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Our experience was awesome, the staff went above and beyond helping out when my dad entered into hospice care. He passed away last [date removed] and was able to stay right in his apartment until his final...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Duluth are centrally located — close to shopping, hospitals, clinics — and provide independent living and assisted living senior care. Our community features spacious, private apartments for senior living!But we're nestled in a quiet woods area so we have...
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My mom is currently a resident at Silver Bay Carefree Living and she is loving it. It took her about a month to settle in. The facility is very clean, the food is good and everyone is nice and helpful. The...
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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My mom is currently a resident at Silver Bay Carefree Living and she is loving it. It took her about a month to settle in. The facility is very clean, the food is good and everyone is nice and helpful. The...
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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The staff keeps me up to date as to what is going on with my brother, by phone and in person. The staff is friendly , kind and caring. The staff is very patient with the residents there. The facility is...
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.
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The staff keeps me up to date as to what is going on with my brother, by phone and in person. The staff is friendly , kind and caring. The staff is very patient with the residents there. The facility is...
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.
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My brother liked living at this community. The food was good, however they did not have a lot of choices. The staff were nice and the community was clean. They offered daily activities. They do not allow...
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.
As the leading operator of senior living communities in the Upper Midwest, EMG owns and/or operates over 50 independent living, assisted living and memory care communities with a total of 2,500 beds in seven states, and employs nearly 2,000 people. Edgewood has been providing senior living for...
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This is a beautiful community with nice grounds you can walk around. . The staff are friendly and helpful. The marketing person explained everything. They have a lot of activities including bingo and boat...
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.
Edgewood Vista is located in scenic Hermantown, Saint Louis County, Minnesota. This nurturing assisted living community is located on the North Shore right near Duluth. This peaceful community has a lot to offer those that love to live their lives independently. You or a loved one could enjoy...
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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.
Photo of New Perspective Twin Ports
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Everything is going great! The staff are sure to take care of my father and they make sure that he is comfortable. The facility is also very nice and clean. For the most part, we have no complaints about New...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareNew Perspective’s Twin Ports senior living community serves seniors in the Superior, WI and Duluth, MN area. The beauty and amenities of our New Perspective | Twin Ports location rivals a fine hotel. Residents are minutes away from...
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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.
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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.
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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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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: 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Fairbanks, MN

The average cost of senior living in Fairbanks is $4,241 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Babbitt, MN with an average of $3,651 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fairbanks, MN vs. nearby cities

Fairbanks, MN
$4,241/mo
$4,078/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fairbanks, MN vs. the state and national average

Fairbanks, MN
$4,241/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fairbanks vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,241/mo
$4,241/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Fairbanks, MN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,611/mo
Studio
$3,654/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,994/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,011/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Fairbanks over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fairbanks, 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 Fairbanks.

What families are saying about assisted living in Fairbanks

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fairbanks

Edgewood Virginia I Sr Lvg

4.1
Our family has been part of Edgewood for many years. We enjoy the activities, but hope to have more age appropriate activities. The help there is always nice and do their best. Pricing is a bit expensive for the range area. We just love Kelley the new clinical services director.

Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living

5.0
The staff helped ease the nerves of both family and resident. They were patient and kind explaining the processes they have until my elderly uncle understood what to expect and the expectations expected of him. I love all the activities they offer and how welcoming the home is. I’m always ...
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New Perspective Twin Ports in Superior, WI

5.0
He is doing good and he loves it in the community. It has all worked out very well. I felt good about it in the beginning and I was hoping for the best. They came through and did really well. We're very happy with the referral A Place For Mom gave us.

Fairbanks assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairbanks assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairbanks, 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 Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
11.9%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
4.5%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
65.7%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
67.2%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
9%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
65.7%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
6%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
10.4%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fairbanks, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
10.4%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
7.5%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
1.5%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairbanks, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
1.5%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
4.5%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
1.5%
31.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairbanks, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.5%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
4.5%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
6%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.5%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairbanks, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
4.5%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
1.5%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
1.5%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
9%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
9%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
4.5%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
4.5%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
9%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
4.5%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.5%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
7.5%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fairbanks

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 Fairbanks protect seniors.

Learn about Minnesota Assisted Living regulations

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Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living, Silver Bay Carefree Living and Aurora Carefree Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fairbanks, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 58 assisted living facilities near Fairbanks, Minnesota. See the full list.

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