St. Louis Park is a welcoming community in the heart of the Minneapolis metro with an estimated 49,000 residents, 17% of whom are retirement aged. Low crime rates and mild summers make the city a good fit for active seniors, and amenities such as a senior center and numerous assisted living facilities support seniors' independence and quality of life.Â
Assisted living provides comfortable housing, some meals, individualized care services and social and recreational programming for older adults who are largely independent but need some daily assistance. Many facilities accommodate pets and have convenient amenities, such as hair salons, fitness centers and public computers. In St. Louis Park, assisted living facilities charge approximately $5,163 per month for this type of care, although rates may be higher or lower depending on a facility's size and amenities. By comparison, state and national norms average $4,508 and $4,500, respectively.Â
Through this guide, readers can learn more about assisted living in St. Louis Park, including how facilities are licensed and the state-mandated rules they follow. It also highlights some of the most common ways assisted living residents pay for their care.