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10 Best Nursing Homes in Scanlon, MN

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Scanlon is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 51 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Scanlon, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Scanlon is about $4,996, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 66 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Scanlon, MN

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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 Heritage Haven Inc
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.
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.
Photo of Augustana Care Moose Lake Campus
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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 Barross Cottage II LLC
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 Lake 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 The Waterview Shores
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 nursing homes in Scanlon, MN

The average cost of senior living in Scanlon is $4,996 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McGregor, MN with an average of $3,404 per month.

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

Scanlon, MN
$4,996/mo
$4,996/mo
$5,181/mo

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

Scanlon, MN
$4,996/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

$4,960/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,996/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,004/mo
Studio
$5,355/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,690/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,144/mo

Senior living costs in Scanlon 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: Scanlon, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeScanlon, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,996/mo$4,066/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,084/mo$4,275/mo$4,711/mo
Memory Care$4,960/mo$4,066/mo$4,945/mo
Independent Living$3,216/mo$3,143/mo$4,159/mo
Nursing Homes
Scanlon, MN:$4,996/mo
Minnesota:$4,066/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Scanlon, MN:$5,084/mo
Minnesota:$4,275/mo
U.S.:$4,711/mo
Memory Care
Scanlon, MN:$4,960/mo
Minnesota:$4,066/mo
U.S.:$4,945/mo
Independent Living
Scanlon, MN:$3,216/mo
Minnesota:$3,143/mo
U.S.:$4,159/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Scanlon, MN, over time

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

Scanlon, MNMN stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Scanlon, MN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Scanlon 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
Scanlon, MN$5,415/mo$5,490/mo-1.4%
Minnesota$5,492/mo$5,470/mo+0.4%
National$4,904/mo$4,812/mo+1.9%
Scanlon, MN
2024 average cost:$5,415/mo
2023 average cost:$5,490/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$5,492/mo
2023 average cost:$5,470/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,904/mo
2023 average cost:$4,812/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
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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 nursing homes in Scanlon

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Scanlon

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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Scanlon nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scanlon nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scanlon, 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 Scanlon 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 Scanlon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Scanlon, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
24.2%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.9%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
18.2%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
15.2%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
24.2%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Scanlon 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 Scanlon Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scanlon, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scanlon 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 Scanlon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scanlon, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
6.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Scanlon 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 Scanlon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scanlon, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
12.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scanlon 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 Scanlon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scanlon, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
15.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.2%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
21.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
12.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.2%
0.4%
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