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zipAveragecost: $2,951

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Last Updated: 11/19/25
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Photo of Brookstone Manor
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.
At Vista Prairie at Manor House is located in Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota. We are an assisted living residence that works with dementia and Alzheimer's residents in the field of memory care. Our location provides the kind of peaceful atmosphere all of our residents need to feel happy...
Photo of Hyva Home
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 Cloquet
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.
Photo of Suncrest Senior Living
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.
Photo of Riverside Assisted Living Apartments
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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Cost of independent living in Aitkin County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Aitkin County is $2,951 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Isle, MN with an average of $2,476 per month.

Independent living costs in Aitkin County, MN, vs. nearby counties

Aitkin County, MN
$2,951/mo
$2,951/mo
$2,717/mo

Independent living costs in Aitkin County, MN, vs. state and national averages

Aitkin County, MN
$2,951/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Aitkin County, MN, vs. other senior living options

$3,593/mo
Independent Living
$2,951/mo

Independent living costs in Aitkin County, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,343/mo
Studio
$4,087/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,952/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,969/mo

Senior living costs in Aitkin County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Aitkin County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAitkin County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$2,951/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,572/mo$4,249/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,593/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Aitkin County, MN:$2,951/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Aitkin County, MN:$3,572/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Aitkin County, MN:$3,593/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Aitkin County

Recent reviews for independent living in Aitkin County

Golden Horizons of Aitkin

4.8
We chose Golden Horizons of Aitkin initially because the facility was smaller and easier for her to navigate. Mom really wanted to hate it when she got there. But the friendliness of everyone (and the good food) won her over despite her efforts to be miserable.

Rivers Edge Assisted Living in Aitkin, MN

5.0
My grandpa has been living at this assisted living facility for a year now and it has been a wonderful experience. The staff are incredibly attentive and caring, always going out of their way to make sure he is comfortable and well taken care of. The facility itself is well-maintained and has a ...
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Edgewood Brainerd Senior Lvg

4.5
My sister lives here currently in the memory care unit. I really appreciate that the staff checks on her every half hour. I have been there and have seen them doing it. The staff is very friendly. I haven’t tried the food, but a friend of mine has had lunch with my sister and said that the ...
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Aitkin County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Aitkin County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Aitkin County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Aitkin County independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Aitkin County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Aitkin County, MNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Aitkin County independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Aitkin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Aitkin County, MNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Aitkin County independent 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 independent living communities in Aitkin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Aitkin County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
23.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
10%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.3%
47%
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