The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dassel, MN for 2024

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There are 8 Assisted Living Facilities in the Dassel area, with 2 in Dassel and 6 nearby.

To help you with your search, browse the 30 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Dassel. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Dassel 5 out of 5 stars.

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Dassel is a small family community near Lake Washington, a few miles south of St. Cloud and just at the edge of Minnesota's neatly trimmed farm belt. Just 23,000 people live in Meeker County, where Dassel is located, and nearly 20% of county residents are seniors aged 65 and over. The community operates three assisted living facilities within Dassel. These facilities are all licensed and inspected at the state level by the Minnesota Department of Health Facility Certification, Regulation and Licensing Division.

• The weather in Dassel is warmer in summer than most Minnesota towns, with average daily highs of 83 degrees. Winter lows here average just 3 degrees overnight, while roughly 30 inches of rain falls in a typical year. This rain often raises the pollen and mold count from the vast green lands to the south and west of town, which may be an issue for some seniors with asthma.
  
• The cost of living in Dassel is about 13% lower across all categories of expenses than the typical national average. Seniors in Dassel pay roughly 14% less for healthcare than is common for seniors nationwide.
  
• Crime rates in Dassel are close to the national average rates, although a bit lower in most categories. Seniors in Dassel are relatively safe from violent crime, which is 30% less common here than in similar-sized communities across the country. Property crime is more of an issue because rates of vandalism and theft tend to hover around 10% below the national average from one year to the next.
  
• Meeker County Public Transit handles most of the public ride service in Dassel. This is a state agency that operates Central Community Transit          (CCT) in the town of Dassel itself. CCT offers a dedicated senior transit service for seniors aged 60 and over, which offers two free rides a week for personal reasons, or three rides a week for medical needs. Seniors who wish to apply can do so through the CCT website or by phone at (320) 235-8413.
  
• The Dassel area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Meeker Memorial Hospital & Clinics, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• Dassel has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Lutheran Social Service, an organization that provides free meal service to local seniors, as well as one senior center.

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.

Assisted Living costs in Dassel start around $0 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 Dassel 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.

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.