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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ellson, MN
Assisted living costs in Ellson average about $3,881 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 42 communities in Ellson. Our detailed directory has 49 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 Isle, Sandstone and Hinckley.
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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, 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.
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My relative has been living at Garden House for a little over a year now. She always tells me how friendly and helpful the staff are. That was a big concern of ours when we were looking for places for her...
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.
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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
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 Ellson, MN
The average cost of senior living in Ellson is $3,881 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McGrath, MN with an average of $3,157 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ellson, MN
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What families are saying about assisted living in Ellson
Recent reviews for assisted living in Ellson
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
5.0
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.
Golden Horizons of Sandstone
3.7
I would recommend the facility with some caveats. The caregivers vary somewhat in their cheerfulness/niceness, but most were pretty good. The housekeeping seemed quite good. We didn't have to move our dad in ourselves since he was brought over from the hospital. Moving the furniture in was no ...
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Ellson assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellson, 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 Ellson 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 Ellson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellson, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.2%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.8%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.1%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.1%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.3%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.7%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
17.6%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ellson 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 Ellson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellson, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.2%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.5%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.4%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellson 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 Ellson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellson, MNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
26.5%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.8%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellson 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 Ellson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellson, MNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.8%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
11.8%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.9%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellson 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 Ellson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
14.7%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.5%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.2%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20.6%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.8%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.8%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
26.5%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
14.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.5%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ellson
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 Ellson protect seniors.
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Rivers Edge Assisted Living, New Perspective Cloquet and Barnum and Golden Horizons of Aitkin are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ellson, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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