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Expert Senior Living Advisors from A Place for Mom can help direct you to Assisted Living communities. Together, we will find the perfect fit for your loved one; and we will provide direction and support as needed. We partner with 299 Assisted Living facilities in Aitkin and the surrounding area, so there are many options to choose from. A Place for Mom is the largest senior living referral service in North America, and we can help you make a good choice at no cost to you.
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518 7th Avenue NE, Aitkin, MN 56431
The Golden Horizons of Aitkin is a assisted living community located in the beautiful, rustic town of Aitkin, Aitkin County, Minnesota. Here you will get the chance to enjoy the great outdoors, with the various lakes, parks with walking trails, and recreational activities. Whether you love to...
11 Minnesota Ave S, Aitkin, MN 56431
13631 East Shore Road, Crosslake, MN 56442
Golden Horizons of Crosslake Golden Horizons of Crosslake is a community that provides assisted living in serene Crosslake, MN. Seniors are allowed to live independently as possible at the same time receiving health services and personal care. The community's apartments and health care services...
710 28th St SE, Brainerd, MN 56401
802 28th St SE, Brainerd, MN 56401
1109 Lundorff Dr, Sandstone, MN 55072
308 1st Street SE, Little Falls, MN 56345
Nouis Home at Pine Edge is premier Assisted Living home located in central Minnesota. Located in downtown Little Falls, the 'Pine Edge' is a licensed 42-bed Board & Care with Special Services facility that features both private and semi-private rooms. Three nutritious meals are served every day....
115 9th St NW, Ste 120, Milaca, MN 56353
17500 Ranch Drive, Pine City, MN 55063
Sophie's Manor Assisted Living is a residential care home located in the beautiful Pine City, Minnesota in Pine County. Our community is located in a beautiful, upscale neighborhood. Trees that bring in a cool breeze and a beautiful environment surround our home. We ensure a high-quality life...
400 3rd St SW, Braham, MN 55006
104 8th Ave S, Princeton, MN 55371
1325 Summit Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Landings of Sauk Rapids is located just three miles east of the Mississippi River and a short drive from many popular local parks. Sauk Rapids enjoys the benefits of small town living where neighbors are friends yet we are close enough for afternoon excursions to our larger neighboring cities...
677 & 673 Brianna Dr, Sartell, MN 56377
Enjoy suburban Minnesota living at Edgewood’s new community. Edgewood is the ideal combination of living spaces, care and amenities to promote residents' health and well-being in assisted living and memory care. Visit Us! Come visit us at and see how you or your loved ones can...
215 37th Ave N, St Cloud, MN 56303
Talamore is a new community, just having opened in February 2020. We offer a full continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, enhanced assisted living and a secured memory care. Talamore is able to provide a high care level: ostomies, sliding scale insulin, catheter care, wound...
501 1st St N, St. Cloud, MN 56301
1717 University Dr SE, St. Cloud, MN 56304
1980 15th Ave SE, St. Cloud, MN 56304
Convenience, independence and lifestyle are important aspects of choosing a senior community. St. Benedict’s Senior Community – St. Cloud is convenient to Hwy. 10 and local restaurants, shopping, places of worship, cultural activities, parks and other attractions. We provide a full continuum of...
1340 Minnesota Blvd SE, St. Cloud, MN 56304
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...
329 7th Ave SE, Saint Joseph, MN 56374
38610 14th Avenue, North Branch, MN 55056
Encore at North Branch is a small senior living community located in North Branch, Minnesota. Here at Encore, we pride ourselves on being a a close knit family and provide our residents with the care and love that we would give to our own family. Our location is in a beautiful environment where...
Assisted living communities arrange organized living communities and aid to your loved one who might require help with everyday activities such as mobility or self-administering medication. Assisted living communities frequently provide chances for recreational activity, supervision of care, and assistance with appointments and transit. Under certain circumstances, communities may provide respite, hospice, or “aging in place”. The monthly median cost for a private room is around $11,037 and the cost for a semi-private room is around $10,076 . The state of Minnesota maintains specific statutes related to this type of community. Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulations Division, Home Care and Assisted Living Program governs this type of community. This community has a number of provisions concerning food and diet which include housing with service establishments that use the term assisted living must provide two meals per day. Staff members obtain education in a number of fields. These include: he home care bill of rights, the residents physical, emotional, and developmental needs, communication skills, and observation, reporting, and documentation of resident status. This type of community is required to have a staff member on duty 24 hours a day. Before a resident is accepted, they must go through a service plan screening to assure their needs are going to be met. This screening includes a number of areas of interest such as assessment by an RN of a prospective resident’s physical and cognitive needs and communities must propose a service agreement or service plan prior to the date on which the prospective resident executes a contract or the date on which he or she moves in, whichever is earlier. This community type has a number of provisions pertaining to medication assistance. These provisions include assistance with self-administration of medications, the instructions must be written, and the person must demonstrate competence in following the instructions. Public assistance is available through Medicaid 1915(c) Waiver programs (Elderly, Traumatic Brain Injury, Community Alternatives for Disabled Adults, and Community Alternative Care).This type of community is required to offer a number of services. These include medication administration, laundry , weekly housekeeping, and assessments of the residents physical and cognitive needs by a registered nurse.
The location in which a senior care community is based can have a major impact on community price. The overall cost of living is a motivating factor when deciding which care choice works for you or your loved one. The rent burden for Aitkin is around 20.9% of the average person’s monthly income. Per month, the median rent in Aitkin is about $762 and the median price of a home in Aitkin costs around $113,786.
Of the population of Aitkin 3.9% have a graduate degree, 37.1% have a high-school diploma, and 14.2% have a college degree. The current population of Aitkin consists of 2,016 people. Aitkin has a population density of 339 people per square mile. Out of the total city population, 50.5% are male and 49.5% are female. The median age of Aitkin is 39 years old. In Aitkin, 9.0% of the citizens are veterans of the United States armed forces. Out of the total population of Aitkin, 17.9% have some form of disability, 55.5% participate in the labor force, 20.8% live in poverty, and 13.2% consider themselves widows. Racially, the population of Aitkin is 1.0% black, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Asian, 1.3% Native American, 3.5% mixed race, 93.5% white, 0.0% other or not specified, and 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian.
In terms of resources, Minnesota has a cost of living index of 101.5, a grocery index rating of 106.7, and a housing index rating of 88.3. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything above 100 is considered more expensive than said average. The quality of life enjoyed by the average Minnesota citizen is ranked 3rd nation-wide. Additionally, Minnesota is ranked 10th by healthcare standards. Residents of Minnesota enjoy its natural beauty which ranks 3rd in the United States. The state of Minnesota has 140 hospitals and 61 health centers, providing care to a population of 5,654,535. The top three hospitals in the state are considered to be Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Mayo Clinic Health System – Red Wing, and Alomere Health.
In terms of diversity, Minnesota ranks 27th in the nation and is considered LGBTQ friendly. Thirty-four percent of Minnesota residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state’s 5,953 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-19%, Mainline Protestant-29%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. In Minnesota there are 170 masonic lodges. In the most recent presidential election, 45% of Minnesota residents voted Republican and 46% voted Democrat. In Minnesota, 29% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 38.
On average, Minnesota has an air quality index rating of around 34.5 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of May with a rating of around 42.7 AQI. The most precipitation occurs in June with an average of 5.59 inches of precipitation a month. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Minnesota is around 2.37 inches. During the summer, the average temperature in Minnesota is around 67F. The average high summer temperature is around 86F in the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 42F in the month of June. During the winter, the average temperature in Minnesota drops to around 13F. The average high winter temperature is around 33F in the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around -11F in the month of January. The average humidity across the state is 70%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 80% in the month of December. While residents of Minnesota mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Minnesota can include floods and earthquakes (high).
The state of Minnesota has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of Hemlock, Black Cherry, Juniper, and Balsam Fir. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the Horned Lark , the American Kestrel, the Common Loons, or the Black Bears. The state animal of Minnesota is the Eastern Timber Wolf.
There are 20 assisted living facilities near Aitkin, Minnesota. See the full list.
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