As of 2020, according to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey 2019, the average monthly cost of assisted living in Minnesota is $3,800, which is under the nationwide average of $4,051 / month. Geographically, the most inexpensive areas of the state are Rochester, where the average monthly cost is $2,983, Mankato, where the average monthly cost is $3,444, and St. Cloud, where the monthly average cost is $3,551. The area of Duluth is on par with the statewide average of $3,800 / mo. The costliest area is Duluth at $4,782 / mo.

For those who have Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, a higher level of assisted living care is often required. This is referred to as Alzheimer’s care or memory care and costs an additional $745 to $1,200 per month due to the heightened level of security and care. On average, this is 20% – 30% higher than is traditional assisted living.

Throughout the state of Minnesota in 2020, per Genworth’s 2019 Cost of Care Survey, the average hourly rate of home care is $29.00. Duluth has the most affordable home care with an average of $26.15 / hour.  St. Cloud and Mankato also offer more affordable home care below the statewide average at an average hourly rate between $28.00 and $28.25. The most expensive home care is found in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul and Rochester areas, where the average hourly cost is between $29.00 and $30.50.

Home health care is also available and is provided by healthcare professionals, averaging an additional $1.50 more an hour statewide than home care. The areas of Duluth and Rochester are even more costly with an hourly average approximately $4.00 greater than regular home care.

When it comes to elderly care, adult day care is the most affordable option for seniors who are in need of assistance, but do not wish to live in a residential facility. As of 2020, according to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey 2019, residents of the state of Minnesota can expect to pay an average of $84 / day throughout the state for adult day care. However, the cost of care can range quite a bit based on the geographic area in which one resides in the state. The most affordable adult day care can be found in Duluth, where the average cost is $70 / day. Minneapolis has an average daily cost approximately the same as the statewide average at $85. The costliest average rate for adult day care can be found in Mankato and Rochester at $120.