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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Nichols, MN
If you’re looking for assisted living in Nichols, 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 Nichols or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Nichols.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Nichols for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 43 assisted living facilities in the Nichols area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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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.
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...
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: 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: 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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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
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
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.
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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, 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...
Cost of assisted living in Nichols, MN
The average cost of senior living in Nichols is $3,088 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brainerd, MN with an average of $2,820 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Nichols, MN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Nichols, MN vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Nichols, MN by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Nichols, 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 Nichols.
Private income options in Minnesota
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VA benefits in Minnesota
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What families are saying about assisted living in Nichols
Recent reviews for assisted living in Nichols
Golden Horizons of Crosslake
4.4
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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Edgewood Brainerd Senior Lvg
4.5
My sister lives here currently in the memory care unit. I really appreciate that the staff checks on her every half hour. I have been there and have seen them doing it. The staff is very friendly. I haven’t tried the food, but a friend of mine has had lunch with my sister and said that the ...
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Nichols assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nichols assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nichols, 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 Nichols 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 Nichols that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nichols, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.8%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.4%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.8%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.9%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
24.3%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Nichols 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 Nichols Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nichols, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.4%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.5%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.7%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nichols 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 Nichols partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nichols, MNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.2%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
16.2%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.5%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.8%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Nichols 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 Nichols communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nichols, MNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
2.7%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
8.1%
35%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nichols 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 Nichols offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nichols, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
13.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.1%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.1%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.7%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.6%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.5%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
2.7%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.1%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.2%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
13.5%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
8.1%
28.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.5%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Nichols
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 Nichols protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rivers Edge Assisted Living, Golden Horizons of Crosslake and Golden Horizons of Aitkin are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Nichols, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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