Villa at Osseo
501 Second Street Southeast, Osseo, MN, 55369
2.8
(8 reviews)
"Rooms were fine Food was ok Staff was good for the most part Care was good..."
READ MORENear Minneapolis lies Blaine, a city with a sizable senior population: Of Blaine’s roughly 65,000 residents, 12.0% are 65 years of age or up. Seniors in Blaine have multiple medical facilities to choose from, including the North Memorial Health Clinic – Blaine North campus. Mercy Hospital – Unity Campus, where seniors can access a joint replacement program and advanced stroke services, among other types of medical care, is also nearby.
Blaine’s average nursing home charges $11,285 per month for a semiprivate room, a rate that is significantly higher than the national average of $7,756, according to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey. Compared to other senior care options, nursing homes, in general, have relatively high costs, and in return, they offer features such as 24-hour nurse staffing and various types of therapy. Seniors whose independence levels make assisted living or home health care viable may find those more appropriate and affordable than nursing home care.
The remainder of this guide takes a more detailed look at senior care costs in Blaine, and it lists some helpful senior-focused services and organizations in and around Blaine.
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501 Second Street Southeast, Osseo, MN, 55369
2.8
(8 reviews)
"Rooms were fine Food was ok Staff was good for the most part Care was good..."
READ MORE3245 Vera Cruz Avenue North, Crystal, MN, 55422
3.0
(3 reviews)
"Crystal Clear Center is fine; they take care of my mom, and they do a good job. It’s convenient to where I live and easy for my dad to get there. It’s a clean place and seems to be run well. ..."
READ MORE825 FIRST AVENUE NORTHWEST, New Brighton, MN, 55112
2.3
(10 reviews)
"New Brighton, A Villa Center as it is now called is amazing! The care team and specialized Respiratory Therapy team is fantastic!! Staff communication was great, lots of activities! we came during a carnival day! I understand now Villa is doing..."
READ MORE1000 Lovell Avenue West, Roseville, MN, 55113
3.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband is at The Villas at Roseville right now. I have kind of mixed feelings. When I speak to the people, they are very warm and give a lot of information, but I have a hard time getting them to call me back. I called for an important reason yes..."
READ MORE1891 Florence Street, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110
2.5
(4 reviews)
"My father is in Cerenity Care Center - White Bear Lake. It's good to better than average. They're very attentive and very tidy. The food is pretty good. They treat him pretty well there. His physical therapy and everything is working well. The facili..."
READ MORE1101 Black Oak Drive, New Brighton, MN, 55112
1.9
(10 reviews)
"My mother is in Benedictine Health Center Innsbruck. It has short-term care, a memory unit, and the ability to do nursing as well as taking somebody out of the bed and getting them into a wheelchair, so some of the rooms have hoists. My mom is in a s..."
READ MORE4444 Reservoir Blvd NE, Columbia Heights, MN, 55421
2.2
(6 reviews)
"Crest View Lutheran Home is enormous and has many facilities at different locations within the Northeast metro area. When we were there, we noted that they were making decorations for a Valentine’s party and playing bingo. The dining room was wonderf..."
READ MORE512 49TH AVENUE NORTH, Minneapolis, MN, 55430
2.5
(2 reviews)
"Camden Care Center was a pretty, reputable place. The people seem nice, and from what I see, they go on field trips and stuff like that. The staff was helpful, the facility is clean. I'm satisfied. ..."
READ MORE5700 EAST RIVER ROAD, Fridley, MN, 55432
2.3
(3 reviews)
"My brother is at Golden Living Center for hospice. He's being well taken care of, and they're keeping him clean. The place is a little cluttered and noisy for our taste, but it's good. I don't have any complaints. ..."
READ MORE3915 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN, 55422
2.0
(3 reviews)
"I found the development to be very well staffed for the amount of patients that were there. The patients received schedules for their daily activities, including time for activities such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, swi..."
READ MORE305 FREMONT STREET, Anoka, MN, 55303
1.6
(7 reviews)
"Great people who really care. There will always be something wrong with a facility because of the amount of quality control needed. However, this group really cares and does what they can to make the lives of their residents better. ..."
READ MORE275 PENN AVENUE NORTH, Minneapolis, MN, 55405
1.7
(3 reviews)
"Bryn Mawr Health Care is fine, but it's just too far for me to drive. I would like to get my sister closer to where I live, because I have to take her to the doctor to downtown Minneapolis and things like that. I'm 50 miles away from her. She's been ..."
READ MORE563 County Rd. B W, Roseville, MN, 55113
3130 Grimes Ave N, Robbinsdale, MN, 55422
2912 FREMONT AVENUE NORTH, Minneapolis, MN, 55411
1900 West County Road D, Roseville, MN, 55112
3815 West Broadway, Minneapolis, MN, 55422
3300 Oakdale Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55422
3000 4th Avenue, Anoka, MN, 55303
13818 78th Ave North, Maple Grove, MN, 55311
In Blaine, nursing homes charge a median rate of $11,285 per month for semiprivate rooms and $12,167 for private rooms.
For semiprivate rooms, Blaine’s nursing home rates are several thousand dollars higher than the national average of $7,756 per month, and they are also slightly higher than the Minnesota state average of $11,026. Additionally, the cities of Duluth and Rochester offer lower median prices than Blaine: The typical rate in Duluth is $10,437, and in Rochester, it’s $9,730 per month. However, Blaine compares favorably to Mankato, where the median rate is $11,482. Blaine is also less expensive than St. Cloud, which has an average cost of $12,767.
Blaine
$11,285
Minnesota
$11,026
The United States
$7,756
St. Cloud
$12,767
Duluth
$10,437
Rochester
$9,730
Mankato
$11,482
The least expensive option for senior care in Blaine is adult day health care, which has a median monthly cost of $1,863. Assisted living is more expensive, at $4,797, while home care and home health care cost $6,292 and $6,483, respectively. Nursing homes are the costliest setup, charging $11,285 for semiprivate rooms and $12,167 for private rooms on average.
Home care
$6,292
Home health care
$6,483
Adult day health care
$1,863
Assisted living
$4,797
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$11,285
Nursing home (private room)
$12,167
Note: Data for Blaine was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Minneapolis, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The Blaine area has many programs and organizations that help seniors navigate the aging process, several of which are listed below. Some of these make it more viable for older adults to continue living at home if that aligns with their capabilities and preferences. Others assist seniors in long-term care facilities and those considering transitioning to such a setting.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Trellis | (800) 333-2433 | Trellis is the Area Agency on Aging for Blaine’s counties (Anoka and Ramsey). Its Senior LinkAge Line call center provides Medicare information and helps seniors and caregivers find appropriate resources, including financial and legal assistance. The line’s specialists also perform nursing home preadmission screenings for Medicaid-certified facilities. Additionally, the line helps callers set up personal assistance at home. |
Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (651) 431-2555 | The LTC Ombudsman office makes consumer advocates available to residents of long-term care facilities, including nursing homes. The advocates investigate and help resolve complaints. They also provide information regarding long-term care services and residents’ rights, and they have experience in matters related to veterans’ homes. Additional areas of focus include Medicare and long-term care insurance benefits. |
Anoka County Veteran Services | (763) 324-4500 | Seniors with military backgrounds can contact Anoka County Veteran Services for assistance with applying for various local, state and federal benefits. Help for veterans’ dependents is also available. Examples of potential benefits include disability compensation and pensions. (Note: Ramsey County has an equivalent office.) |
Meals on Wheels | (763) 236-8718 | Through Meals on Wheels, lunchtime meal deliveries are available for many Blaine seniors who cannot prepare their own food. Food deliveries are available on a long- or short-term basis. Clients can choose from among different entree options each day. During deliveries, drivers also perform wellness checks. This program is overseen by Impact Services. |
Anoka County Community Action Program | (1-763) 783-4747 | The ACCAP’s offerings include several senior services, such as an information line and a friendly companion program. The organization also helps with utility bills and chores as well as minor home repairs. Income-based sliding scales determine the fees for certain offerings. (A somewhat similar organization exists in Ramsey County.) |