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3815 West Broadway, Minneapolis, MN, 55422
Plymouth is home to about 78,700 people, and 15.8% of them are seniors ages 65 and older. This age group is often at greater risk for health problems, but seniors in the city can turn to Abbott Northwestern – WestHealth for medical care. Because the city is a suburb of the Twin Cities metro area, several other major medical centers are also available nearby. What’s more, Plymouth’s health care costs run about 12.6% lower than the national average.
Seniors with significant health issues may turn to a nursing home for either rehabilitation or a longer-term stay. Nursing home care in Plymouth costs an average of $11,708 per month, which is well above the national average according to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey. Residents receive 24/7 care and health monitoring, therapy, medication administration and chronic condition management. Seniors who don’t need such a high level of care might select home care or assisted living instead.
In this guide, seniors and their families can learn more about nursing home care in Plymouth. It provides cost comparisons, information about payment options and a list of free and low-cost resources for seniors.
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Plymouth’s nursing homes charge an average of $11,708 monthly for semi private rooms and $13,055 for private rooms.
In Plymouth, monthly nursing home rates are about 1% more than the Minnesota state average and 48% above the national norm. However, compared to other areas in the state, the city's prices stand in the middle of the cost spectrum. Seniors in St. Cloud can expect to pay $1,280 more than those in Plymouth, and Rochester’s prices are also higher at $12,167. On the other hand, Duluth and Mankato offer lower rates at $11,602 and $10,246, respectively.
Plymouth
$11,708
Minnesota
$11,601
United States
$7,908
Duluth
$11,602
St. Cloud
$12,988
Mankato
$10,246
Rochester
$12,167
Nursing homes offer 24/7 medical monitoring, making them costly compared to other senior care options. Private rooms cost an average of $13,055 monthly while semi private rooms cost $11,708. Alternately, adult day health care is cheaper at $2,102, making it a good choice for seniors who only need medical support during the day. Seniors with fewer medical needs can also consider in-home care for daily living assistance or home health care for light medical services. These options cost about 39.7% less than base nursing home rates. Assisted living is also cheaper, providing help with daily tasks for $6,545 less than a semi private nursing home room.Â
In-Home Care
$7,055
Home Health Care
$7,055
HAdult Day Health Care
$2,102
Assisted Living Facility
$5,163
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,708
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$13,055
Note: Data for Plymouth 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 local financial assistance programs for seniors.
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