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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Brainerd, MN
If you’re looking for assisted living in Brainerd, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Brainerd or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Brainerd.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Brainerd for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 12 assisted living facilities in the Brainerd area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Crosslake, Pequot Lakes and Baxter.
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All of the staff members here and just so nice and they are always there when I need them. The community is very clean and it has a very comfortable and homey atmosphere. The other residents are nice as well...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Edgewood Vista in Brainerd! Enjoy the central Minnesota lakes region in Brainerd, with Edgewood's ideal combination of living spaces, care and amenities. Built in 2005 and upgraded in 2012, Edgewood promotes residents' health and well-being in independent living, assisted living and...
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Dad is still here and he likes it there! He has said that the workers are all very nice and helpful if he needs something.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in Northern MN, Harmony house is nestled in the town of Brainerd, MN. It is the perfect place for any senior, and is located in a lovely residential area. It was opened in 1997 and consists of two ranch style rambler homes. They are connected with a beautiful outdoor patio in between...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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When we walked in to tour this community it was so inviting and we got such a good vibe. The staff is accommodating and caregivers really care for the residents it's not just a job to them. It is close to...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Cost of assisted living in Brainerd, MN
The average cost of senior living in Brainerd is $2,820 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Motley, MN with an average of $2,400 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Brainerd, MN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Brainerd, MN vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Brainerd, MN by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Brainerd, MN
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What families are saying about assisted living in Brainerd
Recent reviews for assisted living in Brainerd
Golden Horizons of Crosslake
5.0
We chose this Golden Horizons because of the availability and the location. The room sizes were very nice and spacious. All the staff I met were great, very friendly and helpful and always remembered me. We had a really good experience in the short time she was here and would recommend.
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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Brainerd assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brainerd assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brainerd, 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 Brainerd 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 Brainerd that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Brainerd, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
52.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Brainerd 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 Brainerd Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Brainerd, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
51.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
41.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Brainerd 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 Brainerd partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brainerd, MNNational
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
13%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brainerd 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 Brainerd offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brainerd, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
12.5%
46.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
41%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
12.5%
46.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Brainerd
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Minnesota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Brainerd protect seniors.
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Golden Horizons of Crosslake, Edgewood Brainerd Senior Lvg and Brainerd Carefree Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Brainerd, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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