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Bloomington is the fifth-largest city in the state of Minnesota and home to the Mall of America and the Bell Museum of Natural History. Seniors can tour the Bloomington Historical Museum and take an afternoon stroll in Hyland Lake Park. Summers are mild, but winters are extremely cold with annual snowfalls of 52 inches, which may be a consideration for seniors with health conditions that worsen in colder weather.
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Bloomington is $4,797, and there are 19 facilities seniors can choose from within city limits. Individual facility costs can vary due to the location and the types of programs and services offered.
Note: Data for Bloomington was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Minneapolis, was used instead
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Bloomington’s assisted living costs of $4,797 per month are $514 higher than the statewide average of $4,283 and $497 more than the national median of $4,300. To the west, North Dakota and South Dakota have monthly costs of $4,096 and $3,638, respectively. In Iowa, assisted living costs $4,073 per month, and seniors can expect to pay around $4,400 in Wisconsin.
Assisted living costs vary throughout the state of Minnesota. To the southwest, Mankato is the only city with a higher monthly average than Bloomington at $4,968. Rochester, to the southeast, has assisted living costs of $3,105 per month. In Duluth, seniors pay an average of $3,221 for this level of care, and St. Cloud is the least expensive city in the state for assisted living at $2,723 per month.
Minnesota’s Medicaid program offers the Elderly Waiver, which can help low-income seniors aged 65 and older pay for home and community-based services in an assisted living facility. These services include transportation, skilled nursing, specialized equipment, meals, chore services and companionship. Learn more about the requirements for this waiver and how to apply on our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care | (651) 431-2555 | The long-term care ombudsman program works to resolve any complaints or issues that arise for seniors living in long-term care facilities. The program handles issues related to health, safety, rights and welfare, and the ombudsman also makes frequent visits to facilities to ensure all laws and regulations in regards to patient care are being met. |
| Veteran’s Service Office | (612) 348-3300 | The Bloomington Veteran’s Service Office helps service members and their families receive all the benefits and compensation they are entitled to. These services include medical and dental benefits, emergency resources, mental health resources, education, help transitioning from the military to civilian life and burial assistance. |
| Creekside Community Center | (952) 563-4944 | The Creekside Community Center provides a safe place for seniors to socialize during the day. The center provides games, arts and crafts, fitness classes and frequent outings to points of interest in the community. Special events are also held throughout the year, including live performances, dances and birthday parties. The center also provides free transportation to and from events. |
| Northeast Senior Services | (612) 781-5096 | Northeast Senior Services provides rides to and from medical appointments, errands and other spots throughout the city. The service is available to seniors aged 60 and older who live in Bloomington and the surrounding area. Rides must be scheduled in advance by phone, and all rides are free. |
| Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging | (800) 333-2433 | The Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging helps pair seniors with services and programs in the area that can help them remain independent and improve their quality of life. These services include insurance counseling, pension assistance and family resources. |
All assisted living communities in Bloomington and the state of Minnesota must follow the laws and regulations set by the Minnesota Department of Health. These laws cover all housing and services in long-term care facilities. Learn more about these standards on our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
