Residential communities that combine private apartments with help for daily living — meals, medication management, housekeeping, and staff available around the clock.
226 providers statewide · most in Minneapolis, St Paul, Saint Paul
Most Minnesota assisted living communities range from about $3,500 to $6,500 per month depending on apartment size, location, and how much personal care is included. Memory care units typically run $1,500–$3,000 more. Always ask for the base rent and the care-level pricing separately.
Minnesota's Elderly Waiver (EW) program can cover assisted living services for people who qualify financially and need a nursing-home level of care. The waiver pays for care services; room and board usually remain the resident's responsibility, sometimes offset by Housing Support (formerly GRH).
Since 2021, Minnesota licenses assisted living facilities through the Department of Health under two license types: Assisted Living Facility and Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care. You can verify any license on the MDH website, and every listing on RightCare MN shows the license number when available.
Assisted living supports people who need help with daily activities but not 24/7 skilled nursing. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide medical care, rehabilitation, and higher staffing ratios for people with complex health needs.
