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10 Best Nursing Homes in Sawyer, MN
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Sawyer 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 Sawyer, 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 Sawyer or another care type is right for you. Browse 56 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Sawyer.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Gowan, Floodwood and Maney.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Gowan, Floodwood and Maney.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Sawyer, MN
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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.
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, 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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Sawyer, MN
The average cost of senior living in Sawyer is $4,708 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McGregor, MN with an average of $3,593 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Sawyer
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Sawyer
Golden Horizons of Sandstone
4.8
Overall we have been very pleased with the staff and their care services. We do not have first hand experience with the meals and dining service, but we feel what is being served is appropriate. It may not be as many home cooked meals as we would like but overall they food looks good. The ...
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Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living
5.0
The staff helped ease the nerves of both family and resident. They were patient and kind explaining the processes they have until my elderly uncle understood what to expect and the expectations expected of him. I love all the activities they offer and how welcoming the home is. I’m always ...
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New Perspective Twin Ports in Superior, WI
5.0
He is doing good and he loves it in the community. It has all worked out very well. I felt good about it in the beginning and I was hoping for the best. They came through and did really well. We're very happy with the referral A Place For Mom gave us.
Sawyer nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sawyer nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sawyer, 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 Sawyer 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 Sawyer 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
22.6%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.5%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.9%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.1%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
16.1%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.9%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.1%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.6%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Sawyer 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 Sawyer Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sawyer, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
19.4%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
16.1%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sawyer 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 Sawyer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sawyer, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.7%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
3.2%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
3.2%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sawyer nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Sawyer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sawyer, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
12.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sawyer 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 Sawyer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sawyer, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
16.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
19.4%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.6%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
19.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
12.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living, New Perspective Cloquet and Barnum and VitaCare Living of Proctor are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Sawyer, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 56 nursing homes facilities near Sawyer, Minnesota. See the full list.
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