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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Pine Center, MN

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Assisted living costs in Pine Center average about $4,259 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 62 communities in Pine Center. Our detailed directory has 129 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Brainerd, Baxter and Crosby.

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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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
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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Toured lots of facilities in the area and found a new home. Apt homes are nice and roomy and they offer tons of activities, outings and in house religious services along with beauty salon. Staff works...
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.
Ridgeview Place/Prairie Ridge is an assisted living community located in beautiful Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota. Prairie Ridge is a memory care unit for residents with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s located on the beautiful grounds of Ridgeview Place. Beautifully landscaped grounds and...
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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.
Welcome to St. Cloud Carefree Living, a vibrant and supportive assisted living community dedicated to helping seniors live their best lives. We understand the importance of finding a place that feels like home, which is why we offer a warm, personalized environment with compassionate care and...
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Memory CareSt. Benedict's Senior Community is known for our pioneering approach to memory care programs and housing for individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Our expertise in providing memory care is evident in every detail, feature and service offered in our beautifully designed...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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We moved my brother to the Sanctuary [date removed]. It is a beautiful place, very clean with a kindhearted staff. The nurses are responsive, the care attendants are the best, and the staff overall are...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Pine Center, MN

The average cost of senior living in Pine Center is $4,259 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harding, MN with an average of $3,819 per month.

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

Pine Center, MN
$4,259/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Pine Center, MN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,259/mo
$5,638/mo

Assisted living costs in Pine Center, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,504/mo
Studio
$3,552/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,754/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,152/mo

Senior living costs in Pine Center 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: Pine Center, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typePine Center, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,259/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,638/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,960/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Pine Center, MN:$4,259/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Pine Center, MN:$5,638/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Pine Center, MN:$2,960/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Pine Center, MN, over time

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

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Assisted living cost trends in Pine Center, MN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Pine Center 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Pine Center, MN$5,535/mo$5,088/mo+8.8%
Minnesota$4,854/mo$4,832/mo+0.5%
National$4,754/mo$4,567/mo+4.1%
Pine Center, MN
2024 average cost:$5,535/mo
2023 average cost:$5,088/mo
Percent change:+8.8%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$4,854/mo
2023 average cost:$4,832/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$4,754/mo
2023 average cost:$4,567/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Pine Center, 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 Pine Center.

What families are saying about assisted living in Pine Center

Recent reviews for assisted living in Pine Center

The Sanctuary at St. Cloud in Saint Cloud, MN

5.0
Kind and friendly staff. Family and children are always welcome. Being in a carefree, safe envrionment. New, clean rooms and community spaces. Chef [name removed] wonderful cuisine. variety of creative activities., The other residents are full of fun and laughs.

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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Benedict Court in Saint Cloud, MN

5.0
Very good. Staff is helpful and the apartment is amazing! There are three meals a day served and the residents have choices to choose from. The staff communication with the family is good, especially when it comes to staffing issues.

Pine Center review score based on 25 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 62 Pine Center assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pine Center 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

Pine Center review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Pine Center, MN62 facilities
6.2
Lake Shore, MN15 facilities
7.5
Aitkin, MN42 facilities

Review subcategories for Pine Center 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 25 reviews of 62 Pine Center assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Pine Center 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.
Pine Center, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.4
Friendliness
3.6
3.5
Care services
3.4
3.2
Staff
3.3
3.4
Meals & dining
3.2
3.1
Activities
3.3
3.1
Value for cost*
3.1
3.1
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Pine Center assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pine Center assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pine Center, 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 Pine Center 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 Pine Center that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pine Center, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.7%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
19.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.1%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pine Center 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 Pine Center Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pine Center, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.9%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25.8%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pine Center 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 Pine Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pine Center, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.5%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.5%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Pine Center 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 Pine Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pine Center, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.2%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
8.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.8%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pine Center 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 Pine Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pine Center, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
17.7%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.8%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.7%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.9%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.6%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.1%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
21%
48%
Dances
Dances
6.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.8%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.4%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Pine Center

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