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Brookdale Willmar

1501 19th Avenue South West, Willmar, MN 56201

4.1(6 reviews)

"The staff at Sterling House are very friendly and supportive. My grandmother has told me many times that, while she was...

Assisted Living
$5,500
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Ecumen Litchfield

200 N. Holcombe Avenue, Litchfield, MN 55355

4.0(5 reviews)

"My tour at Ecumen Litchfield was good. It was a smaller town, so that was good. The staff that gave the tour was very...

Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$1,082
Central Minnesota Senior Care

Central Minnesota Senior Care

619 Benson Avenue Southwest, Willmar, MN 56201

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Assisted Living
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Sunrise Village

Sunrise Village

1125 9th Street Southeast, Willmar, MN 56201

Sunrise Village Assisted Living, located in Willmar, MN, specializes in providing assisted living care. The community...

Assisted Living
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Island View Manor

Island View Manor

700 Highway 71 Ne, Willmar, MN 56201

4.0(1 review)

"I was impressed with Island View Manor. I like their staff too. The facility has an elevator. There’s always a staff...

Assisted Living
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Vista Prairie at Copperleaf

Vista Prairie at Copperleaf

1550 1st Street North, Willmar, MN 56201

4.6(3 reviews)

"We visited Vista Prairie. We saw one room, and that was nice. The staff was nice. They have a dining room, a library, a...

Assisted LivingMemory Care
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Sunnyview

Sunnyview

316 Sunrise Ln N, Atwater, MN 56209

Central Minnesota Senior Care, located in Atwater, MN, offers Assisted Living and Residential Care Home. It provides...

Assisted Living
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Personal Care Suites

Personal Care Suites

102 GlenOaks Drive, New London, MN 56273

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Assisted Living
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Glen Oaks Village Apartments

Glen Oaks Village Apartments

100 Glenoaks Drive, New London, MN 56273

4.0(1 review)

"Glen Oaks is more in a wooded area. My mom was there. Actually, they had independent apartments, assisted living, and...

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CentraCare Health - Paynesville Stearns Place

CentraCare Health - Paynesville Stearns Place

701 STEARNS AVENUE, Paynesville, MN 56362

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Assisted Living
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Bethany Assisted Living

Bethany Assisted Living

200-218 North Holcombe Ave, Litchfield, MN 55355

5.0(1 review)

"Bethany is a very friendly environment. They have many planned activities available for the residents. They plan bus...

Assisted Living
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Reviews of Communities Nearby

Assisted Living

Terry

I visited this facility

Review of Vista Prairie at Copperleaf

Vista Prairie at Copperleaf was the newest facility of all of the three places that I toured. It was a good place. The staff who gave me the tour was good, she was competent. The rooms or...

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Assisted Living

Sue

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Willmar

Brookdale Willmar was wonderful. What stood out was the friendliness of their staff and the way they treated their residents. They keep the people engaged in activities. I felt a lot of kindness...

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Assisted Living

Sue

I visited this facility

Review of Vista Prairie at Copperleaf

They were very friendly at Vista Prairie at Copperleaf. One of the residents was real gracious to let us in and see the kind of space there was. One of my favorites parts was going past the dining...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

In Willmar, assisted living rates come in around $8,635 per month, tracking thousands of dollars over the national and Minnesota median rates of $5,350. Other cities in the state tend to have more economically priced care, including Rochester, where fees come in about $1,660 below the local rate, and Duluth, where residents pay around $6,750 for care. Similarly, in Minneapolis, assisted living residents pay about $3,300 less for care than seniors in Willmar.

Willmar

$8,635

Minnesota

$5,350

United States

$5,350

Minneapolis

$5,350

Rochester

$6,975

Duluth

$6,750

Paying for Assisted Living in Willmar

Assisted living residents in Willmar pay a monthly median rate of $8,635 for housing and personal care.

 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Willmar

Seniors in Willmar who need help paying some or all of the costs associated with assisted living may be able to get monthly aid through Minnesota's Supplemental Security Income (SSI), provided they meet the program's income and asset guidelines.

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

Financial Assistance in Minnesota

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 Care

Assisted living facilities in Willmar charge approximately $8,635 per month for care. By contrast, seniors who obtain personal care services and companionship in their own homes pay about $1,500 less for in-home care. However, assisted living offers an economical alternative to home health care, which provides skilled nursing in the individual’s home for a monthly median rate of $10,391, and nursing home care, which includes 24-hour skilled nursing services and supervision for around $10,646.

In-Home Care

$7,150

Home Health Care

$10,391

Assisted Living Facility

$8,635

Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)

$10,646

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

 

Free Assisted Living Resources in Willmar

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

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Willmar

Willmar 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.

Laws and Regulations in Minnesota

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