Pricing
What it costs to live at French Meadow Place
Your monthly total has three parts: the apartment, the care level, and a meal plan. There is one fee at move-in. Every number is on this page so you can compare us with anyone, on your own time.
Rates on this page come from the Canva rate sheets. The previous agency noted the published prices were placeholders. Ron to confirm every figure, and confirm we can publish them as “starting at”, before launch.
1. The apartment
| Apartment | Size | Assisted living | Memory care |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Studio | 302 sq ft | from $2,000 a month | from $3,500 a month |
| Premier Studio | 411 sq ft | from $2,200 a month | from $3,700 a month |
| Signature One Bedroom | 430 sq ft | Not offered | from $4,000 a month |
| Second occupant | $1,200 a month, plus care | $1,500 a month, plus care |
2. The care level
A nurse assessment before move-in sets the level. It is reviewed when needs change.
| Care level | Assisted living | Memory care |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | $2,000 a month | $3,000 a month |
| Level 2 | $2,500 a month | $3,500 a month |
| Level 3 | $3,000 a month | $4,000 a month |
| Level 4 | $3,500 a month | $4,500 a month |
3. The meal plan
| Meals a day | Monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Three meals | $750 |
| Two meals | $550 |
| One meal | $350 |
Confirm whether meal plans are optional in memory care or whether three meals a day is required there.
One time, at move-in
The community fee is $1,750. It is charged once and is non-refundable.
Two worked examples
Assisted living, Classic Studio, Level 1 care, three meals a day
- Apartment: $2,000
- Care Level 1: $2,000
- Three meals a day: $750
Monthly total: $4,750
Memory care, Classic Studio, Level 1 care, three meals a day
- Apartment: $3,500
- Care Level 1: $3,000
- Three meals a day: $750
Monthly total: $7,250
Examples use the starting rates above. Your total depends on the apartment you choose and the care level set by the nurse assessment.
Short stays (respite)
Respite stays run up to 30 days and are priced by the day: $225 a day in assisted living and $250 a day in memory care.
Ways families pay
Private pay
Most families start with savings, a pension, Social Security, or the sale of a home.
Elderly Waiver and other Medical Assistance programs
Does French Meadow Place accept Elderly Waiver (EW) or CADI? If yes: which counties or health plans, is there a private-pay period first, and is there a cap on waiver apartments? Until confirmed, the site says nothing either way.
Minnesota’s Elderly Waiver can pay for care services in assisted living for people 65 and older who qualify for Medical Assistance and need a nursing-home level of care. It does not pay room and board. Our guide explains how Elderly Waiver works in assisted living.
Long-term care insurance
Many policies pay toward assisted living or memory care once a person needs help with two or more daily activities, or has a cognitive impairment. Check your policy for the benefit trigger and the waiting period, and ask the insurer what paperwork they need from the community.
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for the VA Aid and Attendance pension, which can be used toward assisted living. Your County Veterans Service Officer can help you apply at no cost.
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for assisted living or memory care room, board or personal care. It keeps covering doctor visits, hospital stays, therapy and hospice while someone lives here.
Before you sign anything
Minnesota gives you tools to compare assisted living communities fairly. Use them with us and with everyone else you tour.
- Ask for the Uniform Disclosure of Assisted Living Services and Amenities. Every licensed assisted living in Minnesota has to give you one. It lists services and what is charged for them.
- Read the contract for how and when rates can change, and how much notice you get.
- Look up the license and recent survey results at the Minnesota Department of Health.
- Read the Minnesota Assisted Living Bill of Rights.
Need from Ron: how often rates are reviewed and how much written notice residents get before an increase. Families ask this on every tour.
Get pricing for your situation
Tell us the type of care and your timeline. We will get back to you with what is open and answers to your cost questions.
Or call 507-665-2499.