In-home care covers two different things that families often conflate. Non-medical home care is help with daily activities, companionship and household tasks. Home health is clinical care ordered by a physician and delivered by licensed staff.
We list 2 verified in-home care options in St. Paul.
What to watch for with in-home care in St. Paul
- Non-medical home care is generally private pay. Medicare does not cover it. Get your state's CareScout non-medical caregiver hourly median.
Verified in-home care in St. Paul
| Community | Care type | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Peace | Hospice | 2076 St. Anthony Ave St. Paul, MN 55104 | Ramsey |
| Home Instead – St. Paul, MN | Home Health & Home Care | 2480 White Bear Ave St. Paul, MN 55109 | Ramsey |
In-Home Care elsewhere in the region
Families in St. Paul sometimes place a parent one city over, especially when a specific care level is needed.
| Community | Care type | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allina Health Home Care Services – Twin Cities Metro | Home Health & Home Care | 2925 Chicago Ave Minneapolis, MN 55407 | Hennepin |
| Saint Therese of Oxbow Lake | Assisted Living | 5200 Oak Grove Parkway Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 | Hennepin |
| FirstLight Home Care of Plymouth | Home Health & Home Care | 4205 Lancaster Lane N, Suite 103 Plymouth, MN 55441 | Hennepin |
| Optage Home & Community Services | Home Health & Home Care | 2845 Hamline Ave N Roseville, MN 55113 | Ramsey |
| Saint Therese of Woodbury | Assisted Living | 7555 Bailey Road Woodbury, MN 55129 | Washington |
The St. Paul market specifically
St. Paul's senior-care landscape is shaped by two hospital systems headquartered inside the city: HealthPartners' Regions Hospital downtown and Allina Health's United Hospital on the bluff above the Mississippi in the West End. Many of the city's senior communities occupy converted Victorian-era mansions and early-20th-century apartment buildings in neighborhoods like Summit-University and Mac-Groveland, giving it an older, more architecturally distinct building stock than most of its suburbs. The METRO Green Line runs the length of University Avenue, connecting St. Paul's senior housing corridor directly to Minneapolis.
Families weighing St. Paul often compare it to Minneapolis for its capital-city amenities and to Roseville or Woodbury for a quieter, more suburban alternative just minutes away. St. Paul's east side and North End neighborhoods generally price lower than the well-known Summit Avenue and Highland Park areas, so the city spans a wide range within its own borders.
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.