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Assisted living costs in Payne average about $4,641 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 76 communities in Payne. Our detailed directory has 69 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living
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The staff is wonderful to work with. They are very respectful of my mother and communicate extremely well. She gets level 1 assisted living services now. That staff treats her like family and are always...
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.
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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Photo of New Perspective Cloquet and Barnum
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The staff are awesome, very friendly and attentive. They always keep us informed have things are going. Mom is very happy and content with her new home and has made many new friends with the staff and other...
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.
Offering: Assisted Living, Memory CareNew Perspective’s senior living community in Cloquet is located in Carlton County, MN, southeast of Grand Rapids and highway 35. We offer a friendly community of five beautifully designed and custom-built homes. In this small, cottage-like environment,...
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I have a very good friend who lives at Open Arms, and I don’t think I have ever witnessed, in any skilled nursing facility, the compassion, , Care and love that is presented to the residence who live there.
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.
Nestled in a beautiful, wooded setting overlooking a serene pond teeming with wildlife, Open Arms Senior Living offers 24 thoughtfully designed studio apartments for both assisted living and memory care residents. Our community features cozy, home-like surroundings with community dining and a...
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Photo of VitaCare Living of Proctor
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5 on all. They were very kind and professional. My mother passed away[date removed]. They were all very helpful with every stage of her last days. I would highly recommend them.
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 Edgewood Vista - Hermantown
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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
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.
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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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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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.
Photo of New Perspective Twin Ports
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Everything is going great! The staff are sure to take care of my father and they make sure that he is comfortable. The facility is also very nice and clean. For the most part, we have no complaints about New...
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.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareNew Perspective’s Twin Ports senior living community serves seniors in the Superior, WI and Duluth, MN area. The beauty and amenities of our New Perspective | Twin Ports location rivals a fine hotel. Residents are minutes away from...
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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 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.
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Photo of New Journey Residence Ltd
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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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.
Photo of White Haven Alternative Living
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 Maple View 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 Hyva Home
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.
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.
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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 Mesabi Nursing Home
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.
Photo of Ivy NHS
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.
Photo of Chestnut Grove North
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 Diamond Willow Assisted Living of Proctor
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.

Cost of assisted living in Payne, MN

The average cost of senior living in Payne is $4,641 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buhl, MN with an average of $3,584 per month.

Assisted living costs in Payne, MN, vs. nearby cities

Payne, MN
$4,641/mo
$4,531/mo

Assisted living costs in Payne, MN, vs. state and national averages

Payne, MN
$4,641/mo
U.S. national average
$4,707/mo

Assisted living costs in Payne, MN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,641/mo
$4,662/mo

Assisted living costs in Payne, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,004/mo
Studio
$5,520/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,758/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,144/mo

Senior living costs in Payne 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: Payne, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typePayne, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,641/mo$4,274/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,662/mo$4,065/mo$4,940/mo
Independent Living$2,619/mo$3,144/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Payne, MN:$4,641/mo
Minnesota:$4,274/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Payne, MN:$4,662/mo
Minnesota:$4,065/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
Independent Living
Payne, MN:$2,619/mo
Minnesota:$3,144/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Assisted living costs in Payne, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Payne 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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Assisted living cost trends in Payne, MN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Payne 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
Payne, MN$5,084/mo$4,642/mo+9.5%
Minnesota$4,644/mo$4,365/mo+6.4%
National$4,520/mo$4,614/mo-2.0%
Payne, MN
2024 average cost:$5,084/mo
2023 average cost:$4,642/mo
Percent change:+9.5%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$4,644/mo
2023 average cost:$4,365/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,520/mo
2023 average cost:$4,614/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Payne, 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 Payne.

What families are saying about assisted living in Payne

Recent reviews for assisted living in Payne

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.

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.

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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Payne assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Payne assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Payne, 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 Payne 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 Payne 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
17.2%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.2%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.7%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
15.5%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.9%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.7%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
10.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
17.2%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Payne 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 Payne Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Payne, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
19%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.3%
32.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.5%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Payne 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 Payne partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Payne, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
1.7%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.9%
40.8%
No sugar
No sugar
3.4%
37.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Payne 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 Payne communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Payne, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.2%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.9%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
6.9%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Payne 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 Payne offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Payne, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
8.6%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.4%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15.5%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.8%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
15.5%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.9%
35.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.9%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.8%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
12.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
5.2%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.6%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.1%
45.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Payne

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Minnesota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Payne protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living, New Perspective Cloquet and Barnum and Open Arms Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Payne, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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