Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Saint Cloud, MN below include 28 Assisted Living facilities with 106 reviews. On average in Saint Cloud, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.0 out of 5 stars.
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1717 University Drive SE, Saint Cloud, MN 56304
4.0
(2 reviews)
"I moved into Nature's Point and I like it very much. One of the things I like best about it is the people. When I first toured this place, all the residents were out in the hallway and the whole staff was talking with them. The director was the one w..."
$3,500
215 37th Avenue N, Saint Cloud, MN 56303
4.5
(16 reviews)
"We toured Talamore Senior Living - Saint Cloud. It was fantastic. Everything was just perfect and brand new. The staff was very accommodating and very friendly. The rooms were top notch. They were probably the nicest I have seen out of all the places..."
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1810 MINNESOTA BOULEVARD SOUTHEAST, Saint Cloud, MN 56304
4.2
(7 reviews)
"My father is at St. Benedicts Senior Community. It is very clean. There's a lot of good care. Everyone has been very kind and informative. They're very friendly and professional. I have not tried their lunch, but my father says that the meals are goo..."
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1980 15th Ave SE, Saint Cloud, MN 56304
5.0
(1 reviews)
"St. Cloud Benedict Court is a very good place and I'm very happy with them. My dad likes it there, he's happy and he wants to stay there even for the winter months. The staff is very good and very kind. The maintenance, the cleaning people, and the p..."
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2410 20th Avenue SE, Saint Cloud, MN 56304
3.5
(2 reviews)
"The Sanctuary at St. Cloud was excellent. They have beautiful rooms. It's a new building. I'm extremely pleased. They only have assisted living and memory care, and I'm amazed that a memory care place can be as lovely as that. The people really know ..."
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4801 Veterans Drive, Saint Cloud, MN 56303
3.5
(2 reviews)
"The Saint Cloud VA is a very fine facility. It is always clean and kept up to decent standards. There is a very respectful and interactive staff who are always ready to help vets and students alike. Our group specifically met with veterans who come i..."
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1225 Division St E, Saint Cloud, MN 56304
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I liked it because it was close to our residence right now. It would only take half a minute to get to it. So, I liked the location for myself and access. So, that part was okay. The part that I didn't like was that there wasn't any direction to the ..."
$2,796
1036 Voyageur Street, Saint Cloud, MN 56301
2.0
(2 reviews)
"We found Cherrywood for my mom. I like the residential location. I like the caring staff. There is an effort for the residents to get to know each other, I like that too. My mom is well taken care of and likes the people. She says the food is good. S..."
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501 1st St North, Saint Cloud, MN 56303
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I stayed at Skylight Gardens and that was a dump. It was a terrible place to live. Although the rooms were updated and were very nice, the outside, like in the lobby and in the hallways, were just terrible. It was run down, had dirty carpets, and the..."
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1325 Summit Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother liked Summit Ridge Place, and I guess that's the most important thing. It's small, and she likes that part of it. It's an older building, but the living room area and the kitchen area all seem kept up nicely. The staff who gave the tour was..."
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960 19th St S, Sartell, MN 56377
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Chateau Waters was very nice. It's clean, homey, and nicely decorated. Everybody seems very friendly. The person who accommodated me was very nice. She showed us all around and answered our questions. The apartments were very nice also. The food look..."
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200 Walnut Ave W, Upsala, MN 56384
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited Vitality Living of Upsala's assisted living and thought that it would have been perfect for my dad. It's so nice and quiet, and it's not big like the other facilities we have visited. My dad could just jump on his scooter and ride around th..."
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730 Second Street Southeast, Po Box 157, Milaca, MN 56353
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My parents are residents of Milaca Elim Meadows Senior Living Community. It's a beautiful place with wonderful, happy staff. They are friendly, present, and helpful. They do so much stuff. They do bible studies and crafts. They have like this volleyb..."
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740 2ND STREET SE, Milaca, MN 56353
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is at Country Meadows. Everything is good. COVID makes everything difficult, but the facility is good. It's typical assisted living. I've dealt with the business manager and the head nurse primarily, and they've been amenable to requests th..."
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201 1st Street NE, Buffalo, MN 55313
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I will move into The Glenn Buffalo in a few days. There are many activities, many people, and lots to do. The room is very clean and very large. I have a bedroom and a sitting room. So I'm excited to be there. When I stepped inside the community, th..."
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177 Henry Road, Big Lake, MN 55309
4.7
(4 reviews)
"We chose Cherrywood of Big Lake for my mother-in-law. It's a nice area, residential. The staff is real friendly, and helpful. She is eating more, and she said the food is good. It's nicely kept up, clean, and has no foul smells, or anything. Her room..."
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677 Brianna Drive, Sartell, MN 56377
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My mother is at Edgewood Sartell memory care. They have assisted living as well. I like that they literally check on my mother every 30 minutes around the clock, and they come and get her for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I was very impressed with ho..."
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11175 27th Avenue SE, Becker, MN 55308
4.5
(8 reviews)
"This 9 year old facility looks brand new it is so well cared for. The staff running the facility really care about providing the best possible appearance and service to the residents. All the residents seem to be happy to live there. ..."
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104 South 8th Avenue, Princeton, MN 55371
4.5
(4 reviews)
"Elim Wellspring - Caley House seemed really small. We saw one bedroom and one common area. The staff members were very friendly and personable. We talked to them on the phone, and they remembered us when we arrived. The rooms were nice...."
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1301 E. Seventh St, Monticello, MN 55362
4.3
(10 reviews)
"CentraCare Monticello St. Benedict's Community was a very nice place. All of it. The layout, the staff, and the people that worked with you. The rooms were very clean. They had some nice courtyards and a big old theater where they watched movies. The..."
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Although St. Cloud’s median fee of $4,100 is below the state average, it’s not the lowest — seniors in Mankato typically pay $3,135. However, St. Cloud does compete favorably with most cities, such as Rochester, which has a median fee of $4,180, Duluth at $5,000, and Minneapolis at $5,163.
St. Cloud
$4,100
Minnesota
$4,508
United States
$4,500
Minneapolis
$5,163
Mankato
$3,135
Rochester
$4,180
Duluth
$5,000
The median monthly fee for assisted living in St. Cloud is $4,100. This is below the state and national averages of $4,508 and $4,500, respectively. Consequently, a St. Cloud senior can see annual savings of around $4,800 when compared to their peers across the state and country.
In Saint Cloud and all of Minnesota, seniors may be eligible for Medicaid programs such as the Elderly Waiver. For medically needy seniors that don’t meet the income guidelines, the program may also be an option.
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.
With fees of around $4,100 per month, assisted living in St. Cloud offers much when compared to other types of senior care. Adult day care’s median fee of $2,600 is lower, but the $1,500 extra for assisted living covers 24/7 care, accommodations, meals, housekeeping and social activities. The cost difference with home services is greater still, as home care agencies typically charge $6,038 for their nonmedical services, while home health care agencies charge $6,231 for limited medical care. The most expensive option is nursing home care, with a median fee of $12,988 for a semiprivate room.
In-Home Care
$6,038
Home Health Care
$6,231
Adult Day Health Care
$2,600
Assisted Living Facility
$4,100
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,988
There are many government agencies and nonprofit organizations supporting seniors in St. Cloud, so older residents shouldn’t feel they have to deal with problems alone. The following list contains information about some of the support networks operating in the city.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| MMLA-St. Cloud Senior Law Project | (320) 253-0121 | The MMLA-St. Cloud Senior Law Project provides free legal advice and representation to adults aged 60 and older. Its attorneys can assist with many matters relating to civil law, including elder abuse, long-term care planning, harassment from debt collectors and challenging decisions on government benefits. |
| Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) | (320) 255-7295 | RSVP is an AmeriCorps program administered locally by the City of St. Cloud. Volunteers aged 55 and older can contact RSVP, which will connect them with suitable nonprofits in the region. The type of work available is diverse, such as delivering meals to homebound seniors, supporting single-parent families and helping out at local events. |
| ConnectAbility of MN | (320) 253-0765 | ConnectAbility of MN operates a free durable medical equipment loan program in St. Cloud. The type of equipment available changes, as the program relies on donations. However, some common items are generally available, such as wheelchairs, crutches, canes, rollators and inflatable seat cushions. |
| The Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care | (800) 657-3591 | The Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care is a state-funded program that advocates for the rights of assisted living residents. It educates residents about their rights, routinely visits facilities to engage with seniors directly and investigates complaints. The ombudsman can negotiate with care providers to resolve issues while ensuring the complainant remains anonymous. |
| Stearns County Veterans Services | (320) 656-6176 | The veteran services officers at Stearns County Veterans Services help U.S. military vets and their spouses identify and apply for the county, state and federal benefits they're entitled to. They can also help vets file claims for compensation and burial benefits, as well as apply for VA health care. |
Saint Cloud 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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