Brookdale Edina

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4.1 miles from city center

Description

Nestled in the charming city of Edina, Minnesota, Brookdale Edina offers a range of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, all on one campus. This vibrant community, part of the expansive Edinborough Park, allows residents to enjoy beautifully landscaped gardens, walking paths, a swimming pool, and a performance theater. With personalized care tailored to individual needs, residents can live more adventurously and worry less about daily chores.

Brookdale Edina provides a dynamic lifestyle with various activities both on and off campus. Residents can explore local attractions like the Walker Art Center’s sculpture garden or catch a Twins game at Target Field. On-site, they can participate in tai chi classes, writing workshops, or the chess club. The dining experience is exceptional, with chef-prepared meals in an elegant setting and specialized options for memory care residents, ensuring everyone enjoys nutritious and delicious food.

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Details

What does this place offer?

Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed

Room Sizes 724 / 1,251 sq. ft

Housing Options Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type High-rise

Amenities

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care

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Community

Type of Care

Location

Bed Options

Bed Count

Pets Allowed

Brookdale Edina

Minneapolis

Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

N/A

Yes

Sunrise of Edina

SNF

Minneapolis

Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

N/A

Yes

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Minnesota Seniors

Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Elderly Waiver

Minnesota Medicaid EW

General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual, higher than most states).
MN Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$70/day), home aides.

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Minnesota ECS

General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual).
MN Specifics: Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.

Services: In-home support (2-4 hours/week), respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Minnesota Alternative Care Program

General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.
Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.
MN Specifics: CDCS option; statewide via counties.

Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~5 days/year), home health, meals, home mods.

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Minnesota Senior Health Options

General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN Specifics: 7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, respite, adult day care, home mods, $900/year groceries (some plans).

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus

General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN Specifics: Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite, adult day care, home mods, limited nursing home care.

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Minnesota Consumer Support Grant

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual).
MN Specifics: Can hire family; statewide via counties.

Services: Cash (~$500-$1,500/month) for personal care, respite, home mods, assistive tech.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Minnesota resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MN Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Minnesota resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
MN Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Minnesota Seniors

Minnesota Medicaid EW

Elderly Waiver

Eligibility

General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual, higher than most states).
MN Specifics: Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$70/day), home aides.

Minnesota ECS

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, varies).
Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual).
MN Specifics: Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.

Benefits

Services: In-home support (2-4 hours/week), respite (up to 5 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).

Minnesota Alternative Care Program

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Eligibility

General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.
Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.
MN Specifics: CDCS option; statewide via counties.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (4-6 hours/day), respite (~5 days/year), home health, meals, home mods.

Minnesota Senior Health Options

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN Specifics: 7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, respite, adult day care, home mods, $900/year groceries (some plans).

Minnesota Senior Care Plus

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+, Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN Specifics: Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite, adult day care, home mods, limited nursing home care.

Minnesota Consumer Support Grant

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits: $3,000 (individual).
MN Specifics: Can hire family; statewide via counties.

Benefits

Services: Cash (~$500-$1,500/month) for personal care, respite, home mods, assistive tech.

Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Minnesota resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MN Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits

Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).

Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Minnesota resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
MN Specifics: High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.