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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Aitkin, MN

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Assisted living costs in Aitkin average about $3,325 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 50 communities in Aitkin. Our detailed directory has 59 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Meadow Ponds
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 Augustana Care Moose Lake Campus
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Photo of Americare Assisted Living Grand Rapids
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.
Wenoligo Pines is an excellent choice for your elderly loved one. We are located at 20371 Wenoligo Park Road in Grand Rapids, MN, 55744. Our staff is available twenty four hours a day, seven days a week in order to best serve you and your family. All of this is at a reasonable price suitable for...
Photo of Motley Harmony House
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.
When it comes to choosing a senior assisted living community for yourself or a loved one in Minnesota, choose the Harmony House of Motley Minnesota. We at the Harmony House strive to provide the highest level of care and services to our residents. We understand that the golden years should be the...
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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.
Photo of Diamond Willow Assisted Living of Grand Rapids
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.
Photo of St Clare Living Community of Mora
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 Little Falls
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Compared to what we visited we liked Diamond Willow the best. The food is good, but I would like to see more variety for the memory care unit. The room sizes and the layout of the community are good. They...
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.
Photo of St. Clare Living Community of Mora-The Villag
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.
Photo of Bridgeway Estates
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Bridgeway is designed "senior specific" for excellent accessibility; single-handle faucets, grab bars in the bathroom along with a walk-in shower with seat and adjustable wand, electrical outlets placed higher for ease of use, lever handle door hardware, light switches placed lower for ease of...
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Photo of River Grand Senior Living
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.
Photo of VitaCare Living of Mora
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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.
Photo of Eastwood Senior Living
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.
Photo of Brookstone Manor
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.
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...

Cost of assisted living in Aitkin, MN

The average cost of senior living in Aitkin is $3,325 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Garrison, MN with an average of $2,834 per month.

Assisted living costs in Aitkin, MN, vs. nearby cities

Aitkin, MN
$3,325/mo
$2,993/mo
$2,993/mo

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

Aitkin, MN
$3,325/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Aitkin, MN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,325/mo
$3,337/mo

Assisted living costs in Aitkin, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,483/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,599/mo

Senior living costs in Aitkin 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: Aitkin, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAitkin, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,325/mo$4,282/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,337/mo$4,074/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$2,638/mo$3,146/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Aitkin, MN:$3,325/mo
Minnesota:$4,282/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Aitkin, MN:$3,337/mo
Minnesota:$4,074/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Aitkin, MN:$2,638/mo
Minnesota:$3,146/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Aitkin, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Aitkin 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.

Aitkin, MNMN stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Aitkin, MN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Aitkin 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
Aitkin, MN$6,480/mo$5,115/mo+26.7%
Minnesota$5,041/mo$4,445/mo+13.4%
National$4,525/mo$4,534/mo-0.2%
Aitkin, MN
2024 average cost:$6,480/mo
2023 average cost:$5,115/mo
Percent change:+26.7%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$5,041/mo
2023 average cost:$4,445/mo
Percent change:+13.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,525/mo
2023 average cost:$4,534/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Aitkin, 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 Aitkin.

What families are saying about assisted living in Aitkin

Recent reviews for assisted living in Aitkin

Golden Horizons of Aitkin

4.8
We chose Golden Horizons of Aitkin initially because the facility was smaller and easier for her to navigate. Mom really wanted to hate it when she got there. But the friendliness of everyone (and the good food) won her over despite her efforts to be miserable.

Rivers Edge Assisted Living in Aitkin, MN

5.0
My grandpa has been living at this assisted living facility for a year now and it has been a wonderful experience. The staff are incredibly attentive and caring, always going out of their way to make sure he is comfortable and well taken care of. The facility itself is well-maintained and has a ...
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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.

Aitkin assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Aitkin assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Aitkin, 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 Aitkin 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 Aitkin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Aitkin, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Aitkin 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 Aitkin Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Aitkin, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.5%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Aitkin 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 Aitkin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Aitkin, MNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
15%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Aitkin 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 Aitkin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Aitkin, MNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
7.5%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Aitkin 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 Aitkin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Aitkin, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
15%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
2.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
15%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
7.5%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Aitkin

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 Aitkin protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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