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10 Best Nursing Homes in Brainerd, MN

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Brainerd nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Brainerd, MN may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Brainerd or another care type is right for you. Browse 14 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Brainerd.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Belle Prairie, Lennox and Shephard.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Brainerd, MN

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Photo of Edgewood Brainerd Senior Lvg
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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
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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.
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
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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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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.
Photo of Harmony House Of Brainerd
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.
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...
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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.
Photo of Harmony House Brainerd
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Photo of Bethand Good Samaritan House
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: Memory Care
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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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Cost of nursing homes 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 Nursing Homes in Brainerd, MN vs. nearby cities

Brainerd, MN
$3,055/mo
$3,055/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Brainerd, MN vs. the state and national average

Brainerd, MN
$3,055/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Brainerd vs. other types of senior living

$3,055/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,055/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Brainerd, MN by room type

Studio
$3,822/mo

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Brainerd

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Brainerd

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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Brainerd nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brainerd nursing homes 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 nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Brainerd that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
2.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.2%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Brainerd nursing homes

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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Brainerd, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
5.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Brainerd nursing homes

Nursing homes 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
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brainerd nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Brainerd offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brainerd, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
11.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
11.1%
0.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Golden Horizons of Crosslake, Edgewood Baxter and Edgewood Brainerd Senior Lvg are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Brainerd, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 14 nursing homes facilities near Brainerd, Minnesota. See the full list.

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