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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Detroit Lakes, MN for 2024

Also serving communities of Frazee, Vergas, Ulen.

There are 10 Assisted Living Facilities in the Detroit Lakes area, with 8 in Detroit Lakes and 2 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Detroit Lakes is $2,435 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,895.

To help you with your search, browse the 7 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Detroit Lakes. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Detroit Lakes 4.5 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Perham with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Detroit Lakes

Detroit Lakes is a historic town that began development as part of the Northern Pacific Railroad in 1871, and it's now a suburb of Detroit.  Seniors living here can select from 20 assisted living facilities (ALFs), 10 in Detroit Lakes, and 10 in located nearby communities. ALFs provide assistance with bathing, eating, grooming, medication reminders and general care. In Detroit Lakes, as in all of Minnesota, assisted living facilities are regulated by the Minnesota Department of Health.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Detroit Lakes

  • The air quality in Detroit Lakes received an excellent Ozone rating of A and a Particle Pollution 24-hour score of B from the American Lung Association. This is good news for seniors with a respiratory illness or sensitive lungs.

  • The Detroit Lakes area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

  • There are many attractions and things to do in the scenic Detroit Lakes. Seniors in the area might enjoy the annual Pow Wow, the Historic Holmes Theatre, Shakespeare in the Park or bird watching.

  • The cost of living in Detroit Lakes is 0.7 percent higher than U. S. average, quite low compared to the rest of the state which is 3.5 percent higher. Detroit Lakes seniors on a budget may find this area helps them save.

  • Seniors and their loved ones should know that crime in Detroit Lakes is higher than the national average. Violent crime is 35.2 out of 100 (1 being safest) compared to the U. S. average of 31.1. Property crime is even higher at 59.2 compared to the nation's 38.1 average.

  • The harsh winter temperatures in Detroit Lakes may make it difficult for some seniors to stay active and healthy throughout the year. The 45-inch annual snowfall could affect seniors with limited mobility, and the January low of -1 degree might bother seniors with respiratory conditions or those sensitive to the cold.

Paying for Assisted Living in Detroit Lakes

Assisted Living costs in Detroit Lakes start around $2,435 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Detroit Lakes and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Cities in Minnesota

US

$4,000

Detroit Lakes

$2,435

Wadena

$979

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Detroit Lakes

Citizens of Detroit Lakes have many options for financial assistance as Minnesota residence. Medical Assistance (MA), Minnesota's Medicaid plan offers coverage to qualified seniors in addition to Medicaid waivers for those who are eligible. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.

Financial Assistance in Minnesota

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Detroit Lakes

Detroit Lakes and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Detroit Lakes, please visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Detroit Lakes

Detroit Lakes-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.

Laws and Regulations in Minnesota

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Capmhd

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Ecumen Detroit Lakes

Our experience with Ecumen Emmanuel was wonderful from start to finish. The staff was very friendly, helpful, caring and attentive to our father’s needs. Our father was determined not to spend any...

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Assisted Living

barbgilbert

I visited this facility

Review of Lincoln Park Assisted Living

Was very friendly and warm

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