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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, 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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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Cost of assisted living in Stearns County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Stearns County is $3,325 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Paynesville, MN with an average of $2,264 per month.

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

Stearns County, MN
$3,325/mo
$2,875/mo

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

Stearns County, MN
$3,325/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,325/mo
$2,877/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,200/mo
Studio
$3,412/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,185/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,543/mo

Senior living costs in Stearns 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: Stearns County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStearns County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,325/mo$4,249/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$2,877/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,126/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Stearns County, MN:$3,325/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Stearns County, MN:$2,877/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Stearns County, MN:$2,126/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Stearns County, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Stearns County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Stearns County, MNMN stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Stearns County, MN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Stearns County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Stearns County, MN$4,538/mo$7,163/mo-36.6%
Minnesota$4,914/mo$5,064/mo-3.0%
National$4,875/mo$4,598/mo+6.0%
Stearns County, MN
2024 average cost:$4,538/mo
2023 average cost:$7,163/mo
Percent change:-36.6%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$4,914/mo
2023 average cost:$5,064/mo
Percent change:-3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$4,875/mo
2023 average cost:$4,598/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Stearns 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 Stearns County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Stearns County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Stearns County

Edgewood Vista-Alexandria

4.3
From what I can see, I feel like they do a fairly decent job of caring for my loved one. I know it's a difficult job, and one I was no longer able to do myself. They get her up to go the bathroom every two hours, and they check on her in the night and will take her if she needs to go. She ...
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The Sanctuary at St. Cloud in Saint Cloud, MN

5.0
Kind and friendly staff. Family and children are always welcome. Being in a carefree, safe envrionment. New, clean rooms and community spaces. Chef [name removed] wonderful cuisine. variety of creative activities., The other residents are full of fun and laughs.

Benedict Court in Saint Cloud, MN

5.0
Very good. Staff is helpful and the apartment is amazing! There are three meals a day served and the residents have choices to choose from. The staff communication with the family is good, especially when it comes to staffing issues.

Stearns County review score based on 43 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 43 reviews of 83 Stearns County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Stearns 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

Stearns County review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Stearns County, MN83 facilities
8.5
St. Martin, MN27 facilities
8.3
Albany, MN21 facilities

Review subcategories for Stearns County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 43 reviews of 83 Stearns County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Stearns County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Stearns County, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.1
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.6
Activities
4.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
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Stearns County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stearns County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stearns 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 Stearns 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 Stearns County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Stearns County, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.6%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20.5%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.9%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Stearns 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 Stearns County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stearns County, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.5%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stearns 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 Stearns County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stearns County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
12%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.8%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Stearns 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 Stearns County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stearns County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
10.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stearns 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 Stearns County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stearns County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
19.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.1%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
3.6%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
21.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
7.2%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.2%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Stearns 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 Stearns County protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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