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Assisted living costs in Lake Elmo average about $4,602 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 77 communities in Lake Elmo. Our detailed directory has 617 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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Photo of Saint Therese of Woodbury
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They communicate really well. During the Covid-19. I have gotten regular emails. We really like the religious aspect of the community. The staff there is very nice and cheerful. To me since it is a...
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.
Saint Therese of Woodbury in Woodbury, Minnesota, offers a full continuum of senior care in a community setting consisting of well-appointed senior apartments including independent, assisted living and memory care apartments. In addition, the campus will feature private care suites offering...
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I would tell others that health care is understaffed from hospitals to home care. You need to advocate for your loved one while being reasonable with the staff...they really do try. I would recommend...
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.
At Woodbury Senior Living, we serve seniors and their families by encouraging them to thrive – by offering a wide variety of wellness-focused services and activities while empowering them to live as independently as possible. Woodbury Senior Living provides a full spectrum of care options in a...
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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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A small faith based care facility that is clean and friendly. There are many volunteers from relatives of former patients showing a long history of good care. There seems to be daily actives designed to...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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,...
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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
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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.
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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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,...
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White Pine Assisted Living had the requirements needed for my husband who has Alzheimer's: end of life care/hospice; and secure memory care. The first time I walked into White Pine, it smelled like...
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.
At White Pine Senior Living in beautiful White Bear Lake, Minnesota residents can enjoy an affordable later-years experience in sound-proof apartments that come with free cable TV. The fees include everything offered, so no unbudgeted costs will appear on the bill and you can plan effectively for...
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It's an ok place to live, I've seen better & worse. Care is better if the person living there can speak for themselves. Occasional complaints of the food sometimes being boring & the same dessert for both...
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.
Vista Prairie at River Heights provides seniors with assisted living in the great city of Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Those who visit Saint Paul will find that the city has much to offer. Guests of our residents will want to check out the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, as well as the...
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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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[Name removed] treats you just like family. He wants the residents to feel at home here. The staff are very understanding and kind to work with. [Name removed] prepares homemade meals for the residents...
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.
Highland Homes and Services provides your loved one with the best traditional family style assisted living experience. We have newly remodeled modern residential homes with a maximum of only 6 residents to 1 staff member per home. This ensures our residents get the highest level of personal care,...
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Photo of Polar Ridge Senior Living
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There’s been a “getting used to every thing” time but we are happy. It is not cheap to live here but the care my wire needs is costly. The food is pretty good and if they serve something we don’t like they...
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.
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My mom was only there for 3 months, she passed away. Everyone was so good to us in just a short time. My mom was very reluctant to move, but fit in perfectly and made the transition so simple
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.
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.
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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.
Photo of The St. Croix Residence
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.
A family focused, adult foster care home providing personal living services to the medically frail and elderly. Located just off the St. Croix River, this home provides a beautiful and cost effective alternative to nursing home placement. It provides single level living in a beautiful residence...
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My mother was transferred from the hospital to Boutwells TCU with an undiagnosed fractured vertebrae. I was extremely concerned her vertebrae was fractured. Staff were very supportive and assisted 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.
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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.
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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.
St. Andrew’s Village is nestled in the heart of Mahtomedi on the campus of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church. The Village offers independent housing, assisted living and memory care in a small town atmosphere. The Town Square offers a café, chapel, wellness center, library and beauty salon. On the...
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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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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.
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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.
Colby lake care home is an Adult Foster Care Home Licensed for 5 residents. It is a rambler style home with just minimal steps to enter the house and have handicap ramp accessibility. The house has an open floor plan with easy monitoring in the kitchen/dining/living area. Alarms are on...
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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.
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
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.
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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.
Croixdale has been a vital part of the Bayport community for over 45 years. We have senior apartments, assisted living and memory care in our beautiful community. Our apartments range from 585-1300 square feet and most apartments have a view of our courtyard which includes two large ponds, 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.

Cost of assisted living in Lake Elmo, MN

The average cost of senior living in Lake Elmo is $4,602 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grant, MN with an average of $4,512 per month.

Assisted living costs in Lake Elmo, MN, vs. nearby cities

Lake Elmo, MN
$4,602/mo
$4,687/mo

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

Lake Elmo, MN
$4,602/mo
U.S. national average
$4,697/mo

Assisted living costs in Lake Elmo, MN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,602/mo
$4,338/mo

Assisted living costs in Lake Elmo, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,821/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,028/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,395/mo

Senior living costs in Lake Elmo 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: Lake Elmo, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake Elmo, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,602/mo$4,280/mo$4,697/mo
Memory Care$4,338/mo$4,071/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,213/mo$3,143/mo$4,152/mo
Assisted Living
Lake Elmo, MN:$4,602/mo
Minnesota:$4,280/mo
U.S.:$4,697/mo
Memory Care
Lake Elmo, MN:$4,338/mo
Minnesota:$4,071/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Lake Elmo, MN:$3,213/mo
Minnesota:$3,143/mo
U.S.:$4,152/mo
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Assisted living costs in Lake Elmo, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lake Elmo 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 Lake Elmo, MN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Lake Elmo 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
Lake Elmo, MN$6,742/mo$6,556/mo+2.8%
Minnesota$5,619/mo$4,990/mo+12.6%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Lake Elmo, MN
2024 average cost:$6,742/mo
2023 average cost:$6,556/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$5,619/mo
2023 average cost:$4,990/mo
Percent change:+12.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lake Elmo, MN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Lake Elmo.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lake Elmo

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lake Elmo

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

5.0
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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Affordable pricing with good value for money. Several reviews mention that the communities offer good value for money despite being more affordable than other options. For instance, at Saint Therese of Woodbury, the lower price point was a deciding factor, and residents at Boulder Ponds Senior Living were satisfied with the cost despite ...
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Friendly and caring staff. Many reviews express appreciation for the kind and attentive nature of the staff, who went above and beyond to make residents feel welcome and cared for. Residents at Gable Pines praise the responsiveness and helpfulness of the staff, and at Encore at Maplewood, the staff were described as ' ...
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Engaging activities and social opportunities. Activities are a crucial aspect of community life, and residents frequently mention the wide range of offerings at their communities. At Talamore Woodbury, residents enjoy activities like traveling zoo visits, happy hours, and grill outs, while at Cerenity Senior Care White Bear Lake, reside ...
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Cleanliness and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently highlight the importance of clean and well-maintained living spaces, with many mentioning the pristine conditions of the common areas and private rooms. At Maplewood Assisted Living, the carpeting may need replacement, but the staff take pride in keeping the building clean ...
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Communication and transparency between communities and families. Clear and effective communication is essential, allowing families to stay informed and make sure their loved ones' needs are being met. At Cambridge Senior Living Hudson, the staff were described as 'responsive and attentive', and at New Perspective of Oakdale, families appreciated the 'frie ...
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Customized care plans. Individualized attention and care plans catering to residents' specific needs are valued in many reviews. For instance, at Encore at Mahtomedi, the team at the community was commended for their ability to keep parents together, despite their different conditions, and at New Perspective of Oak ...
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Lake Elmo review score based on 162 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 162 reviews of 69 Lake Elmo assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lake Elmo 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

Lake Elmo review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Lake Elmo, MN69 facilities
7.3
Oakdale, MN103 facilities
7.3
Pine Springs, MN88 facilities

Review subcategories for Lake Elmo 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 162 reviews of 69 Lake Elmo assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lake Elmo 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.
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Cleanliness
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Lake Elmo assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Elmo assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Elmo, 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 Lake Elmo 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 Lake Elmo 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
62.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.1%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.9%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.9%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.2%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lake Elmo 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 Lake Elmo Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lake Elmo, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.9%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake Elmo 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 Lake Elmo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Elmo, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.5%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.8%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Elmo 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 Lake Elmo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Elmo, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.1%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.8%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
30.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.8%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Elmo 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 Lake Elmo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Elmo, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.6%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.7%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
44.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
21.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.5%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lake Elmo

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 Lake Elmo protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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