Hibbing-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Minnesota are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page for more information about these laws.
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Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging
(800) 232-0707
The Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging ensures that seniors in Hibbing and surrounding communities have access to state and federal benefits, including programs funded by the Older Americans Act. The agency offers long-term care consultations, legal assistance and evidence-based programs to promote healthy aging. Caregivers can access information, training and respite assistance, and the agency can help seniors locate assistive technology.
Hibbing Senior Center
(218) 262-4166
For just $12 per year, seniors in Hibbing can join the city's senior center, which serves as a social hub for the community’s older residents. It offers organized games, such as bingo, cribbage and mahjong, as well as one-on-one technology classes, a singles club, bone-building workouts and a cooking club for seniors who enjoy making cabbage rolls, pasties, dumplings and other Eastern European dishes. Seniors can also contact the center to learn more about safe driving classes, Medicare options, fall prevention programs and more.
Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota
(218) 623-8100
Legal Aid Service of Northeastern Minnesota operates a full-service pro bono law office in Duluth. This location serves as the headquarters for the region’s Senior Citizens Law Project. Thanks to funding from the Older Americans Act and the local AAA, seniors aged 60 and older qualify for free legal services. Staff and volunteer attorneys can answer simple questions about wills and advance directives and help with urgent matters, such as guardianship and long-term care admissions or evictions.
St. Louis County Veterans Services, Hibbing Office
(218) 262-6090
This county agency serves as a liaison between veterans and state and federal agencies that offer financial benefits and assistive services. Veterans may qualify for health care, medical transportation, disability compensation, pensions and tax exemptions. Spouses and survivors may be eligible for a variety of financial benefits, including help paying for long-term care and assisted living. A veterans service officer can provide more information about these programs and how to apply.