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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Alpha, MN
If you’re looking for assisted living in Alpha, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Alpha or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Alpha.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Alpha for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 15 assisted living facilities in the Alpha area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Spirit Lake, Okoboji and Estherville.
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We picked this community because, it's closer to family. It's been a really good experience. They offer activities such as; Bingo, painting on a canvas, different kinds of game shows and bus outings.
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.
Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates is located in the heart of southern, Fairmont, Martin County, Minnesota. Our scenic assisted living community is located down the road from a string of five beautiful lakes. Fairmont is a lovely place to call home and a great place for visiting family members...
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I am no expert on what care should be like. I see people that are in pretty bad shape that require a lot of attention, in my opinion, questionable if they shouldn't be in skilled nursing instead. But what do...
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.
Keelson Harbour is an Assisted Living Community located in Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa. Our beautiful property is located on a quiet hill with easy access to nearby lakes. Residents enjoy an on-site pond, complete with growing ducklings and their families. With many nearby attractions,...
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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Cost of assisted living in Alpha, MN
The average cost of senior living in Alpha is $3,601 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Butterfield, MN with an average of $1,958 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Alpha, MN vs. nearby cities
Alpha, MN
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Alpha, MN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Alpha vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Alpha, MN by room type
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What families are saying about assisted living in Alpha
Recent reviews for assisted living in Alpha
Keelson Harbour in Spirit Lake, IA
3.9
I am no expert on what care should be like. I see people that are in pretty bad shape that require a lot of attention, in my opinion, questionable if they shouldn't be in skilled nursing instead. But what do I know!! Most of the workers try hard to be accommodating, but the shortage of help puts ...
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Alpha assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alpha assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alpha, 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 Alpha 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 Alpha that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alpha, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
13.3%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.7%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
13.3%
56.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
6.7%
47.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Alpha 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 Alpha Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alpha, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
13.3%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.3%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.3%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
13.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alpha 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 Alpha partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alpha, MNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.7%
39.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Alpha 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 Alpha communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alpha, MNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.3%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
6.7%
34.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Alpha 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 Alpha offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alpha, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
13.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
13.3%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.3%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13.3%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.7%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.3%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
13.3%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
44.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
State regulations for assisted living in Alpha
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Minnesota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Alpha protect seniors.
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Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates, Keelson Harbour and Good Samaritan Jackson are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Alpha, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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