Independent Living in Coon Rapids

Compare licensed independent living in Coon Rapids and the surrounding Anoka County area. Free guidance, no obligation.

1 verified in Coon Rapids

Anoka County

Quick answer

There is 1 verified independent living option listed in Coon Rapids. 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 Coon Rapids.

What to watch for with independent living in Coon Rapids

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 Coon Rapids

Community	Care type	Address	County
Epiphany Senior Housing	Assisted Living	10955 Hanson Boulevard NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433	Anoka

Independent Living elsewhere in the region

Families in Coon Rapids 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 Coon Rapids market specifically

Coon Rapids is home to Allina Health's Mercy Hospital, one of two Allina hospitals serving the north metro alongside Unity Hospital in nearby Fridley, and the city's senior communities cluster along Coon Rapids Boulevard and near the Mercy campus itself. The Northstar Commuter Rail line, which runs from downtown Minneapolis to Big Lake, stops in Coon Rapids, giving it a rail option most north-metro suburbs lack, though service runs on a limited weekday commuter schedule rather than all-day frequency. Housing stock is largely 1960s-1980s, among the older suburban stock in the north metro, which has translated into a steady supply of one-level rambler downsizing options.

Coon Rapids is frequently compared to Blaine and Brooklyn Park; families often note it as a moderately priced option with direct hospital access on-site, an advantage over suburbs that route residents to a hospital in a neighboring city.

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

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.

What does the Minnesota long-term care ombudsman do?

The Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC), part of the Minnesota Board on Aging, investigates and helps resolve complaints for residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities (including memory care), and board-and-lodging settings statewide, and advocates for residents' rights. Reach OOLTC at 1-800-657-3591 or 651-431-2555.