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Assisted living costs in Ruskin average about $4,450 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 322 communities in Ruskin. Our detailed directory has 2926 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Owatonna, Faribault and Cannon Falls.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provide the Comfort and Feel of Living at Home We have been providing care for over five years, and are committed to helping our residents age with dignity and elegance. Our residents, while unable to live independently, enjoy the comfort and feel of 'living at home.' Provide Excellence in Care ...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Carefully Senior Home Care is a vibrant senior care home located in the beautiful region of Minnetonka, Minnesota in the great Hennepin County. Our home is located in this region because of its moderate weather conditions which are highly favorable to the living of seniors. Our home is in a...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Steven's Residence is a 3,500 square foot single level private residential care home located on 1 1/2 wooded acres in Minnetonka. It is owned and operated by two Registered Nurses; the owners are on site full-time and on call 24/7. The home was opened in 1998. Steven's Residence accepts people...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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This is an amazing place with caring and loving caregivers! The resident to staff ratio is like no other and you will not find a more hands on Director of Nursing or Owner!
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Hazel Senior Living is a brand new assisted living facility in St. Paul with 24-private studio units. We believe in compassionate care while promoting independence for all Residents. Our staff has over 10 years of experience in senior care. Our team consists of Housing Manager, Director of...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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These ratings are based on the experience prior to COVID. I cautiously recommend this community, I would say to keep checking on your loved one. There have been times family members have visited my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Millers Landing is Situated along the Mississippi River, Millers Landing Senior Living is close to the Guthrie Theater, Stone Arch Bridge, restaurants, parks and walking paths. Immerse yourself in an environment with other individuals who share your passion for downtown Minneapolis and a taste of...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Opened in 2017, Abiitan Mill City offers one-of-a-kind 55+ sophisticated senior living in the Mill City neighborhood of Minneapolis. Our newly constructed building offers independent living, enhanced assisted living and memory care. Abiitan residents enjoy a maintenance-free residence, premier...
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Had my parents here for more than 2 years. The facilities are good, food is good. There are a lot of organised activities and always a jug of coffee available. The offerings range from Independent...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of My Retirement House - Live Oak
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.

Cost of assisted living in Ruskin, MN

The average cost of senior living in Ruskin is $4,450 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Prague, MN with an average of $4,449 per month.

Assisted living costs in Ruskin, MN, vs. state and national averages

Ruskin, MN
$4,450/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Ruskin, MN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,450/mo
$6,752/mo

Assisted living costs in Ruskin, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,884/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,555/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,418/mo

Senior living costs in Ruskin vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ruskin, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRuskin, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,450/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,752/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,849/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Ruskin, MN:$4,450/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Ruskin, MN:$6,752/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Ruskin, MN:$2,849/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ruskin, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ruskin and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Ruskin, MN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ruskin have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ruskin, MN$5,522/mo$4,705/mo+17.4%
Minnesota$4,636/mo$4,901/mo-5.4%
National$4,594/mo$4,528/mo+1.5%
Ruskin, MN
2024 average cost:$5,522/mo
2023 average cost:$4,705/mo
Percent change:+17.4%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$4,636/mo
2023 average cost:$4,901/mo
Percent change:-5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,594/mo
2023 average cost:$4,528/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ruskin, MN

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What families are saying about assisted living in Ruskin

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ruskin

Meadow Woods - Martin Luther Campus in Bloomington, MN

5.0
I think they do a great job at Meadow Woods! The staff here is very friendly and easy to work with. They've been very accommodating in regards to some billing issues we've had in regards to getting funding with the VA straightened out. The facility itself is well kept and clean, and they do a ...
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Saint Therese of Woodbury

4.5
Cannot think of one negative thing to say about this facility. It is a beautiful property with many amenities. The staff is amazing. Every level of care is given by extremely professional and kind members of St Therese staff. I was a patient for 6weeks and was extremely happy with everything, ...
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Wealshire Of Bloomington

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My dad has been at Wealshire of Bloomington for almost three years. My brother and I were looking for a new place for dad as the Alzheimer's disease continued to make it hard for him to make safe decisions. He was very active and the place he was in did not fit as most residents were much ...
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Ruskin review score based on 491 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 491 reviews of 322 Ruskin assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ruskin review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Ruskin review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Ruskin, MN322 facilities
8.9
New Prague, MN96 facilities
7.9
Shakopee, MN269 facilities

Review subcategories for Ruskin assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 491 reviews of 322 Ruskin assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ruskin resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Ruskin, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
2.9
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
2.9
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Ruskin assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ruskin assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ruskin, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Ruskin assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Ruskin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
59.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.9%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ruskin assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Ruskin Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ruskin, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.8%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.9%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ruskin assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ruskin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ruskin, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.3%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
23.9%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.3%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.6%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ruskin assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ruskin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25.5%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.3%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ruskin assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Ruskin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.2%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.8%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.2%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.8%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.3%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
46.6%
48%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.8%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.3%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ruskin

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Minnesota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ruskin protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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StoryPoint Faribault, Havenwood of Burnsville and Havenwood of Richfield are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ruskin, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 322 assisted living facilities near Ruskin, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Ruskin, Minnesota are Havenwood of Richfield, Talamore Woodbury and Edina Heights Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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