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10 Best Nursing Homes in Fossum, MN
Fossum is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 62 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Fossum, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Fossum is about $3,534, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 97 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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.
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: 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 nursing homes in Fossum, MN
The average cost of senior living in Fossum is $3,534 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Midway, MN with an average of $1,400 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Fossum, MN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fossum
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fossum
Maple View Memory Care in Fargo, ND
4.1
The facility is very open and inviting.
They need to hire someone who will actually go get residents & ask them to come to activities instead of letting them sleep. They have 1 aide who is better at inclusion than the actual activity person.
Touchmark at Harwood Groves in Fargo, ND
4.7
My biggest concern is trying to get a schedule and routine together for mom. Now that mom is there, I have to find things out when I am up there visiting or when I call. They do not proactively call me to give me progress reports, and I wish they would.
That is my biggest concern. That ...
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Kind-er Care Assisted Living in West Fargo, ND
5.0
Very friendly, caring, homey place, considerate, helpful, and concerned staff.
I would absolutely recommend Kind-er care to others looking for assisted living for a loved one.
Fossum nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fossum nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fossum, 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 Fossum nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Fossum that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
28.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
24.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
17%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.1%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fossum nursing homes
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 Fossum Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fossum, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.8%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
1.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fossum nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fossum partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fossum, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.4%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
3.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
3.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fossum nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fossum communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fossum, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
13.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fossum nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Fossum offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fossum, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.2%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
9.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
River Pointe of Moorhead, Kind-er Care Assisted Living and Fargo Elim Senior Senior Living Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fossum, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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