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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wadena, MN

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Wadena 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 Wadena, 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 Wadena or another care type is right for you. Browse 96 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Wadena.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Wadena, MN

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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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.
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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
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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.
Photo of Diamond Willow Assisted Living of Detroit Lakes
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
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, Home Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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: 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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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.
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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.
Photo of Harmony House Brainerd
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Wadena, MN

The average cost of senior living in Wadena is $3,260 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New York Mills, MN with an average of $2,246 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wadena, MN vs. nearby cities

Wadena, MN
$3,260/mo
$3,505/mo
$3,329/mo

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

Wadena, MN
$3,260/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

$3,233/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,260/mo

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

Studio
$3,181/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,300/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,468/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Wadena

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wadena

Edgewood Vista-Alexandria

4.2
I would definitely recommend this community to others. The director and the staff have been wonderful and easy to work with. The nursing staff is also very good. The communication is great and they communicate well.

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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Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds in Alexandria, MN

4.9
Actual tours are helpful to actually see tenants in the environment and meet some of the staff. I had an excellent experience with Windmill Ponds.

Wadena nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wadena nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wadena, 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 Wadena 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 Wadena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wadena, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.8%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.1%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.1%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.7%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.6%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.7%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
13.6%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.9%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wadena 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 Wadena Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wadena, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
13.6%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.9%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wadena 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 Wadena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wadena, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
1.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
1.7%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
1.7%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.1%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wadena 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 Wadena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wadena, MNNational
Room service
Room service
3.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wadena 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 Wadena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wadena, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
3.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
11.9%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
8.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13.6%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.1%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
5.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
6.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
1.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
5.1%
0.4%
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There are 96 nursing homes facilities near Wadena, Minnesota. See the full list.

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