SummerWood of Plymouth
16205 36th Avenue North, Plymouth, MN, 55446
4.4
(5 reviews)
"Summerwood had a very nice location, and the grounds were lovely. The staff was very helpful. The dining area looked clean and friendly. ..."
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Brooklyn Center sits just 10 miles outside of downtown Minneapolis in a region with 104 assisted living facilities. These facilities, 4 of which sit in Brooklyn Center proper, charge a monthly midpoint rate of $5,163, which exceeds the Minnesota median of $4,508 and the national norm of $4,500.
While many seniors find it challenging to choose the right facility for their needs, considering a facility’s feedback can help guide your search. In our directory, we include 1477 reviews reviews of local assisted living communities and estimate their overall quality rating at 3.92 out of 5 stars stars.
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16205 36th Avenue North, Plymouth, MN, 55446
4.4
(5 reviews)
"Summerwood had a very nice location, and the grounds were lovely. The staff was very helpful. The dining area looked clean and friendly. ..."
READ MORE3737 BRYANT AVENUE SOUTH, Minneapolis, MN, 55409
3.4
(16 reviews)
"Our grandmother choose this as the place she wanted to live in, after selling her home of 60 years. It was decorated well, there was new carpet and appliances in her apartment, and it was so convenient for her to either have her meals downstairs wit..."
READ MORE805 6TH AVENUE NORTHWEST, New Brighton, MN, 55112
4.2
(6 reviews)
"The staff were very hard to understand and spoke very poor english. They were all very nice though. There were not many amenities, but lots of activities that my grandmother enjoys quite a bit. She especially enjoys playing rummy 500 in the dining..."
READ MORE3115 Aldrich Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55408
4.5
(2 reviews)
"We looked at the Bryant Square Apartments, near the park of the same name in South Minneapolis, because of its convenient location. Most of my great grandmother's family lives near the area, so it would be easy to visit her. We have always loved visi..."
READ MORE1515 44th Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Royce Place is a building right next to other senior places; I think they are all together. The staff was very well informed, caring, and knew what they were doing. They had a calendar of activities on the wall and showed us all of the daily activiti..."
READ MORE11372 Robinson Drive Northwest, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Felt comfortable knowing our Mother was in a safe and caring environment. We chose the Homestead of Coon Rapids out of many others because they could meet all the current and future needs of out Mom. Their Life Enrichment Coach is outstanding!..."
READ MORE910 Western Street, Anoka, MN, 55303
4.3
(3 reviews)
"Seems like a very caring establishment We were very impressed with the tour and attitude ..."
READ MORE155 5th Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, 55401
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My Mother in Law has been here for about 4 months and really likes it. The rooms are spacious, and she always has things to do. We were worried that she would have a hard time being away from her home that she lived in for years, but after a small ad..."
READ MORE3700 Cedar Lake Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55416
3.6
(10 reviews)
"I visited Jones Harrison for my mom for assisted living. It’s in an attractive setting that feels elegant and welcoming. The rooms are very attractive, and the people who lived there are active, friendly, and engaged with each other. It seemed like a..."
READ MORE6490 Central Ave NE, Fridley, MN, 55432
3.9
(7 reviews)
"The Landmark of Fridley was a brand new facility, and it was quite lovely. I like it because they had apartments for residents who can pay out-of-pocket everything, but then they also had apartments if you don't have enough out-of-pocket money. If yo..."
READ MORE8100 Medicine Lake Road, New Hope, MN, 55427
"Good Samaritan Society - Ambassador was very nice and very clean. Everybody there seemed happy. It was small and they didn't have a lot of residents. They had a workout room, a nice dining room, and a nice rooftop balcony. The only downside was outsi..."
READ MORE1510 11Th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, 55404
3.8
(6 reviews)
"Augustana Apartments is a really nice place. The staff and residents are very nice, caring, friendly, and open. It’s just really wonderful. I just moved in last Saturday. I think it is a good atmosphere. They are accommodating if you’re struggling wi..."
READ MORE5200 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, MN, 55416
3.7
(9 reviews)
"My husband and I stayed at Global Pointe for respite. We were only there for a month. It was very comfortable and very quiet. It had excellent food, wonderful staff, great administrators, and a good location. They're also very accommodating and very ..."
READ MORE2996 Cleveland Ave. North, Roseville, MN, 55113
3.7
(7 reviews)
"I placed a deposit in Cherrywood. I liked it, and I knew my father would know individuals there. I had a very good feeling about them. I saw a few of the rooms, a studio and a one-bedroom, that I liked. However, there was a six-month waiting list. It..."
READ MORE8000 - 8008 Bass Lake Rd., Minneapolis, MN, 55428
3.1
(14 reviews)
"I've been to St Therese, it's a very nice community, and they have plenty of help. They have a place for assisted living, long-term care, and independent living. They have a chapel, they have a nice eating area for visitors, they serve breakfast, and..."
READ MORE3700 Foss Road, Minneapolis, MN, 55421
4.0
(3 reviews)
4925 Minnetonka Blvd, Saint Louis Park, MN, 55416
3.7
(6 reviews)
"Menorah Plaza is huge. They have a lot of staff. They've always got people there that are competent to do whatever needs to be done, which I love. They put a lot of effort into making it a nice place for your parents to relax, enjoy and socialize. Th..."
READ MORE2004 Plymouth Road, Minnetonka, MN, 55305
4.0
(2 reviews)
"It was beautiful. It was finished a couple of months ago. It's beautiful, but you will be paying almost $2,400 to get in and over $3,000 for two people. If you're a millionaire, you're good. The gal who was showing us around was absolutely a five, or..."
READ MORE625 Central Avenue, Osseo, MN, 55369
3.1
(10 reviews)
"My mother will be going to Benedictine Living Community - Osseo. When we walked through the front door, the space was very inviting and warm. The woodworking details gave it a very homey feel. There was white paint on the walls, so it was bright and ..."
READ MORE6018 Halifax Pl, Minneapolis, MN, 55429
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We visited the Angels of Mercy assisted living facility while in the Minneapolis area looking for a place for our aunt to live. Our aunt has many friends and family in the area so would like to stay in the same region to more easily stay in touch wit..."
READ MOREThe Minnesota Department of Health monitors and licenses all assisted living facilities in Brooklyn Center through its Health Regulation Division. To ensure a consistent standard of care statewide and in Brooklyn Center, the department requires facilities to complete an annual licensing process and undergo regular facility inspections. The department also helps to resolve complaints regarding substandard care and conditions.
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Assisted living communities in Brooklyn Center charge a monthly median rate of $5,163.
In Brooklyn Center, assisted living rates track higher than the state’s norm of $4,508 and the national median of $4,500, with locals paying $5,163 per month for housing and services. By comparison, seniors in Duluth pay $163 less for care, and opting for services in Rochester offers a potential monthly savings of $983. Similarly, facilities in St. Cloud charge competitive rates of $4,100, and in Mankato, the median monthly expense is well below Brooklyn Center’s norm at $3,135.
Brooklyn Center
$5,163
Minnesota
$4,508
United States
$4,500
Rochester
$4,180
Mankato
$3,135
St. Cloud
$4,100
Duluth
$5,000
Assisted living communities in Brooklyn Center charge a median rate of $5,163 per month. This is less than half the cost of nursing home care, which comes in at $11,708 and includes comprehensive medical care and monitoring with semi-private accommodations in an institutional environment. Assisted living also offers an affordable alternative to private in-home care, which includes nonmedical personal care services in the individual’s home, and home health care, which features limited skilled nursing services, both of which cost $7,055 monthly. Seniors seeking lower monthly care costs often consider adult day health care facilities, which charge $2,102 for nonresidential daytime services, such as personal care, wellness monitoring and social and recreational activities. Â
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 Brooklyn City was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Minneapolis, was used instead.
Low-income seniors often rely on the state's Medicaid program to cover costs associated with assisted living. Medicaid has two healthcare options, Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO) and Senior Care Plus      (MSC+).Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
Brooklyn Center 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 Brooklyn Center, please visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
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Brooklyn Center 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.
Assisted Living
Jo
4
Review of Ecumen Prairie Lodge
Ecumen Prairie Lodge just had all studio apartments. They were about 100 to 300 square feet (300 was the largest). They were way too small, and I wasn't interested in that. They also had no...
Provider response
Jo, we would first like to thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us and tour Ecumen Prairie Lodge! Honoring those we serve and our team members with dignity and respect is...
Assisted Living
LM
2
Review of The Sanctuary at Brooklyn Center
I currently reside in The Sanctuary at Brooklyn Center. I like the activities that they have planned for the month. And that was one of the reasons that I was encouraged to move to assisted living...
Assisted Living
Tamra
5
Review of Ecumen Prairie Lodge
The people at Ecumen Prairie Lodge made it very easy and helped us through the whole process of moving my mom in. Everybody that we met and talked with were very helpful and inviting. They're doing...