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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fargo, ND
If you’re looking for assisted living in Fargo, 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 Fargo or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Fargo.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Fargo for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 33 assisted living facilities in the Fargo 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 Clara Barton and Clara Barton.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Moorhead, Moorhead and Dilworth.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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.
Eventide Senior Living Communities has been serving older adults for over 70 years. Our organization continues to evolve to meet the wants and needs of todays seniors. Eventide Fargo offers a continuum of care, from independent living to assisted living to memory care, to...
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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, 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.
4 Seasons Assisted Living has embraced the mission of providing a family-style atmosphere for older adults within individual needs. All residents will have an individualized care plan developed for them, featuring a multi-disciplined, problem solving approach to issues associated with increased...
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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.
Serenity Assisted Living is a family owned and operated facility nestled in a residential neighborhood in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Husband and wife, Tim & Elaine Anderson, opened the doors of Serenity in Dilworth, Minnesota in 2006 and offer the advantage of living right on site. Together...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Fargo, ND
The average cost of senior living in Fargo is $3,398 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Abercrombie, ND with an average of $2,049 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fargo, ND vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fargo, ND vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fargo, ND
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 Fargo.
Private income options in North Dakota
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VA benefits in North Dakota
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Medicare and Medicaid in North Dakota
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What families are saying about assisted living in Fargo
Recent reviews for assisted living in Fargo
Maple View Memory Care in Fargo, ND
4.1
The facility is very open and inviting.
They need to hire someone who will actually go get residents & ask them to come to activities instead of letting them sleep. They have 1 aide who is better at inclusion than the actual activity person.
Touchmark at Harwood Groves in Fargo, ND
4.7
My biggest concern is trying to get a schedule and routine together for mom. Now that mom is there, I have to find things out when I am up there visiting or when I call. They do not proactively call me to give me progress reports, and I wish they would.
That is my biggest concern. That ...
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Fargo Elim Senior Senior Living Community
4.3
My brother and I had a very good experience when we toured the facility. Staff members were very friendly and accommodating. We found the facility to be very clean and well maintained. The staff answered all our questions and concerns for mom's care and needs. They did their care ...
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Fargo review score based on 25 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 31 Fargo assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Fargo review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Fargo review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Fargo assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 25 reviews of 31 Fargo assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fargo resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Fargo, ND averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.2
4.6
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Fargo assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fargo assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fargo, 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 Fargo 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 Fargo 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
33.3%
44.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.6%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.1%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.8%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
41%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
45.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fargo 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 Fargo Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.1%
43.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.4%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.8%
35%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.8%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fargo 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 Fargo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fargo, NDNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.9%
22.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.6%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
5.6%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.9%
29.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fargo 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 Fargo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fargo, NDNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
26.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.4%
35.5%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
30.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
14.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fargo 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 Fargo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27.8%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.4%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.9%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.8%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
44.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.8%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
28.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.4%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.6%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
27.8%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
13.9%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
20.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
38.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fargo
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 North Dakota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fargo protect seniors.
Related senior services in Fargo, North Dakota
In Fargo, ND, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
Fargo is primarily a car-dependent city, although neighborhoods closer to the downtown area are slightly more walkable and bikeable than others. For public transportation in the city, there is MATBUS, which is operated by the Fargo-Moorhead Metro Area Transit Authority. The buses primarily service college students and connect Fargo, Moorhead, the universities, and the surrounding suburbs. For further travel options, there are many Greyhound bus routes, as Fargo is considered the regional transportation hub between Duluth, Minneapolis, and the rest of the upper Midwest.
Fargo offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Essentia Health Fargo, Sanford Medical Center, and Prairie St. John’s.
Fargo is a charming city filled with plenty of Midwestern and old Scandinavian charm. The city is an excellent place to retire, as it offers more cultural opportunities than most rural Midwest cities. The city has three different universities, which help in providing year-round entertainment in the form of arts and cultural events, including plenty of shows and performances put on by the schools. The Fargo-Moorhead Opera and the Fargo-Moorhead Orchestra also perform regularly. For outdoor recreation, the city maintains several public parks, and there are six golf courses, including the Fargo Country Club and the Prairiewood Golfcourse. Many locals enjoy spending time outdoors pursuing popular area pastimes like snowmobiling, duck hunting, cross-country skiing, and most of all, ice fishing!
Frequently Asked Questions
River Pointe of Moorhead, Maple View Memory Care and Fargo Elim Senior Senior Living Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fargo, North Dakota. See full list of communities.
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