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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Backus, MN
Assisted living costs in Backus average about $3,057 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 38 communities in Backus. Our detailed directory has 40 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Crosslake, Pequot Lakes and Walker.
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I recently had the pleasure of visiting River's Edge, an assisted living community where my grandmother resides, and I have nothing but positive things to say about it. From the moment I walked in, I was...
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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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The location of the facility is very close to me and they are taking good care of my mom. The facility is cheaper in crosslake than others. The staff has been very willing to let me know how she's doing...
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.
Golden Horizons of Crosslake Golden Horizons of Crosslake is a community that provides assisted living in serene Crosslake, MN. Seniors are allowed to live independently as possible at the same time receiving health services and personal care. The community's apartments and health care services...
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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...
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.
The Golden Horizons of Aitkin is a assisted living community located in the beautiful, rustic town of Aitkin, Aitkin County, Minnesota. Here you will get the chance to enjoy the great outdoors, with the various lakes, parks with walking trails, and recreational activities. Whether you love to...
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I couldn't believe when I found it. I was looking at paying a much higher price at another community, than this community for better services. The community is small and my dad enjoys May Creek. The...
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.
Nestled among the tall pines of lakes country in Walker, Minnesota, the May Creek Senior Living Campus is located on five acres overlooking Lake May Creek, which winds its way next to the campus. Located near shopping and attractions, our location offers the perfect combination of serenity,...
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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...
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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
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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, 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.
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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.
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...
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...
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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, 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: 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.
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.
Welcome to Fair Oaks Apartments! As you drive up the lane, you will notice scenic Sunnybrook Park, an adventure for children and residents alike, with walking paths, playground and stocked trout stream. Walking into Fair Oaks Apartments, you'll be greeted by our beautiful, two-story atrium. This...
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
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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.
Cost of assisted living in Backus, MN
The average cost of senior living in Backus is $3,057 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laporte, MN with an average of $2,668 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Backus, MN
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What families are saying about assisted living in Backus
Recent reviews for assisted living in Backus
Golden Horizons of Crosslake
5.0
We chose this Golden Horizons because of the availability and the location. The room sizes were very nice and spacious. All the staff I met were great, very friendly and helpful and always remembered me. We had a really good experience in the short time she was here and would recommend.
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 Aitkin
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Thank you so much for your help. [Name removed] really saved me a lot of time and I know I made a better decision because of her help. Everyone has been friendly and welcoming. My loved one spends a lot less time napping. My loved one is making friends and enjoying mealtimes and activities.
Backus assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Backus assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Backus, 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 Backus 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 Backus 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
40.7%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
3.7%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.6%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.9%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Backus 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 Backus Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Backus, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29.6%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.8%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.6%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.4%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Backus 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 Backus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Backus, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.7%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.8%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.8%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Backus 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 Backus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Backus, MNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
3.7%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
35.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Backus 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 Backus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
18.5%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.4%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.8%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.6%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.8%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
3.7%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.4%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.1%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
14.8%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
7.4%
29.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.8%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Backus
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 Backus protect seniors.
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Rivers Edge Assisted Living, Golden Horizons of Crosslake and Golden Horizons of Aitkin are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Backus, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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