may find living here costlier than normal. However, not all indices are higher, such as the health care index, which, at 74.4, is below the state average of 78.3. Consequently, seniors who need more health care services might find this difference offsets the higher cost of living.
  • Blaine's crime rates show stark differences in the frequency of property and violent crimes. On a scale of 1 to 100 with 100 representing high crime, Blaine ranks at 42.7 for property crime, above the national average of 35.4. However, the city also ranks at 10 for violent crime, far below the U.S. average of 22.7. Seniors concerned about the risk of property crime may find comfort in the 24/7 monitoring and security features offered in most assisted living communities.
  • Blaine's humid continental climate results in winters where temperatures can drop as low as four degrees to summers where they can reach 83 degrees. Therefore, seniors should expect wide variations in climate. Annual snowfall is 54 inches, far above the national average of 28 and rainfall is around 32 inches, six below the norm. Seniors should know some summer days can feel muggy but humidity is usually at a comfortable level.
  • Blaine offers its older residents several transportation options if they can't or don't want to drive. They include using fixed-route bus services throughout Anoka County for $1 per ride outside rush hour and Medlink, a donation-based door-to-door service offering free rides for medical appointments.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Blaine

 

The median monthly fee for assisted living in Blaine is $5,163, but location and amenities can result in higher or lower fees in the city.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

At $5,163 per month, Blaine's assisted living median fee is Minnesota's costliest, surpassing the state median by $655 and the country's by $663. Therefore, seniors looking elsewhere in the state are likely to find savings. In Duluth, savings could be around $163, in Rochester $983 and in St. Cloud it's $1,063. Mankato is where the biggest savings are possible, at around $2,028 per month.

Blaine

$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

Assisted living facilities may provide better value for money in Blaine. They cost around $5,163 for 24-hour care, accommodation, meals and organized group activities, while in-home care and home health care charge $7,055 per month for 44 hours of care only. Adult day care's $2,102 median fee is more affordable than assisted living, but it only covers care at the center. Nursing homes offer the same nonmedical care services as assisted living as well as advanced medical care, but the most affordable option is $11,708 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 Blaine was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Minneapolis, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Blaine

Low-income seniors in Blaine may be eligible to receive financial assistance for assisted living through one of several Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver programs, specifically the Elderly Waiver, as well as the Minnesota Consumer Support Grant program. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.

Financial Assistance in Minnesota

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 Blaine

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

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Blaine

 

Blaine 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 ourAssisted Living in Minnesota page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Minnesota

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Nancy

I visited this facility

Review of Southern Oaks Place

We chose Southern Oaks Place for our parents because it's a smaller community, which makes it easier for my dad to walk to dinners or to get meals. The other ones were huge. He has a little bit of...

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Reviewer RC#0824a

I visited this facility

Review of Southern Oaks Place

Southern Oaks Place looked clean and it had a lot of old furniture. The staff were very nice, knowledgeable, and answered all of our questions. The dining area was clean, too. I think they have a...

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Lisa

I visited this facility

Review of Southern Oaks Place

Southern Oaks Place looked nice. It was clean, they've got friendly people, and everybody seemed content. It was a nice place. They had nice apartments. The staff member during the tour was helpful...

Provider response

Thank you, Lisa, for visiting Southern Oaks Place. We appreciate the feedback and listen very closely to all recommendations. Thank you for visiting!

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