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zipAveragecost: $2,853

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I cannot say enough about this most wonderful advanced caregiving living choice for your loved one!!.. I had the honor and privilege of having my sweetheart with Alzheimer’s there, and I cannot tell you how...
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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Cost of independent living in Duluth, MN

The average cost of senior living in Duluth is $2,853 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Iron Junction, MN with an average of $1,755 per month.

Independent living costs in Duluth, MN, vs. nearby cities

Duluth, MN
$2,853/mo
$2,853/mo

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

Duluth, MN
$2,853/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Duluth, MN, vs. other senior living options

$5,010/mo
Independent Living
$2,853/mo

Independent living costs in Duluth, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,332/mo
Studio
$4,186/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,661/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,011/mo

Senior living costs in Duluth 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: Duluth, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDuluth, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$2,853/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,773/mo$4,249/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,010/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Duluth, MN:$2,853/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Duluth, MN:$4,773/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Duluth, MN:$5,010/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Duluth, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Duluth and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Duluth, MN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Duluth have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Duluth, MN$4,049/mo$3,624/mo+11.7%
Minnesota$2,256/mo$2,334/mo-3.4%
National$2,806/mo$2,774/mo+1.2%
Duluth, MN
2024 average cost:$4,049/mo
2023 average cost:$3,624/mo
Percent change:+11.7%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,256/mo
2023 average cost:$2,334/mo
Percent change:-3.4%
National
2024 average cost:$2,806/mo
2023 average cost:$2,774/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Duluth

Recent reviews for independent living in Duluth

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.

VitaCare Living of Proctor

5.0
My mother was there for a short period of time but in that time everything was quite nice. Staff was friendly and attentive as well as caring. Food was wonderful with many options. Was a very nice place all around.

New Perspective Cloquet and Barnum

5.0
The entire workers are so helpful. I came during a sad time, losing him (husband) was hard but they all where there for me. They start their shift with a greeting, a smile and even a hug. They have made coming to a new home easy. I love it there and would recommend it to anyone looking to ...
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Duluth independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Duluth independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Duluth, 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 Duluth 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 Duluth partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Duluth, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.4%
34.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Duluth 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 Duluth communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Duluth, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Duluth 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 Duluth offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Duluth, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
11.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.7%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
14.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.8%
47%
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Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living, Edgewood Vista - Hermantown and New Perspective Twin Ports are the top-rated independent living facilities near Duluth, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 42 independent living facilities near Duluth, Minnesota. See the full list.

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