Assisted Living Communities in Pequot Lakes, Minnesota

Assisted Living costs in Pequot Lakes start around $0 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 Pequot Lakes 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.

Pequot Lakes has an interesting history, not least of which is that its former official name was Frogtown. While its name isn't quite so fanciful now, seniors may still find this Minnesota town a great place to live. The Pequot Lakes area has 14 assisted living facilities, with two located in Pequot Lakes itself and 12 others located in neighboring towns. In Pequot Lakes, as in the rest of Minnesota, these assisted living facilities are regulated by the Minnesota Department of Health and are held to a strict set of rules and standards.

• The cost of living in Pequot Lakes is 7 percent lower than the Minnesota median and 5 percent lower than the national average. Seniors may find goods and services more affordable here than they would in some other cities.
  
  
• The crime rate in Pequot Lakes is 64 percent higher than the national average. Seniors and other residents of the area have a 1-in-22 chance of being a victim of either a violent or property crime. Statistics show that this crime rate has increased 156 percent in recent years, suggesting other locations may be safer for seniors.
  
  
• The Pequot Lakes area is home to world-class medical facilities, including the Essentia Health St. Joseph's-Pequot Lakes Clinic, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
  
• The weather in Pequot Lakes is cold for much of the year, with temperatures ranging from the 20s to the 40s for many of the fall, spring and winter months. This could be problematic for seniors who enjoy spending time outdoors.  
  
  
• The air quality index in Pequot Lakes is 41 percent better than the national average. Seniors with lung conditions such as COPD or asthma may find the air here easier to breathe.
  
  
• Pequot Lakes offers seniors the chance to partake in many arts and cultural activities. The Center Senior Center allows seniors to meet up with their peers to socialize or take classes.