Located approximately 16 miles from Minneapolis, Champlin is a city in Minnesota that’s located near the center of the state. Active seniors have a choice of hiking trails and parks, including the Elm Creek Singletrack Trail and the Harold H. Johnson park. The city also has easy access to excellent hospitals, including Abbott Northwestern and the Regency Minneapolis.
Champlin has approximately 25,000 residents, with 11% ages 65 and older. To accommodate these seniors who need help with daily living tasks, three assisted living communities are located in the area. These facilities have an average monthly cost of around $4,797. The actual cost varies depending on the number of amenities, the types of care that are offered and exactly where the community is located within the city limits.
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According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the average monthly cost of assisted living in Champlin is $4,797. This is more than the state average of $4,283 and the national average of $4,300. Comparing the cost with that of surrounding states, assisted living in Champlin is also more than the average cost in North Dakota ($4,096) and South Dakota ($3,638). Iowa residents can expect to pay around $4,073 and Wisconsin residents can expect to pay $4,400 per month.
Assisted living communities in Minnesota vary in cost depending on location. St. Cloud has the cheapest cost at $2,723, while Mankato is the most expensive at $4,968. To the north of Champlin, Duluth costs around $1,576 less and to the southeast, La Crosse, WI, facilities cost around $3,845. Rochester comes in the middle at $3,105.
Note: Data for Champlin was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Minneapolis, was used instead.
The Elderly Waiver (EW) is Minnesota’s Medicaid waiver that helps low-income seniors pay for home and community-based services in long-term care. Seniors must qualify for Medical Assistance in order to qualify for the EW. Learn more about the waiver, how to apply and the qualifications at our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
Contact | Description | |
Anoka County Senior Services | (763) 324-1410 | Anoka County Senior Services helps seniors and their families locate programs and services for those ages 60 and older. Trained social workers are available in-person or over the phone to provide referrals and short-term case management to help seniors live independently as long as possible. |
Trellis | (651) 641-8612 | Trellis is the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging. It provides information and programs that improve the lives of seniors throughout the area, within the state of Minnesota and in 10 other surrounding states. The agency helps distribute funds from the Older Americans Act, serves as an advocate for system changes regarding elder rights and works to meet the needs of the aging population through the advancement of additional programs. |
Anoka Senior Center | (763) 576-2700 | The Anoka Senior Center serves as a safe haven for older adults within the county to gather for social, recreational and educational activities. The center schedules outings to local and area attractions and offers a calendar full of events, including game nights, fitness, art camps and live music. |
Senior Information Line | (763) 783-4707 | The SIL is a phone service for older adults in Anoka County. The phone service connects seniors with community services and resources. These services include housing, support, transportation and chores. |
Anoka County Traveler Transit Link | (763) 324-3250 | Transit Link is a public transportation service for seniors that offers door-to-door services for appointments, outings and errands. Reservations should be made in advance and all vans are wheelchair accessible. |
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) regulates assisted living communities in Champlin and throughout the state. Guidelines are set for services like level of care, staffing, amenities, health and safety and medication administration. Learn more about these laws and regulations at our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.