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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
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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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
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.
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
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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.
Photo of Virginia Carefree Living
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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
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.
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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.
Photo of Edgewood Vista – Virginia
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.
Photo of Edgewood Vista – Virginia
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.
Golden Horizons is a friendly, peaceful assisted living community located in Tower, Minnesota. The oldest city north of Duluth, Tower was incorporated in 1889 and is located 24 miles north of Virginia. The city is defined by its captivating scenery and breathtaking sunsets over Lake Vermilion....
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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.
Photo of Chestnut Grove North
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.
Photo of Diamond Willow Assisted Living of Mountain Iron
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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Photo of Ely Carefree Living
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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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Cost of assisted living in Skibo, MN

The average cost of senior living in Skibo is $4,029 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Babbitt, MN with an average of $3,651 per month.

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

Skibo, MN
$4,029/mo
$3,651/mo

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

Skibo, MN
$4,029/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,029/mo
$4,029/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,267/mo
Studio
$3,480/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,671/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,415/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Skibo over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Skibo, 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 Skibo.

What families are saying about assisted living in Skibo

Recent reviews for assisted living in Skibo

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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Edgewood Vista - Hermantown

4.0
The staff are friendly, encouraging and keep me informed of how my brother in law is doing. He seems to like the food. He is not yet participating in any of the activities offered. The community is clean and I would currently recommend this community.

Skibo assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Skibo assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Skibo, 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 Skibo 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 Skibo 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
8.1%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
1.6%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
62.9%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
64.5%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
8.1%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
3.2%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
62.9%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
4.8%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
8.1%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Skibo 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 Skibo Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Skibo, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
6.5%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
4.8%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
3.2%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
1.6%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Skibo 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 Skibo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Skibo, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
1.6%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
1.6%
33.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Skibo 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 Skibo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Skibo, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.2%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
3.2%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
4.8%
29.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Skibo 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 Skibo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Skibo, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
4.8%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
1.6%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
1.6%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
6.5%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
6.5%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
6.5%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
6.5%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
3.2%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
4.8%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
6.5%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
6.5%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
3.2%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.2%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
4.8%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Skibo

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 Skibo 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 Skibo, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 52 assisted living facilities near Skibo, Minnesota. See the full list.

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