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Ramsey County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 166 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ramsey County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ramsey County is about $4,336, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1705 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ramsey County, MN

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Photo of New Perspective of Oakdale
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9.5
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39 reviews
9.5
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39 reviews
5 star
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We have had a great experience with New Perspective of Oakdale. [name removed] and the front desk staff are always very helpful with questions, and everyone has made my mom feel welcome. She has only been...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Whether you prefer to relax in the comfort of home, explore Oakdale’s amazing parks and nature centers, or shop for deals at the nearby shopping malls, The Waters of Oakdale is the ideal Community for independent senior living. Don’t spend a minute worrying about having the services you need, now...
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Photo of Stoney River Assisted Living and Memory Support
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9.3
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60 reviews
9.3
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60 reviews
5 star
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Each visit that we make to see my mother in law she says how happy she is at Stony River and how kind the staff are. She says the food is good with a standing menu and special for every meal. There are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
About the communityStoney River Assisted Living and Memory SupportWelcome to Stoney River of Ramsey, serving adults in the Ramsey and surrounding area. Stoney River of Ramsey is an extension of Health Dimensions GroupThe lifestyle at this community supports residents in the next phase of life....
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Photo of New Perspective Mahtomedi
1111 Photos available
9.0
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12 reviews
9.0
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12 reviews
5 star
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Communication could be worked on like Progress reports would be helpful My mother needs sun on her skin for half an hour a day. She is unable to speak correctly so she is relying on us to communicate....
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Offering: Memory CareWith beautifully landscaped grounds and secured gardens, the New Perspective senior living community in Mahtomedi, MN is a friendly retirement village that provides the perfect setting for enjoying beautiful weather. In this village-like space, our residents enjoy coming...
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9.0
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12 reviews
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After touring multiple facilities over two and a half years, I finally discovered Abiitan in downtown Minneapolis. Although it was built roughly eight years ago, it looks and feels brand new. The shared...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Opened in 2017, Abiitan Mill City offers one-of-a-kind 55+ sophisticated senior living in the Mill City neighborhood of Minneapolis. We are proud to be an Ecumen community with more than 150 years of experience. We offer independent living, assisted living and memory care in the heart of the...
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Photo of Encore at Mahtomedi
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31 reviews
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31 reviews
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My father resided at Encore Mahtomedi until he passed away. The staff treated him like family. They actually truly cared for him. My mother in law recently needed memory care and of course she is now at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Encore of Mahtomedi is a small senior living community located in Mahtomedi, Minnesota. Here at Encore, we pride ourselves on being a a close knit family and provide our residents with the care and love that we would give to our own family. Our location is in a beautiful environment where...
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Photo of Suite Living of Ramsey
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8.0
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3 reviews
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3 reviews
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The kind words and deeds while helping and working with a woman who is dealing with MS is reassuring for the family knowing that we have found the right home away from home for her. Yes, the building is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Suite Living of Ramsey is a 32 private suite Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Community that provides quality care to our seniors, with a personal touch. Our communities are small and intimate, providing a cozy warm atmosphere that feels like home. Suite Living is locally owned and...
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1414 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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34 reviews
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34 reviews
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I would rate them all a 5. They really cared for residents like family. It was ALWAYS CLEAN. They had great activities. Mom was clean. The food was good.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Homestead at Maplewood is a 61 unit senior living community that offers both assisted living and memory support services. We are owned and operated by Volunteers of America National Services and have been since we opened in 1995. Volunteers of America National Services is an affiliate of...
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66 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.8
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37 reviews
7.8
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37 reviews
5 star
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My loved one was only here for a few months. I would have liked the administrators to check in with the resident a few times. Mom wasn't always able to communicate with care attendants very well. We would...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Elk Ridge is a unique memory care community dedicated to residents who are living with Alzheimer's and related dementia. Elk Ridge is part of the Anthem Memory Care family of communities. The dedicated staff of Elk Ridge provides a high level of personalized care as a part of our Pathways of...
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When we first came to see MainStreet Lodge we have a very positive experience and overall we thought it was a very good community for our loved one. Unfortunately, we needed to move our loved one out and...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
The living is easy at MainStreet Lodge assisted living!  Opportunities to socialize with family and friends are never far away.  A variety of interactive and pastoral care activities help nurture the spirit every day.  Your private apartment includes a full kitchenette, living...
Photo of Oak Meadows
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We chose Oak Meadows because they had everything we were looking for. It is such a welcoming atmosphere when you walk in and the price was right. The staff are over the top incredible. The apartment sizes...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome to Oak Meadows! Located in beautiful Oakdale, we are a not-for-profit senior living community in Minnesota. We opened on April 1, 1998. From our stunning campus to our dedicated staff, we are committed to providing excellent care, engaging activities, and a strong community for our...
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Photo of Alton Global Health Link
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7.2
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24 reviews
7.2
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24 reviews
5 star
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I recently admitted my mother in this facility and so far, it has been nothing but smooth sailing. My mom has been telling me how happy she was with the staff that truly care for her needs and the fun...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
When loved ones encounter memory issues, unique challenges arise for the person affected and their family members. Our professional caregivers are committed to providing the 'person-centered' care which meets the specific needs of each individual. We help families gain quality time with their...
Photo of Ecumen Lakeview Commons
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My Mom was just entering the mid stage of Alzheimer's, when she was diagnosed in, January 2014. She was 82 and vehinimently independent. By April 2015, it was pretty evident, she needed guidance, assistance...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Located across from Beaver Lake in Maplewood, and just minutes north of the 3M campus and east of downtown St. Paul, Ecumen Lakeview Commons offers assisted living and memory care accommodations to match every individual’s needs in a comfortable environment with cozy common areas. As the most...
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Photo of New Perspective Woodbury
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The experience has been overall very good and the care is great. My frustration is not necessarily their fault, it is just with the meds. They make you go through their company for medications and they were...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareCentrally located, New Perspective senior living in Woodbury, MN, is off of I-494 and I-94, a short distance from the middle of town. We are just minutes away from the Woodwinds Health campus, outdoor attractions, and several shopping...
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Very upfront and very positive about services they can provide. My dad has been there over a month and our expectations have been met beyond what we expected for a new location. Everytime we come, we are...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Memory Care Cottage Living in Woodbury and White Bear Lake, Minnesota Prelude Homes & Services Memory Care Cottages seek to create communities where elders are valued, families are family and God is glorified. We do so in our Memory Care Cottages through providing compassionate,...
Photo of Cerenity Senior Care White Bear Lake
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Compassionate, helpful & caring staff who treat residents as family, friendly residents, fun activities. My dad enjoyed his stay at his spacious apartment, delicious meals, exercise class, Bingo,...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cerenity Residence—White Bear Lake is a comfortable, homey 43-apartment community that provides a full range of personal and health care services. Most of our tenants are long-term residents of White Bear Lake; some are even former neighbors. The Residence is part of a continuum of care community...
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Photo of Westwood Ridge I by Vivie
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This community is just perfect, we like the comradery between the residents, they make you feel very welcomed when you come to visit. The staff notify our family within 24hrs regarding anything with our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Walker Methodist At Westwood Ridge is an assisted living community located in West St. Paul, MN. West St. Paul is a small town on the Mississippi River with about 20,000 residents in Dakota County with several restaurants and shops. Residents who enjoy group outings and social gatherings can go...
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They do have movie nights, but the activities are still pretty limited due to the pandemic. The apartments here are adequate in size, and this is a good place.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our Mission is to foster fullness of life for the older adult and other people in need through the provision of housing and health care in a Christian environment. Augustana Apartments, located conveniently close to downtown Minneapolis offers spacious apartments with fabulous views of the...
Photo of Gracewood Advanced Assisted Living and Men's Memory Care of Highland
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We are so thankful we were able to find this home for our Mom. The house manager ([name removed]) and her staff are wonderful. The facility feels like a home, and not a memory care facility. The staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Gracewood Advanced Assisted Living and Men's Memory Care - Highland provides exceptional senior living services in a warm, welcoming, home-like environment. We aim to deliver top-notch care that is affordable and tailored to meet your specific needs.The men's memory care program at Gracewood...
Photo of White Pine Advanced Assisted Living and Memory Care of Mendota Heights
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My Mother was only here for a month but the time she was here, it was excellent. All of the staff members were wonderful and I could not be more pleased with the care she got. The quality of the staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
White Pine Advanced Assisted Living and Memory Care of Mendota Heights provides exceptional senior living services in a warm, welcoming, home-like environment. We aim to deliver top-notch care that is affordable and tailored to meet your specific needs.A great alternative to yesterday's nursing...
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44 Floor plans available
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We picked this community, because of the location. They are friendly, approachable, and knowledgeable. It's just a good fit for my sister. Lots of social opportunities if a person is interested.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nestled in the quiet Shepard Park neighborhood of Highland Park in St. Paul, The Wellington Assisted Living has been a part of the community serving older adults and their families for 30 years. Our location is convenient to downtown St. Paul, the Highland Village area, the Minneapolis/St. Paul...
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Easy transition. The room was clean and ready to go. Some confusion about the services still an ongoing issue with my mother-in-law but that may be her understanding. Food is excellent.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cerenity Humboldt offers 117 exceptional, yet affordable apartments for seniors who no longer want to live on their own, but want to maintain their independence. Meals are served restaurant-style in the Humboldt Bluff Café. A wide range of recreational activities are available, including arts and...
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Boy, she loves it. Everybody is helping her. She is just tickled pink. They've been fantastic to her. When I've been there they have been super friendly. The nurses have been taking care of her. I think it...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Benedictine Health Center at Innsbruck, we believe in bringing health, independence, and choice to life for older adults. We are the premier choice for short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and memory care in Brighton, Minnesota.Through strong personal relationships that we develop with...
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Overall we're very pleased with Bentson Family Assisted Living! They're just really on top of things here. They've got good coverage for anything a senior might need. The staff is friendly and helpful, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Bentson Family Assisted Living Residence Distinctive and inviting — discover all the Bentson has to offer. Live life in your own unique way in the comfort of your own 'home' with additional assistance as needed. 48 studio, one and two-bedroom apartments Emergency call systems Access to...
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I'm sorry my mother didn't live longer to enjoy living there. She had just been there a little over two months and she died. I thought the facility was wonderful very professionally run and clean. The staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 2004, RiverVillage East is the newest addition to the Catholic Eldercare community of residences. Located in Northeast Minneapolis, the RiverVillage campus is designed with careful consideration given to the wishes and needs of today's elders who are accustomed to more space, greater...
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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.
Bright Stars Care Center provides seniors with a caring assisted living community to call their own. This community provides its residents with the support that they need in Minneapolis, MN. Those who visit Minneapolis find it to be a great city to spend time in, and they enjoy the Minneapolis...

Cost of nursing homes in Ramsey County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Ramsey County is $4,336 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Columbia Heights, MN with an average of $4,296 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Ramsey County, MN, vs. nearby counties

Ramsey County, MN
$4,336/mo
$4,321/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ramsey County, MN, vs. state and national averages

Ramsey County, MN
$4,336/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ramsey County, MN, vs. other senior living options

$4,371/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,336/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ramsey County, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,855/mo
Studio
$4,937/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,432/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,637/mo

Senior living costs in Ramsey County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ramsey County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRamsey County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,336/mo$4,073/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,698/mo$4,281/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,371/mo$4,073/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,307/mo$3,145/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Ramsey County, MN:$4,336/mo
Minnesota:$4,073/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Ramsey County, MN:$4,698/mo
Minnesota:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Ramsey County, MN:$4,371/mo
Minnesota:$4,073/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Ramsey County, MN:$3,307/mo
Minnesota:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ramsey County, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Ramsey County 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Ramsey County, MN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ramsey County 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 median 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
Ramsey County, MN$5,948/mo$6,113/mo-2.7%
Minnesota$6,202/mo$5,721/mo+8.4%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Ramsey County, MN
2024 average cost:$5,948/mo
2023 average cost:$6,113/mo
Percent change:-2.7%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$6,202/mo
2023 average cost:$5,721/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ramsey County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ramsey County

Parkshore Senior Campus in Saint Louis Park, MN

4.9
Being out of state we do not get to visit that much, however when we do speak with our loved one she does seem to enjoy the meals and dining service. We do think the overall value for the money is good and based on our experience so far we would recommend the Parkshore Senior Campus to other ...
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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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Ramsey County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ramsey County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ramsey County, 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 Ramsey County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Ramsey County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ramsey County, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.9%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.1%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.5%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.2%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.2%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ramsey County nursing homes

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 Ramsey County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ramsey County, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.1%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ramsey County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ramsey County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ramsey County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ramsey County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ramsey County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ramsey County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ramsey County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Ramsey County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.9%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
49.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Gable Pines, Brightondale Senior Campus and The Shores of Lake Phalen are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ramsey County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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