The Minneapolis, MN, suburb of Woodbury is a mixed residential-commercial community of more than 78,500 people, only 12% of whom are seniors aged 65 and over. Despite being a relatively young town, Woodbury has nationally competitive health stats for seniors, such as a 20% lower-than-average health care cost and slightly more physicians per resident than the national average. Seniors can find excellent medical care at M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital, the sprawling medical center on the west side of town. Semiprivate rooms at local nursing care homes cost an average of $11,708 a month in Woodbury, according to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Nursing homes serve residents with medically oriented needs with 24-hour supervision and specialized care. Services typically include wound care, medication management and various therapeutic treatments. Seniors with less need for therapeutic care might pay significantly less for local assisted living or home care.
Seniors and their families can use this guide to get a realistic idea of their likely costs for nursing home care in Woodbury. A list of helpful free resources is also included that can make it easier to choose a facility and to get the support seniors need to thrive.