About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential 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.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Nursing Homes in Ironton, MN

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ironton nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Ironton, MN may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Ironton or another care type is right for you. Browse 25 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ironton.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lennox, Shephard and Crosslake.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lennox, Shephard and Crosslake.

ShortCode tests:
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Golden Horizons of Crosslake, Rivers Edge Assisted Living and Golden Horizons of Aitkin
zipAverageCost: $2,968

Nursing Homes Facilities near Ironton, MN

Showing 14 communities
Last Updated: 11/22/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Golden Horizons of Crosslake
1111 Photos available
8.4
Review score
14 reviews
8.4
Review score
14 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
7%
3 star
14%
2 star
7%
1 star
7%
See all reviews
Very knowledgeable district director. She did an excellent job with the tour. Facility looked great. I loved the outside area. I was ready to place my husband there in spite of the long drive. However, we...
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.
Golden Horizons of Crosslake Golden Horizons of Crosslake is a community that provides assisted living in serene Crosslake, MN. Seniors are allowed to live independently as possible at the same time receiving health services and personal care. The community's apartments and health care services...
See details
Photo of Rivers Edge Assisted Living
88 Photos available
8.0
Review score
7 reviews
8.0
Review score
7 reviews
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I recently had the pleasure of visiting River's Edge, an assisted living community where my grandmother resides, and I have nothing but positive things to say about it. From the moment I walked in, I was...
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.
See details
Photo of Golden Horizons of Aitkin
1313 Photos available
8.0
Review score
8 reviews
8.0
Review score
8 reviews
5 star
49%
4 star
25%
3 star
13%
2 star
0%
1 star
13%
See all reviews
We liked that it is Golden Horizons is a smaller community & they treat the residents like they are family. Sometimes communication to the family could have been better but for the most part it was good. We...
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.
The Golden Horizons of Aitkin is a assisted living community located in the beautiful, rustic town of Aitkin, Aitkin County, Minnesota. Here you will get the chance to enjoy the great outdoors, with the various lakes, parks with walking trails, and recreational activities. Whether you love to...
See details
Photo of Edgewood Brainerd Senior Lvg
44 Photos available
5 star
78%
4 star
11%
3 star
0%
2 star
11%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
All of the staff members here and just so nice and they are always there when I need them. The community is very clean and it has a very comfortable and homey atmosphere. The other residents are nice as well...
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.
Welcome to Edgewood Vista in Brainerd! Enjoy the central Minnesota lakes region in Brainerd, with Edgewood's ideal combination of living spaces, care and amenities. Built in 2005 and upgraded in 2012, Edgewood promotes residents' health and well-being in independent living, assisted living and...
Photo of Brainerd Carefree Living
1515 Photos available
6.0
Review score
2 reviews
6.0
Review score
2 reviews
5 star
0%
4 star
50%
3 star
0%
2 star
50%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Dad is still here and he likes it there! He has said that the workers are all very nice and helpful if he needs something.
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.
See details
Photo of Edgewood Baxter
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
When we walked in to tour this community it was so inviting and we got such a good vibe. The staff is accommodating and caregivers really care for the residents it's not just a job to them. It is close 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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Almost 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 Harmony House Brainerd
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Harmony House Of Brainerd
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.
Located in Northern MN, Harmony house is nestled in the town of Brainerd, MN. It is the perfect place for any senior, and is located in a lovely residential area. It was opened in 1997 and consists of two ranch style rambler homes. They are connected with a beautiful outdoor patio in between...
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of Maryhill Manor
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 Good Samaritan Society - Woodland
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 Samaritan House Oakwood
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Photo of Bethand Good Samaritan House
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Ironton, MN

The average cost of senior living in Ironton is $2,968 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Garrison, MN with an average of $2,780 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Ironton, MN, vs. nearby cities

Ironton, MN
$2,968/mo
$2,968/mo
$2,968/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ironton, MN, vs. state and national averages

Ironton, MN
$2,968/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ironton, MN, vs. other senior living options

$2,968/mo
Nursing Homes
$2,968/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ironton, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,926/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,153/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,969/mo

Senior living costs in Ironton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ironton, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIronton, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Nursing Homes$2,968/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$2,968/mo$4,249/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$2,968/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,744/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Ironton, MN:$2,968/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Ironton, MN:$2,968/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Ironton, MN:$2,968/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ironton, MN:$2,744/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Table showing 5 of 4 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 4 items. Click to show less.

Nursing homes costs in Ironton, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Ironton 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.

Ironton, MNMN stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Ironton, MN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ironton 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
Ironton, MN$7,919/mo$5,367/mo+47.6%
Minnesota$5,483/mo$5,472/mo+0.2%
National$4,973/mo$4,818/mo+3.2%
Ironton, MN
2024 average cost:$7,919/mo
2023 average cost:$5,367/mo
Percent change:+47.6%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$5,483/mo
2023 average cost:$5,472/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$4,973/mo
2023 average cost:$4,818/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

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 nursing homes in Ironton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ironton

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 ...
Read more

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 ...
Read more

Ironton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ironton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ironton, 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 Ironton nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Ironton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ironton, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
2.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
19.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ironton nursing homes

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 Ironton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ironton, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.7%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ironton nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ironton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ironton, MNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Ironton nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ironton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ironton, MNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Ironton nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Ironton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ironton, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Golden Horizons of Crosslake, Rivers Edge Assisted Living and Golden Horizons of Aitkin are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ironton, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 25 nursing homes facilities near Ironton, Minnesota. See the full list.

Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top