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Assisted Living in Oakdale by the Numbers
Patriot Angels Assisted Living Partners in Oakdale
This Oakdale community provides daily personal care and works with Patriot Angels to help veteran families with the Aid & Attendance claim.
Other Options for Veterans Near Oakdale
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Oakdale.
Paying for Assisted Living in Oakdale
No separate Oakdale figure is published, so the best benchmark is the Minnesota median of $6,572 a month (CareScout 2025), $372 above the U.S. median of $6,200. If income looks too high on paper, read what to do when income seems too high before ruling the benefit out. In Oakdale, as elsewhere, the care level written into the plan moves the price more than the apartment does.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota assisted living median | $6,572 | $2,727 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| Minnesota in-home care | $8,389 | $4,544 |
Could VA Benefits Help Pay for Assisted Living in Oakdale?
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. An Oakdale veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. A spouse of a living veteran can sometimes qualify too; see whether a spouse of a living veteran can get Aid & Attendance.
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Veterans in Oakdale
About 1,278 veterans live in Oakdale, and 678 of them are 65 or older. Across Washington County, there are 11,439 veterans, 6,144 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What Oakdale Families Should Ask Before Choosing
Staffing at night
Ask Oakdale communities how many caregivers are on duty overnight and how fast they answer a call button.
Medical appointments
Ask whether the community’s transportation covers doctor visits from Oakdale and how far it goes.
Read the contract
Ask an Oakdale community for its residency agreement early, including notice periods and what triggers a move-out.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Oakdale
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Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Oakdale Assisted Living Questions
Can an Oakdale veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Oakdale who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Oakdale?
No Oakdale-only figure is published. The Minnesota median is $6,572 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Oakdale?
Just one, in Oakdale, plus 58 across Minnesota.
Can we apply after moving into an Oakdale community?
Yes. Many Oakdale families file after move-in, and the monthly care cost can help show financial need.
More Care Options in Oakdale
Memory care in Minnesota
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In-home care in Minnesota
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Independent living in Minnesota
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Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking beyond Oakdale? See Assisted Living in Minnesota or the national guide.
