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Columbia Heights also has a range of assisted living facilities designed for seniors who need daily assistance with personal care. These facilities offer on-site health care services and staff trained professionals around the clock. In addition to helping with cooking, cleaning and personal care, assisted living communities often provide enriching activities. The average cost of assisted living here is $5,163 per month, which is higher than the national average.
This guide covers the pros and cons of retirement in Columbia Heights. It discusses the costs of assisted living and other types of care in the city and highlights some useful resources for area seniors.
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The Minnesota Department of Health’s Assisted Living Licensure governs assisted living facilities In Columbia Heights and the rest of Minnesota. This government body ensures that assisted living facilities are in compliance with state regulations.
Seniors living in Columbia Heights pay an average of $5,163 per month for assisted living. According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, this is higher than the national median price of $4,500 per month. Assisted living here is also more expensive than the state median fee of $4,508 per month.
Compared to many Minnesota cities, assisted living prices in the Columbia Heights area are relatively expensive. Mankato has the lowest monthly assisted living prices in the state, at $3,135. Nearby Rochester is more costly, averaging $4,180 per month. In northern city Duluth, seniors pay around $5,000 per month. St. Cloud is more affordable, at $4,100 per month.
Columbia Heights
$5,163
Minnesota
$4,508
United States
$4,500
Mankato
$3,135
St. Cloud
$4,100
Rochester
$4,180
Duluth
$5,000
Seniors considering assisted living may also want other care options in Columbia Heights. With assisted living at $5,163 per month, homemaker and home health aide services are more expensive. These care types share an average cost of $7,055 per month. Adult day health care is the cheapest option for elderly care, averaging $2,102 per month. Nursing homes provide the most intensive and costly care, with a semiprivate room averaging $11,708 per month and a private room averaging $13,055 per month.
Homemaker Services
$7,055
Home Health Aide
$7,055
Adult Day Health Care
$2,102
Assisted Living Facility
$5,163
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$11,708
Nursing Home (private room)
$13,055
Seniors who need help with assisted living bills in Columbia Heights may qualify for several state programs. Minnesota Supplemental Aid provides top-up funding to seniors who receive federal SSI benefits. Frail, Medicaid-eligible seniors may qualify for a variety of services through the Elderly waiver program, including assisted living care.
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.
There is a wide range of nonprofits and government agencies offering programs and services to older adults in Columbia Heights. Local seniors can contact these free resources for assistance.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Minnesota Board on Aging | (651) 431-2500 | This local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) offers programs designed to support the health of the local elderly population. These include physical health and fall prevention courses as well as a senior nutrition program. It also partners with local providers to arrange free transportation services and legal assistance. |
Minnesota Office of the Ombudsman for Long-Term Care | (800) 657-3591 | As the long-term care ombudsman for the area, this body supports people in care homes by helping them obtain information about senior care state laws. Ombudsmen with this organization assist seniors who have questions or concerns about their quality of care. |
Columbia Heights 55+ Senior Center | (763) 706-3730 | This senior center offers social, recreational and educational programming to seniors in the area. These programs include art classes, meal outings and movie matinees. Seniors can also access an outreach worker who can help them fill out forms and access information. |
Columbia Heights 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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