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

Burnsville, MN, is a southern suburb of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. This city of nearly 64,000 residents is home to approximately 10,000 senior citizens aged 65 and older. These older adults have access to convenient health care at the M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, which is located right in Burnsville and provides a wide variety of medical services and therapy. Burnsville’s health care costs are low, and the climate is pleasant in the summer. Violent crime rates are low as well.

Seniors who wish to live in a community setting with plenty of opportunities for activities and socialization may choose assisted living, especially if they need help with personal care activities such as bathing and grooming. Assisted living care usually includes medication management and housekeeping. This care option costs about $5,163 per month in Burnsville. This is higher than the U.S. average of $4,500 and the Minnesota state average of $4,508.

This guide provides resources on assisted living in Burnsville, including cost comparisons, benefits and drawbacks, legalities, financial assistance options and local resources designed to make seniors’ lives easier.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Burnsville

Assisted living facilities fall under the auspices of the Minnesota Department of Health. This department provides licensure for assisted living communities as well on-site surveys and regulation oversight. This oversight increases the quality of care and safety of seniors in assisted living communities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Burnsville

  • Burnsville is close to several top-of-the-line health care facilities. The local hospital, M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital, provides a wide range of care, but Burnsville is also in easy driving distance of Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital and the M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center. These provide specialty services for nearly every health condition.
  • Health care costs in Burnsville fall below the national average. Measured on a 100-point scale with the U.S. average at 100, Burnsville comes in at 85.8. This means that health care in Burnsville is 14.2% less expensive than the same services in the United States as a whole.
  • The cost of living in Burnsville, measured against a U.S. average of 100, comes in slightly high at 105.2. However, utilities and health care costs are lower than average. Groceries are nearly on par with the national average. Seniors can access financial assistance programs and other services to help offset costs.
  • While Minnesota’s climate is harsh, cold and snowy in the winter, summers are very comfortable. In fact, Burnsville boasts a comfort index of 9.3 out of 10 for summers, with June, July and August listed as the most pleasant and comfortable months. Rainfall rates are somewhat below average, and the city averages 199 sunny days each year.
  • Burnsville’s violent crime rates are low, coming in at 14.4 on a 100-point crime rate index. The U.S. average is 22.7. Property crime rates are higher at 41.3, which may be alleviated by relocating to a secure assisted living community.
  • The economy is fairly strong in Burnsville, and it has an expanding job market and a lower unemployment rate than the national average. Incomes are higher than average, and the city offers many industries for job diversification. This creates a healthy economy that benefits seniors even if they are no longer in the job market.

Paying for Assisted Living in Burnsville

Burnsville’s assisted living communities charge approximately $5,163 per month for their services, but prices fluctuate according to the apartment size and level of care seniors choose.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Burnsville’s assisted living rates are on the high end of the cost spectrum for Minnesota, which averages $4,508 per month for this type of care. The U.S. average is nearly on par with that of Minnesota. Other Minnesota cities show lower prices than Burnsville. Duluth is $163 lower than Burnsville, and Rochester’s rates run $983 lower. St. Cloud and Mankato are the lowest on the list, with respective monthly costs of $4,100 and $3,135.

Burnsville

$5,163

Minnesota

$4,508

United States

$4,500

St. Cloud

$4,100

Mankato

$3,135

Rochester

$4,180

Duluth

$5,000

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living in Burnsville falls right in the middle of the price range for senior care options. The most affordable option is adult day health care at $2,102. Seniors who wish to remain in their own homes and still receive help may choose in-home care or home health care, but they will pay about $1,890 more than for assisted living. Nursing home care comes in highest at $11,708, which is over $6,545 higher than assisted living.

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

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Burnsville

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 Burnsville

Burnsville seniors have many options for activities and assistance. These include a senior center, a legal aide organization, an ombudsman program, the Trellis agency and a veterans services office.

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Burnsville Senior Center(952) 707-4120Seniors gather at Burnsville Senior Center for meals, games, wellness programs, clubs and crafts. Classes and coffee talks are available as well as a defensive driving program. The center also offers a community pantry food distribution program and Meals on Wheels delivery.
Trellis(651) 641-8612Trellis serves as the Area Agency on Aging for Twin Cities seniors. It provides help with Medicare and insurance, sponsors the Senior LinkAge Line and offers information about retirement and senior care options. Agents also provide dementia support and connect seniors with resources to live healthy, meaningful lives.
Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care(800) 657-3591The Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care advocates for the rights of people living in long-term care facilities. This includes investigating complaints, educating seniors and their families about rights and resources and working with facilities to improve care and solve problems.
Dakota County Veterans Services(651) 554-5601The Veterans Services office helps veterans and their families discover benefits, determine qualifications and apply for assistance. Benefits may include health care, financial assistance, crisis management and burial and memorials. Burnsville is also close to a major VA hospital.
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid(800) 292-4150Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid serves low-income families and seniors. Services include legal advice about elder abuse, health care coverage, tax issues, disability benefits and more. This service does not handle criminal cases but does strive to educate the public about legal issues.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Burnsville

Burnsville 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

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Laura

I visited this facility

Review of Carefree Living Burnsville

I toured Carefree Living Burnsville. However, I didn't quite realize my mom doesn't need assisted living right now. She would be more independent living so that part wasn't a fit for us. I didn't...

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Lia G.

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

Review of Carefree Living Burnsville

Majority of the rooms are very small. Entire facility needs updating Place has had a lot of issues with flooding. Not somewhere I would recommend having a family member move to.

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Rick

I visited this facility

Review of Carefree Living Burnsville

We toured Carefree Living Burnsville. It was an older facility, and the things we didn't like about it were the elevators. They were too small to have someone trying to get in and out of the...

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