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I couldn't believe when I found it. I was looking at paying a much higher price at another community, than this community for better services. The community is small and my dad enjoys May Creek. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Nestled among the tall pines of lakes country in Walker, Minnesota, the May Creek Senior Living Campus is located on five acres overlooking Lake May Creek, which winds its way next to the campus. Located near shopping and attractions, our location offers the perfect combination of serenity,...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
At Clearwater Senior Living, you'll find a warm, welcoming community with traditional assisted living services and an innovative memory care program, in beautiful Bagley, MN. It's our goal to help each resident live their 'best life,' every day. Our residents enjoy private or companion rooms,...
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.
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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
At Vista Prairie at Manor House is located in Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota. We are an assisted living residence that works with dementia and Alzheimer's residents in the field of memory care. Our location provides the kind of peaceful atmosphere all of our residents need to feel happy...
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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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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Pennington, MN

The average cost of senior living in Pennington is $4,000 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bemidji, MN with an average of $1,400 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Pennington, MN vs. nearby cities

Pennington, MN
$4,000/mo
$3,635/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Pennington, MN vs. the state and national average

Pennington, MN
$4,000/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Pennington vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,000/mo
$4,000/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Pennington, MN by room type

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Pennington, 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 Pennington.

What families are saying about assisted living in Pennington

Recent reviews for assisted living in Pennington

May Creek in Walker, MN

4.9
My mom is staying there now. The staff are very kind and they have fun activities for the seniors. The rooms are very nice and spacious with a sitting area outside a group of rooms, kind of like a cul-de-sac. My only concern was my mom had one fall with a caregiver one of her first days there. ...
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Pennington assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pennington assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pennington, 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 Pennington 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 Pennington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pennington, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
9.5%
52.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
4.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
4.8%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
9.5%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Pennington 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 Pennington Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pennington, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
9.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
9.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
4.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Pennington 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 Pennington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pennington, MNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
4.8%
42%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pennington 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 Pennington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pennington, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
9.5%
46.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
4.8%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
4.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
4.8%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
4.8%
41%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
4.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
4.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
4.8%
46.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
4.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Pennington

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 Pennington protect seniors.

Learn about Minnesota Assisted Living regulations

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May Creek, Good Samaritan Society-Blackduck and North County Nursing and Rehab are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Pennington, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 35 assisted living facilities near Pennington, Minnesota. See the full list.

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