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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Inver Grove Heights, MN for 2024

Inver Grove Heights, MN, located just 10 minutes from downtown St. Paul, offers beautiful natural scenery thanks to its location adjacent to the Mississippi River. The city's 35,701 residents, which include about 5,700 seniors aged 65 or older, can explore and enjoy local lakes, ponds and wetlands. Additionally, the city offers a variety of programs and activities for seniors, fostering a sense of community. 

Some seniors may choose to reside in an assisted living facility, which allows them to retain a bit of independence, living in private or semiprivate rooms while receiving assistance with activities of daily living. Those who need help bathing, grooming, dressing or managing their medications are well-suited for this type of care. These facilities offer additional amenities, including daily meals, social events, housekeeping and laundry services. Inver Grove Heights assisted living facilities cost an average of $5,163 per month, which is higher than state and national averages. 

This guide offers information on assisted living costs for Inver Grove Heights seniors. It explains financial assistance programs and free and low-cost resources available for seniors and their families. 

 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Inver Grove Heights

The Minnesota Department of Health Regulation Division's Assisted Living Licensure oversees all assisted living facilities in the state. This department issues licenses to facilities, conducts on-site surveys, enforces state regulations and communicates these regulations with providers and the public.

 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Inver Grove Heights

  • The cost of living in Inver Grove Heights is similar to the national average. The city has a cost of living score of 103, where 100 represents the national average. However, seniors may appreciate the city's affordable health care costs, which come in at 74.7, which is lower than both state and national averages.
  • Crime rates, especially violent crime rates, in Inver Grove Heights are lower than the national average. On a scale where 1 represents low crime and 100 represents high crime, Inver Grove Heights has a violent crime rate of 13.4, which is lower than the national average of 22.7. Property crime rates come in at 31.7, which remains lower than the national average of 35.4. Additionally, many assisted living facilities have security features in place, such as gated entrances or security cameras, that can help protect seniors from property crimes.
  • Inver Groves Heights has a climate that suits snow lovers. The area sees 49 inches of snow annually, compared to the national average of 28 inches. Although winter low temperatures can reach single digits, temperatures warm significantly during the summer months, when the average July high temperature is 82 degrees Fahrenheit. As a result, Inver Grove Heights' climate allows residents to experience all four seasons.
  • Transportation options in the area include St. Paul's Metro Transit, which includes routes in Inver Grove Heights. Seniors aged 65 and older can ride the bus system at a reduced fare. Additionally, DARTS Transportation offers rides for seniors to doctors' appointments, grocery stores and restaurants. 
  • Minnesota taxes all withdrawals from retirement accounts and Social Security income. However, Social Security income is only partially taxed, which can deliver some tax savings for seniors.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Inver Grove Heights

Assisted living care averages $5,163 per month in Inver Grove Heights.

 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living care in Inver Grove Heights costs more than in other Minnesota cities. It also exceeds the state average of $4,508 per month and the national average of $4,500 per month. Compared to Inver Grove Heights, Mankato has the most inexpensive assisted living care costs, averaging $3,135 per month. Other cities that cost less than Inver Grove Heights include St. Cloud at $4,100 and Rochester at $4,180 monthly. Duluth's assisted living care costs are comparable to those of Inver Grove Heights' facilities, coming in just 3.2% lower.

 

Inver Grove Heights

$5,163

Minnesota

$4,508

United States

$4,500

Mankato

$3,135

Rochester

$4,180

St. Cloud

$4,100

Duluth

$5,000

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

When compared to other types of senior care, assisted living in Inver Grove Heights can be a reasonably priced option. Home care, which includes nonmedical care, and home health care, which includes medical assistance, cost more at an average of $7,055 per month. Nursing home care also costs more at an average of $11,708 per month. The only type of care that costs less than an assisted living facility is adult day health care, which averages $2,102 per month. 

 

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 Inver Grove Heights was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Minneapolis, was used instead.

 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Inver Grove Heights

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

 

Financial Assistance in Minnesota

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 Inver Grove Heights

Inver Grove Heights 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 Inver Grove Heights, please visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Inver Grove Heights

Inver Grove 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.

Laws and Regulations in Minnesota

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Janice

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

Review of Brookdale Inver Grove Heights

My husband has moved into Brookdale Inver Grove Heights. It's a very homey place. It's a smaller facility and I just feel more comfortable there. My husband is getting a lot of care. He has a...

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Debbie T

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

Review of White Pine Advanced Assisted Living of Inver Grove Heights

I was there a few times to visit a friend and the times I was there I had to search for staff and when I finally found one they were slow to respond. They were busy playing on their phones and...

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seabee2

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Inver Glen Senior Living

We have been here three months, independent Living, 3rd floor, 2 bed room, 2 bath, wonderful facility laundry. Dinning room..br..dr & lunch on 1st floor. they will bring us our meals. We still cook...

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