Minneapolis Assisted Living

The median cost of assisted living in Minneapolis for a single-occupancy apartment is $4,600/month (Genworth - 2013). This monthly cost typically includes rent, utilities, dining, housekeeping and transportation.

Nicknamed the “City of Lakes,” Minneapolis offers rich waterfront views of over 20 surrounding lakes and waterways. Since its incorporation as a city in 1867, Minneapolis has grown from a small milling town into a vibrant cultural destination.

In addition to beautiful surroundings, Minneapolis also boasts the third largest theater market in the country, several professional sports teams and a thriving downtown. All of these amenities make assisted living in Minneapolis ideal for those seeking senior housing.

Minneapolis Attractions

Minneapolis has a great number of attractions for assisted living seniors. The local park system is among the best in the country. About 16% of the city is designated as public park grounds, including the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway, a 52-mile route that circles the city and contains paths for cars, pedestrians and bicycles. The city also owns much of the land surrounding the byway, meaning that the lakes along the path are also open to the public.

The Guthrie Theater, the Minnesota Dance Theatre and the Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts offer many concerts, plays and performances throughout the year. Book lovers enjoying assisted living in Minneapolis can take a class at the The Loft Literary Center, which offers programs in contemporary art and the traditional crafts of paper making, letterpress printing and bookbinding.

Minneapolis Senior Activities

The Senior Community Services organization, operating since 1950, offers many services for residents of assisted living in Minneapolis.

Programs include transportation, home maintenance, Medicare counseling and caregiver support services. The goal of this organization is to support positive aging by coordinating activities, clubs and outreach programs.

Additionally, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and various senior community centers located throughout the city offer year-round activities and programs for seniors.

Minneapolis Medical Facilities

Minnesota hospitals are rated among the best in the nation, and residents of assisted living in Minneapolis should feel especially fortunate for their proximity. The Hennepin County Medical Center operates four primary care clinics in the Twin Cities and operates a Level 1 Trauma center.

North Memorial Hospital has served the area for over 50 years and together with Fairview Maple Grove Hospital offers innovative senior care. Minneapolis seniors are also just a short drive from the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, whose Rochester campus is part of the largest system of integrated medical care in the world.

Minneapolis Transportation

Metro Transit quickly and conveniently transports residents from a community of assisted living in Minneapolis to the airport, downtown and the Mall of America via a sprawling network of buses, light rail and commuter trains. The Minneapolis Skyway System links 80 downtown city blocks with enclosed pedestrian skyways. These skyways allow people to walk in comfort despite the seasonal weather, and many sections contain shops and restaurants.

Assisted living in Minneapolis offers countless entertainment and recreational activities for seniors in one of the country’s most picturesque cities. View a list of local senior housing options on our Minneapolis Assisted Living page.

Written by senior housing writing staff.