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10 Best Nursing Homes in Willow River, MN
Willow River 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 73 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Willow River, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Willow River is about $4,257, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 67 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 Belden, Bruno and Sturgeon Lake.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Willow River, MN
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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.
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
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
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
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: 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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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
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: 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.
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, 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
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: 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.
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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
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
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 Willow River, MN
The average cost of senior living in Willow River is $4,257 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McGrath, MN with an average of $3,098 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Willow River
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Willow River
Golden Horizons of Sandstone
4.8
Overall we have been very pleased with the staff and their care services. We do not have first hand experience with the meals and dining service, but we feel what is being served is appropriate. It may not be as many home cooked meals as we would like but overall they food looks good. The ...
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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 ...
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Golden Horizons of Aitkin
5.0
Thank you so much for your help. [Name removed] really saved me a lot of time and I know I made a better decision because of her help. Everyone has been friendly and welcoming. My loved one spends a lot less time napping. My loved one is making friends and enjoying mealtimes and activities.
Willow River nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willow River nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willow River, 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 Willow River 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 Willow River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Willow River, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.4%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.4%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
15.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Willow River 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 Willow River Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Willow River, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Willow River 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 Willow River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willow River, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Willow River 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 Willow River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Willow River, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
15.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willow River 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 Willow River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willow River, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
15.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
13.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living, Rivers Edge Assisted Living and New Perspective Cloquet and Barnum are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Willow River, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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