Living Options for 55+

Finding help deciding

Everyone is on their own unique path. Finding the right place for you or your loved one is essential at this stage in the journey.

Resources to help you decide:

Care Options Network Guidebook - senior care professionals in the Greater Twin Cities Area of Minnesota
Minnesota Help- find assisted living based on amenities

Individualized guidance:

Minnesota has wonderful options for senior living - communities of all shapes and sizes with a variety of amenities and services.

A Place for Mom has created a general overivew and amenities comparison to get you started.

Feature or Service	Independent Living Communities	Assisted Living	Nursing Home	Alzheimer's Care
Cost Per Month	$1,500 - 3,500	$2,500 - 4,000	$4,000 - 8,000	$3,000 - 7,000
Meals Per Day	Meal Plan Options	3+	3+	3+
Medication Management	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Personal Care*	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Mobility Assistance	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Accepts Wheelchairs	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Alzheimer's/Dementia Care	No	Varies	Varies	Yes
On-Site Nurses*	No	Varies	Yes	Varies
Transportation	Most Yes	Most Yes	Yes	Yes
Incontinence Care	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Housekeeping	Varies	Yes	Yes	Yes
Personal Laundry	Varies	Most Yes	Yes	Yes

Logout Edit page