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Chaska is a growing Twin Cities suburb of 28,000 people, 11% of whom are seniors, in southeastern Minnesota. It supports an active lifestyle for seniors with low crime rates and comfortable weather throughout the year, and several hospitals are nearby to promote residents’ health. There are also numerous assisted living facilities in and near the city to accommodate those who need a helping hand throughout the day.
Assisted living is a practical solution for older adults who want freedom from the hassles of maintaining a home but don’t require the high level of care nursing homes provide. Seniors living in assisted living facilities have access to daily meal services, transportation and housekeeping, and they receive individualized care services based on their unique needs. In general, assisted living facilities in Chaska charge $5,163 per month for services, which is higher than the respective state and national averages of $4,508 and $4,500.
Through this guide, readers can learn more about assisted living in Chaska, including details on some of the most common ways seniors in this city pay for assisted living. The guide also highlights top resources for current and prospective assisted living residents.Â
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All assisted living in Chaska, as well as the rest of Minnesota, are monitored by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division. This department regulates assisted living facilities through a robust licensing process and regular inspections and by maintaining communication with long-term care providers.
In Chaska, assisted living facilities charge $5,163 per month for care and housing.
Assisted living residents in Chaska pay monthly median rates of $5,163, which is 15% higher than average assisted living costs in Minnesota and the nation as a whole. Other surveyed cities across the state tend to have more affordable care, including Duluth, where residents pay $5,000 per month for services. Similarly, in Rochester and St. Cloud, care costs come in about 20% lower than in Chaska, and in Mankato, monthly care costs are 39% below the local average.
Chaska
$5,163
Minnesota
$4,508
United States
$4,500
St. Cloud
$4,100
Mankato
$3,135
Rochester
$4,180
Duluth
$5,000
In Chaska, assisted living facilities charge $5,163 per month for services, making this one of the more affordable senior care options in the city. This type of care costs 56% less than nursing home care, which includes around-the-clock medical support and monitoring. In-home care and home health care, which offer a similar range of services in the individual’s home, cost about 37% more than assisted living, plus the cost of housing, utilities and food. Only adult day health care, which includes daytime services in a community environment, is more affordable than assisted living at $2,102.
In-Home Care
$7,055
Home Health Care
$7,055
Adult Day Health Care
$2,102
Assisted Living Facility
$5,163
Nursing Home Facility (semi private room)
$11,708
Note: Data for Chaska was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Minneapolis, was used instead.
Medical Assistance, Minnesota's Medicaid program, is available to help qualified seniors cover assisted living costs. Eligible seniors may also qualify for one of Medicaid's waiver programs if they need additional help.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.
Chaska 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 Chaska, please visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
Chaska 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.