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Wellstead Senior Living Place

20600 S Diamond Lake Rd, Rogers, MN 55374

4.4(18 reviews)

"We are now in The Wellstead of Rogers & Diamondcrest. It is very good. Everything is fine and gorgeous. We don't have...

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Suite Living of Ramsey

7007 139th Ln NW, Ramsey, MN 55303

5.0(1 review)

"I visited Suite Living of Ramsey. They were very, very nice except that a lot of them were from foreign countries, which...

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$8,900
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Stoney River Assisted Living & Memory Care

14401 Nowthen Blvd NW, Ramsey, MN 55303

4.8(7 reviews)

"Had an immediate need to find a place for my mom a couple of years ago. All I had was google and to try to find a place...

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$3,500
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Suite Living of Anoka

525 Cutter St, Anoka, MN 55303

5.0(1 review)

"My sister will be moving into Suite Living of Anoka. It is smaller. I like the idea that she'll have more one-on-one...

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$8,700
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Personal Care Senior Living of Andover

14209 Inca St. NW, Andover, MN 55304

5.0(2 reviews)

"My mother has moved into Personal Care Senior Living of Andover. I like that it was smaller. I think there are 30...

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$3,750
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Mount Zion Care Services

3751 Ridge Ave, Anoka, MN 55303

5.0(1 review)

"Moun Zion is a very quiet and clean home with very caring staff, food quality is good, rooms are cleaned daily, staff...

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$7,000
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Havenwood of Maple Grove

18695 73rd Ave , Maple Grove, MN 55311

4.6(6 reviews)

"Havenwood of Maple Grove had more variety of rooms with about a $300 to $400 reduction in price than the other place...

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$3,295
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Suite Living of Maple Grove

7010 Alvarado Lane N., Maple Grove, MN 55311

5.0(1 review)

"I have found Suite Living of Maple Grove for myself. It's five minutes away from my sister. It's nice. It's one level...

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$8,400
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Suite Living of Brooklyn Park

8500 Regent Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

3.6(3 reviews)

"We toured Suite Living of Brooklyn Park. When you walk in the door, it's very inviting, very hospitable. You felt...

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$8,900
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Havenwood of Buffalo

150 Division Street East, Buffalo, MN 55313

4.8(16 reviews)

"The location is beautiful, the rooms are updated and the shared spaces are very nice. The staff really sets this place...

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$3,545
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Oakland Assisted Living

17838 Oakland Dr NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304

4.7(4 reviews)

"We visited Oakland Assisted Living. It was very clean and very nice. It was a beautiful home. The clients there seemed...

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$10,000
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Woodlake at New Hope

8000 Bass Lake Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55428

3.0(1 review)

"The rooms are older and small. The care is moderately good. The biggest complaint is that we purchased new comfortable...

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$2,768
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Cornerstone Assisted Living and Memory Care

3750 Lawndale Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55446

4.0(7 reviews)

"We had my mom ready to go into Cornerstone Assisted Living, but we'd have to put her into memory care there. Having seen...

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$4,100
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Suite Living of Spring Lake Park

525 Osborne Rd NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432

4.0(1 review)

"My sister moved to Suite Living of Spring Lake Park. It's very clean, airy, and open. The staff is friendly and nice...

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$8,400
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Ecumen Prairie Lodge

6001 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430

4.7(7 reviews)

"Hello Everyone! I am so sorry I haven't written before, but I was on a site and this came up so I thought I would write...

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$3,255
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Suite Living of Crystal

3501 Douglas Dr N, Crystal, MN 55442

4.6(3 reviews)

"I visited many centers in my search for the best place for my wife. When we got there she didn't even want to go inside...

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$8,400
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Covenant Living of Golden Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care

5800 St. Croix Avenue North, Golden Valley, MN 55422

4.8(5 reviews)

"I was pretty impressed by Covenant Living of Golden Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care. It's a nice place with a lot...

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$5,848
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Personal Care Senior Living of Columbia Heights

3850 Jefferson St. NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421

Personal Care Senior Living proudly offers the highest personal care service to all of our guests with a one-on-one...

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$7,420
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Lino Lakes Assisted Living

725 Town Center Pkwy, Lino Lakes, MN 55014

4.5(2 reviews)

"We visited Lino Lakes Assisted Living and toured their memory care for my father. We liked the room because it was a...

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$3,250
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Epiphany Care Homes

3704 Cardinal Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345

Epiphany Care Homes – Cardinal Road, located at 3704 Cardinal Road in Minnetonka, Minnesota, offers residential-style...

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$9,500

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Aunties

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

Review of Elk River Senior Living

When the facility first opened it was BEAUTIFUL. Management changed and everything went downhill! They need Kylie and Rachel back ASAP! The food has been hit or miss, mostly a miss. How the...

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Natalie

I visited this facility

Review of Guardian Angels By the Lake

Guardian Angels By the Lake was very nice, and the staff was very nice when we came in for a visit. My sister-in-law knew somebody there, so she felt comfortable when that gal said that she loved...

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Janice885688

I visited this facility

Review of Guardian Angels By the Lake

Guardian Angels looks good, very clean, and very well cared for. It looked very nice. They had a big, nice, and clean dining area.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Elk River, MN and Nearby Cities

The median monthly price for assisted living in Elk River is $663 higher than the nation’s average cost and $655 higher than the state’s. In fact, Elk River is the priciest location for assisted living care in Minnesota. On the other hand, Mankato has the most inexpensive fees of $3,135, which are 39.3% lower than in Elk River. Rates in Duluth run $163 lower than in Elk River, while Rochester and St. Cloud offer more substantial monthly savings of $983 and $1,063, respectively, compared to Elk River.  

Elk River

$5,163

Minnesota

$4,508

United States

$4,500

St. Cloud

$4,100

Duluth

$5,000

Mankato

$3,135

Paying for Assisted Living in Elk River

 

Assisted living fees average $5,163 monthly in Elk River.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Elk River

Elk River seniors who qualify for Medicaid may be eligible for an Elderly Waiver that can help pay for some assisted living services. Outside of Medicaid, the Housing Support Program helps low-income seniors pay for food and board at housing with services establishments. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Elk River, MN

In Elk River, the costliest senior care option is nursing home care, exceeding double the monthly price of assisted living. This 126.8% price increase reflects the higher level of medical and therapeutic services provided in nursing facilities. The most economical choice is adult day health care, 59.3% less expensive than assisted living, focusing on social programming and daytime care. Both in-home and home health care have an average monthly cost of $7,055, which is $1,892 more than assisted living. In-home care offers nonmedical assistance with daily activities, while home health care includes intermittent skilled services.

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

Free Assisted Living Resources in Elk River

Elk River 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 Elk River, please visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Elk River

Elk River 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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