
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Aurora nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Aurora, MN may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Aurora or another care type is right for you. Browse 21 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Aurora.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Angora, Babbitt or Biwabik.
724 Maple Grove Rd, Duluth, MN 55811
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Primrose Retirement Communities in Duluth are centrally located — close to shopping, hospitals, clinics — and provide independent living and assisted living senior care. Our community features spacious, private apartments for senior living!But we're nestled in a quiet woods area so we have...
... Read more5482 Meadow Ln, Aurora, MN 55705
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4195 Westberg Rd, Hermantown, MN 55811
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Edgewood Vista is located in scenic Hermantown, Saint Louis County, Minnesota. This nurturing assisted living community is located on the North Shore right near Duluth. This peaceful community has a lot to offer those that love to live their lives independently. You or a loved one could enjoy...
... Read more705 17th Street N., Virginia, MN 55792
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
As the leading operator of senior living communities in the Upper Midwest, EMG owns and/or operates over 50 independent living, assisted living and memory care communities with a total of 2,500 beds in seven states, and employs nearly 2,000 people. Edgewood has been providing senior living for...
... Read more2229 3rd Ave E, Hibbing, MN 55746
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330 E 3rd St, Duluth, MN 55805
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303 Hat Trick Ave, Eveleth, MN 55734
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8583 Unity Dr, Mountain Iron, MN 55768
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1232 Birch St N, Tower, MN 55790
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Provides: Assisted Living
Golden Horizons is a friendly, peaceful assisted living community located in Tower, Minnesota. The oldest city north of Duluth, Tower was incorporated in 1889 and is located 24 miles north of Virginia. The city is defined by its captivating scenery and breathtaking sunsets over Lake Vermilion....
... Read more501 Jones Ave, Buhl, MN 55713
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321 6th St NE, Chisholm, MN 55719
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2221 N Arlington Ave, Duluth, MN 55811
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2701 E 6th St, Duluth, MN 55812
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225 N 26th Ave E, Duluth, MN 55812
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6353 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55804
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2528 Trinity Rd, Duluth, MN 55811
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1507 E 41st St, Hibbing, MN 55746
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50 E Saint Marie St, Duluth, MN 55803
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100 Elizabeth St # 106, Duluth, MN 55803
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4000 London Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide long-term care for seniors with significant physical or mental health conditions, and short-term care to people recovering from an injury or hospital stay. Nursing homes provide personal assistance and medical care from licensed professionals. Services in skilled nursing facilities often include:
A nursing home is a complex that houses two or more persons who are not related by marriage or by blood to the administrator. A nursing home facility provides its residents with 24-hour care by registered nurses. These nurses offer health related services for seniors who cannot adequately care for their needs.
Nursing homes are a convenient and comfortable living alternative for individuals 65 years or older, however nursing homes will routinely take in persons 55 and above (a rarity in the realm of senior care).Nursing homes are required to provide room and bed maintenance services, pharmaceutical services, emergency dental services, and dietary services to residents. Often times seniors might choose to live in a nursing home due to a physical or mental disability that prevents them from easily accomplishing their standard of living. Many occupants of nursing homes are with , which can span verbal fits, resisting care, or a tendency to wander. Many residents are single women who have smaller social support groups, and about half of nursing home residents are over the age of 85. The most frequent mental condition experienced by residents of nursing homes is dementia, which can hinder their memory function, decision making capabilities, and and familiarity with their surroundings.
The overall cost of living is a major factor when deciding which community meets the needs of your family. The rent burden for Aurora is about 14.0% of the average person’s monthly income. The median home value in Aurora is $68,685 and the median rent is around $567 a month.
Out of the total city population, 48.3% are male and 51.7% are female. The median age of Aurora is 43 years old. Out of the total population of Aurora, 22.3% live in poverty, 50.5% participate in the labor force, 4.1% do not have health insurance, and 16.4% have some form of disability. In terms of education, 4.9% have a graduate degree, 37.7% have a high-school diploma, and 15.4% have a college degree. In Aurora, 11.2% of the people are veterans. Racially, the population of Aurora is 0.0% other or not specified, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 96.5% white, 0.0% Native American, 0.0% mixed race, 0.0% black, 3.5% Asian, and 0.1% Hispanic. The total population of Aurora consists of 1,646 people. Aurora has a population density of 167 people per square mile.
The state of Minnesota has a cost of living index of 101.5 where a score of 100 is the national average, and anything above 100 is considered more expensive than the average. The state has a grocery index rating of 106.7 and a housing index rating of 88.3. Based on natural beauty, Minnesota ranks 3rd in the nation. There are 140 general hospitals and 61 health centers that provide care for 5,654,535 Minnesota residents. The top three hospitals in the state are considered to be Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Mayo Clinic Health System – Red Wing, and Alomere Health. The quality of life enjoyed by the average Minnesota citizen is ranked 3rd nation-wide. Additionally, Minnesota is ranked 10th by standards of healthcare.
In terms of religion, 34% of Minnesota residents attend religious services among the 5,953 different congregations that are available in the state. 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 Minnesota, 29% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 38. In terms of diversity, Minnesota ranks 27th in the nation and is considered LGBTQ friendly. In the most recent presidential election, 45% of Minnesota residents voted Republican and 46% voted Democrat.
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 average temperature in the winter falls 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. 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. Minnesota experiences an average humidity rating of about 70%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 80% in the month of December. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Minnesota is around 2.37 inches. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of June at around 5.59 inches. 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 black and white spruce, mountain ash, wine, red, and black spine, and juniper. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the bald eagles, the horned lark, the black bears, or the eastern phoebe. The state animal of Minnesota is the eastern timber wolf.
Diamond Willow Assisted Living of Lester Park, Salmi Homes Office and Edgewood Virginia I Sr Lvg are the top rated nursing homes near Aurora, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 21 nursing homes near Aurora, Minnesota. See the full list.
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