Assisted living is a type of senior care for older adults struggling with their activities of daily living. Facilities have caregivers who assist with tasks such as bathing, dressing and eating. Residents benefit from living in community settings, most of which provide a full calendar of life-enriching events and activities. While accommodation options in these communities range from private rooms to apartments, the average monthly cost for assisted living care for Fargo seniors is $3,840.
This guide highlights the benefits and drawbacks of choosing Fargo as a retirement option and compares assisted living costs in the city with other state regions. It also includes a list of resources for the city’s older population.
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1401 W Gateway Cir S, Fargo, ND, 58103
4.2
(6 reviews)
"I have heard complaints about the food - not only from my family member but from other residents as well. I was disappointed in the lack of staff and special events for residents throughout Christmas and New Years. With covid restrictions I reali..."
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5300 12th Street South, Fargo, ND, 58104
5.0
(7 reviews)
"My mom likes it there at Riverview. She says the food is good. They have a library and a pool, and the apartment itself is arranged nicely. It's a nice apartment with big windows, it's not gloomy, and it has a tiny kitchen so she can do some cooking ..."
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1200 Harwood Dr, Fargo, ND, 58104
4.8
(6 reviews)
"Touchmark at Harwood Groves was very accommodating. It's a beautiful facility. There are lots of stuff. I just need more care than they had available. It was extremely nice. They have both independent and assisted living. They don't have nursing home..."
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4420 37 Ave S, Fargo, ND, 58104
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My visit at Edgewood Vista of Fargo was good. The staff was very friendly, they took us on a tour, and it was fine. We did not actually tour the rooms because my dad did not qualify for their program. He needed more support than what they offer. It s..."
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3225 51st Street South, Fargo, ND, 58104
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Eventide Fargo was my personal favorite. The staff were phenomenal. They were wonderful. The facility was gorgeous and their programs were fantastic. I wanted to move there myself. My father-in-law fell in love with it and thought that he would love ..."
READ MORE3540 S University Drive, Fargo, ND, 58104
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom is moving into Fargo Elim Senior Living Community. It was a homey feeling place. We liked that. It is a smaller community, not as big as some other assisted living places are, and you didn't feel like a number as you do at some places. They to..."
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201 S University Dr, Fargo, ND, 58103
3.7
(12 reviews)
"Bethany is a very nice facility. Extremely nice rooms, well kept, and an even better staff. You can tell that they really care about their residents and they have all levels of care...."
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4502 37th Avenue South, Fargo, ND, 58104
"The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is excited to announce we have opened new senior housing apartments in Fargo - where all fai..."
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2235 Shiloh Street, West Fargo, ND, 58078
4.0
(3 reviews)
"We had an in-person tour of Kinder Care Assisted Living Homes. I liked the rooms. You furnish the room yourself to your liking. They all had private bathrooms, which is great. The facility was very clean. The people sat down and ate when we were ther..."
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645 33rd Avenue East, West Fargo, ND, 58078
4.8
(8 reviews)
"At New Perspective West Fargo, the layout of the studio apartment units was unique. The staff was very nice, very helpful, and very compassionate. They put a welcome sign in the entryway when we had a scheduled tour. It's a very nice facility. The on..."
READ MORE1405 SOUTH 7TH STREET, Moorhead, MN, 56560
4.7
(3 reviews)
" We take living personally. Eventide’s assisted living provides residents with a safe, supportive and stress-free environment that keeps th..."
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225 13th Ave. W., West Fargo, ND, 58078
4.4
(5 reviews)
"My in-laws have moved into Eventide Sheyenne Crossings. We chose this community because that was in their own community and they're from West Fargo, and my father had stayed there before in the TCU unit and so he preferred to go there. Also, they hap..."
READ MORE1125 OAKVIEW DRIVE PO BOX 683, Dilworth, MN, 56529
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My mom has been in Serenity Assisted Living and Memory Care for three-and-a-half years now, and our experience has been good. The people working there are very friendly. They have a variety of rooms, like one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and then just one r..."
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801 2nd Ave. N., Moorhead, MN, 56560
"Eventide Fairmont is located in a beautiful historic landmark building near downtown Moorhead. The inviting interior exudes warmth and charm..."
READ MOREAssisted living facilities in Fargo must provide residential care services to at least five residents to qualify for a license. The regulations facilities must obey are governed by the North Dakota Department of Human Services in partnership with the North Dakota Department of Health.
The Genworth Cost of Care 2021 Survey notes that assisted living facilities in the Fargo region average around $3,840 per month. Rates in the city are lower than the national median of $4,500 but are higher than the state average of $3,391 per month.
Fargo is the most expensive city in North Dakota for seniors seeking care in an assisted living facility. Rates in Bismark are slightly lower, while the average cost in Grand Forks is $1,640 below the average in Fargo. The city’s median costs are lower than in Rapid City at $3,914 per month but significantly higher than in Sioux Falls at $2,910.
Fargo
$3,840
North Dakota
$3,391
United States
$4,500
Bismarck
$3,710
Grand Forks
$2,200
Rapid City, SD
$3,914
Sioux Falls, SD
$2,910
Assisted living is the most cost-effective care option for seniors in Fargo. Home care and home health care providers in the city charge $1,850 more for their services. Nursing homes offer the highest level of senior care and the average monthly rate of $11,693 reflects that.
In-Home Care
$5,690
Home Health Care
$5,690
Assisted Living Facility
$3,840
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,693
North Dakota offers a state Medicaid program called Personal Care Service which provides assistance to those living in assisted living facilities, among other places a senior might be living in. Eligibility for this program is for those with very little income or net worth and an inability to do one of a number of daily activities, like take a bath, get dressed or use the bathroom on their own.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in North Dakota 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 North Dakota page.
There are several governmental and nonprofit agencies dedicated to helping seniors in the Fargo region. Some of these resources can help people plan for their long-term care, while others are aimed at enriching the lives of assisted living residents.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Senior Services | (701) 232-7936 | Fargo seniors can contact this nonprofit for help in locating local resources, benefit programs and assisted living facilities suitable for their needs. The agency also operates a local senior center where older residents socialize with their peers and participate in fun events. |
| The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (855) 462-5465 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is part of a nationwide advocacy initiative that protects the rights of assisted living residents. Seniors and their family members can contact the Ombudsman for advice when they have concerns about their residential facilities. Volunteers with the service investigate complaints and mediate conflicts between residents and staff members. |
| Aging and Disability Resource Link | (855) 462-5465 | This link connects seniors with local services and programs available in a specific area. Older adults can find out which assistance programs they are eligible for and receive help with the application process. |
| The State Health Insurance Counseling Program | (888) 575-6611 | This is a program overseen by the state’s Insurance Department. Seniors who need help understanding the complexities of Medicare can receive free and unbiased advice from a trained counselor. Advisors can empower callers to make informed decisions around topics such as Medicare, long-term care insurance and Medicare Advantage plans. |
| Legal Services of North Dakota | (866) 621-9886 | Older North Dakota residents aged 60 and above can benefit from free advice and representation on civil issues. The nonprofit can help seniors in areas such as consumer law, family law and public benefits. |
Fargo Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in North Dakota are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in North Dakota page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Bill
3
Review of Bethany Retirement Living
I toured Bethany Assisted Living. It was clean. It was nice. My tour lasted about six minutes. It seemed very rushed. And then, it was with someone that was not supposed to be the person that gave...
Assisted Living
Pam
5
Review of Touchmark At Harwood Groves
Touchmark at Harwood Groves was very accommodating. It's a beautiful facility. There are lots of stuff. I just need more care than they had available. It was extremely nice. They have both...
Assisted Living
Teresa
4
Review of Bethany Retirement Living
Bethany Retirement Living was nice, but it was further away from my in-law's local community and for people going to visit them or something like that, it was just further than they wanted it to...
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