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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of assisted living in Aitkin County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Aitkin County is $4,805 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crow Wing County, MN with an average of $4,207 per month.

Assisted living costs in Aitkin County, MN, vs. nearby counties

Aitkin County, MN
$4,805/mo

Assisted living costs in Aitkin County, MN, vs. state and national averages

Aitkin County, MN
$4,805/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Aitkin County, MN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,805/mo
$7,391/mo

Assisted living costs in Aitkin County, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,025/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,709/mo

Senior living costs in Aitkin County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Aitkin County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAitkin County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,805/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,391/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Aitkin County, MN:$4,805/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Aitkin County, MN:$7,391/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Aitkin County, MN:unavailable
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Aitkin County, MN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Aitkin County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Aitkin County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Aitkin County

Rivers Edge Assisted Living in Aitkin, MN

5.0
My grandpa has been living at this assisted living facility for a year now and it has been a wonderful experience. The staff are incredibly attentive and caring, always going out of their way to make sure he is comfortable and well taken care of. The facility itself is well-maintained and has a ...
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Golden Horizons of Crosslake

5.0
What our family likes the most about the Golden Horizons of Crosslake is the Efficiency through follow up care and concern. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would very much so recommend this community to other families.

Edgewood Brainerd Senior Lvg

4.5
My sister lives here currently in the memory care unit. I really appreciate that the staff checks on her every half hour. I have been there and have seen them doing it. The staff is very friendly. I haven’t tried the food, but a friend of mine has had lunch with my sister and said that the ...
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Aitkin County review score based on 17 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 17 reviews of 2 Aitkin County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Aitkin County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Aitkin County review score compared against nearby cities

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Aitkin County, MN2 facilities
8.6
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Aitkin County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Aitkin County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Aitkin County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Aitkin County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Aitkin County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Aitkin County, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.9%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.5%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.4%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.3%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.3%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.5%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
19.5%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.7%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Aitkin County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Aitkin County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Aitkin County, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.7%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.5%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.7%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Aitkin County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Aitkin County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Aitkin County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.6%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.6%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
19.7%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.5%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.8%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Aitkin County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Aitkin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Aitkin County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.1%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.5%
37%
Room service
Room service
22.4%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.1%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Aitkin County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Aitkin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Aitkin County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
26.3%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.7%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.6%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.2%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.4%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.1%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.4%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.7%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
12.3%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.5%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.6%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Aitkin County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Minnesota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Aitkin County protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Golden Horizons of Aitkin, Rivers Edge Assisted Living and New Perspective Cloquet and Barnum are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Aitkin County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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