Forest Lake, MN has 3 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $6,607/mo. That's roughly in line with the Minnesota state median.
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Median monthly price, Forest Lake
$6,607/mo
Estimated range $6,304 – $7,552
● Forest Lake $6,607 ○ National median $6,230
2025 figures
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Home care in Forest Lake runs about $44 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:
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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.
Nearby cities: Blaine · White Bear Lake · Vadnais Heights · Shoreview · Mounds View
Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Forest Lake.
Forest Lake, in Washington County, has about 20,729 residents. About 3,501 of them (17%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $92,944.
Source: US Census BureauArea Agency on Aging serving this city.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.
VA Medical Center in Minneapolis.
Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.
National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.
Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →
Forest Lake's median assisted living cost is about 1% higher than the Minnesota state median.
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