Haralson Apartments
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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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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Burnsville Senior Center | (952) 707-4120 | Seniors 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) 641-8612 | Trellis 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) 657-3591 | The 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) 554-5601 | The 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) 292-4150 | Mid-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. |
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.
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Laura
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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.
1
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
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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...