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Minnesota Assisted Living: The Key Numbers
Patriot Angels partners in Minnesota are concentrated in Rochester, White Bear Lake and St. Peter, with 44 cities in total.
How Much Assisted Living Costs in Minnesota
The Minnesota median for assisted living is $6,572 a month ($78,870 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 6% above the national median of $6,200. At the maximum benefit of up to $3,845 a month, a qualifying Minnesota family would have roughly $2,727 a month left to pay from income or savings.
| Setting | Minnesota median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $6,572 | $6,200 | 59% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $8,389 | $6,673 | 46% |
| Adult day care | $2,600 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $10,646 | $9,581 | 36% |
| Nursing home, private room | $13,870 | $10,798 | 28% |
Statewide medians for Minnesota from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideCan a Veteran Qualify for Aid & Attendance After Moving Into Assisted Living?Coming soon
GuideDo Assisted-Living Fees Count as Medical Expenses for VA Aid & Attendance?Coming soonCould Aid & Attendance Cover Most of a Minnesota Assisted Living Bill?
At the Minnesota median of $6,572 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 59% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Minnesota veteran and we will help you see what is possible.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
259,988 Minnesota Veterans Who May Be Eligible for Help With Care
Minnesota is home to 259,988 veterans, 148,526 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). Surviving spouses of Minnesota wartime veterans can qualify as well, which many families only learn after a parent has moved into care.
Patriot Angels Assisted Living Partners in Minnesota
Patriot Angels works with 57 Minnesota assisted living partners. These cities have the most:
| City | Partner communities | Also offer memory care |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester | 4 | 2 |
| White Bear Lake | 3 | 1 |
| St. Peter | 2 | 0 |
| Shakopee | 2 | 1 |
| St. Paul | 2 | 2 |
| Duluth | 2 | 1 |
| Roseville | 2 | 2 |
| Mankato | 2 | 1 |
The largest operators in our Minnesota network are Benedictine Living (21), New Perspective Senior Living (19), Prairie Senior Cottages (7).
Featured Minnesota Partners
How Minnesota Licenses Assisted Living
Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division (MDH) licenses assisted living facilities in Minnesota. License categories in Minnesota:
- Assisted Living Facility
- Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care
What it means for your family: Since August 2021, Minnesota requires a separate Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care license for memory care. Because 36 of 57 Minnesota partners run memory care too, ask early whether a community can keep your loved one as needs change.
Inspection reports for Minnesota communities are available through the MDH licensing page.
How Minnesota Families Combine VA Benefits With Other Sources
Elderly Waiver (EW)
The Elderly Waiver can cover customized living services in assisted living.
Aid & Attendance in Minnesota
The benefit is paid to the Minnesota veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Selling or renting a Minnesota home can fund several years of care. Time the sale with the VA claim in mind.
Long-term care insurance
Older policies often pay a daily amount for assisted living in Minnesota. Check the elimination period before move-in.
Find Assisted Living in Your Minnesota City
48 Minnesota cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Neighboring states: Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Minnesota Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Minnesota?
The Minnesota statewide median is $6,572 a month, or $78,870 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Minnesota?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a Minnesota assisted living bill, about 59% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Minnesota?
Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.
Does Minnesota Medicaid cover assisted living?
Elderly Waiver (EW): The Elderly Waiver can cover customized living services in assisted living.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Minnesota?
57 assisted living partners in 44 cities, and 36 of them also offer memory care.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
For services, care levels and tour questions that apply in Minnesota and every other state, see the national guide.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideAssisted Living Benefit for Veterans & Surviving SpousesRead guide →
GuideAssisted Living Services, Amenities and Levels of CareComing soon
GuideDoes Aid & Attendance Pay for Assisted Living?Read guide →
