The Mill Street Residence
802 SOUTH MILL STREET, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We used Mill Street for temporary stay, about 12 days (respite), and it was great, Mom loved it. ..."
READ MOREFor many older adults in Fergus Falls, assisted living provides a balance between necessary care services and independence. Residents enjoy personalized care plans, daily meals and social and recreational programming, and they’re free to come and go as they please. Some communities are pet-friendly and have additional amenities such as libraries, game rooms and fitness centers. The Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey discloses that seniors in this city pay $4,623 per month for care, which is high compared to state and national rates.
This guide provides more in-depth information on the region’s benefits and drawbacks and how they affect those in assisted living. It also highlights senior care costs and features resources for local seniors and families. Â
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802 SOUTH MILL STREET, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We used Mill Street for temporary stay, about 12 days (respite), and it was great, Mom loved it. ..."
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Caring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
The Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, licenses and regulates assisted living facilities in Fergus Falls and the rest of the state. It conducts on-site inspections and surveys to ensure compliance with rules related to care planning, staffing and resident activities, and it provides up-to-date information regarding assisted living regulations.Â
Seniors in Fergus Falls pay $4,623 per month for assisted living, making it a relatively pricey city for this type of care. Nationwide, assisted living facilities charge $4,300 for services, and in Minnesota, monthly care costs average slightly lower at $4,283. Â
At $4,623 monthly, Fergus Falls is among the costlier cities in Minnesota for assisted living. Even so, it’s an affordable alternative to the Minneapolis area, where rates come in at $4,797 monthly and Mankato, where fees average $4,968. In Rochester, rates are considerably more competitive at $3,105. In St. Cloud, monthly assisted living costs are nearly $2,000 lower than in Fergus Falls at $2,723. Â
Fergus Falls
$4,623
Minnesota
$4,283
The United States
$4,300
Minneapolis Area
$4,797
Mankato
$4,968
Rochester
$3,105
St. Cloud
$2,723
While assisted living rates in Fergus Falls are relatively costly at $4,623, this is among the more affordable care types within the community. Seniors who want to save money may opt to live at home and attend adult day health care, which costs $1,040 per month. Home-based care is pricier than assisted living, with agencies charging $5,148 for homemaker services and $5,240 for home health aide services. Like assisted living facilities, nursing homes provide residential care, but they offer a higher degree of care and have higher monthly rates of $10,942 for semiprivate rooms and $11,110 for private rooms. Â
Homemaker Services
$5,148
Home Health Aide
$5,240
Adult Day Health Care
$1,040
Assisted Living Facility
$4,623
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,942
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$11,110
Note:Â Care cost data for Fergus Falls was not available, so data for the closest city, Fargo, ND, was used instead.Â
Seniors opting for housing with services (HWS) establishments with assisted living status in Hibbing may qualify for the Elderly Waiver (EW) for those who are eligible for medical assistance or the Alternative Care (AC) Program of Minnesota’s Department of Health.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
Seniors in Fergus Falls can get support and guidance from various local and statewide programs and agencies. The following resource table includes information and referral specialists, benefits counselors and legal professionals who help older adults navigate their long-term care options and identify ways to pay for assisted living.Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
Fergus Falls Senior Citizens Program, Inc. | (218) 736-6842 | The Fergus Falls Senior Citizens Program is a local nonprofit organization that serves area residents aged 55 and over. At the center, members participate in congregate meals, diverse age-friendly exercise programs and games. The center also hosts monthly foot care clinics and movie afternoons, and it has a computer lab open daily. |
Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging | (800) 333-2433 | Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging offers programs to those aged 60 and over through its Senior Linkage Line, which older adults can call for information and referrals for nutrition services, transportation and options counseling. The agency also provides health insurance options counseling to Medicare beneficiaries. |
Veterans Service | (218) 998-8000 | The county’s Veterans Service office connects older veterans with benefits that can help pay for assisted living, including pension benefits and Aid and Attendance. It can also help veterans obtain community-based services such as transportation, social and recreational activities and financial planning. |
Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota | (800) 450-8585 | Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota provides free legal advice, assistance and representation to those aged 60 and over in Fergus Falls. It also helps seniors obtain public benefits such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income. |
Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care | (800) 657-3591 | The long-term care ombudsman can help older adults living in assisted living facilities and veterans’ homes obtain the quality and level of care they deserve. Seniors can speak to their local ombudsman about financial assistance options, as well as concerns related to care planning or substandard care. |
Fergus Falls-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Minnesota are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page for more information about these laws. Â
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Fergus Falls Senior Citizens Program, Inc.Â
(218) 736-6842Â
The Fergus Falls Senior Citizens Program is a local nonprofit organization that serves area residents aged 55 and over. At the center, members participate in congregate meals, diverse age-friendly exercise programs and games. The center also hosts monthly foot care clinics and movie afternoons, and it has a computer lab open daily.
Dancing Sky Area Agency on AgingÂ
(800) 333-2433Â
Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging offers programs to those aged 60 and over through its Senior Linkage Line, which older adults can call for information and referrals for nutrition services, transportation and options counseling. The agency also provides health insurance options counseling to Medicare beneficiaries.
(218) 998-8000Â
The county’s Veterans Service office connects older veterans with benefits that can help pay for assisted living, including pension benefits and Aid and Attendance. It can also help veterans obtain community-based services such as transportation, social and recreational activities and financial planning.
Legal Services of Northwest MinnesotaÂ
(800) 450-8585Â
Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota provides free legal advice, assistance and representation to those aged 60 and over in Fergus Falls. It also helps seniors obtain public benefits such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.
Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term CareÂ
(800) 657-3591Â
The long-term care ombudsman can help older adults living in assisted living facilities and veterans’ homes obtain the quality and level of care they deserve. Seniors can speak to their local ombudsman about financial assistance options, as well as concerns related to care planning or substandard care.Â
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Review of The Mill Street Residence
We used Mill Street for temporary stay, about 12 days (respite), and it was great, Mom loved it.