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Assisted Living Communities in Brainerd, Minnesota

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Brainerd, MN and Nearby Cities

Brainerd's assisted living prices fall below the Minnesota and national averages by about $400 per month. When compared to costs in other Minnesota cities, Brainerd's rates are on the low end. Only Mankato is less expensive at $3,135. Prices in Rochester are higher by $80, and costs in Duluth rise to $5,000. Minneapolis is the most expensive in the area, averaging $5,163 per month.

Brainerd

$4,100

Minnesota

$4,508

United States

$4,500

Minneapolis

$5,163

Mankato

$3,135

Rochester

$4,180

Duluth

$5,000

Paying for Assisted Living in Brainerd

Assisted living costs in Brainerd average $4,100 per month, but they can vary based on the accommodations and level of care needed.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Brainerd

Eligible seniors can apply for financial assistance for assisted living in Minnesota via programs like Minnesota Medicaid's Elderly Waiver. This waiver can help seniors to pay for care services that range from in-home nurses to assisted living. They may also receive assistance from state programs such as the Minnesota Consumer Support Grant (CSG).

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

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Brainerd, MN

Seniors in Brainerd have their choice of several types of senior care. Adult day programs are the least expensive at $2,600 per month. Assisted living comes next at $4,100. Sometimes seniors prefer to remain in their own homes, but accessing care is more expensive. In-home care runs $1,938 more than assisted living, and home health care is even higher, averaging $6,231. Nursing home care, which is much more comprehensive, is the most expensive option, averaging $12,988 per month.

In-Home Care

$6,038

Home Health Care

$6,231

Adult Day Health Care

$2,600

Assisted Living Facility

$4,100

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$12,988

Note: Data for Brainerd was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, St. Cloud, was used instead.

Free & Low-Cost Assisted Living Resources in Brainerd

Brainerd 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 Brainerd, please visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Brainerd

Brainerd Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Reviewer#ET1016b

I visited this facility

Review of Carefree Living Brainerd

I toured Carefree Living Brainerd. It was very crowded and there were many people. The staff knew each other well, but the ability of them to call everybody by name wasn't there. The staff was...

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Bryan

I visited this facility

Review of Carefree Living Brainerd

We toured Carefree Living Brainerd. We didn't like that there were shared bathrooms and a community shower. It seemed more like an institution than a place to live. So we didn't think very highly...

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Debbie

I visited this facility

Review of Carefree Living Brainerd

We toured Carefree Living Brainerd. I did not like the fact that there were a bunch of residents sitting out front smoking. The primary entrance just turned me off right away. When we came into the...

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