Assisted Living in Bloomington, MN

Assisted Living Costs in Bloomington

As shown in the 2018 Genworth Cost of Care study, Bloomington has the highest average assisted living rates in the state of Minnesota. At $4,425 per month, costs here are also moderately more expensive than the state and national averages. Rates in Mankato and Duluth are somewhat less costly at $4,393 and $4,250 per month, respectively. Prices in Rochester are over $650 less per month, while St. Cloud has the state’s lowest assisted living rates at $3,716.

Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Bloomington, so data for the nearest city, Minneapolis, was used.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Surrounding Areas

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Bloomington

Senior care services in Bloomington and across the country are influenced by multiple factors, including location, care level and setting, and the total hours of service provided. Care in a skilled nursing facility is the most expensive option, with rates close to double those of assisted living. Adult day health services that provide limited weekday care in a group setting are the least costly. In-home options such as homemakers and home health aides cost over $1,000 more per month than assisted living, even though residential care typically includes room and board.

Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart

Assisted Living Resources in Bloomington

Community Center Senior Programs

The Creekside Community Center offers over 85 volunteer-led free or low-cost programs and activities for Bloomington residents aged 50+. In addition to providing delicious noontime meals Monday through Friday and an array of social, recreational and fitness-related activities, the center also offers health-focused programs including foot care, hearing tests, health insurance counseling and consultations with a visiting public health nurse.

Creekside Community Center
9801 Penn Ave. S, Bloomington, MN 55431
(952) 563-4944

Minnesota Board on Aging

The Minnesota Board on Aging acts as an information and service gateway for seniors in Bloomington and across the state. Through programs such as the Senior LinkAge Line, the agency gives seniors and their families access to a wealth of state and local resources such as prescription drug expense relief, long-term care option counseling, care transition assistance, help completing applications for Medicaid and MA waiver programs, and transportation services.

Minnesota Board on Aging
540 Cedar St., St. Paul, MN 55155
(651) 431-2500

Veterans Resources

The Hennepin County Veterans Services office in downtown Minneapolis provides Bloomington senior veterans with assistance completing VA disability and regular pension applications as well as help obtaining medical and dental benefits. Comprehensive health care services are available at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. Provided services include primary care, surgery, rehabilitation and physical medicine, geriatrics, oncology and extended care.

Hennepin County Veterans Services
300 S Sixth St., Minneapolis, MN 55487
(612) 348-3300

Minneapolis VA Health Care System
One Veterans Dr., Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 725-2000