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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Clearwater, MN

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Assisted living costs in Clearwater average about $5,621 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 263 communities in Clearwater. Our detailed directory has 3141 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as St. Cloud, Elk River and Otsego.

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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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, 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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My parents have enjoyed 8+ years of experience living at Walker Place, which is nestled in a South Minneapolis residential area near Lake Harriet. It offers a safe, relaxed, & homey environment. As Mom &...
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.
Walker Methodist Place is an assisted living community located in Minneapolis, MN. Minneapolis is a busy city with about 382,000 residents in Hennepin County with lots of shops, restaurants, movies and shows. Residents who enjoy getting out can go for group activities, they can run errands and...
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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.
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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.
Welcome to Loren on Park, an independent living community for people 55+ with a rich history of supporting continuing education and the arts. Located in the heart of the Historic Phillips neighborhood in revitalized Midtown Minneapolis, Loren on Park offers exciting living opportunities for...
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The people that handle the personal care for mom has been great and doing what needs to be done. The community has been kept clean and neat. They do offer some activities for mom to get involved in. This...
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.
We believe that with the right supports seniors with health care problems or memory loss can continue to benefit from living in the community. Pioneer Estates can provide the basic supports to make community living feasible. We start by providing a safe and clean home to reside in. Our home is...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Johanna Shores and everything about the experience was great. I think that this facility has better overall services and values, compared to some of the other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills is located on the shores of Lake Johanna and offers a full continuum of care from Independent living to total care in our nursing facility.There are two costs in assisted living. The first is the cost of rent on a studio unit and the second charge is for the home...
Photo of English Rose Suites - Braemar Home
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.
How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and the strong - because someday you will have been all of these'  ~ George Washington Carver At English Rose Suites we share a passionate...
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 English Rose Suites - Kemrich Knolls Home
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.
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Photo of Friendship Village of Bloomington Assisted Living
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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.
Our ability to create close connections to others is one of humanity’s greatest strengths, and a key to our longevity. Assisted living offers a secure, supportive residence that keeps you or your loved one both cared for and connected so one can continue to live a life of purpose. Compassionate...
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Photo of Fairway Pines
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.
Fairway Pines is an active senior community in Sauk Centre, MN. This community offers a premium level of senior living. Our commitment is to promote independence and individuality to our tenants in a supportive environment. You can expect our community to offer a variety of fun and stimulating...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Clearwater, MN

The average cost of senior living in Clearwater is $5,621 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Augusta, MN with an average of $3,819 per month.

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

Clearwater, MN
$5,621/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,621/mo
$7,610/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,655/mo
Studio
$4,340/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,785/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,526/mo

Senior living costs in Clearwater 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: Clearwater, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClearwater, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,621/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,610/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,907/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Clearwater, MN:$5,621/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Clearwater, MN:$7,610/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Clearwater, MN:$2,907/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Clearwater, MN, over time

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

Clearwater, MNMN stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Clearwater, MN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Clearwater 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 average 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
Clearwater, MN$5,738/mo$5,215/mo+10.0%
Minnesota$5,610/mo$5,161/mo+8.7%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Clearwater, MN
2024 average cost:$5,738/mo
2023 average cost:$5,215/mo
Percent change:+10.0%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$5,610/mo
2023 average cost:$5,161/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Clearwater, 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 Clearwater.

What families are saying about assisted living in Clearwater

Recent reviews for assisted living in Clearwater

Urbana Place Senior Living in Brooklyn Park, MN

4.1
Staff is really hands on and gets to know the residents on a personal level, and always address concerns quickly when brought to their attention. The food has a lack of flavor, it is often over cooked or cold.

Trouvaille Memory Care Suites in Excelsior, MN

5.0
We've been very pleased with how things have gone with BeeHive Homes! It's a very nice community, and they've been very easy to work with through the whole process. They were very accommodating to our situation when we moved our loved one in, and we've been happy with the service and ...
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Adagio Manor Residential Assisted Living in Golden Valley, MN

5.0
They’re just beyond wonderful. It’s nice because they have three shifts of staff, so they’re all fresh. I think the activities – my loved one doesn’t really do a lot of activities. They’re just super kind to the residents. They are super kind and caring and want to do everything possible for ...
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Clearwater review score based on 513 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 513 reviews of 263 Clearwater assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Clearwater review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Clearwater review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Clearwater, MN263 facilities
6.3
Elk River, MN114 facilities
7.6
Chaska, MN223 facilities

Review subcategories for Clearwater assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 513 reviews of 263 Clearwater assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Clearwater resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Clearwater, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.2
Staff
3.3
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
3.1
3.1
Value for cost*
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3.1
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Clearwater assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clearwater assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clearwater, 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 Clearwater 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 Clearwater that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Clearwater, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.1%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.1%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.9%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.2%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.8%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.7%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Clearwater 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 Clearwater Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clearwater, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.3%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.8%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.6%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clearwater 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 Clearwater partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clearwater, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.4%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.2%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Clearwater 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 Clearwater communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clearwater, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.2%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clearwater 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 Clearwater offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clearwater, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.9%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.7%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.5%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.9%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.7%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
41.4%
48%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.8%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.4%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Clearwater

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

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Havenwood of Buffalo, Hayden Grove St. Anthony and Summit Place Senior Campus are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Clearwater, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 263 assisted living facilities near Clearwater, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Clearwater, Minnesota are Havenwood of Buffalo, Copperfield Hill and Wellstead Lodge Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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