Hospice is comfort-focused care for a life-limiting illness, generally when a physician expects six months or less. It is delivered wherever the person lives — at home, in assisted living, in a nursing facility, or in a dedicated inpatient unit.
No verified hospice care provider is currently based in Apple Valley. The closest verified options are listed below.
What to watch for with hospice care in Apple Valley
- Medicare's hospice benefit covers the hospice team, medications related to the terminal diagnosis, and equipment. It does not cover room and board in a facility.
Verified hospice care in Apple Valley
Closest verified providers
| Provider | Based in | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Croix Hospice – Eagan | Eagan | 2121 Cliff Drive, Suite 101, 55122 | Dakota |
| North Memorial Health Hospice | Robbinsdale | 3300 Oakdale Ave N, 55422 | Hennepin |
| Saint Therese of Oxbow Lake | Brooklyn Park | 5200 Oak Grove Parkway, 55443 | Hennepin |
| J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice | Brooklyn Park | 9350 Noble Pkwy N, 55443 | Hennepin |
| Cerenity Senior Care – Marian | St. Paul | 225 Frank Street, 55106 | Ramsey |
| Episcopal Church Home | St. Paul | 490 East Lynnhurst Ave, 55104 | Ramsey |
The Apple Valley market specifically
Apple Valley anchors the southern end of the METRO Red Line bus rapid transit route along Cedar Avenue, giving its senior communities a direct BRT connection north to Eagan, the Mall of America, and the Blue Line into Minneapolis, one of the few south-metro suburbs with that level of transit access. Hospital care typically routes residents to Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville or Regions and United Hospitals in St. Paul for higher-acuity needs. The city's housing stock is mostly 1970s-1990s suburban single-family homes, and its senior housing has expanded steadily along Cedar Avenue and Galaxie Avenue.
Families comparing Apple Valley usually set it against Burnsville and Eagan; the Red Line's transit access is the feature families raise most often when Apple Valley comes up, particularly for adult children who commute without a car into the northern metro.
Visit twice, at different hours
A scheduled mid-morning tour and an unannounced 7 p.m. drop-in can look like two different buildings. Evening and overnight are when staffing thins and when families are most often surprised.
Eat a meal there. Talk to a resident's family member in the parking lot rather than one the community introduces you to.