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8 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Nickerson, MN

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Assisted living costs in Nickerson average about $5,046 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 8 communities in Nickerson. Our detailed directory has 7 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.

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Photo of New Perspective Cloquet and Barnum
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The entire workers are so helpful. I came during a sad time, losing him (husband) was hard but they all where there for me. They start their shift with a greeting, a smile and even a hug. They have made...
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.
Offering: Assisted Living, Memory CareNew Perspective’s senior living community in Cloquet is located in Carlton County, MN, southeast of Grand Rapids and highway 35. We offer a friendly community of five beautifully designed and custom-built homes. In this small, cottage-like environment,...
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Photo of Augustana Care Moose Lake Campus
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Photo of Garden Terrace Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Suncrest Senior Living
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.
Photo of Hyva Home
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, 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.
Photo of Diamond Willow Assisted Living of Cloquet
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 Harmony House
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 Nickerson, MN

The average cost of senior living in Nickerson is $5,046 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Finlayson, MN with an average of $3,786 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Nickerson, MN vs. nearby cities

Nickerson, MN
$5,046/mo
$4,429/mo
$5,046/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Nickerson, MN vs. the state and national average

Nickerson, MN
$5,046/mo
U.S. national average
$4,727/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Nickerson vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,046/mo
$5,481/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Nickerson, MN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,343/mo
Studio
$4,181/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Nickerson, 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 Nickerson.

What families are saying about assisted living in Nickerson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Nickerson

New Perspective Cloquet and Barnum

5.0
I'am comfortable with my mother move to this community. Everything is working out well, and she is in good hands. They have a good staff, and they have been attentive, and helpful. They do a good job with the cleanliness, everything looks great when I visit. They are doing an excellent job ...
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Nickerson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nickerson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nickerson, 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 Nickerson 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 Nickerson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nickerson, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
52%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
12.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nickerson 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 Nickerson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nickerson, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nickerson 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 Nickerson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nickerson, MNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
36.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nickerson 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 Nickerson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nickerson, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
12.5%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
12.5%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.5%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
33.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
12.5%
46.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Nickerson

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 Nickerson protect seniors.

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