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10 Best Nursing Homes in Stark, MN

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Stark 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 13 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Stark, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Stark is about $4,000, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 22 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as North Branch, Kost and Sunrise.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Stark, MN

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The staff are very good and care about the residents. Yes I would recommend it to others who may be searching for a place for their loved one. My grandmother was here years ago and now my mother. I like that...
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.
Encore at North Branch is a small senior living community located in North Branch, Minnesota. Here at Encore, we pride ourselves on being a a close knit family and provide our residents with the care and love that we would give to our own family. Our location is in a beautiful environment where...
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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.
Unlike other communities that promise a “home-like” atmosphere, Ecumen North Branch has based its entire philosopy on providing a true home for residents and guests.It’s a senior living and health care community that feels a lot like a small town, with four distinct neighborhoodssurrounding a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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.
GracePointe Crossing is located on a 70-acre campus along the Rum River in Cambridge.  In partnership with Presbyterian Homes and Services, GracePointe offers an array of housing and health care options for seniors.  The GracePointe campus is close to downtown Cambridge, yet tucked in...
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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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.
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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.
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.
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: Nursing Homes
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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.
People use nursing home services for any number of reasons -- because today's nursing homes can provide solutions to almost every eldercare problem. No matter what your healthcare needs are, our goal is to provide compassionate care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. 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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Stark, MN

The average cost of senior living in Stark is $4,000 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mora, MN with an average of $3,281 per month.

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

Stark, MN
$4,000/mo
$4,006/mo

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

Stark, MN
$4,000/mo
U.S. national average
$4,944/mo

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

$4,000/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,000/mo

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

Studio
$4,842/mo

Senior living costs in Stark 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: Stark, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStark, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,000/mo$4,066/mo$4,944/mo
Assisted Living$4,335/mo$4,275/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,000/mo$4,066/mo$4,944/mo
Independent Living$2,717/mo$3,143/mo$4,159/mo
Nursing Homes
Stark, MN:$4,000/mo
Minnesota:$4,066/mo
U.S.:$4,944/mo
Assisted Living
Stark, MN:$4,335/mo
Minnesota:$4,275/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Stark, MN:$4,000/mo
Minnesota:$4,066/mo
U.S.:$4,944/mo
Independent Living
Stark, MN:$2,717/mo
Minnesota:$3,143/mo
U.S.:$4,159/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Stark, MN, over time

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

Stark, MNMN stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Stark, MN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Stark 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
Stark, MN$8,135/mo$5,046/mo+61.2%
Minnesota$5,404/mo$5,368/mo+0.7%
National$4,808/mo$4,708/mo+2.1%
Stark, MN
2024 average cost:$8,135/mo
2023 average cost:$5,046/mo
Percent change:+61.2%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$5,404/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
National
2024 average cost:$4,808/mo
2023 average cost:$4,708/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
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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 Stark

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Stark

Northern Pines Assisted Living in Pine City, MN

4.0
After looking for assisted living for my dad and visiting Northern Pines, we decided it would be the right place for him. The staff is easy to communicate with and seem knowledgeable about what they’re doing, the food is decent, they have a set scheduled for laundry and they clean the rooms more ...
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Suite Living of Forest Lake

4.7
[name removed], [name removed]and [name removed] were awesome to work with. I felt like they cared about my Mom and provided caring service to her. It's nice to meet care givers that are genuine and nurturing. I wish I could have thanked them more, their kindness was truly appreciated.

Encore at North Branch

4.8
They are very nice pleasant. They keep you posted on whats happening with your love one. They are good about getting their hair and nails done and keeping things clean and such.

Stark nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stark nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stark, 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 Stark 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 Stark that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Stark, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
10%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Stark 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 Stark Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stark, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stark 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 Stark partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stark, MNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Stark 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 Stark communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stark, MNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stark 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 Stark offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stark, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
10%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
10%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
10%
0.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Encore at North Branch, Ecumen North Branch and GracePointe Crossing are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Stark, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 13 nursing homes facilities near Stark, Minnesota. See the full list.

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