Letter from the Publisher
DEAR SENIORS, PROFESSIONALS AND FRIENDS OF THE SENIORS BLUE BOOK,
I am so happy to share with you the annual Spring Edition of the Seniors Blue Book 2025. For 40 years corporately and 7 years in Minnesota, the Seniors Blue Book has proudly served as the most comprehensive resource directory for seniors, their families, caregivers and healthcare professionals. We recognize that navigating the complex network of senior services and programs can be stressful and overwhelming. We are here to help and support you. The guide is organized with color-coded sections to help you locate the resources you need.
1. COMMUNITY RESOURCES ARE BLUE 2. HEALTH AT HOME IS PURPLE 3. HOUSING IS GREEN. We are proud to connect caregivers with trusted local
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resources that empower seniors to make informed decisions about their wellbeing, health and lifestyle.
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“For He chose us in Him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless in His sight.” Ephesians 1:4
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Getting Started Is Easy
Our guide is divided into 3 distinct sections and divided by color tabs.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES
HEALTH AT HOME HOUSING
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES
This section is alphabetical. You will find hundreds of different services and organizations that work with seniors and their families. This includes professional services, such as Adult Day, Care Management, Elder Law, Social Security, Senior Centers, etc...
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HEALTH AT HOME - HOME
HEALTH, NON-MEDICAL HOME HEALTH CARE, AND HOSPICE CARE
This section offers three different comparison grids; the first features Non-Medical and Personal Assistance at home; the second contains Skilled Home Healthcare, and the third grid showcases Hospice Services for end of life care. First familiarize yourself with the different services that are offered by each agency. You will find definitions about each service at the beginning of this section. Many options exist; we hope this will help you find a provider to meet your specific needs.
SENIOR HOUSING
First you should familiarize yourself with the many options available and determine which one is best for your needs. You will find definitions of each type of housing at the beginning of the housing section. Then turn to our easy to read comparison grids. The grids are divided into 6 categories, depending on the type of community: Affordable Housing, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Residential Care Homes, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing. The buildings are listed by city or county so you can zero in on the specific areas you are looking for.
You will also find many feature articles throughout the publication. These articles are written by local experts on a variety of topics that can aid you in making the right choices.
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FEATURED
Fridley Historical Center 611 Mississippi St NE, Fridley 55432 .
Gibbs Farm 2097 Larpenteur Ave W, St. Paul 55113 .
Golden Wings Museum 8891 Airport Rd, Ste C-6, Blaine 55449 763-786-5004
Grand Hand Gallery 619 Grand Ave, St. Paul 55102 ..............................
James J Hill Mansion 240 Summit Ave, St. Paul 55102 .............................
Landmark Center 75 W 5th St, St. Paul 55102 .................................
Lyndale Park Peace Garden 4124 Roseway Rd, Minneapolis 55409 ........................
Maplewood Nature Center 2659 7th St E, Maplewood 55119 ............................ 651-249-2170
Mill City Museum 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis 55401 ............................
Minneopa State Park 54497 Gadwall Rd, Mankato 56001 ..........................
Minnesota Museum of American Art 50 Kellogg Blvd W, St. Paul 55102 ............................
Minnesota State Capital Tours
Dr MLK Blvd, St. Paul 55155
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge 3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington 55425 ....................
Minnesota Zoo 13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley 55124
Mississippi River Visitors Center 120 Kellogg Blvd W, St. Paul 55102
ADDICTION SERVICES
ADULT DAY SERVICES
ANOKA COUNTY
Park House Adult Day Care
12345 Butternut St NW, Coon Rapids 55448 ................... 763-360-3322
Peaceful Adult Day Center
6267 University Ave, Fridley 55432 . . . . . .
763-432-3750
Renaissance Adult Day Care 3045 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids 55433 ................ 763-433-2980
CARVER COUNTY
Mount Olivet Rolling Acres (MORA) Adult Day Center 18986 Lake Dr. E, Chanhassen 55317. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DAKOTA
COUNTY
Clues Latino Aging Well Services 771 Margaret St. St Paul 55106 . . . . . . .
952-474-5974
651-379-4280
Ebenezer Adult Day Services 1355 S Frontage Rd, Ste 360B, Hastings 55033 ................ 651-438-9800
Ebenezer Ridges Adult Day Center 13810 Community Dr, Burnsville 55337 952-898-3085
Open Circle of Apple Valley 14610 Garrett Ave, Apple Valley 55124 .......................... 952-236-2524
Renaissance Adult Day Care 1708 Meadow View Rd, Eagan 55121 ......................... 651-452-0811
HENNEPIN COUNTY
Catholic Eldercare by Day 149 8th Ave NE, Minneapolis 55413 .......................... 612-362-2405
Creekside Adult Day Center 9801 Penn Ave S, Bloomington 55431 ........................ 952-888-5405
Cross Cultural Care Center 7001 78th Ave N, Ste 100, Brooklyn Park 55445 763-951-2722
Heartland Adult Day Care
4949 Olson Memorial Hwy, Golden Valley 55422 ................ 763-546-8766
Hiawatha Adult Day Center 1433 Franklin Ave #2, Minneapolis 55404 ..................... 612-722-1000
Lao Senior Health Life Center 1501 W Broadway Ave, Minneapolis 55411 .................... 612-227-1691
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Catholic Charities of St Paul & Minneapolis
1007 E 14th St, Minneapolis 55404 .......................... 612-204-8500
Disability HUB MN . . .
www.disabilityhubmn.org/
Do Not Call Registry ................................ 888-382-1222
www.donotcall.gov
FTC (Federal Trade Commission) ....................... 877-438-4338 www.ftc.com
Law Help Minnesota 2324 University Ave W, Ste 101, St. Paul 55114 ................ 651-228-9105
LeadingAge Minnesota 2550 University Ave W, Ste 350S, St. Paul 55114 ............... 651-645-4545
Metro Ctr for Independent Living
530 Robert St N, St. Paul 55101 ............................. 651-646-8342
Minnesota Advocacy Hotline. . . . .
651-321-8558 advocacy@mcil-mn.org
Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Ctr PO Box 64976, St. Paul 55164 . .
Minnesota Attorney General .
844-880-1574
www.ag.state.mn.us Minnesota Board on Aging 540 Cedar St, St. Paul 55155 ............................... 651-431-2500 Minnesota Elder Justice
BrightStar Care Cont’d (ad on page 114)
– Scott & Carver Counties .
– South Mpls Metro Area ....................................
– St Croix Valley Area
– St Paul & Mpls Metro Area
CareAparent (ad on pages 73, 110) 2042 Wooddale Dr, Ste 200, Woodbury 55125.
(4663) www.careaparent.com
Comfort Keepers (ad on page 119) .......................
– 524 Central Ave, Osseo 55369 – 5798 Lincoln Dr, Edina 55436 www.comfortkeepers.com
Homewatch CareGivers (ad on page 106) 7242 Metro Blvd, Ste 500, Edina 55439 .
www.homewatchcaregivers.com/edina
Lifespark Community Home Care (ad on pages 112,168)
5320 W 23rd St, Ste 130, St. Louis Park 55416
www.lifespark.com
Senior Helpers (ad on page 105)
– St. Paul, Minneapolis & Surrounding Areas
1221 W Lake Street, Ste 108, Minneapolis 55408 ............... 651-414-9131 www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/south-minneapolis/ – Lake Minnetonka & West Metro Area 2415 Annapolis Ln N, Ste 100, Plymouth 55441 ................ 952-395-3443 www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/lake-minnetonka – North Metro Area 1400 131st Ave NE, Blaine 55449 ............................ 763-355-6453 www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/north-metro/ – South Metro Area 3977 County Road 42, Savage 55378 . . .
952-892-8403 www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/burnsville/ – Stillwater Area
6750 Stillwater Blvd N, Ste 4, Stillwater 55082 ................. 651-571-2225 www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/stillwater/
Tru Healthcare (ad on page 119)
3900 Northwoods Drive, Ste 240, Arden Hills 55112 . . .
. . . . . 612-614-1844 www.truhealthcare.com
Visiting Angels (ad on page 107)
– East Metro
2721 Upper Afton Rd E, Maplewood 55119 .................... 651-653-0110 www.visitingangels.com/eastmetro – Edina
4530 W 77th St, Ste 265, Edina 55435 ........................ 952-891-8000 www.visitingangels.com/edina – North Metro
12760 Aberdeen St NE, Ste 316, Blaine 55449 ................. 952-891-8000
– Little Canada
70 CR C W, Ste 706, Little Canada 55117 . .
651-633-4487 www.visitingangels.com/littlecanada
– West Metro
901 Twelve Oaks Center Dr, Ste 908C, Wayzata 55391 .
952-935-0789 visitingangels.com/wayzata
5000 W 36th St, Ste 130, St Louis Park 55416 ................. 952-935-0789 visitingangels.com/stlouis park Alzheimer’s Association – MN
Society of America PO Box 600, Doylestown 18901
Family & Children’s Services 5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley 55422 ...................
Minnesota Dept of Health 85 E 7th Pl, Ste 300, St. Paul 55164 ..........................
Society of America PO Box 600, Doylestown PA 18901
www.DementiaSociety.org
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& ND Chapter 7900 W 78th St, Ste 100, Minneapolis 55439
Hemophilia Foundation of Minnesota & Dakotas 750 S Plaza Dr, Ste 207, St. Paul 55120 . . . .
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 1711 Broadway St NE, Minneapolis 55413 .
. 651-406-8655
612-259-4600
Mental Health Minnesota 2233 University Ave W, Ste 424, St. Paul 55114 651-493-6634
Minnesota State Svcs for the Blind 2200 University Ave W, Ste 240, St. Paul 55114 ................ 651-539-2300
Minnesota Stroke Association 2277 MN 36, Ste 200, Roseville 55113 ........................ 763-553-0088 www.strokeassociation.org
Muscular Dystrophy Association 7401 Metro Blvd, Ste 325, Edina 55439 .
952-832-5517
National Kidney Foundation MN 1970 Oakcrest Ave, Ste 208, St. Paul 55113 ................... 651-636-7300
Multiple Sclerosis Society 200 12th Ave S, Minneapolis 55415 .......................... 612-335-7900
National Parkinson Foundation MN 8085 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 100, Golden Valley 55426 .............. 763-545-1272
United
United Way – 211 .......................................... 211
BALANCE THERAPY & FALL PREVENTION
PREFERRED PROVIDER
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers (ad on page 18) . www.fyzical.com – 5227 W 73rd Ave, Edina, 55439 ............................
– 7751 Amana Trail, Ste 300, Inver Grove Heights, 55077 ........
– 17761 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville, 55044 .
– 670 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Woodbury, 55125 ................
BATH
SAFETY / REMODEL / WALK-IN BATH
PREFERRED PROVIDER
101 Mobility of Greater Minneapolis (ad on page 53) 5203 W 73RD St, Edina 55439.
612-223-5440 www.101mobility.com/minneapolis
Ace Handyman Services (ad on page 48) AceHandymanServices.com
– Twin Cities North 9680 Foley Blvd NW, Ste 2, Coon Rapids 55433. .
763-200-1907
– Twin Cities South 6224 Halifax Ave S, Edina 55424 ............................ 952-324-2301 – Minneapolis Metro 3809 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis 55409 ........................ 612-213-0843 – Minnetonka / Twin Cities West 901 Twelve Oaks Ctr Dr, Ste 930, Wazyata 55391 .
– Twin Cities Northwest 14165 James Road, Rogers 55374 .
CAREGIVER EDUCATION
PREFERRED PROVIDER
952-522-3888
763-330-0920
Senior Community Services (ad on page 21) 10201 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 335, Minnetonka 55305 .............. 612-770-7005 www.seniorcommunity.org/caregiver-support Continued on next page
Lifespark Community Home Care (ad on pages 112, 168) 5320 W 23rd St, Ste 130, St. Louis Park 55416 .
www.lifespark.com
Mary T. Inc (ad on page 170) 11800 Xeon Blvd NW, Coon Rapids 55448 .
www.marytinc.com
Pain Clinics (ad on page 70)
7400 France Ave S, Edina 55435 2104 Northdale Blvd NW, Ste 220, Coon Rapids 55433 707 Bielenberg Dr, Ste 108, Woodbury 55125
Senior Community Services (ad on page 21) 10201 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 335, Minnetonka 55305
www.seniorcommunity.org/caregiver-support
Lyngblomsten Community Services 1415 Almond Ave, St. Paul 55108
Association – MN & ND Chapter 7900 W 78th St, Minneapolis 55439
Anoka County Senior Services 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka 55303.
1590 Hwy 55, Hastings 55033
Chaska Community Center 1661 Park Ridge Dr, Chaska 55318 . . . . . .
952-448-5633
Cologne Community Center 1211 Village Pkwy, Cologne 55322 ........................... 952-466-2064
DAKOTA COUNTY
Apple Valley Community Center 14603 Hayes Rd, Apple Valley 55124 ......................... 952-953-2300
Central Square Community Center 100 7th Ave N, S St. Paul 55075 ............................. 651-366-6200
Eagan Community Center 1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan 55121 ............................ 651-675-5550
Rosemount Community Center 13885 S Robert Trl, Rosemount 55068 ........................ 651-322-6000
Tilden Community Center 310 River St, Hastings 55033 ................................ 651-480-7689
Veterans Memorial Community Center 8055 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Hts 55077 651-450-2480
HENNEPIN COUNTY
Brooklyn Center Community Center 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Ctr 55430 . .
Centro Tyrone Guzman 1915 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis 55404 ........................
Creekside Community Center 9801 Penn Ave S, Bloomington 55431 ........................ 952-563-4944 Eden Prairie Community Center 16700 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie 55346 .
Hopkins Activity Center 33 14th Ave N, Hopkins 55343 952-939-1333
Korean Service Center 630 Cedar Ave S, Ste B1, Minneapolis 55454 .
Maple Grove Community Center 12951 Weaver Lake Rd, Maple Grove 55369 ................... 763-494-6500
Minnetonka Community Center 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka 55345 ................... 952-939-8393
Park Elder Center 1505 Park Ave S, Minneapolis 55404 612-339-7581 Continued on next page
New Brighton Community Center 400 10th St NW, New Brighton 55112 ........................ 651-638-2130
Palace Community Center
781 Palace Ave, St. Paul 55102 .
Shoreview Community Center 4580 Victoria St N, Shoreview 55126 651-490-4750
Wilder Community Center for Aging 650 Marshall Ave, St. Paul 55102 ............................ 651-280-2500
SCOTT COUNTY
Shakopee Community Center 1255 Fuller St S, Shakopee 55379 ............................ 952-233-9500 WASHINGTON COUNTY
Thread – 2300 Orleans St W, Stillwater 55082 ........................ 651-439-7434 – 342 5th Ave N, Ste 180, Bayport 55003 .....................
Senior Helpers (ad on page 105)
– North Metro Area
1400 131st Ave NE, Blaine 55449 ............................
www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/north-metro/
– South Metro Area
3977 County Road 42, Savage 55378 .
www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/burnsville/
– Stillwater Area
6750 Stillwater Blvd N, Ste 4, Stillwater 55082 .................
www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/stillwater/
Seniors Helping Seniors (ad on page 106)
Plymouth 55446 .........................................
www.seniorcareminneapoliswest.com
Visiting Angels (ad on page 107)
– East Metro
2721 Upper Afton Rd E, Maplewood 55119 ....................
www.visitingangels.com/eastmetro – Edina
4530 W 77th St, Ste 265, Edina 55435 ........................
www.visitingangels.com/edina – North Metro 12760 Aberdeen St NE, Ste 316, Blaine 55449 .................
– Little Canada
70 CR C W, Ste 706, Little Canada 55117
www.visitingangels.com/littlecanada – West Metro 901 Twelve Oaks Center Dr, Ste 908C, Wayzata 55391
visitingangels.com/wayzata
W 36th St, Ste 130, St Louis Park 55416 .................
visitingangels.com/stlouispark
University Ave W, Ste 101, St. Paul 55114
Minnesota Legal Aid 111 N 5th St, Ste 100, Minneapolis 55403
LawHelpMN.org
St. Paul 55101
CONSUMER AFFAIRS
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, WDC 20580 .................................... 877-382-4357 Fraud.org
Mid Minnesota Legal Aid 111 N 5th St, Ste
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS
Anoka County Public Health Dept 2100 3rd Ave, Ste 600, Anoka 55303
Carver County Public Health Dept 600 4th St E, Chaska 55318 .
Dakota County Public Health Dept 1 Mendota Rd, Ste 410, W St. Paul 55118 .....................
Hennepin County Public Health Dept – 1001 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis 55411
– 525 Portland Ave, Minneapolis 55415
– 1900 W Old Shakopee Rd, Minneapolis 55431 ................
– 250 S 4th St, Ste 502, Minneapolis 55415
4801 W 50th St, Edina 55424
Ramsey County Public Health Dept 555 Cedar St,
Caring Transitions - Twin Cities Central (ad on page 31) 9405 Holly St NW, Ste H, Coon Rapids 55433.
ANOKA COUNTY
Apple Tree Dental 8960 Springbrook Dr, Ste 150, Coon Rapids 55433
Chaska Family Dental 407 N Chestnut St, Chaska 55318 ............................ 952-234-7002 DAKOTA COUNTY Affordable Dentures & Implants 2055 S Robert St, W St. Paul 55118 .......................... 651-347-6595
Mission Outpost Dental Clinic 13901 Fairview Dr, Burnsville 55337 .
HENNEPIN COUNTY
Affordable Dentures & Implants
8066 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Park 55445 ..................... 763-200-5397
Brite Dental Care 334 E Lake St, Minneapolis 55408 ............................ 612-886-3238 Continued on next page
DRIVERS LICENSE OFFICES & DRIVER SAFETY
ANOKA COUNTY
Anoka County License Center ......................... 763-324-2100
– Blaine: 10995 Club W Pkwy NE, Ste 700A, Blaine 55449 – Columbia Heights: 3982 Central Ave NE, Columbia Hts 55421 – Coon Rapids: 455 99th Ave NW, Ste 100, Coon Rapids 55433
– Ham Lake: 17565 Central Ave NE, Ste 330, Ham Lake 55304 – Ramsey: 7550 Sunwood Dr NW, Ste A, Ramsey 55303
Blaine Passport Center 10995 Club W Pkwy, Ste 600, Blaine 55449....................
Coon Rapids Passport Center 455 99th Ave NW, Ste 100B, Coon Rapids 55433 ...............
CARVER COUNTY
Carver County License Center – Chanhassen: 7808 Kerber Blvd, Chanhassen 55317 .......... 952-361-3900 – Chaska: 418 Pine St, Chaska 55318 ........................ 952-361-1900
DAKOTA
COUNTY
Dakota County Administration Center Hastings 1590 Hwy 55, Hastings 55033 .
Dakota County License Center – Apple Valley: 15026 Glazier Ave, Apple Valley 55124 ......... 952-431-6770 – Burnsville: 1101 W CR 42, Burnsville 55306 . . .
952-891-7850 – Eagan: 3932 Cedar Grove Pkwy, Eagan 55122 ............... 651-406-4764 – Inver Grove Heights: 9049 Broderick Blvd, Inver Grove Hts 55076 ................. 651-453-1619 – Lakeville: 20085 Heritage Dr, Lakeville 55044 ............... 952-891-7878 – Northern: 1 Mendota Rd, W St. Paul 55118. . . . . .
651-554-6600 – Robert Trail: 14395 S Robert Trl, Rosemount 55068 .......... 651-480-1234 – South Saint Paul: 125 3rd Ave, S St. Paul 55075 ............ 651-552-7603
Dakota County Western Service Center Apple Valley 14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley 55124 .......................... 952-891-7570
HENNEPIN COUNTY
Hennepin County License Center – Brookdale: 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Ctr 55430 ..... 612-348-8240 – Bloomington: 9930 Logan Ave, Bloomington 55431 ............ 952-563-8719 – Govt Service Center: 300 S 6th St A Level, Ste A025, Minneapolis 55487 ............ 612-348-8240
– Maple Grove: 9325 Upland Ln N, Maple Grove 55369 . . . . . . . . . 612-348-8240
– Midtown: 2929 Chicago Ave S Greenway, Minneapolis 55407 612-348-8240
– North: 1001 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis 55411. . . . . . . . . . . . . 612-348-8240
– Ridgedale: 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka 55343 .......... 612-348-8240
– Southdale: 1225 Southdale Ctr, Edina 55435 ................ 612-348-8240
– University of Minnesota: 300 Washington Ave SE, Coffman Union, Minneapolis 55455 .... 612-348-8240
RAMSEY COUNTY
Ramsey County License Center
– Maplewood: 1830 CR B, Maplewood 55109 ................ 651-249-2000
– Roseville: 2737 N Lexington Ave, Roseville 55113 ............ 651-792-7010
– Square: 445 Minnesota St, Ste 190, St. Paul 55101 ........... 651-201-7900
– White Bear: 4701 Hwy 61, St. Paul 55110 .................. 651-429-8532
SCOTT
COUNTY
Scott County License Center
– Prior Lake: 14033 Commerce Ave, Prior Lake 55372 . . . . . . . . . . 952-447-8817 – Shakopee: 200 4th Ave, Shakopee 55379 . . . . .
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Washington County License Center
952-496-8105
– Cottage Grove: 8599 W Point Douglas Rd, Cottage Grove 55016 .............. 651-459-9877 – Forest Lake: 19955 Forest Rd, Forest Lake 55025 ............ 651-275-7333 – Stillwater: 1520 W Frontage Rd, Stillwater 55082 ............ 651-275-7000 – Woodbury: 2150 Radio Dr, Woodbury 55125 ................ 651-275-8600 NATIONAL
Driver Safety Program
ELDER ABUSE & PREVENTION
888-227-7669
Hennepin County Adult Protection 300 S 6th St A Level, Ste A025, Minneapolis 55487 612-543-9912
Judicare of Anoka County 1201 89th Ave NE, Ste 310, Blaine 55434 ..................... 763-783-4970
Law Help Minnesota 2324 University Ave W, Ste 101, St. Paul 55114 ................ 651-228-9105
Mid Minnesota Legal Aid 111 N 5th St, Ste 100, Minneapolis 55403 . . .
612-334-5970 MyLegalAid.org
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RESPONSE SYSTEMS
OF
COMPANIONS Tamarisk 15531 Central Ave NE, Ham Lake 55304 ......................
www.tamarisk.org
END OF LIFE PLANNING / CONSULTING
PREFERRED PROVIDER
Washburn-McReavy Chapels (ad on page 46) 2301 Dupont Ave S, Minneapolis 55405 .......................
www.washburn-mcreavy.com
ENERGY RESOURCES & WEATHERIZATION
American Red Cross – Northern Minnesota Region 1201 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis 55454 .
Center for Energy & Environment – 212 3rd Ave N, Ste 560, Minneapolis 55401 .
1754 University Ave W, St. Paul 55104 ......................
Energy 505 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis 55402 .
Community Action Partnership – Anoka County: 1201 89th Ave NE, Ste 345, Blaine 55434 .
763-783-4747 – Dakota County: 2496 145th St W,
www.jleaf@leaflaw.net
Bloomington Public Health 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington 55431 ................. 952-563-8900
Hearts & Hammers Twin Cities, Inc 2599 Fairview Ave N, St. Paul 55113 . .
Metro Center for Independent Living 530 Robert St N, St. Paul 55101 ............................. 651-321-8558
Project Lifesaver/SafetyNet – 301 Fuller St S, Shakopee 55379 ........................... 952-496-8410 – 785 Old Hwy 8 NW, New Brighton 55112. .
Rebuilding Together Twin Cities Safe at Home Program 1050 SE 33rd Ave, Minneapolis 55414 ........................ 651-776-4273
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity – 1954 University Ave W, St. Paul 55104 ...................... 651-207-1700 – 510 CR D W, New Brighton 55112 ..........................
– 2700 Minnehaha Av, Minneapolis 55406
FALL PREVENTION & RECOVERY SUPPORT Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers (ad
670 Commerce Dr, Ste 130, Woodbury 55125
Visiting Angels (ad on page 107)
– East Metro
2721 Upper Afton Rd E, Maplewood 55119 ....................
www.visitingangels.com/eastmetro – Edina
4530 W 77th St, Ste 265, Edina 55435 ........................
www.visitingangels.com/edina – North Metro 12760 Aberdeen St NE, Ste 316, Blaine 55449 .................
– Little Canada
70 CR C W, Ste 706, Little Canada 55117 .
www.visitingangels.com/littlecanada – West Metro
901 Twelve Oaks Center Dr, Ste 908C, Wayzata 55391 .
visitingangels.com/wayzata 5000 W 36th St, Ste 130, St Louis Park 55416 ................. 952-935-0789 visitingangels.com/stlouispark
Anoka County
Carver County Economic
602 E 4th St, Chaska 55318
Trellis Pension & Retirement Rights 1265 Grey Fox Rd, Ste 2, Arden Hills 55112
SCOTT COUNTY
Scott County Financial Assistance 200 4th Ave W, Shakopee 55379
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Washington County Economic Assistance 14949 62nd St N, Stillwater 55082 .
STATE
Minnesota Dept of Human Services 540 Cedar St, St. Paul 55101
MinnesotaHelp.info
www.minnesotahelp.info
www.clipdifferent.com
FOOD SHELVES
ANOKA
COUNTY
ACBC Emergency Food Shelf
2615 9th Ave, Anoka 55303 . .
Centennial Community Food Shelf 200 Civic Heights Cir, Lower Level, Circle Pines 55014 ...........
North Anoka County Food Shelf 18511 MN-65, East Bethel 55011 ............................ 763-434-7685
Salvation Army Blaine
Blaine Human Services Bldg, 1201 89th Ave NE, Ste 130, Blaine 55434 . . . . . .
South Anoka County Food Shelf 627 38th Ave NE, Columbia Heights 55421 .................... 763-789-2444
CARVER COUNTY
Bountiful Baskets 1600 Bavaria Rd, Chaska 55318 ............................. 952-556-0244
Friends for Life Food Shelf 309 Lewis Ave S, Watertown 55388.
Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS) 1661 Park Ridge Dr, Chaska 55318 .
952-955-1980
United Food Shelf 11 S Elm St, Waconia 55387.
Messiah Community Food Shelf 16725 Highview Ave, Lakeville 55044 .
Mission Outpost/Prince of Peace 13901 Fairview Dr, Burnsville 55337 .
Shepherd of the Valley Food Shelf 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd, Apple Valley 55124 .............. 952-985-5300 The Open Door 3000 Ames Crossing Rd, Ste 100, Eagan 55121. .
HENNEPIN COUNTY
Brian Coyle Community Center 420 15th Ave S, Minneapolis 55454 .......................... 612-338-5282
Westonka Food Shelf 2443 Commerce Blvd, Mound 55364 ......................... 952-472-5599
RAMSEY COUNTY
Bridge to Benefits 555 Park St, Ste 410, St. Paul 55103 ......................... 651-227-6121
CAP of Ramsey & Washington Counties
450 Syndicate St N, St. Paul 55104 .
Catholic Charities Dorothy Day Center 183 Old 6th St W, St. Paul 55102 . . .
Dept of Indian Work
3080 Centerville Rd, Little Canada 55117 . .
Keystone Services
– Midway Food Shelf 1916 University Ave, St. Paul 55104 .
651-917-3792
FOOT CARE
MOBILE FOOTCARE BY REGISTERED NURSES
SERVICES Assessment of Feet and Skin, Trim Toenails, Manage Fungal Nails Reduce Corns / Callus, Diabetic Foot Care, Foot Massage, Promote Health 651-829-3944 www.TheFootNurse.Net Serving Twin Cities Metro Area
Crystal Lake Cemetery 3816 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis 55412
Crystal Lake Chapel 3816 Penn Ave N, Minneapolis 55412
– Davies Chapel (Uptown) 2301 Dupont Ave S, Minneapolis 55405 ..................... 612-377-2203 – Dawn Valley Chapel 9940 Bush Lake Rd, Bloomington 55438 .................... 952-941-7686
– Miller New Brighton Chapel 706 4th Ave NW, New Brighton 55112 651-636-9821
– Nokomis Park Chapel 1838 E Minnehaha Pkwy, Minneapolis 55407 . .
612-721-1651
– Northeast Chapel 2901 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis 55418 .................... 612-781-6828
– Robbinsdale Chapel 4239 W Broadway, Robbinsdale 55422 . . . . . .
763-537-2333
– Swanson Chapel 1600 Lowry Ave N, Minneapolis 55411 ...................... 612-529-9691
GUARDIANSHIP
Judicare of Anoka County 1201 89th Ave NE, Ste 310, Blaine 55434 763-783-4970
Law Help Minnesota 2324 University Ave W, Ste 101, St. Paul 55114 ................ 651-228-9105
Minnesota Board on Aging 540 Cedar St, St. Paul 55155 ................................ 651-431-2500
Minnesota Elder Justice Center 2610 University Ave W, Ste 530, St. Paul 55114 ................ 651-440-9300
HANDYMAN SERVICES & HOME MAINTENANCE
PREFERRED PROVIDERS
Ace Handyman Services (ad on page 48) AceHandymanServices.com
– Twin Cities North 9680 Foley Blvd NW, Ste 2, Coon Rapids 55433. . . . .
763-200-1907
– Twin Cities South 6224 Halifax Ave S, Edina 55424 ............................ 952-324-2301
– Minneapolis Metro 3809 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis 55409 ........................ 612-213-0843
– Minnetonka / Twin Cities West 901 Twelve Oaks Ctr Dr, Ste 930, Wazyata 55391 . . . .
952-522-3888
– Twin Cities Northwest 14165 James Road, Rogers 55374 763-330-0920 Continued on next page
HENNEPIN COUNTY
Hearts & Hammers
2599 Fairview Ave N, St. Paul 55113 . . . . . . . .
Help at Your Door
651-636-0797
8441 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 160, Golden Valley 55426 .............. 651-642-1892
Hennepin County CAP Agency
8800 Hwy 7, Ste 401, St. Louis Park 55426 .................... 952-933-9639
Rebuilding Together TC Safe at Home 1050 SE 33rd Av, Ste 200, Minneapolis 55414 ................. 651-776-4273
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity 2700 Minnehaha Av, Minneapolis 55406 ...................... 612-588-3820
RAMSEY
COUNTY
Hearts & Hammers
2599 Fairview Ave N, St. Paul 55113 .
Lifeway Mobility Minneapolis
651-636-0797
563 Shoreview Park Rd, Shoreview 55126 ..................... 651-462-3444 Living at Home Network 550 Rice St, St. Paul 55103 .................................
Paint-a-Thon 2599 Fairview Ave N, Roseville 55113
Northeast Youth & Family Services 3490 Lexington Ave N, Shoreview 55126 ......................
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity – 1954 University Ave W, St. Paul 55104 ......................
– 510 CR D W, New Brighton 55112 ..........................
Washington/Ramsey CAP Agency 450 Syndicate St N, St. Paul 55104 .
SCOTT COUNTY
Hearts & Hammers
2599 Fairview Ave N, St. Paul 55113
Scott/Carver CAP Agency 712 Canterbury Rd S, Shakopee 55379 ........................ 952-496-2125
Continued on next page
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Community Thread – 2300 Orleans St W, Stillwater 55082 ........................
– 342 5th Ave N, Ste 180, Bayport 55003 .....................
Hearts & Hammers
2599 Fairview Ave N, St. Paul 55113 .
Anoka County Senior Info Line 1201 89th Ave NE #345, Blaine 55434 ........................ 763-783-4707
One Domestic Violence Crisis Line 1000 E 80th St, Bloomington 55420 .
Hennepin County Mental Health Crisis COPE 1801 Nicollet Av, Ste 200, Minneapolis 55403 .
Minneapolis 3-1-1 3000 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis 55406 .............................. 311 Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center
www.minnesotahelp.info
55117
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Hy-Vee Grocery Stores & Dietitians (ad on Back Cover) – Jena DeMoss Dietitian ............................ 515-695-3771 jdemoss@Hy-Vee.com Hy-Vee Grocery Stores & Dietitians (ad on Back Cover) . . . . . . . . hy-vee.com – 9409 Zane Ave N, Brooklyn Park 55443 ..................... 763-488-4500 – 7280 E Point Douglas Rd S, Cottage Grove 55016 ............. 651-458-7000 – 1500 Central Park Commons Dr, Eagan 55121 ................ 651-405-3660 – 16150 Pilot Knob Rd, Lakeville 55044 . . . . . . . .
952-423-9340 – 18755 70th Wy N, Maple Grove 55311 ...................... 763-494-5300 – 2502 White Bear Ave, Maplewood 55109 .................... 651-747-3500 – 8200 42nd Ave N, New Hope 55427 ........................ 763-531-7460 – 200 10th Ave SE, New Prague 56071. .
952-758-2790 – 7180 10th St N, Oakdale 55128 ............................
– 3505 Bottineau Blvd, Robbinsdale 55422 .................... 612-287-7200 – 6150 Egan Dr, Savage 55378 .............................. 952-228-2550 – 1451 Adams St S, Shakopee 55379 .
952-403-1547 – 8155 Hwy
– Minnetonka / Twin Cities West 901 Twelve Oaks Ctr Dr, Ste 930, Wazyata 55391
– Twin Cities Northwest 14165 James Road, Rogers 55374
7400 France Ave S, Edina 55435 2104 Northdale Blvd NW, Ste 220, Coon Rapids 55433 707 Bielenberg Dr, Ste 108, Woodbury 55125
101 Mobility (ad on page 53) 5203 W 73rd St., Edina 55439
HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES & MODIFICATIONS continued
Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness 6100 Normandale Rd, Edina 55436 . .
info@normandalecenter.org
HOMEMAKING & CHORE SERVICES
PREFERRED PROVIDERS
CareAparent (ad on pages 73, 110)
2042 Wooddale Dr, Ste 200, Woodbury 55125. . . .
651-702-HOME (4663) www.careaparent.com
Comfort Keepers (ad on page 119) ....................... 763-307-6882 – 524 Central Ave, Osseo 55369 – 5798 Lincoln Dr, Edina 55436 www.comfortkeepers.com
Griswold Home Care (ad on page 99)
224 E Main St, Ste 201, Anoka 55303 . .
763-270-0843 griswoldcare.com/greater-twin-cities
Homewatch CareGivers (ad on page 106)
7242 Metro Blvd, Ste 500, Edina 55439 .
952-657-5210 www.homewatchcaregivers.com/edina
Lifespark Community Home Care (ad on pages 112, 168) 5320 W 23rd St, Ste 130, St. Louis Park 55416 .
952-345-0919 www.lifespark.com
Regency Home Healthcare (ad on page 107) 10467 93rd Ave N, Maple Grove 55369 ......................... 877-226-4655 www.regencyhhc.com
Senior Community Services (ad on page 21) 10201 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 335, Minnetonka 55305 .............. 952-541-1019 www.seniorcommunity.org
Senior Helpers (ad on page 105)
– Lake Minnetonka & West Metro Area 2415 Annapolis Ln N, Ste 100, Plymouth 55441 ................ 952-395-3443 www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/lake-minnetonka
– North Metro Area
1400 131st Ave NE, Blaine 55449 ............................ 763-355-6453 www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/north-metro/ – South Metro Area
3977 County Road 42, Savage 55378 . . .
952-892-8403 www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/burnsville/ – Stillwater Area
6750 Stillwater Blvd N, Ste 4, Stillwater 55082 ................. 651-571-2225 www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/stillwater/
Seniors Helping Seniors (ad on page 106) Plymouth 55446 ......................................... 763-694-0165 www.seniorcareminneapoliswest.com
Village Caregiving (ad on page 106)
1001 Twelve Oaks Center Dr, Ste 1007, Wayzata, 55391 ......... 612-849-5050 www.villagecaregiving.com/
Chores & More 1201 89th Ave NE, Ste 345, Blaine 55434 ..................... 763-783-4767 Community Thread – 2300 Orleans St W, Stillwater 55082 ........................
– 342 5th Ave N, Ste 180, Bayport 55003 .....................
1645 Marthaler Ln, W St. Paul 55118 .........................
Help At Your Door 8441 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 160, Golden Valley 55426 ..............
Keystone Community Services 2000 St. Anthony Ave, St. Paul 55104 .
Senior Linkage Line 2365 N McKnight Rd, N St. Paul 55109 ........................
HOSPICE SUPPORT
PREFERRED PROVIDERS
CareAparent (ad on pages 73, 110) 2042 Wooddale Dr, Ste 200, Woodbury 55125. .
www.careaparent.com Continued on next page
HOSPICE SUPPORT continued
Comfort Keepers (ad on page 119) ....................... 763-307-6882
– 524 Central Ave, Osseo 55369 – 5798 Lincoln Dr, Edina 55436 www.comfortkeepers.com
Homewatch CareGivers (ad on page 106) 7242 Metro Blvd, Ste 500, Edina 55439 . . . .
952-657-5210 www.homewatchcaregivers.com/edina
Lifespark Community Home Care (ad on pages 112, 168) 5320 W 23rd St, Ste 130, St Louis Park 55416 ................. 952-345-0919 www.lifespark.com
Mary T. Inc (ad on page 170)
11800 Xeon Blvd NW, Coon Rapids 55448 ..................... 763-754-2505 www.marytinc.com
Visiting Angels (ad on page 107)
– East Metro 2721 Upper Afton Rd E, Maplewood 55119 .................... 651-653-0110 www.visitingangels.com/eastmetro – Edina
4530 W 77th St, Ste 265, Edina 55435 ........................ 952-891-8000 www.visitingangels.com/edina
– North Metro
12760 Aberdeen St NE, Ste 316, Blaine 55449 ................. 952-891-8000
– Little Canada
70 CR C W, Ste 706, Little Canada 55117 651-633-4487 www.visitingangels.com/littlecanada – West Metro
901 Twelve Oaks Center Dr, Ste 908C, Wayzata 55391 952-935-0789 visitingangels.com/wayzata
5000 W 36th St, Ste 130, St Louis Park 55416 ................. 952-935-0789 visitingangels.com/stlouispark
HOSPITALS
ANOKA COUNTY
Mercy Hospital 4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, Coon Rapids 55433 ................ 763-236-6000
Mercy Hospital Unity Campus 550 Osborne Rd NE, Fridley 55432 ........................... 763-236-5000
CARVER COUNTY
Ridgeview Medical Center
500 S Maple St, Waconia 55387 ............................. 952-442-2191
DAKOTA COUNTY
M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital 201 E Nicollet Blvd, Burnsville 55337 ......................... 952-892-2000
Northfield City Hospital 2000 N Ave, Northfield 55057 ............................... 507-646-1001 Regina Hospital 1175 Nininger Rd, Hastings 55033 ...........................
HENNEPIN COUNTY
Abbott Northwestern Hospital 800 E 28th St, Minneapolis 55407 ............................ 612-863-4000
Abbott Northwestern - West Health Hospital 2855 Campus Drive, Plymouth 55441 .
Children’s Hospital Minneapolis 2525 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis 55404 ......................
Hennepin Healthcare 701 Park Ave S, Minneapolis 55415 .......................... 612-873-3000
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital 6401 France Ave S, Edina 55435 .
M Health Fairview U of M Medical Center - East
North Memorial Health - Maple Grove Hospital 9875 Hospital Dr, Maple Grove 55369.
Shriners Hospital for Children 2025 E River Pkwy, Minneapolis 55414.
RAMSEY COUNTY
Children’s
PREFERRED PROVIDER
Jonathan W. Leaf, P. A. (ad on page 36)
17800 Old Excelsior Blvd, PO Box 1027, Minnetonka 55345 612-275-1715 www.jleaf@leaflaw.net
Immigrant Hope Bloomington 2300 E 88th St, Bloomington 55425 . . .
Immigrant Law Ctr of Minnesota
450 N Syndicate St, Ste 175, St. Paul 55104 651-641-1011
Judicare of Anoka County 1201 89th Ave NE, Ste 310, Blaine 55434 ..................... 763-783-4970
Law Help Minnesota
2324 University Ave W, Ste 101, St. Paul 55114 ................ 651-228-9105
Legal Aid Society
430 1st Ave N, Ste 300, Minneapolis 55401 .................... 612-332-1441
Legal Rights Center 1611 Park Ave S, Minneapolis 55404 612-337-0030
Mid Minnesota Legal Aid 111 N 5th St, Ste 100, Minneapolis 55403 .
www.MyLegalAid.org
Minnesota Courts Self Help Center . .
www.mncourts.gov/selfhelp/
14949 62nd St N, Stillwater 55082 .........................
– 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka 55303
– 200 4th Ave W, Shakopee 55379 ...........................
1560 Hwy 55, Hastings 55033
14955 Galaxie Ave W, Apple Valley 55124 ...................
– 1 W Mendota Rd, Ste 140, W St. Paul 55118
651-554-6200 Minnesota Elder Justice Center 1265 Grey Fox Rd, Ste 2, Arden Hills 55112 .................... 651-440-9300
Southern MN Regional Legal Svcs 55 E 5th St, Ste 400, St. Paul 55101 .
Volunteer Lawyers Network 600 Nicollet Mall, Ste 390A, Minneapolis 55402 ................ 612-752-6677
LIBRARIES
ANOKA COUNTY
Anoka County Library – Blaine: 711 CH 10 Frontage Rd, Blaine 55434 . . .
– Centennial: 100 Civic Hts Cir, Circle Pines 55014 ............ 763-324-1540 – Columbia Heights: 3939 Central Ave NE, Columbia Hts 55421 . .
– Crooked Lake: 11440 Crooked Lake Blvd NW, Coon Rapids 55433 ............ 763-324-1530 – Fridley: 410 Mississippi St NE, Fridley 55432 ................ 763-324-1560 – Johnsville: 12461 Oak Park Blvd NE, Blaine 55434 ........... 763-324-1550 – North Central: 17565 Central Ave NE, Ham Lake 55304 . . .
763-324-1570 – Northtown: 707 CR 10 NE, Blaine 55434 .
Carver County Library – Chanhassen: 7711 Kerber Blvd, Chanhassen 55317 ............ 952-227-1500 – Chaska: 3 City Hall Plaza, Chaska 55318 .................... 952-448-3886 – Norwood Young America 314 Elm St W, Norwood Young America 55368 ................ 952-467-2665
– Victoria: 1670 Stieger Lake Ln, Victoria 55386 ................. 952-442-3050
– Waconia: 217 S Vine St, Waconia 55387 .................... 952-442-4714 – Watertown: 309 Lewis Ave SW, Watertown 55388 952-955-2939
DAKOTA COUNTY
Dakota County Library – Apple Valley: 14955 Galaxie Ave, Apple Valley 55124 . . . .
. . 952-891-7045 – Burnsville: 1101 W CR 42, Burnsville 55306 . . .
952-891-0300 – Eagan: 1340 Wescott Rd, Eagan 55123 651-450-2900 – Farmington: 508 Third St, Farmington 55024 ............... 651-438-0250 – Hastings: 1355 S Frontage Rd, Ste 200, Hastings 55033. . . . . . . 651-438-0200 – Inver Grove Heights 8098 Blaine Ave, Inver Grove Hts 55076 ..................... 651-554-6840 – Lakeville: 20085 Heritage Dr, Lakeville 55044 ............... 952-891-0360
– Rosemount: 14395 S Robert Trl, Rosemount 55068 .......... 651-480-1200
– South Saint Paul: 106 3rd Ave N, S St. Paul 55075 . . . . . . . . . . . 651-554-3240
– West Saint Paul 199 E Wentworth Ave, W St. Paul 55118 ..................... 651-554-6800
HENNEPIN COUNTY
Hennepin County Library
– Brooklyn Center: 6125 Single Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Ctr 55430 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612-543-5600
– Brooklyn Park: 8500 W Broadway Ave, Brooklyn Park 55443 ................. 612-543-6225
– Champlin: 12154 Ensign Ave N, Champlin 55316 612-543-6250
– Crystal: 6401 42nd Ave N, Crystal 55427 ................... 612-543-5875
– East Lake: 2727 E Lake St, Minneapolis 55406 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612-543-8425
– Eden Prairie: 565 Prairie Center Dr, Eden Prairie 55344 ....... 612-543-6275
– Edina: 5280 Grandview Square, Edina 55436 ................ 612-543-6325
– Excelsior: 337 Water St, Excelsior 55331 ................... 612-543-6350
– Franklin: 1314 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis 55404 ............ 612-543-6925
– Golden Valley: 830 Winnetka Ave N, Golden Valley 55427 ..... 612-543-6375
– Hopkins: 22 11th Ave N, Hopkins 55343 .................... 612-543-6400
– Hosmer: 347 E 36th St, Minneapolis 55408 ................. 612-543-6900
– Linden Hills: 2900 W 43rd St, Minneapolis 55410 ............ 612-543-6825 – Long Lake: 1865 Wayzata Blvd W, Long Lake 55356 .......... 612-543-6425
– Maple Grove: 8001 Main St, Maple Grove 55369 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612-543-6450 – Maple Plain: 5184 Main St E, Maple Plain 55359 612-543-5700
– Minnetonka: 17524 Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka 55345 ....... 612-543-5725
– Mound: 2079 Commerce Blvd, Mound 55364 ................ 612-543-6175 – Nokomis: 5100 34th Ave S, Minneapolis 55417 ................ 612-543-6800 – North Regional: 1315 Lowry Ave N, Minneapolis 55411 . . . . . . . 612-543-8450
– Northeast: 2200 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis 55418 ......... 612-543-6775
– Osseo: 415 Central Ave, Osseo 55369 ...................... 612-543-5750
– Oxboro: 8801 Portland Ave S, Bloomington 55420 ............ 612-543-5775
– Penn Lake: 8800 Penn Ave S, Bloomington 55431 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612-543-5800
– Pierre Bottineau: 55 Brodaway St NE, Minneapolis 55413 . . . . . 612-543-6850 Continued on next page
– Plymouth: 15700 36th Ave N, Plymouth 55446 612-543-5825 – Richfield: 7100 Nicollet Ave, Richfield 55423 ................ 612-543-6200 – Ridgedale: 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka 55305 .......... 612-543-8800 – Rogers: 21300 John Milless Dr, Rogers 55374 . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 612-543-6050 – Roosevelt: 4026 28th Ave S, Minneapolis 55406 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612-543-6700 – Saint Anthony: 2941 Pentagon Dr, St. Anthony 55418 . . . . . . . . . . 612-543-6075 – Saint Bonifacius: 8624 Kennedy Memorial Dr, St. Bonifacius 55375 ............. 612-543-6100 – Saint Louis Park: 3240 Library Ln, St. Louis Park 55426. . . . . . . 612-543-6125 – Southdale: 7001 York Ave S, Edina 55435 612-543-5900 – Southeast: 1222 4th St SE, Minneapolis 55414 .............. 612-543-6725 – Sumner: 611 Van White Memorial Blvd, Minneapolis 55411 .... 612-543-6875 – Walker: 2880 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis 55408 ............. 612-543-8400
Washburn: 5244 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis 55419 .......... 612-543-8375 – Wayzata: 620 Rice St, Wayzata 55391 .....................
Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis 55401 .
612-543-8000 RAMSEY COUNTY
Ramsey County Library – Maplewood: 025 Southlawn Dr, Maplewood 55109. . . . . . . . . . . 651-724-6003
SCOTT COUNTY Scott County Library
Belle Plaine: 125 W Main St, Belle Plaine 56011 ............. 952-873-6767
– New Prague: 400 Main St E, New Prague 56071 ............. 952-496-8026
– Prior Lake: 16210 Eagle Crk Ave SE, Prior Lake 55372 ........ 952-447-3375
– Savage: 13090 Alabama Ave S, Savage 55378 ................. 952-707-1770
– Shakopee: 235 Lewis St S, Shakopee 55379 . . . .
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Washington County Library
952-233-9590
– Bayport: 582 4th St N, Bayport 55003 ..................... 651-275-4416
– Cottage Grove: 7900 Hemingway Ave S, Cottage Grove 55016 ................ 651-459-2040
– Forest Lake: 19955 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake 55025 . . .
651-275-7300
– Lake Elmo: 3537 Lake Elmo Ave N, Lake Elmo 55042 ......... 651-275-8515
– Lakeland: 380 St Croix Trail S, Lakeland 55043 .............. 651-436-5882
– Mahtomedi: 763 Stillwater Rd, Mahtomedi 55115 ........... 651-426-2042
– Oakdale: 1010 Heron Ave N, Oakdale 55128 ................ 651-730-0504
– Stillwater: 224 3rd St N, Stillwater 55082 . . .
651-275-4338 – Woodbury: 8595 Central Park Pl, Woodbury 55125 . .
651-731-1320 NATIONAL
Library Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped (NLS) ............................. 888-657-7323
IN & 24 HOUR CARE
Griswold Home Care (ad on page 99) 224 E Main St., Ste 201, Anoka 55303 ........................
www.griswoldcare.com/greater-twin-cities/
Homewatch Caregivers (ad on page 106) 7242 Metro Blvd, Ste 500, Edina 55439 .
Regency Home Healthcare (ad on page 107) 10467 93rd Ave N, Maple Grove 55369 .......................
www.regencyhhc.com
MEAL PREPARATION
Senior Helpers (ad on page 105)
– South Metro Area
3977 County Road 42, Savage 55378 .
www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/burnsville/ – Stillwater Area
6750 Stillwater Blvd N, Ste 4, Stillwater 55082 .................
www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/stillwater/
MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
PREFERRED PROVIDERS
CareAparent (ad on pages 73, 110)
2042 Wooddale Dr, Ste 200, Woodbury 55125. .
www.careaparent.com
Comfort Keepers (ad on page 119) .......................
– 524 Central Ave, Osseo 55369 – 5798 Lincoln Dr, Edina 55436 www.comfortkeepers.com
Lifespark Community Home Care (ad on pages 112, 168) 5320 W 23rd St, Ste 130, St. Louis Park 55416
www.lifespark.com
(ad on page 70)
7400 France Ave S, Edina 55435
2104 Northdale Blvd NW, Ste 220, Coon Rapids 55433 707 Bielenberg Dr, Ste 108, Woodbury 55125
Tru Healthcare (ad on page 119)
3900 Northwoods Drive, Ste 240, Arden Hills 55112 ............ 651-633-7300 www.truhealthcare.com
Village Caregiving (ad on page 106)
1001 Twelve Oaks Center Dr, Ste 1007, Wayzata 55391 .
612-849-5050 www.villagecaregiving.com
HEALTH & COUNSELING
Anoka County Adult Mental Health 2100 3rd Ave, Ste 500, Anoka 55303
Carver County
418 Pine St, Chaska 55318 ................................. 952-442-4437 Continued on next page
Medicare 2025 “In A Nutshell” (Parts A, B & Medigap Plans)
Original Medicare is a government health insurance program primarily for people age 65 and older. It has four main parts: A, B, C & D. The chart below is an example of how Parts A & B work together with a traditional Medicare supplement also known as a “Medigap Plan.”
Medicare Part A
Hospital Insurance
Generally no cost (If you paid Medicare taxes while working)
$1,676 deductible (per benefit period)
It is possible to pay the $1676 deductible and other daily charges for multiple stays & extended care.
Plan covers: Inpatient hospital care, home health care services, hospice, inpatient skilled nursing & more.
Providers are paid by Medicare assignment.
No coverage outside USA.
No out-of-pocket maximum.
Many people add a Medigap plan, Part D or an Advantage Plan (Part C) to fill the “gaps” in the coverage.
Medicare Part B Medical Insurance
Most people pay monthly $185 (Premium could be higher based on income)
$257 annual deductible. (this can increase each year)
80/20 after deductible.
Plan covers: health care providers, ambulance, emergency care, outpatient surgical, wellness & other Medicare approved benefits
Most doctors accept Medicare.
No coverage outside the USA.
No out-of-pocket maximum.
Premium varies by company, age, location & other factors.
Guarantee Issue at initial enrollment (Other special enrollment periods may be available)
These plans generally pay the 20% not covered by Part B & other Medicare eligible benefits
When this coordinates with Medicare, many benefits are 100% covered
Can provide benefits outside USA
Plans are available through insurance companies.
Important to add Part D plan to cover prescription drugs & avoid penalties.
Must have Part A & B to enroll.
Many people add a Medigap plan, Part D or an Advantage Plan (Part C) to fill the “gaps” in the coverage. Supplemental Policy
A & B are designed for people over age 65 and those with certain disabilities
For more information visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE. There is NO additional cost to use the services of a full time insurance professional. Please call us or a broker in your local area for additional assistance. This article was written by Craig N. Anderson, President of Anderson Benefits, Inc. located in Salt Lake City, Utah. To contact call: 801-363-9575 or craig@andersonbenefits.com
Medicare 2025 “In A Nutshell” Med Advantage (Part C) with RX (Part D)
Medicare Advantage plans are governed by Medicare. They are only offered through insurance companies that have an annual contract with Medicare. They are NOT the same as Medigap policies. They must cover all Medicare approved services. Most Advantage plans include Part D prescription drug coverage.
Advantage Plans Part C
INSTEAD of a Medigap Plan (A-N)
Premium varies by company and coverage. (Same premium for all ages).
Part B premium $185 is still paid (Premium can be higher depending on income)
There are many plan types available: PPO, HMO, HSA, etc.
Plans have co-pays and / or coinsurance for covered benefits & services.
Preventive care is covered 100%.
Plans have an annual out-of pocket maximum.
Plans may have additional services and discounts, including dental, vision, gym membership & more.
There is an Annual Election Period (AEP) which runs from October 15–December 7 of each year. This is the time to make changes in company or coverage.
Must have Part A & B to enroll.
Medicare Part D Drug Program
Premium varies by company and coverage. (Same premium for all ages).
Plans are generally a variation of the following:
Annual Deductible
$0–$590 deductible (Generic prescriptions not subject to deductible)
Initial Coverage
You pay a co-pay or coinsurance until your total out of pocket costs reach $2,000 including deductible for the calendar year
Catastrophic Coverage
$0 for covered drugs on the plan’s formulary for the rest of the calendar year
Part D programs are generally purchased along with Medicare A & B and a Medicare Supplement (A-N)
Approved formulary insulins are $35 per month.
There is a penalty for late enrollment into Part D
Annual Election Period (AEP) is Oct 15 - Dec 7 each year
Must have Part A or B to enroll.
For more information visit www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE. This information is the opinion of the author and intended as an easy to read summary. This is not a contract. Additional limitations and exclusions may apply to services. In the event of any inconsistencies with Medicare or with a published medical insurers certificate, the certificate / Medicare will control. Prepared 12/2024
DAKOTA COUNTY
Dakota County Mental Health
1 Mendota Rd W, Ste 100, W St. Paul 55118 ...................
– 15160 Foliage Ave, Ste 140, Apple Valley 55124 – 3450 O’Leary Ln, Eagan 55123 – 18586 Joplin Ave, Lakeville 55044
HENNEPIN COUNTY
Community Involvement Programs 1600 Broadway St NE, Minneapolis 55413 .
Hennepin County Mental Health 1801 Nicollet Ave, Ste 200, Minneapolis 55403 .
www.touchstonemh.org
MN Mental Health Dept 540 Cedar St, St. Paul 55155 ................................ 651-431-2460
Open Cities Health Center North 409 Dunlap St, St. Paul 55104 .
Ramsey County Mental Health 1919 University Ave W, Ste 200, St. Paul 55104 651-266-7890
Walk-in Counseling ...................................... 612-870-0565
– 1619 Dayton Ave, Ste 205, St. Paul 55104 – 179 E Robie St, St. Paul 55107
SCOTT COUNTY
Scott County Mental Health Center 200 4th Ave W, Ste 300, Shakopee 55379 ..................... 952-496-8481
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Washington County Mental Health 14949 62nd St N, Stillwater 55082 .
NURA Pain Clinics (ad on page 70)
Patient Referrals
7400 France Ave S, Edina 55435
2104 Northdale Blvd NW, Ste 220, Coon Rapids 55433 707 Bielenberg Dr, Ste 108, Woodbury 55125 www.nuraclinics.com
PALLIATIVE CARE
PREFERRED PROVIDERS
Saint Therese of Odilia (ad on page 172)
3500 Vivian Ave, Shoreview 55126
www.sainttherese.org
Visiting Angels (ad on page 107)
– East Metro 2721 Upper Afton Rd E, Maplewood 55119 651-653-0110 www.visitingangels.com/eastmetro
– Edina
4530 W 77th St, Ste 265, Edina 55435
www.visitingangels.com/edina
– North Metro
12760 Aberdeen St NE, Ste 316, Blaine 55449
– Little Canada
70 CR C W, Ste 706, Little Canada 55117
www.visitingangels.com/littlecanada
– West Metro
901 Twelve Oaks Center Dr, Ste 908C, Wayzata 55391
visitingangels.com/wayzata
5000 W 36th St, Ste 130, St Louis Park 55416 952-935-0789 visitingangels.com/stlouispark
Minnesota Network of Hospice Palliative Care 2365 N McKnight Rd, N St. Paul 55109. .
www.mnhpc.org
PARKINSON’S CARE & SUPPORT
Senior Helpers (ad on page 105)
– St. Paul, Minneapolis & Surrounding Areas 1221 W Lake Street, Ste 108, Minneapolis 55408
www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/south-minneapolis/
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– Lake Minnetonka & West Metro Area
2415 Annapolis Ln N, Ste 100, Plymouth 55441 ................ 952-395-3443 www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/lake-minnetonka
Visiting Angels (ad on page 107)
– East Metro
2721 Upper Afton Rd E, Maplewood 55119 ....................
www.visitingangels.com/eastmetro
– Edina
4530 W 77th St, Ste 265, Edina 55435 ........................
www.visitingangels.com/edina
– North Metro
12760 Aberdeen St NE, Ste 316, Blaine 55449 .................
– Little Canada 70 CR C W, Ste 706, Little Canada 55117 .
651-633-4487 www.visitingangels.com/littlecanada
– West Metro 901 Twelve Oaks Center Dr, Ste 908C, Wayzata 55391 .
952-935-0789 visitingangels.com/wayzata
5000 W 36th St, Ste 130, St Louis Park 55416 ................. 952-935-0789 visitingangels.com/stlouispark
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Comfort Keepers (ad on page 119) .
– 524 Central Ave, Osseo 55369 – 5798 Lincoln Dr, Edina 55436 www.comfortkeepers.com
Homewatch CareGivers (ad on page 106) 7242 Metro Blvd, Ste 500, Edina 55439 .
763-307-6882
952-657-5210 www.homewatchcaregivers.com/edina
Lifespark Community Home Care (ad on pages 112, 168) 5320 W 23rd St, Ste 130, St. Louis Park 55416 .
952-345-0919 www.lifespark.com
Senior Helpers (ad on page 105)
– St. Paul, Minneapolis & Surrounding Areas 1221 W Lake Street, Ste 108, Minneapolis 55408 .
651-414-9131 www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/south-minneapolis/ – Lake Minnetonka & West Metro Area 2415 Annapolis Ln N, Ste 100, Plymouth 55441 .
952-395-3443 www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/lake-minnetonka
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Senior Helpers Continued (ad on page 105)
– North Metro Area 1400 131st Ave NE, Blaine 55449 ............................
www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/north-metro/ – South Metro Area 3977 County Road 42, Savage 55378 .
www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/burnsville/ Seniors Helping Seniors (ad on page 106) Plymouth 55446 .........................................
www.seniorcareminneapoliswest.com
Village Caregiving (ad on page 106) 1001 Twelve Oaks Center Dr, Ste 1007, Wayzata 55391
www.villagecaregiving.com
PET CARE
PHYSICAL THERAPY
PREFERRED PROVIDERS
CareAparent (ad on pages 73, 110)
2042 Wooddale Dr, Ste 200, Woodbury 55125. . . . . . . . . . 651-702-HOME (4663) www.careaparent.com
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers (ad on page 18) . www.fyzical.com – 5227 W 73rd Ave, Edina, 55439 ............................ 952-207-2997 – 7751 Amana Trail, Ste 300, Inver Grove Heights, 55077 ........ 651-842-8100 – 17761 Kenwood Trail, Lakeville, 55044 . . . .
. 952-236-0415 – 670 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Woodbury, 55125 ................ 651-501-2010
Lifespark Community Home Care (ad on pages 112, 168) 5320 W 23rd St, Ste 130, St. Louis Park 55416 952-345-0919 www.lifespark.com
NURA Pain Clinics (ad on page 70) .......................
7400 France Ave S, Edina 55435 2104 Northdale Blvd NW, Ste 220, Coon Rapids 55433 707 Bielenberg Dr, Ste 108, Woodbury 55125 www.nuraclinics.com
Jonathan W. Leaf, P.A. (ad on page 36) 17800 Old Excelsior Blvd, PO Box 1027, Minnetonka 55345 ...... 612-275-1715 www.jleaf@leaflaw.net
Lakes Area Realty – Becca McShane (ad on page 77) 37 Water St, Excelsior 55331 ................................ 612-364-2429 www.lakesarearealty.com
REHABILITATION FACILITIES & SERVICES
PREFERRED PROVIDERS
ANOKA COUNTY
Anoka Rehab & Living Center (ad on page 170) 3000 4th Ave N, Anoka 55303 . .
763-528-6500
The Estates at Fridley (ad on page 186) 5700 E River Rd, Fridley 55432 .............................. 763-571-3150 www.monarchmn.com
The Estates at Twin Rivers (ad on Front Cover, page 186) 305 Fremont St, Anoka 55303 . . .
763-421-5660 www.monarchmn.com
HENNEPIN COUNTY
Saint Therese at New Hope (ad on page 172) 8000 Bass Lake Rd, New Hope 55428. . . .
763-531-5000 www.sainttherese.org
Saint Therese at Oxbow (ad on page 172) 5200 Oak Grove Pkwy, Brooklyn Park 55443 ................... 763-493-7000 www.sainttherese.org
The Estates at Bloomington (ad on Front Cover, page 186) 9200 Nicollet Ave S, Bloomington 55420 ...................... 952-881-8676 www.monarchmn.com
The Estates at Chateau (ad on Front Cover, page 186) 2106 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis 55404 . . . . . . . .
612-874-1603 www.monarchmn.com
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The Estates at Excelsior (ad on Front Cover, page 186) 515 Division St, Excelsior 55331 ............................. 952-474-5488 www.monarchmn.com
The Estates at St. Louis Park (ad on Front Cover, page 186) 3201 Virginia Ave S, St. Louis Park 55426 ..................... 952-935-0333 www.monarchmn.com
The Villas at Bryn Mawr (ad on Front Cover, page 186) 275 N Penn Ave, Minneapolis 55405 . . . . . . . .
www.monarchmn.com
The Villas at Brookview (ad on Front Cover, page 186) 7505 Country Club Dr, Minneapolis 55427 .....................
www.monarchmn.com
The Villas at the Cedars (ad on Front Cover, page 186) 7900 W 28th St, Minneapolis 55426 . . . . . .
763-277-9600 www.monarchmn.com
The Villas at Osseo (ad on Front Cover, page 186) 501 2nd St SE, Osseo 55369 ................................ 763-425-3939 www.monarchmn.com
The Villas at the Park (ad on Front Cover, page 186) 4415 W 361/2th St, Minneapolis 55416 . . . .
952-927-9717 www.monarchmn.com
The Villas at Richfield (ad on Front Cover, page 186) 7727 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis 55423 ...................... 612-861-1691 www.monarchmn.com
The Villas at Robbinsdale (ad on Front Cover, page 186) 3130 Grimes Ave N, Robbinsdale 55422 . . .
763-588-0771 www.monarchmn.com
The Villas at St. Louis Park (ad on Front Cover, page 186) 7500 W 22nd St, St. Louis Park 55426 ........................ 952-641-9200 www.monarchmn.com
RAMSEY COUNTY
Maplewood Rehabilitation Center & Assisted Living (ad on Front Cover, page 186) 1900 Sherren Ave E, Maplewood 55109 .
651-770-1365 www.monarchmn.com
The Emeralds at St. Paul (ad on Front Cover, page 186) 420 Marshall Ave W, St. Paul 55102 .......................... 651-224-2368 www.monarchmn.com
The Estates at Lynnhurst (ad on Front Cover, page 186) 471 Lynnhurst Ave W, St. Paul 55104 ......................... 651-645-6453 www.monarchmn.com
The Estates at Roseville (ad on Front Cover, page 186) 2727 Victoria St N, Roseville 55113 .......................... 651-483-5431 www.monarchmn.com
The Villas at New Brighton (ad on Front Cover, page 186) 825 1st Ave NW, New Brighton 55112 ........................ 651-633-7875 www.monarchmn.com
The Villas at Roseville (ad on Front Cover, page 186) 1000 Lovell Ave W, Roseville 55113 .......................... 651-484-3378 www.monarchmn.com
The Villas at St. Paul (ad on Front Cover, page 186) 445 Galtier St, St. Paul 55103 ............................... 651-224-1848 www.monarchmn.com
SCOTT COUNTY
Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center (ad on Front Cover, page 186) 1001 Columbus Ave N, New Prague 56071 . . .
. 952-758-2511 www.monarchmn.com
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Saint Therese of Woodbury (ad on Front Cover, page 186) 7555 Bailey Rd, Woodbury 55129 ............................ 651-209-9100 www.sainttherese.org/communities/woodbury
The Estates at Greeley (ad on Front Cover, page 186) 313 Greeley St S, Stillwater 55082 651-439-5775 www.monarchmn.com
The Estates at Linden (ad on Front Cover, page 186) 105 Linden St W, Stillwater 55082 ............................ 651-439-5004 www.monarchmn.com
BrightStar Care (ad on page 114)
– Scott & Carver Counties
– St Paul & Mpls Metro Area
CareAparent (ad on pages 73, 110)
2042 Wooddale Dr, Ste 200, Woodbury 55125
www.careaparent.com
Comfort Keepers (ad on page 119) ....................... 763-307-6882
– 524 Central Ave, Osseo 55369 – 5798 Lincoln Dr, Edina 55436 www.comfortkeepers.com
Homewatch CareGivers (ad on page 106) 7242 Metro Blvd, Ste 500, Edina 55439 . . . .
www.homewatchcaregivers.com/edina
Senior Helpers (ad on page 105)
952-657-5210
– St. Paul, Minneapolis & Surrounding Areas 1221 W Lake Street, Ste 108, Minneapolis 55408 ............... 651-414-9131 www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/south-minneapolis/ – Lake Minnetonka & West Metro Area 2415 Annapolis Ln N, Ste 100, Plymouth 55441 ................ 952-395-3443 www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/lake-minnetonka – Stillwater Area 6750 Stillwater Blvd N, Ste 4, Stillwater 55082 ................. 651-571-2225 www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/stillwater/
Seniors Helping Seniors (ad on page 106) Plymouth 55446 ......................................... 763-694-0165 www.seniorcareminneapoliswest.com
Tru Healthcare (ad on page 119) 3900 Northwoods Dr., Ste 240, Arden Hills 55112. .
612-614-1844 www.truhealthcare.com
1645 Marthaler Ln, W St. Paul 55118 ......................... 651-455-1560
Keystone Community Services 2000 Saint Anthony Ave, St. Paul 55104 .
Living at Home Network 550 Rice St, St. Paul 55103 ................................. 651-649-0315
Neighborhood Network for Seniors 1895 Laurel Ave, St. Paul 55105 ............................. 651-646-2301
Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness 6100 Normandale Rd, Edina 55436 952-929-1698
RESPITORY THERAPY SERVICES
Regency Home Healthcare (ad on page 107) 10467 93rd Ave N, Maple Grove 55369 ....................... 877-226-4655
REVERSE MORTGAGES
Craig Johnson, Loan Officer 801 Twelve Oaks Ctr Dr, Ste 815A, Wayzata 55391
National Council for Aging Care 1200 G St NW, Washington DC 20005
National Foundation for Credit Counseling ................ 800-388-2227 www.nfcc.org
SENIOR CENTERS
ANOKA COUNTY
Andover Senior Center 1685 Crosstown Blvd NW, Andover 55304 ..................... 763-767-5163
Anoka Senior Center 1500 6th Ave S, Anoka 55303 ............................... 763-576-4661
Chinese Social Service Center 4111 Central Ave NE, Ste 200A, Columbia Heights 55421 ........ 612-529-2602
Columbia Heights Senior Center 530 Mill St, Columbia Heights 55421. .
763-706-3730
Coon Rapids Senior Center 11155 Robinson Dr, Coon Rapids 55433 ...................... 763-767-6473 Continued on next page
HENNEPIN COUNTY
Brooklyn Park Senior Services 5600 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park 55443 .......................... 763-493-8254
Centro Tyrone Guzman 1915 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis 55404 ...................... 612-874-1412
Creekside Community Center 9801 Penn Ave S, Bloomington 55431 ........................ 952-563-4944
Crystal Friendship Center 4800 Douglas Dr N, Crystal 55429 ............................ 763-531-1153
Dayton Activity Center 18461 Dayton St, Dayton 55372 ............................. 763-428-4692
Delano Senior Center 234 2nd St N, Delano 55328 ................................ 763-972-0574
East Side Neighborhood Services 1700 2nd St NE, Minneapolis 55413 . .
Eden Prairie Senior Center 8950 Eden Prairie Rd, Eden Prairie 55437
Edina Senior Center 5280 Grandview Square, Edina 55436 ........................ 952-833-9570
Gillespie Center 2590 Commerce Blvd, Mound 55364 ......................... 952-472-6501
Golden Valley Senior Center 316 Brookview Pkwy, Golden Valley 55426 .
Senior Center 948 Rice St, St. Paul 55117 ................................. 612-374-3383
Minneapolis Friendship Center 1717 2nd St NE, Minneapolis 55413 .
Minnetonka Senior Center 14600 Minnetonka Blvd, Minnetonka 55345 ................... 952-939-8369
Mound Senior Center 2590 Commerce Blvd, Mound 55364 ......................... 952-472-6501
Osseo Senior Center 415 Central Ave, Osseo 55369 .
Rogers Senior Center 12913 Main St, Rogers 55374 ............................... 763-428-0939
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Gladstone
Hmong
SERVICES – IN HOME DELIVERY
– South Metro Area 3977 County Road 42, Savage 55378 . . .
952-892-8403 www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/burnsville/
Village Caregiving (ad on page x106x) 1001 Twelve Oaks Center Dr., Ste 1007, Wayzata 55391 ......... 612-849-5050 www.villagecaregiving.com
Gopher Grocery 900 6th Ave SE, Minneapolis 55414 .......................... 612-379-1007
Help at Your Door 8441 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 160, Golden Valley 55426 ..............
Longfellow/Seward Healthy Seniors 2800 E Lake St, Minneapolis 55406 ..........................
Store to Door 1935 W CR B2, Ste 250, Roseville 55113 .
SKILLED NURSING HOME CARE SOLUTIONS
Regency Home Healthcare (ad on page 107) 10467 93rd Ave N, Maple Grove 55369 ......................... 877-226-4655 www.regencyhhc.com
Tru Healthcare (ad on page 119) 3900 Northwoods Dr., Ste 240, Arden Hills 55112. .
www.truhealthcare.com
SOCIAL SECURITY
Social Security Administration Medicare Claims (www.ssa.gov) ............................................ 800-633-4227
Social Security Office – Bloomington 6161 American Blvd W, Ste 100, Bloomington 55438 800-772-1213 – Brooklyn Center 3280 Northway Dr, Brooklyn Ctr 55429 .....................
– Minneapolis 1811 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis 55404 ....................
– St. Paul 332 Minnesota St N650, St. Paul 55101.
Senior Community Services (ad on page 21) 10201 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 335, Minnetonka 55305 .............. 612-770-7005 www.seniorcommunity.org/caregiver-support
www.cancer.org
www.acb.org
www.diabetes.org
www.heart.org
www.lung.org
www.apdaparkinson.org
www.strokeassociation.org
www.arthritis.org
www.lls.org
www.nof.org
www.parkinsons.org
TECHNOLOGY
SUPPORT SERVICES
Keepers (ad on page 119)
– 524 Central Ave, Osseo 55369 – 5798 Lincoln Dr, Edina 55436 www.comfortkeepers.com Senior
Services (ad on page 21) 10201 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 335, Minnetonka 55305 .............. 952-888-5530 www.seniorcommunity.org/tech
CareAparent (ad on pages 73, 110) 2042 Wooddale Dr, Ste 200, Woodbury 55125.
(4663) www.careaparent.com
Homewatch CareGivers (ad on page 106) 7242 Metro Blvd, Ste 500, Edina 55439 .
www.homewatchcaregivers.com/edina
Senior Helpers (ad on page 105)
– St. Paul, Minneapolis & Surrounding Areas 1221 W Lake Street, Ste 108, Minneapolis 55408 ............... 651-414-9131 www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/south-minneapolis/ – Stillwater Area 6750 Stillwater Blvd N, Ste 4, Stillwater 55082 ................. 651-571-2225 www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/stillwater/
Tru Healthcare (ad on page 119) 3900 Northwoods Dr., Ste 240, Arden Hills 55112. .
612-614-1844 www.truhealthcare.com Courage Kenny Rehab Institute 800E 28th St, Minneapolis 55407 ............................ 612-863-4539
Metro Center for Independent Living 530 Robert St N, St. Paul 55101 ............................. 651-646-8342
Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness 6100 Normandale Rd, Edina 55436 952-929-1698
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
PREFERRED PROVIDERS
CareAparent (ad on pages 73, 110)
2042 Wooddale Dr, Ste 200, Woodbury 55125. . . . . . . . . . 651-702-HOME (4663) www.careaparent.com
Comfort Keepers (ad on page 119) ....................... 763-307-6882
– 524 Central Ave, Osseo 55369 – 5798 Lincoln Dr, Edina 55436 www.comfortkeepers.com
Homewatch CareGivers (ad on page 106) 7242 Metro Blvd, Ste 500, Edina 55439 . . . . . .
. 952-657-5210 www.homewatchcaregivers.com/edina
Seniors Helping Seniors (ad on page 106) Plymouth 55446 ......................................... 763-694-0165 www.seniorcareminneapoliswest.com
Village Caregiving (ad on page 106) 1001 Twelve Oaks Center Dr., Ste 1007, Wayzata 55391 ......... 612-849-5050 www.villagecaregiving.com
African Community Services 1305 E 24th St E, Minneapolis 55404 ......................... 612-721-9984
Anoka County Medlink 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka 55303. . .
Homewatch Caregivers (ad on page 106)
7242 Metro Blvd, Ste 500, Edina 55439 . . .
Senior Helpers (ad on page 105)
952-260-6223
– St. Paul, Minneapolis & Surrounding Areas 1221 W Lake Street, Ste 108, Minneapolis 55408 ............... 651-414-9131
www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/south-minneapolis/ – Lake Minnetonka & West Metro Area 2415 Annapolis Ln N, Ste 100, Plymouth 55441 ................ 952-395-3443 www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/lake-minnetonka – North Metro Area 1400 131st Ave NE, Blaine 55449 ............................ 763-355-6453 www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/north-metro/
Tru Healthcare (ad on page 119) 3900 Northwoods Dr., Ste 240, Arden Hills 55112.
612-614-1844 www.truhealthcare.com
Veterans Service Office – 1 Mendota Rd W, Ste 420, W St. Paul 55118
– 14955 Galaxie Av, 2nd Fl, Apple Valley 55124 ................
– 101 4th St E, Hastings 55033 . .
– 2800 CR 42 W, Burnsville 55337 ...........................
HENNEPIN COUNTY
Fort Snelling VA Clinic 1 Federal Dr, Fort Snelling 55111 .
Minneapolis VA Clinic – Community Resource & Referral Center 1201 Harmon Pl, Ste 103, Minneapolis 55403 .
Minneapolis VA Medical Center One Veterans Dr, Minneapolis 55417 .
300 S 6th St SE, 1st Level, Minneapolis 55487
Maplewood VA Clinic 1725 Legacy Pkwy,
Eye Care America ........................................ 877-887-6327 www.programsforelderly.com
Foundation Fighting Blindness ........................... 800-683-5555 www.fightingblindness.org
Lighthouse International ................................. 800-284-4422 www.lighthouseguild.org
MN State Services for the Blind 2200 University Ave W, Ste 240, St. Paul 55114 ................ 651-539-2300
National Library Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped (NLS) ............................ 888-657-7323 www.loc.gov
North American Resource Line for Braille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-272-4553 www.brailleauthority.org
Prevent Blindness America ............................... 800-331-2020 www.preventblindness.org
Recorded Magazines . . .
. 888-724-6423
The Vision Council of America ............................ 866-826-0290 www.thevisioncouncil.org
Vision Loss Support Group Lakewood Salvation Army 2080 Woodlyn Ave, Maplewood 55109 ........................ 612-843-2593
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
PREFERRED PROVIDERS
Senior Community Services (ad on page 21) 10201 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 335, Minnetonka 55305 .............. 952-541-1019 www.seniorcommunity.org
DAKOTA COUNTY
Dakota County Volunteer Program 1590 Hwy 55, Hastings 55033 . . . .
651-438-4635
DARTS 1645 Marthaler Ln, W St. Paul 55118 ......................... 651-455-1560
Veterans Memorial Community Ctr 8055 Barbara Ave, Inver Grove Hts 55077 ..................... 651-450-2480
HENNEPIN COUNTY
Bridging 201 W 87th St, Bloomington 55420. . . . . .
952-888-1105 Continued on next page
WHEELCHAIR RAMPS & STAIRLIFTS
PREFERRED PROVIDER
101 Mobility (ad on page 53)
5203 W 73rd St, Edina 55439 ...............................
www.101mobility.com/minneapolis
Ace Handyman Services (ad on page 48) AceHandymanServices.com
– Twin Cities North 9680 Foley Blvd NW, Ste 2, Coon Rapids 55433. .
– Twin Cities South 6224 Halifax Ave S, Edina 55424 ............................
– Minneapolis Metro 3809 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis 55409 612-213-0843
– Minnetonka / Twin Cities West 901 Twelve Oaks Ctr Dr, Ste 930, Wazyata 55391 .
– Twin Cities Northwest 14165 James Road, Rogers 55374 .
WILLS & TRUSTS
PREFERRED PROVIDER
Jonathan W. Leaf, P.A. (ad on page 36) 17800 Old Excelsior Blvd, PO Box 1027, Minnetonka 55345 ...... 612-275-1715 www.jleaf@leaflaw.net
YARD WORK & SNOW SHOVELING
PREFERRED PROVIDER
Senior Community Services (ad on page 21) 10201 Wayzata Blvd, Ste 335, Minnetonka 55305 .............. 952-541-1019 www.seniorcommunity.org
Northeast Youth & Family Services 3490 Lexington Ave N, Ste 205, Shoreview 55126 .
651-757-4061
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Non Medical Home Care
24 HOUR ON CALL – Refers to “round the clock care” in a home environment. The care may be shared by multiple caregivers or by a single caregiver.
24 HOUR CONTACT – Refers to someone being available 24 hours a day to speak with you.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA) – Provides personal care such as bathing, dressing, changing linens, transporting, and other essential activities. CNAs are trained, tested, certified and work under the supervision of an RN or LPN.
HOMEMAKER / COMPANION
– Non-medical assistance with meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, activities, outings, companionship, and other household duties.
MED-ALERT SYSTEMS – Personal medical alert products activated by pushing a button.
MEDICATION REMINDER –
Assistance with reminding an individual about medications but not dispensing medications.
MINIMUM HOURS – This refers to the minimum number of hours that an agency provides service on a per visit basis.
PERSONAL CARE – Non-medical assistance with bathing, dressing, hygiene, eating, and other personal care issues.
TRANSPORTATION – Rides to shopping appointments and other outings.
Benefits of Home Care
In-home senior care offers support, from companionship to assisting with personal care. With over 65 million Americans balancing work, family, and caregiving, home care provides a safe, affordable solution that allows loved ones to remain in the comfort of their homes and communities.
Comfort of Home
Nine out of ten seniors want to stay at home for as long as possible, and 80% believe they will always live in their current home. Home care enables your loved one to receive the care they need while preserving dignity and maintaining a good quality of life.
Independence
Professional caregivers help seniors maintain independence by assisting with housekeeping, meal prep, errands and transportation, as well as personal care, like bathing, grooming, and medication reminders. This support keeps seniors safe, healthy, and engaged, allowing them to live comfortably at home.
Personalized Care
Home care offers one-on-one, meaningful relationships between caregivers and clients. We match caregivers’ experience and personalities to your loved one’s needs, ensuring flexible, tailored care that builds trust and consistency.
Peace of Mind
Whether you live with someone
who needs care or live hundreds of miles away, in-home care provides reassurance that your loved one is safe and cared for. Trained care teams assess home safety and make modifications to reduce risks, adjusting care as needs evolve to maintain a high quality of life for the senior and provide peace of mind and respite for loved ones.
Reducing Isolation
Social interaction is crucial for seniors’ well-being. Caregivers provide companionship, engaging in activities like walks, games, reading, and meals, which enhance both physical and emotional health.
Preventing Falls & Injuries
Falls are the leading cause of ER visits for seniors. Everyday tasks like reaching high shelves, navigating stairs, and showering can pose risks. Caregivers assist with these tasks as well as support mobility and transfers for those with known needs, reducing the likelihood of accidents and serious injuries.
Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Kaitlin McDaniel, MS, CCC-SLP. Kaitlin is the President of one of the five Senior Helpers–Twin Cities offices and can be reached at 952-395-3443 or by email at kmcdaniel@ seniorhelpers.com.
Home Health Care Definitions
24 HOUR CARE – Refers to someone being available 24 hours a day to speak with you.
CARDIAC CARE – Refers to services including patient assessment, specific diet information, and management of the disease process, medication management and education. Cardiac care is a program designed to help a person with heart disease return to health. Cardiac care may consist of exercise, modifying risk factors to prevent further heart damage, or psychological rehabilitation.
DIABETIC CARE – Refers to services including patient assessment specific diet information, management of the disease process, medication management and education on all the above. Services are provided by Registered Nurse under the supervision of a M.D. Some agencies may have certified diabetic nurse instructors or cardiac care specialty RN’s in their employ.
ENTERAL FEEDING –
Enteral feeding, or tube feeding, is a way to deliver nutrients through a tube if you cannot take food or drink through your mouth.
HOUR MINIMUM – The least number of hours a Non-Medical Home Care Agency will be available for hire. Medicare certified Home Health
Agencies are not on a specified time frame.
HOSPICE – Refers to a comprehensive program of care to patients and families facing a life threatening illness. Hospice emphasizes palliative rather than curative treatment. The dying are comforted. Professional medical care is given, and sophisticated symptom relief provided.
INTRAVENOUS THERAPY (IV)
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Refers to any medical treatments/ medications that need to be introduced into the body via a patient’s veins. Numerous IV Therapies can be provided in a patient’s home under supervision of a MD. Some of these include: inter-infective/antibiotic therapies, hydration therapy, pain management, chemotherapy and central line care and maintenance.
NON-MEDICAL HOME CARE
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Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), homemaking, companionship and other non-medical in home care. These services are available for hire after, or in conjunction with, Medicare certified services. Private payment, Medicaid and Veterans Benefits are a few of the ways personal care can be paid for.
PSYCHIATRIC
CARE
– Refers to the agencies’ ability to offer services related to psychiatric support with the prevention, diagnosis, and treat-
ment of mental illness. Services may include counseling or administering of medications.
SOCIAL WORKER
– A clinical social worker whose purpose in health care is to enhance, promote, maintain, and restore the best possible social abilities of the patient or family. Services provided may be preventive, developmental, or remedial in nature.
THERAPY
SERVICES (ST, PT, OT, RT) –
Speech Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat speech and swallowing disorders. Speech therapy can treat speech, language, cognitive skills or swallowing.
Physical Therapy – Refers to services for the treatment and the rehabilitation process where a physical therapist will often stretch, strengthen, facilitate muscles, challenge balance, test coordination abilities, teach home exercise programs and enhance basic mobility skills.
Occupational Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat patients to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. Patients may have mental, physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities. Therapists also help them to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. Occupational therapists help clients not only to improve their basic motor
functions and reasoning abilities, but also to compensate for permanent loss of function.
Respiratory Therapy – Refers to services for care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. It may include the therapeutic use of medical gases and their equipment, environmental control systems, humidification, aerosols, ventilator support, bronchi pulmonary drainage and exercise, respiratory rehabilitation, assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and maintenance of natural, artificial, and mechanical airways.
TRACH CARE
– Refers to care administered to patients who have undergone a tracheotomy. A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea). The surgeon inserts a tube into the opening to bypass an obstruction, allow air to get to the lungs, or remove secretions.
WOUND CARE
– Refers to services for providing diagnosis and treatment for ulcers, pressure sores and other wounds. Treatments may include but is not limited to irrigations, dressing, and wound vacs. Some agencies may employ specialty nurses to provide and instruct in care specifically for patients with more complicated wounds.
Aging at Home: The Power of Comprehensive In-Home Care
For many, home is more than just a place—it’s a source of comfort, independence, and cherished memories. As seniors age, maintaining this sense of familiarity and security becomes essential.
According to AARP, 77% of older adults want to age in place, but as health needs change, the right support becomes critical. Whether it’s assistance with daily tasks or expert medical care, comprehensive in-home care ensures seniors can live safely, confidently, and comfortably at home.
Why Comprehensive Care is the Best Choice
Aging isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey. Care needs evolve over time, starting with light assistance—like meal preparation, housekeeping, or companionship—and progressing to skilled medical care for chronic conditions, post-hospital recovery, or mobility challenges. Choosing a comprehensive in-home care provider means you or your loved one can receive the right level of support at every stage, without the stress of changing providers.
For Doctor-Referred Care: Medical Expertise at Home
For seniors managing chronic conditions or recovering from illness or surgery, hospital visits aren’t always the best solution. Medicare- and Medicaid-covered in-home care provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services that
help prevent complications and unnecessary hospitalizations, while allowing seniors to heal in the comfort of home.
For Aging Guidance & Support: A Trusted Partner for the Journey
Many families begin with light support—help with daily routines, mobility assistance, or social engagement—and find peace of mind knowing their provider can adapt as needs grow. A trusted in-home care team ensures seniors maintain independence longer, without the disruption of relocating to a facility.
The Long-Term Benefits of Choosing One Care Partner
• Seamless Transitions – No need to switch providers as care needs increase.
• Proactive Health Management –Reduce hospital visits and improve quality of life with in-home clinical support.
• Aging in Place, Safely – Enjoy independence without sacrificing safety or well-being.
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Stay Healthy at Home with Health Services Built Around You
No one wants to miss out on life’s adventure because they’re on a roller coaster of hospital and ER visits. This up and down cycle of sickness or injury, rehab, and then another crisis almost always ends with lost independence. Unfortunately, too many seniors experience this roller coaster. And families feel the impact, too.
There’s a better way to age. In 2004, Lifespark began with a vision of helping seniors stay healthy at home, navigate their health options with confidence, and live fuller, more independent lives.
A complete senior health company, Lifespark is designed to recenter whole-person health around you with comprehensive in-home services provided by a team who specializes in the unique needs of older adults and gets to know you for those moments that matter.
Serving seniors wherever they call home. With Lifespark, you get a passionate team of professionals who integrate a network of comprehensive services to ensure
you stay healthy at home. They coordinate services to meet you where you are, close gaps, and reduce the service fragmentation that so many seniors and their families face, especially when dealing with complex health issues.
More control when health services come to you at home. By bringing an array of services to you at home, you’ll feel more connected and gain greater control of your health. The goal: empower you to age magnificently on your terms while reducing stress on families through services tailored for you.
Flexibility and convenience. No matter how your needs or goals change, you get better connections and smoother transitions between a wide range of services — from skilled home health and senior living to private-pay home care and hospice/ late life — from Lifespark.
Lifespark puts you at the center of all we do. Just one call connects you to a full system of services for complete senior health.
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Hospice Care Definitions
HOSPICE Hospices provide individuals facing terminal illness with care at home or in a healthcare facility. The goal is to assist patients to live the last stage of their lives with dignity. The focus is on comfort rather than treatment.
Services Provided:
N-NURSE – Assesses patient’s physical needs, develops and coordinates the plan of care, ensures symptom control and management, provides patient/family teaching as needed
SW-SOCIAL WORKER – Assesses patient and family emotional and social needs, develops a plan of care, provides counseling, referrals and support to meet identified needs
CHAPLAIN – Assesses patient and family spiritual needs, develops a plan of care, provides counseling, assists with memorial preparations.
HOME HEALTH AIDE – Provides direct personal care to patient, emotional support to patient and family, reports identified needs to RN.
VOLUNTEER – Provides respite and needed non-medical services for patients and their families, offers support at time of death and during bereavement.
Levels of Care:
RO-ROUTINE CARE – Occurs when regularly scheduled visits are adequate in maintaining the individual’s symptom management. Care is
provided at the individual’s private residence, a retirement community, an assisted living, or a skilled nursing facility.
RE-RESPITE CARE –
Provided when the family needs time to rest or go out of town for a short time. Care may be provided in a long-term care facility depending on the condition of the individual. Hospice is responsible for financial arrangements with the Long-term care facility.
GIP – General In-Patient Care –
Provided in a skilled nursing facility when the symptoms cannot be managed elsewhere. The skilled nursing facility must have 24-hour R.N. coverage as deemed by Medicare guidelines. General in-patient care is usually short in duration. This level of care is usually due to symptoms which are out of control and more intensive nursing services are required. If an individual is at a care facility, room and board are covered by hospice during this period.
CC-CONTINUOUS CARE – Provided to prevent the individual from going to the hospital when a crisis occurs. It also is given when more help is needed to assist the individual and family in coping with the crisis. This level of care is usually provided at the individual’s residence no matter where that may be. The criteria for continuous care may include: Severe pain or symptoms which are out of control, psychotic episodes, breakdown of
caregiver, imminent death and family unable to cope. Continuous care is typically reserved for end of life or other crises that requires a constant presence by a nurse or care team.
24/7 ADMISSIONS – If a patient qualifies for hospice care, they should be admitted as early as the family requests. Many agencies admit patients to hospice,24/7, evenings weekends, and holidays.
AROMATHERAPY – Uses plant materials and aromatic plant oils, including essential oils, and other aromatic compounds for the purpose of altering one’s mood, cognitive, psychological or physical well-being. This is not reimbursed by Medicare.
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
– Grief is the normal and universal reaction humans have to the loss of those they love. When your loved one passes, you may go through a period of bereavement and experience grief. Many provide Grief Groups that meet and address issues of grief in a supportive group setting.
INDIGENT PATIENTS – Does the hospice accept non funded or indigent patients? This is usually on a case by case basis and at the determination of the hospice company. Many have a non-profit organization that can help support the care of non-covered patients.
IN-PATIENT CARE
– These hospices offer full hospice services in their on-campus unit or building. The patient moves into the inpatient care facility to receive their hospice services rather than in the patients’ home setting.
LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPY
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Used as a method for relaxation to alleviate stress, anxiety and pain with a light hands-on approach, as well as providing an alternative to those who can’t take medication or prefer not to. Massage therapy has become essential in hospice care. This is not reimbursed by Medicare.
MUSIC THERAPY
– Music Therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. A music therapist creates goals and objectives for their patients and uses music activities and music experiences (listening, composition, improvisation, or playing/singing a familiar song) in order to achieve those goals. This is not reimbursed by Medicare.
PAIN PUMPS AVAILABLE
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Many patients have their symptoms controlled through oral medications. Some situations require a pain pump where medications are administered
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through an IV pump. If this is the situation, inquire with the hospice RN case manager to see if pain pumps are available through their agency.
PALLIATIVE CARE – Specialized medical care for people with serious illness. It is focused on providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain and stress of a serious illness –whatever the prognosis. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness and can be provided along with curative treatment.
PCP-OVERSIGHT – Can the hospice patient retain their own primary care physician in addition to the hospice medical director? All hospice organizations require a medical director, a physician to oversee their care. Many times the hospice medical director will work in conjunction with the patient’s own physician. The patient, family and hospice team can
determine which physicians will oversee the care and certify the hospice eligibility criteria.
PET THERAPY – There’s nothing like a visit from a four-legged creature to brighten the day of a terminally ill patient. Pet therapy teams visit with patients wherever they reside – at home or in professional care settings. Studies have shown many benefits of pet companionship, ranging from reduced blood pressure and anxiety to relief from boredom, pain and loneliness. This service is not reimbursed by Medicare.
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Senior Housing Definitions
AFFORDABLE / SUBSIDIZED
HOUSING – affordable apartments for low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities.
AGE RESTRICTIONS
– Some communities have a restriction on the youngest age they are allowed to accept. These restrictions vary by community.
ALZHEIMER’S / DEMENTIA
ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY –
Licensed assisted living facility or skilled nursing facility that specialize in delivering care to victims of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Communities are typically bedroom-style rental units with common areas for dining and activities. Many are locked for residents’ safety. Specifically trained staff usually serves the special needs of this population. Amenities vary for each community.
ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY –
Assisted Living Communities provide Homecare Services and amenities in apartment environments. Homecare Service offerings can range from Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) such as bathing and grooming, toileting or ambulation to medication management and more. Pricing may vary from base rent plus A la Carte services to base plus Tiers/Levels of Care to All-inclusive. Amenities also vary by community and may include meal plans, laundry and housekeeping options.
COOPERATIVE HOUSING
– Cooperative housing is an alternate form of ownership of homes and property in which the property is owned by an organization and then sold as shares to the residents of the community. Cooperative Housing splits costs on shared housing amenities.
DAY CARE –
Any provider can elect to provide day/night services on a short or long term basis. Rates typically include a place to rest, one or two meals and snacks and activities for the day. Licensed communities are prohibited by law to promote these services without a specific license.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
– helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants.
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM –
(Sec 8) - find your own place and use the voucher to pay for all or part of the rent. Participating households are required to pay the greater of 10% of their gross annual income or 30% of their adjusted income towards rent. To qualify, a household’s annual income must not exceed the applicable income limit for the area as adjusted by family size.
(Sec 236) Property owners in this program make mortgage payments that are based on a 1% mortgage interest rate. HUD then provides
a subsidy to their lender to cover the difference between 1% and the market interest rate on the property’s loan. Participating households are required to pay rent equal to the greater of 30% of their adjusted income (not to exceed the market rent) or the basic rent amount set by HUD for that particular property. Any amount paid by the household that is more than basic rent is considered excess rent, which the owner pays back to HUD in repayment of the subsidy.
INDEPENDENT HOUSING
– Apartments and communities for adults 55+ with little or no senior support services (e.g. no meals, etc...)
INTERMEDIATE CARE
– 24 hour inpatient care residents who need licensed nursing supervision and supportive care, but do not require continuous nursing care. Residents may receive full assistance with ADL’s and transfers. Residents receive meds from a nurse following a doctor’s orders and may receive outpatient rehab services. Facilities may use a nurse as a their consultant and the residents receive periodic assessments from a licensed practitioner.
MEDICAID WAIVER – An assisted living waiver may be used to transition individuals out of nursing facilities or to provide persons at risk of institutionalization with options for remaining in their communities. Assisted
living waivers are designed to provide an alternative to more costly nursing home care.
PRICE DEPENDENT ON LEVELS OF CARE –
Flexible levels of service geared to accommodate different needs over time. Rates may vary depending on the changing levels of care while one maintains the same physical residence.
RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME –
Assisted living homes are private residential homes that typically have a small number of residents who live together and receive care from live-in caretakers. Adult family homes offer room and board for seniors who want a more private, home-like community. Assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing are provided. Amenities and nursing services vary greatly between homes. Ask about their services
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These communities participate in an affordable housing program. Total household income must be under limits established by HUD. See websites for details.
AFFORDABLE SENIOR APARTMENT HOMES
For Active Adults 55 Years or Older in the Twin Cities
Bren Road Station | (833) 494-1713
The Cambric | (833) 975-3311
The Cavanagh | (833) 436-5134
The Grainwood | (833) 374-9979
Harbor at Twin Lakes | (866) 761-2364
Legacy Commons at Signal Hills (833) 511-4814
The Legends of Apple Valley (833) 376-2079
The Legends at Berry (62+ Community) (833) 489-1512
The Legends of Blaine | (833) 286-9824
The Legends of Champlin | (866) 203-8274
The Legends of Columbia Heights (844) 298-7964
The Legends of Cottage Grove (833) 201-0679
The Legends at Silver Lake Village (844) 296-6024
The Legends of Spring Lake Park (833) 689-7724
The Legends of Woodbury | (833) 753-8321
Oaks Landing | (833) 782-9195
River North | (866) 205-5219
Affordable Senior Housing in the Heart of St. Paul
Lofts on Rose opened in October 2024 in the Phalen neighborhood of Saint Paul and is open for tours and applications.
Lofts on Rose is an income restricted and age restricted community. All households at Lofts on Rose must have a household income below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI). It is unique for an affordable housing development to have the entire building with rents below 50% AMI. All residents at Lofts on Rose must be 62 years old or older.
Amenities include a library with a fireplace, sunroom, community room, activity room for arts and crafts, a dining room for hosting meals, an outdoor patio with grills, and a fitness center.
Lofts on Rose also has a 53-stall underground parking garage. All parking, including heated underground garage parking, is free. Garage stalls are assigned on a first come first served basis.
Lofts on Rose has ten (10) unique floor plans each named after streets of St. Paul. The largest floor plan
is the Summit Floor Plan which is a spacious 1,079 square feet 2 bedroom.
All apartments at Lofts on Rose include stainless steel appliances, individual climate control with free heat, and free in unit washers and dryers.
If you or someone you know is 62 years old or older and looking for a new home, please consider scheduling a tour of Lofts on Rose to see the building for yourself.
The staff at Lofts on Rose would be happy to further explain any questions you may have regarding affordable housing and to show all the amenities that Lofts on Rose has to offer.
Tours at Lofts on Rose can be scheduled on their website: loftsonrose.com, or by calling the leasing office at (612) 416-7290.
Interested seniors can apply for an apartment at Lofts on Rose in the leasing office or by visitng loftsonrose.com
Lofts on Rose is located at 1180 Prosperity Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55106.
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when you tour. They are also referred to as Residential Care Homes Most accept private pay; Medicaid in some instances.
RESPITE CARE / SHORT-TERM STAY
– Otherwise known as a short-term stay. Any provider of IL, AL, ALZ or SNF care can elect to provide fully furnished accommodations to a person for a short period of time. Rates usually quoted on a daily basis and are typically inclusive of all services and amenities.
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY –
SECURED UNIT
– A secured unit dedicated to Alzheimer’s/Dementia residents to prevent wandering outside the community without supervision.
Housing designed specifically for mature adults. Typically Studio, 1 BR or 2 BR rental apartments with full kitchens, and private baths are available. Services include meal plans, transportation, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance. Amenities are usually abundant; formal libraries, computer stations, swimming pools, gardens, and other social gathering spaces. Rates are monthly, and are typically based on size/location of apartment.
SKILLED CARE
– 24 hour
licensed nursing services, eight hours of which are RN covered. Patient may receive rehab services either inpatient or outpatient and may be fully dependent for ADL’s. Patients receive medications by an RN according to a licensed physicians orders.
SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
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Facilities provide 24/7 care for residents and offer full assistance with ADL’s. Daily rates typically include a furnished bedroom and a private or shared bath, meals, activities, transportation, phone service, cable television and all personal/nursing care. Payor sources usually accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, VA, some insurance plans and private sources.
TRACH CARE - Refers to care administered to patients who
have undergone a tracheotomy. A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea). The surgeon inserts a tube into the opening to bypass an obstruction, allow air to get to the lungs, or remove secretions.
VENTILATOR - Moves breatheable air into and out of the lungs, to provide the mechanism of breathing for a patient who is physically unable to breathe, or is breathing insufficiently.
WANDERGUARD - Offered at some facilities. A resident with memory loss or confusion wears a small discrete pendant. Each external door in the care home is fitted with a radio detector which detects when a pendant moves near an exit. The WanderGuard will sound an audible alarm, alerting the staff of a patient wandering. ~
Discover a maintenance-free lifestyle at a caring community in your neighborhood. Enjoy the convenience of nearby shopping and dining, the spaciousness of beautifully landscaped outdoor areas or simply relax in your comfortable apartment.
Experience a PHS community filled with love, laughter and respect. With more than 60 communities in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin, you’re sure to find your new home.
Compassionate Assisted Living Specializing In Mental Health
At River Oaks, we specialize in providing compassionate and individualized care for adults 55 and older who need extra support with mental health, memory care, or bariatric care. With four locations, our team is dedicated to fostering a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident.
Our focus is on providing specialized mental health support, offering individualized care plans designed to foster independence, stability, and well-being for our residents. If you are a healthcare professional seeking a trusted care partner, a family member exploring the best options for a loved one, or an individual looking for a supportive living environment, we welcome you to discover what makes River Oaks of Minnesota a place of healing and growth.
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At River Oaks, your loved one will find personalized care, a warm community, and a place to call home.
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The Saint Therese Way –Our Commitment to Our Residents
Moving into a senior living community is a significant life transition, and it’s natural to have questions about what life will be like. At Saint Therese, we strive to ease that uncertainty by providing a clear and compassionate roadmap for our residents’ experience.
The Saint Therese Way Resident Experience is our commitment to creating the most enriching and fulfilling journey for every resident. This framework is designed to enhance all aspects of care and service, ensuring that residents feel supported, valued, and empowered to live well.
Represented visually by the iconic rose in our logo, The Saint Therese Way reflects both the resident’s journey—from a warm welcome to a meaningful farewell—and the seven dimensions of wellness: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and vocational well-being. Each petal symbolizes a core element of a thriving life, rooted in our faith-
The Saint Therese Way Resident Experience
driven, people-first approach. More than just a philosophy or a process, The Saint Therese Way is a promise. Through personalized care, engaging programs, and a deep sense of community, we are dedicated to creating an experience that leaves a lasting, positive impression on our residents and their loved ones.
At Saint Therese, we believe in “doing ordinary things with extraordinary love.” The Saint Therese Way brings this mission to life—ensuring that every resident is embraced with dignity, compassion, and the warmth of home.
Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake (Brooklyn Park)
Premier community in the northern suburbs
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Saint Therese of Woodbur y
Built on a tradition of holistic wellness
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Saint Therese at St. Odilia (Shoreview)
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Monarch Healthcare Management Pushes
Forward in patient care with in-house dialysis units.
Many suffering from chronic kidney illnesses must endure the taxing routine of frequent trips to their local dialysis unit for life sustaining treatment. For those living in skilled nursing facilities, the process can be even more burdensome, if not impossible. Reliant on a strained and often unreliable medical transport system that can add hours to the endeavor, these medically frail seniors put their life on the line every time they leave their community. However, a growing trend in skilled nursing facilities is seeing a welcome change, why take the senior to the dialysis unit when we can bring the dialysis unit to them?
Partnering with Concerto Renal Services, Monarch Healthcare Management has opened new dialysis units in two of their Skilled Nursing Facilities at The Villas at Brookview in Golden Valley and The Villas at the Cedars in St. Louis Park with plans to
Bringing Dialysis to the Skilled Nursing Facility
continue to expand. Bill Chase, Vice President of Business Development for Monarch Healthcare Management lays out the benefits:
The initial decision to partner with Concerto Renal Services to provide in-house dialysis was strictly to relieve the burden of needing to get transportation out to appointments. However, we quickly realized the residents were spending that time engaging in activities, or spending more time in rehab showing remarkable outcomes. Our clinical team has been tracking outcomes and we are also seeing a significant reduction in hospitalization and acquired infections.
Monarch Healthcare Management is continuing to look for ways to revolutionize traditional healthcare to improve the lives of their residents. In-house dialysis is a large part of the future for a growingly complex resident population with increased clinical needs and decreased mobility. To learn more about this and other ways Monarch Healthcare Management is changing healthcare in your backyard visit monarchmn.com.
