Assisted Living Communities in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

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.

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.

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.

• 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.