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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Douglas County, MN
If you’re looking for assisted living in Douglas County, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Douglas County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Douglas County.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Douglas County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 21 assisted living facilities in the Douglas County area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Alexandria, Starbuck and Ashby.
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They are very patient especially with people like my dad who can be difficult at times Good communication with staff. They really care and get to know residents. As a caretaker I enjoy going there and feel...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds is an assisted living community located in Alexandria, MN. Alexandria is a small town with about 11,000 residents, located in Douglas County with a few stores, local shops and places of worship. We are located on the east edge of town and residents who enjoy...
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I'd recommend it, but was dissatisfied that they never took the residents outside. We picked this community because of the location and cleanliness.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Maplewood Manor provides seniors with the assistance they need to live full and satisfying lives while maintaining their independence and dignity. Our high standards and unique approach to delivering care makes us a preferred residential choice for seniors.Maplewood Manor provides a retirement...
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From what I can see, I feel like they do a fairly decent job of caring for my loved one. I know it's a difficult job, and one I was no longer able to do myself. They get her up to go the bathroom every two...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Enjoy northern Minnesota living at Edgewood in Alexandria. This home-like senior living community is the ideal combination of living spaces, care and amenities to promote residents' health and well being in assisted living and memory care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Ashby Living Center is an assisted living community conveniently located from the I-94, near Little Lake. Our campus is just minutes from a number of local restaurants and other services. We offer ample parking for residents and their guests. Our comfortable common areas feel like home...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My dad lived here for 3 years. And they were so nice here and took really good care of my dad. The staff was excellent and they called him Grandpa. He enjoyed some of the daily activities they offered. My...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cost of assisted living in Douglas County, MN
The average cost of senior living in Douglas County is $4,030 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vining, MN with an average of $2,320 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Douglas County, MN vs. nearby counties
Douglas County, MN
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Douglas County, MN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Douglas County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Douglas County, MN by room type
Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Douglas County, MN
Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Douglas County.
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Medicare and Medicaid in Minnesota
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What families are saying about assisted living in Douglas County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Douglas County
Edgewood Vista-Alexandria
4.3
From what I can see, I feel like they do a fairly decent job of caring for my loved one. I know it's a difficult job, and one I was no longer able to do myself. They get her up to go the bathroom every two hours, and they check on her in the night and will take her if she needs to go. She ...
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Maplewood Manor in Elbow Lake, MN
5.0
Yes I would recommend this place to a friend needing care. They are a very caring community. We're there for us when we needed them.
Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds in Alexandria, MN
4.9
Actual tours are helpful to actually see tenants in the environment and meet some of the staff. I had an excellent experience with Windmill Ponds.
Douglas County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Douglas County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Douglas County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Douglas County assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Douglas County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Douglas County, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.7%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
60%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
63.3%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
16.7%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
63.3%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
10%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Douglas County assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Douglas County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Douglas County, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.3%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.3%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Douglas County assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Douglas County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Douglas County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.3%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
3.3%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
3.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
3.3%
29.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Douglas County assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Douglas County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Douglas County, MNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.7%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
10%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Douglas County assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Douglas County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Douglas County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
6.7%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.3%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.3%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
10%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
3.3%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
3.3%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.3%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Douglas County
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Minnesota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Douglas County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds, Maplewood Manor and Edgewood Vista-Alexandria are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Douglas County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 21 assisted living facilities near Douglas County, Minnesota. See the full list.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Douglas County
- Alexandria, Minnesota
- Starbuck, Minnesota
- Ashby, Minnesota
- Hoffman, Minnesota
- Osakis, Minnesota
- Glenwood, Minnesota
- Evansville, Minnesota
- Barrett, Minnesota
- Kensington, Minnesota
- Lowry, Minnesota
- Nelson, Minnesota
- Parkers Prairie, Minnesota
- Melby, Minnesota
- Erdahl, Minnesota
- Holmes City, Minnesota
- Long Beach, Minnesota
- Farwell, Minnesota
- Garfield, Minnesota
- Brandon, Minnesota
- Westport, Minnesota
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