Oakdale sits on the eastern side of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area and serves as a suburb of St. Paul. This city supports access to diverse assisted living options with 4 facilities within its limits and 20 more nearby. At a monthly median rate of $5,350, local assisted living costs align with the Minnesota norm, as well as the national baseline rate.
In our directory, we feature 192 reviews reviews of assisted living facilities in the Oakdale region, giving you helpful insight into their amenities and drawbacks. These reviews result in an overall satisfaction rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars.
7088 11th St. North, Oakdale, MN 55128
4.5
(10 reviews)
"The Waters of Oakdale was exceptionally friendly. The consultants were amazing. They knew their community. They could answer all of my questions. They are pet-friendly. They have a chef-prepared menu. They have different payment plans that you can in..."
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8131 Fourth Street North, Oakdale, MN 55128
4.3
(6 reviews)
"I visited Oak Meadows. Kim is the lady that I met with, and she was so accommodating and answered every question. She gave us a really good tour and was able to point out the positives. They have an optional meal plan; you can get it or you don't. ..."
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6630 Hudson Boulevard, Oakdale, MN 55128
3.5
(2 reviews)
"I don't like Peaceful Lodge as much because it's like a hotel, so you have to walk a long way to go to eat or if you want to do activities. As far as outside, they don't have any nice little flower garden or something that people can walk outside and..."
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6230 10th St N , Oakdale, MN 55128
1.0
(1 reviews)
"This place is horrible! All the house managers are unqualified and incompetent...which means they hire people just like them so they won't look bad. I have witnessed residents sitting in their own feces in common areas while staff were texting and ..."
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7115 Wayzata Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55426
4.0
Cedar Ridge Place, located at 7115 Wayzata Blvd. in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, offers both assisted living and memory care services. The community features a range of apartment layouts, including one-bedroom units of 316 square feet and two-bedroom units up to 724 square feet, allowing residents to choose accommodations that best suit their needs. Residents can enjoy a variety of amenities designed to enhance their daily lives, such as in-room kitchenettes, communal dining with shared meals, and the option for guests to join at mealtime. The community provides housekeeping and linen services, ensuring a comfortable and well-maintained living environment. Engaging activities, including music programs, games, and arts and crafts, are regularly organized to promote social interaction and personal fulfillment. Outdoor spaces like gardens and patios offer serene settings for relaxation and gatherings. Cedar Ridge Place is distinguished by its dedicated staff, available 24 hours a day to assist with personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, fostering an atmosphere of dignity and independence. The community's memory care program is tailored for individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other memory impairments, providing a safe and nurturing environment with personalized care plans and engaging activities. Conveniently situated in the heart of St. Louis Park, residents have easy access to nearby shopping, dining, parks, and entertainment options.
$1,700
8409 33rd Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55427
Wholesome Senior Living is a premium, small-scale, nurse-founded residential care home in Crystal, Minnesota, offering personalized assisted living for up to five residents aged 55 and older. Founded by healthcare professional Juliet Sphatt and her husband Jacob, the home is built on values of compassion, dignity, and flexibility. Juliet’s background in memory care, emergency response, and neuroscience shapes the thoughtful, individualized care provided in this warm and welcoming setting. Residents enjoy flexible meal and medication schedules, one-on-one attention, and consistent caregivers who know them well. The close-knit environment encourages strong connections among residents, staff, and families. Located in southwest Crystal near shops, restaurants, and public transit, the home blends convenience with comfort. Wholesome Senior Living accepts CADI, EW, and BI waivers, as well as private pay and long-term care insurance. Experience a supportive, dignified lifestyle in a home where seniors are truly known and cared for. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Minnesota Health Care Provider Directory
$900
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8000 Bass Lake Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55428
3.0
Woodlake at New Hope provides a seamless continuum of care tailored to meet your needs at every stage of life. From independent and assisted living apartments to advanced care options, we offer the perfect blend of comfort and support. Our Woodlake Residences feature independent and assisted living with flexible levels of care, accommodating both private pay options and Medicaid Elderly Waiver. For those requiring advanced care, Woodlake Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center offers specialized services, including short-term rehabilitation for recovery and long-term care for those seeking a permanent home. Discover compassionate care and a community that feels like home at Woodlake at New Hope. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Minnesota Health Care Provider Directory
$1,736
6060 Oxboro Avenue North, Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother lived at Oakridge Place. The price was good. You have a choice of doing a full meal plan, one meal a day, or two meals a day. They had wonderful staff there. We visited there. I thought that I was going to be able to have a meal there, but ..."
$1,775
245 76th Street West, Richfield, MN 55423
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I liked Havenwood of Richfield really well. I just didn't like it being on the other side of the river from me. The rooms were quite spacious, but the kitchens were probably a third of what the apartment was. For a one-bedroom apartment, it is kind o..."
$3,245
19839 Headwaters Blvd N., Forest Lake, MN 55025
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother was a resident in the memory care unit here for the past 6 months and just recently passed on. Her care was exceptional, and the staff was fantastic. I couldn't have asked for a better place for my mom to live. The staff is kind, patient an..."
$8,450
1880 E 134th St East, Burnsville, MN 55337
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Suite Living of Burnsville was absolutely perfect in every way. I would give it a five all the way around. My husband didn't like it because he said it was too lonely, meaning it's very quiet. There aren't a lot of people. I'm going to move in there ..."
$8,400
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 residents there. It was clean and brand new. The sales pitch on all the other places we saw was about aesthetics, but we felt like my mo..."
$3,750
5600 Credit River Rd SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Suite Living of Prior Lake was good because of the proximity. It's geographically convenient. It's brand new and there are a few residents so far and there's no assessment fee or community fee right now. The dining area looks beautiful. The staff was..."
$8,400
14401 Nowthen Blvd NW, Ramsey, MN 55303
4.8
(7 reviews)
"My wife is at Stoney River Assisted Living & Memory Care. She just moved in. It's absolutely incredible. Last night they had a taco truck, and they fed everybody tacos. They have a Mother's Day party with lobster on bread. It has just been incredible..."
$3,500
14602 Finale Avenue North , Hugo, MN 55038
4.8
(77 reviews)
"I love living at Keystone. I am in the independent living and my husband is in the memory care. Very convenient for me. The room sizes and closets are perfect and the food is great. I can sit out on the balcony and read. Lots of activities if you wa..."
$4,495
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1200 Lakewood Drive N, Maplewood, MN 55082
4.7
(13 reviews)
"My aunt moved in at Ecumen Lakeview Commons. The staff is very friendly and very good. Everything there is very nice. The rooms are nice, and it's just big enough for what my aunt needs. The dining room looks like a restaurant, and they have choices ..."
$3,235
5800 St. Croix Avenue North, Golden Valley, MN 55422
4.7
(4 reviews)
"Covenant Living of Golden Valley Assisted Living and Memory Care is an amazing place because across the street sort of on the same campus, they have the skilled nursing care and the nursing homes. So if somebody needs assisted living, memory care, an..."
$5,848
6001 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
4.7
(7 reviews)
"I love it here at Ecumen Prairie Lodge. I feel safe and sound. The food is great. They are all pretty fantastic people. They are fun to be with and I love them. I don't want to be anywhere else. The place is simple. We have coffee here any time you w..."
$2,585
18695 73rd Ave , Maple Grove, MN 55311
4.5
(5 reviews)
"Havenwood of Maple Grove seemed very nice. They didn't have the unit that I wanted available. So, I kind of didn't go back there. The rooms were nice. There were some things that I didn't like. There weren't many closets. I didn't meet very many peop..."
$2,745
1870 East Shore Drive, Maplewood, MN 55109
4.5
(7 reviews)
"It was a wonderful place. The staff was very friendly and wonderful. The apartment was just exactly what I would want. I liked that's it on the first floor and had its own door to the outside. Plus, the outside door led right to a beautiful garden wi..."
$4,384
Assisted Living
Choy1
4.0
Review of Peaceful Lodge
I don't like Peaceful Lodge as much because it's like a hotel, so you have to walk a long way to go to eat or if you want to do activities. As far as outside, they don't have any nice little flower...
Assisted Living
Lisa
5.0
Review of The Waters of Oakdale
The Waters of Oakdale was a little bit of a smaller building, but the building was extremely clean. The apartments were a very nice size and weren't too small. All their apartments are the same...
Assisted Living
Catherine
4.0
Review of The Waters of Oakdale
I visited The Waters of Oakdale. It was very clean. The staff was very friendly. We saw a library and a large communal room. That was right when the pandemic was going on, so we didn't get to go...
Assisted living facilities in Oakdale charge a typical monthly rate of $5,350, which lines up with care costs in Minnesota and the nation as a whole. Compared to other cities in the region, Oakdale offers economical care that comes in about $1,400 below rates in Duluth and around $1,625 lower than care costs in Rochester. Similarly, in St. Cloud, assisted living rates exceed Oakdale’s median at around $8,635.
Oakdale
$5,350
Minnesota
$5,350
United States
$5,350
St. Cloud
$8,635
Rochester
$6,975
Duluth
$6,750
Oakdale seniors pay approximately $5,350 per month 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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
Assisted living fees in Oakdale come in at around $5,350. This equals about half the cost of nursing home care, which includes 24-hour skilled nursing services in an inpatient hospital-like setting for about $10,281. It also compares favorably with in-home care, an option that features private personal care and companionship in the individual’s home for $5,720, and home health care, which costs around $6,483 for skilled nursing services at home. Only adult day health care facilities, which provide nonresidential personal care and basic skilled nursing, charge lower monthly rates of approximately $1,798.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$6,483
Adult Day Health Care
$1,798
Assisted Living Facility
$5,350
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$10,281
Note: Data for Oakdale was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Minneapolis, was used instead.
Oakdale 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 Oakdale, please visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
Oakdale 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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