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Assisted living · Minnesota

How much does assisted living cost in Minnesota, MN?

No assisted living facility in Minnesota publishes its rate, so every number on this page is a sourced median, not a quote. Minnesota's median is $4,508 a month; plan for $4,500 to $5,300 once care add-ons land, plus a move-in fee. To get the real figure for a specific home without making twenty calls yourself, call (888) 282-PALM and ask for Help Me Choose.

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How the number is built

LineTypicalSource
Apartment or room, meals, housekeeping (the quoted rate)$4,508/moGenworth Cost of Care Survey 2023, Minnesota, assisted living, monthly median
Medication management$300–$800/mopalmelle.com/how-assisted-living-pricing-works (Palmelle, 2026)
Care tier (assessed, rises with need)variesquoted per resident after assessment
Move-in fee, one time~$3,000national median move-in fee, 2026 (palmelle.com/how-assisted-living-pricing-works)
Dementia-care designationhigherno published Minnesota figure; ask each facility

The Minnesota median plus $300–$800 a month for medication management, the add-on families most often meet first: that is where the $4,500–$5,300 range comes from. National context: $5,400 (A Place for Mom, 2026 national median, assisted living).

What a year costs, and how long savings last

Excludes the move-in fee and any Elderly Waiver contribution. Arithmetic only; not financial advice.

Cost questions

What is the average cost of assisted living in Minnesota, Minnesota?

There is no published Minnesota figure; the Minnesota median is $4,508 a month (Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2023, Minnesota, assisted living, monthly median), and the national median is $5,400 (A Place for Mom, 2026 national median, assisted living). Facilities here quote by phone, so a real number for your parent takes calls — that is what Help Me Choose does.

What gets added to the quoted rate?

A care tier (assessed after a nurse visit), medication management ($300–$800 a month), a one-time move-in fee with a median near $3,000, and per-trip transport. Ask for the all-in monthly number in writing before the tour, not after.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living?

No. Medicare pays for medical care, not for room, board or help with daily living. Minnesota's Elderly Waiver can pay for services in assisted living for people who qualify for Medical Assistance; the room-and-board part stays with the family. The longer answer is on Palmelle.

Is a small home cheaper than a large community?

Often, but not always: 3090 of the 5098 facilities in this ring have six beds or fewer, and their rates range widely with the care level. The only way to know is to ask each one the same question the same way.

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