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Mesabi Mall 1101 East 37th St
Hibbing, MN 55746
Healthline Homecare is a home care service provider based in Hibbing, MN at Mesabi Mall 1101 East 37th St. They offer in-home care along with home healthcare for senior clientele. Since 1984, they have been helping seniors in ...
101 East Howard St
Hibbing, MN 55746
Located in Hibbing, Minnesota at 101 East Howard St, Recover Health in Hibbing is an in-home care provider offering in-home health care along with personal care. They have been in operation in Minnesota since 1986. They offer a variety of ...
2204 1st Ave
Hibbing, MN 55746
Home Instead Senior Care is a home healthcare company located in Hibbing, Minnesota at 2204 1st Ave. They offer personal home care services along with in-home health services to senior clients. They can provide various personal services including spiritual ...
Located in Minnesota’s Iron Range, Hibbing’s serene rural setting is a popular retirement destination for seniors looking to remain active and have activities such as biking, hiking and boating on their doorstep. The city is home to just over 16,000 inhabitants, 26.9% of whom are aged 60 years or older.
Hibbing has a SeniorScore of 67, slightly below both the Minnesota and national averages of 70 and 72 respectively. The city’s highest score of 64 is for Recreation & Leisure, mainly thanks to the high percentage of older adults who call Hibbing home. Other factors contributing to the high score are the city's 10 golf courses, four shopping malls and four public parks located near the city center.
Hibbing’s ideal annual rainfall and above-average air quality earn it a score of 62 for General Quality of Life. High rates of sales and income taxes impact the Finance score. However, property tax is lower than the national average which, when combined with Hibbing’s very low cost of living, make it an attractive location for seniors looking to make their retirement income stretch further.
Although Hibbing achieves a relatively low Health & Safety score of 54, the medical needs of seniors are more than taken care of by the city’s Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi, 18 pharmacies and a large number of home health care providers.
This guide discusses the cost of home care in Hibbing and looks at some of the community resources that support seniors in their independence and help them remain in their own homes for as long as possible.
Seniors in Hibbing pay an average of $5,840 per month for home care according to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey 2020. Although this is higher than the national average of $4,481, these rates are on a par with the Minnesota median of $5,863.
Hibbing’s home care costs are similar to those in other cities in the state, including Mankato ($5,720), St. Cloud ($5,262) and Rochester ($5,434). Seniors choosing to remain in their own homes in Minneapolis spend the most, at an average of $6,292.
Retirees in Hibbing pay the same for home health care and in-home care. Home health care providers offer the same services as home care providers but also assist with basic medical needs, such as wound dressing and medication management.
Seniors in other parts of the U.S. and Minnesota pay a premium for these additional services. For example, Rochester residents pay $667 more for home health care while those in St. Cloud spend an extra $1,300 per month.
For older adults looking to retire in Minnesota, Hibbing offers competitive in-home and home health care services. This combined with a low cost of living makes the city an attractive option for budget-conscious seniors.
The Cost of Home Care & Home Health Care Per Month
Cost of Home Care | Cost of Home Health Care | |
Hibbing | $5,840 | $5,840 |
Minnesota | $5,863 | $6,292 |
The United States | $4,481 | $4,576 |
St. Cloud | $5,262 | $6,292 |
Minneapolis | $6,292 | $6,483 |
Mankato | $5,720 | $5,720 |
Rochester | $5,434 | $6,101 |
Note: Data for Hibbing was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Duluth, was used instead.
Seniors in Hibbing have access to many programs and services that help older adults maintain their independence and safely age in place. Below, we've compiled a few of the most helpful resources:
Hibbing Senior Center brings together older adults through a range of activities and events. In addition to group games, fitness classes, and technology classes, the center runs a Single Seniors Social Club for Hibbing residents who are divorced or widowed. This club meets once a month and helps older adults foster friendships with other single seniors. Visitors to the center also have access to information on a range of senior issues, including home security, Medicare and personal safety, and can join Manage Your Health classes to learn how to improve their health and wellbeing.
Contact Information
Seniors can contact Hibbing Senior Center on (218) 262-4166 to find out more about the programs and events schedule.
AEOA Senior Nutrition Services supports St. Louis County seniors aged 60 and older, including Hibbing residents, to help them live healthy and independent lifestyles. Meals are served at local restaurants and community dining venues throughout the region, providing seniors the opportunity to meet and socialize with other Hibbing residents. Homebound adults can also apply for meals-on-wheels to be delivered to their homes.
Contact Information
To find out more information about the meal options offered by AEOA Senior Nutrition Services, seniors can call (800) 662-5711, ext. 6899.
Residents aged 62 and older can purchase a low-cost monthly senior pass from Hibbing Area Transit that provides them with unlimited dial-a-ride journeys within the Hibbing area. The service runs from 6:00 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. and seniors can call to arrange for a bus to pick them up anywhere within the service area and take them to their destination. All buses are equipped with a lift and are wheelchair accessible.
Contact Information
For more information on dial-a-ride and other transportation options, seniors can contact Hibbing Area Transit at (218) 262-1042 or (218) 262-3486, ext. 713.
Hibbing residents aged 60 and older who are homebound and unable to get to the shops can apply for the AEOA Groceries-to-Go program. Eligible seniors receive assistance to help them remain in their own homes by placing grocery and shopping orders which community volunteers purchase and deliver to their homes.
Contact Information
For more information on how AEOA Groceries-to-Go can help Hibbing seniors, call (800) 662-5711, ext. 7323
Hibbing seniors who are affected by temporary or permanent disabilities can rent durable medical equipment from the AEOA Medical Equipment Loan Closet. For a one-off fee, disabled residents can hire a range of essential equipment, including wheelchairs, bedside commodes, shower chairs, walkers and high-rise toilet seats.
Contact Information
Seniors can call AEOA Medical Equipment Loan Closet at (800) 662-5711, ext. 6899 for more information.
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