Independent Living in Brooklyn Park

Compare licensed independent living in Brooklyn Park and the surrounding Hennepin County area. Free guidance, no obligation.

1 verified in Brooklyn Park

Hennepin County

Quick answer

There is 1 verified independent living option listed in Brooklyn Park. Minnesota licenses and inspects this care type through the Minnesota Department of Health.

Independent living is housing, not care. Age-restricted apartments or cottages with dining, transportation, activities and maintenance handled — for adults who do not need help with daily activities.

Short answer

We list 1 verified independent living option in Brooklyn Park.

What to watch for with independent living in Brooklyn Park

Independent living is typically not licensed as a care facility, because no personal care is provided. Confirm for your state.

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Verified independent living in Brooklyn Park

Community	Care type	Address	County
Saint Therese of Oxbow Lake	Assisted Living	5200 Oak Grove Parkway Brooklyn Park, MN 55443	Hennepin

Independent Living elsewhere in the region

Families in Brooklyn Park sometimes place a parent one city over, especially when a specific care level is needed.

Community	Care type	Address	County
Abiitan Mill City	Assisted Living	428 South 2nd Street Minneapolis, MN 55401	Hennepin
Walker Place by Vivie	Assisted Living	3701 Bryant Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55409	Hennepin
The Waters of Edina	Assisted Living	6300 Colonial Way Edina, MN 55436	Hennepin
Mainstreet Village	Assisted Living	7601 Lyndale Ave S Richfield, MN 55423	Hennepin
The Glenn Hopkins	Assisted Living	1011 Feltl Ct Hopkins, MN 55343	Hennepin
Covenant Living of Golden Valley	Assisted Living	5800 St. Croix Avenue North Golden Valley, MN 55422	Hennepin

The Brooklyn Park market specifically

Brooklyn Park, one of the most populous and diverse suburbs in the metro, is served by North Memorial Health Hospital just south in Robbinsdale, and its senior housing supply includes a growing number of culturally specific assisted living and adult day programs reflecting the city's large Southeast Asian, East African, and Latino communities. The city is slated to gain several stations when the METRO Blue Line Extension is built north from Minneapolis, though as of 2026 that project remains in design, with construction not expected to begin until 2027 and opening projected around 2030. Housing stock spans 1960s-1970s starter homes near the southern border to newer development along Highway 610 to the north.

Brooklyn Park is often compared to Maple Grove and Coon Rapids; it generally offers more moderate pricing than Maple Grove along with a wider range of culturally specific care options, which families researching language- or faith-specific care frequently cite as a deciding factor.

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.

You can check any facility's record free. Use the free MDH Health Care Provider Directory and the Minnesota Assisted Living Report Card to check license status and inspection history. Read the full explanation →

Questions families ask

How does VA Aid and Attendance help pay for assisted living or memory care?

VA Aid and Attendance is a needs-based pension add-on for wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities; as of the December 1, 2025 rate year, a veteran alone can receive up to $29,093/year (about $2,424/month) and a surviving spouse alone up to $18,697/year (about $1,558/month), subject to a net worth limit of $163,699 excluding a primary residence and one vehicle.

Are there hidden fees I should watch for when comparing assisted living communities?

Yes — most Twin Cities assisted living communities charge a base rent plus separate, tiered fees for higher levels of personal care, medication management, and sometimes a one-time community or move-in fee, so the advertised 'starting at' rate rarely reflects the total monthly cost for a resident who needs meaningful assistance.

Does home care cost less than assisted living in the Twin Cities?

It depends heavily on how many hours of care are needed — a verified current Minnesota non-medical home care hourly rate could not be confirmed against a primary source, but 24/7 in-home care, once multiple caregiver shifts are factored in, is typically far more expensive than a private-pay assisted living apartment, even though a few hours a week of home care is usually cheaper than a full move.

What is Housing Support and how does it help with assisted living costs?

Housing Support (formerly Group Residential Housing) is a narrower Minnesota state supplement, separate from the Elderly Waiver, that can help very-low-income residents in certain licensed settings offset room-and-board costs — something the Elderly Waiver itself is not permitted to pay for.