Assisted Living Communities in Litchfield, Minnesota

Assisted Living costs in Litchfield start around $1,082 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Litchfield and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.

Litchfield is a small town on Lake Ripley that attracts many seniors due to its natural beauty, outdoor recreation and access to healthcare. Of the 6,600 residents in Litchfield, 21.1% are aged 65 and over. Some of these seniors reside in the four local assisted living facilities located within the city and the surrounding areas.

The official designation for assisted living facilities in Litchfield and throughout Minnesota is housing with services establishments. According to the Department of Health, these establishments are categorized as either Class A or Class F.

• Seniors who enjoy the outdoors may find the winters in Litchfield frustrating. The average low temperature in January is just 2 degrees. There is also about 43 inches of snowfall per year. Summer can be very pleasant with temperatures reaching the low 80s.
  
• According to the EPA's National Air Toxics Assessment, Litchfield has an air quality score of 76 out of 100. The average for the United States is 58, so seniors shouldn't expect the local air to cause any major breathing problems.
  
• The cost of living in Litchfield is 20.9 points lower than the Minnesota average of 106.3, making it one of the more affordable places for seniors to live in the state. The city is also less expensive than the average for the country.
  
• Minnesota is one of a few states that tax income from Social Security and all other retirement accounts and benefits. For some seniors, this tax policy may make it more difficult to afford assisted living in Litchfield.
  
• The violent crime rate in Litchfield is 11.9 points lower than the national average of 22.7 and 4.9 points lower than the Minnesota state average, making it one of the safer communities for seniors to live in the state. The property crime rate is 27.4 which is also well below the national average.
  
• Seniors who enjoy learning about the cultural history of their town will find many things to appreciate in Litchfield. The Litchfield Commercial Historic District is a still mostly intact trade center that thrived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Litchfield Opera House was built in 1900 and still hosts live performances.

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.