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Nestled in the heart of Minnesota’s lake country, the small community of Perham features a vibrant downtown area and offers seniors access to many local attractions and...
Our directory features 11 reviews reviews from Perham assisted living residents and their families. On average, these communities earn a rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars stars.
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701 3rd Avenue Southwest, Perham, MN 56573
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My Mom was a resident of the Thomas House for 2 years. She received excellent care. The staff was caring, competent and professional. The owner helped us with all of our needs and listened to any concerns we had about Mom's needs. The facility was ..."
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415 8th Ave SW, Perham, MN 56573
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Perham Living is a pretty good facility and in a good area. The people there are very nice. The place is fairly new. From the people I know that are there, they like it really well...."
READ MORE821 7Th Avenue Southwest, Perham, MN 56573
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Prairie View was good. The staff was good and the place was easy to locate. I think they have scheduled activities on certain days of the week...."
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211 2nd Avenue Southeast, Perham, MN 56573
"Lakeland Apartments is a senior living community located in Perham, MN, offering independent living options. It features apartment-style liv..."
READ MORE812 4TH AVENUE SOUTHWEST, Perham, MN 56573
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Minnesota Health Care Provider Directory"
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1415 Madison Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
4.6
(3 reviews)
"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 time in a nursing facility, but finally accepted that..."
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1325 Pelican Lane, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My friend moved to Pelican Landing. They're very friendly and they keep the residents engaged every day. They have a variety of activities. Every day, there's something new. The rooms are very, very spacious with a very functional layout...."
READ MORE219 West Maple Avenue, Po Box 96, Frazee, MN 56544
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I rated this facility five stars because it was an excellent place. The nursing staff was very friendly and helpful, always at your side and checking up on the resident so make sure they were okay. The facility itself was so nice I was very surprised..."
READ MORE208 Oak Street, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Was very friendly and warm ..."
READ MORE500 WILLOW CREEK DRIVE, Henning, MN 56551
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My sister is living at Willow Creek. We have her assisted to go to breakfast, lunch and supper and get her ready for bed. There are 24 apartments there, and there are two nurses for day and night, and a cook and two helpers. Its very good accommodat..."
READ MORE605 NORTH LAKE AVENUE, Battle Lake, MN 56515
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Minnesota Health Care Provider Directory"
READ MORE1051 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
"Essentia Health-Winchester Senior Apartments, located in Detroit Lakes, MN, offers independent living options for seniors. The community pro..."
READ MORE1159 GARNET BOULEVARD, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
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READ MORE405 EAST FRAZEE AVENUE, Vergas, MN 56587
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READ MORE1035 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
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READ MORE609 Front St, Henning, MN 56551
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READ MORE28930 County Highway 145, Battle Lake, MN 56515
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READ MORE207 Park Street, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
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READ MORE1260 Loring Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
"Pelican River I & II is located in Detroit Lakes, a small resort city in Minnesota. The charming area is popular during the summer month..."
READ MORE1558 Randolph Road Detroit Lakes, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
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READ MOREAt $3,840 per month, assisted living in Perham is more affordable than the state and national medians of $4,508 and $4,500, respectively. Rates vary across Minnesota, with St. Cloud seniors spending $260 more monthly than those in Perham and Rochester seniors paying $340 more. Retirees in Mankato enjoy a savings of $705 every month, while Minneapolis seniors face monthly median fees of $5,163, $1,323 higher than rates in Perham.
Perham
$3,840
Minnesota
$4,508
United States
$4,500
St. Cloud
$4,100
Minneapolis
$5,163
Mankato
$3,135
Rochester
$4,180
Assisted living communities in Perham charge a median rate of $3,840 per month for bed, board and personal care services.
There are several Medicaid 1915(c) waiver programs that are available to senior citizens who receive assisted living services in Perham. Depending on circumstances, seniors may be eligible for one of the following Medicaid waiver programs:
Minnesota also provides an optional state supplement (OSS) to senior citizens who are active recipients of the federal Supplemental Security Income benefit. The OSS is meant to cover long-term care costs that aren't included in Medicaid's benefits, such as room and board.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Minnesota 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 Minnesota page.
Assisted living is the most affordable type of senior care in Perham at $3,840. For an additional $1,850, retirees living in their own homes employ the personal care services of an in-home care agency or the additional basic medical support offered by home health care providers. Older adults requiring around-the-clock monitoring and skilled nursing care spend $11,693 monthly for a semi-private room in a nursing home, $7,853 more than what seniors in assisted living pay.
In-Home Care
$5,690
Home Health Care
$5,690
Assisted Living Facility
$3,840
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,693
Note: Data for Perham was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Fargo, ND, was used instead.
Perham 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 Perham, please visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
Perham Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Minnesota are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Linda
5.0
Review of St. James Manor
Perham Living is a pretty good facility and in a good area. The people there are very nice. The place is fairly new. From the people I know that are there, they like it really well.
Assisted Living
Linda
5.0
Review of Elk Ridge Assisted Living
Prairie View was good. The staff was good and the place was easy to locate. I think they have scheduled activities on certain days of the week.
Assisted Living
Satisfied Relative
5.0
Review of Thomas House
My Mom was a resident of the Thomas House for 2 years. She received excellent care. The staff was caring, competent and professional. The owner helped us with all of our needs and listened to any...
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