Hospice is comfort-focused care for a life-limiting illness, generally when a physician expects six months or less. It is delivered wherever the person lives — at home, in assisted living, in a nursing facility, or in a dedicated inpatient unit.
No verified hospice care provider is currently based in Golden Valley. The closest verified options are listed below.
What to watch for with hospice care in Golden Valley
- Medicare's hospice benefit covers the hospice team, medications related to the terminal diagnosis, and equipment. It does not cover room and board in a facility.
Verified hospice care in Golden Valley
Closest verified providers
| Provider | Based in | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior Hospice | Minneapolis | 800 Boone Ave N, Suite 194, 55427 | Hennepin |
| North Memorial Health Hospice | Robbinsdale | 3300 Oakdale Ave N, 55422 | Hennepin |
| Saint Therese of Oxbow Lake | Brooklyn Park | 5200 Oak Grove Parkway, 55443 | Hennepin |
| J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice | Brooklyn Park | 9350 Noble Pkwy N, 55443 | Hennepin |
| Cerenity Senior Care – Marian | St. Paul | 225 Frank Street, 55106 | Ramsey |
| Episcopal Church Home | St. Paul | 490 East Lynnhurst Ave, 55104 | Ramsey |
The Golden Valley market specifically
Golden Valley, immediately west of Minneapolis, is served by North Memorial Health Hospital just across its northern border and by Fairview and Allina clinic networks reaching into the city, giving it hospital access on multiple sides. Its senior housing is concentrated near the Highway 55 corridor and the Golden Valley Road area, with several communities in low-rise buildings dating from the 1960s-1980s alongside newer additions. The city has no rail transit today but sits adjacent to planned METRO Blue Line Extension stations just across its border in Robbinsdale.
Golden Valley is typically compared to St. Louis Park and Plymouth; it's often described by families as a quieter, lower-profile alternative to St. Louis Park with similarly close access to Minneapolis, though with a smaller overall inventory of senior communities to choose from.
The question about money nobody asks early enough
Ask what happens if private funds run out, and whether the community holds a Medicaid waiver provider agreement. A meaningful share of communities do not participate at all, which converts a funding problem into a forced move at the worst possible moment.