Bloomington has more seniors than any other Twin Cities suburb
No suburb in the metro has more residents aged 65 and over than Bloomington. More than 18,300 people, with nearly 8,000 of them past 75, in a city where the senior share of 20.6% runs comfortably above the state average.
Bloomington was built out early, mostly in the 1950s and 1960s, and the housing reflects it: single-storey ramblers and modest split-levels on flat, regular lots. The ramblers are a gift for aging in place, since the living space is already on one level. The limitation is the bathrooms, which are small, and the basements, where the laundry usually still lives. Median senior income here is more modest than in Edina or Eden Prairie, so cost-effective answers matter, and we will say when the cheaper option is the right one.
What we install in Bloomington
- Stair lifts: for basement flights and split-level half-flights, including used and refurbished units.
- Wheelchair lifts: vertical platform lifts for entries, and inclined platform lifts on existing staircases.
- Home elevators: residential elevators where a two-storey home needs full access.
- Wheelchair ramps: custom wood and aluminium ramps for the flat, regular lots common across Bloomington.
- Accessible bathrooms: tub-to-shower conversions in the compact original bathrooms found in most 1950s ramblers.
- Safety and access: grab bars, stair and porch railings and automatic door openers.
Permitted, inspected, and done properly
Powered lifts and elevators are regulated equipment in Minnesota, not appliances you bolt down. Ocel Builders installs as a Minnesota Limited Elevator Contractor and holds a Minnesota Builders License, so the framing, the electrical coordination, the equipment and the inspection are handled by one accountable team in Hennepin County.
What it costs in Bloomington
We give you an itemised written quote after a free in-home assessment, and financing is available. There is no charge for the visit and no obligation. Request a free assessment or see the financing page.