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Vergas Assisted Living
405 EAST FRAZEE AVENUE, Vergas, MN 56587
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Assisted Living Communities in Perham, Minnesota
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Nestled in the heart of Minnesota’s lake country, the small community of Perham features a vibrant downtown area and offers seniors access to many local attractions and recreational activities. The city is home to 5 assisted living facilities, with another 17 in the surrounding regions. Perham retirees spend roughly $3,840 per month on assisted living, $668 less than the state median of $4,508 and $660 less than the national baseline rate of $4,500.
Our directory features 11 reviews reviews from Perham assisted living residents and their families. On average, these communities earn a rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars stars.
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Essentia Health-Winchester Senior Apartments
1051 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
At $3,840 per month, assisted living in Perham is more affordable than the state and national medians of $4,508 and $4,500, respectively. Rates vary across Minnesota, with St. Cloud seniors spending $260 more monthly than those in Perham and Rochester seniors paying $340 more. Retirees in Mankato enjoy a savings of $705 every month, while Minneapolis seniors face monthly median fees of $5,163, $1,323 higher than rates in Perham.
Perham
$3,840
Minnesota
$4,508
United States
$4,500
St. Cloud
$4,100
Minneapolis
$5,163
Mankato
$3,135
Rochester
$4,180
Paying for Assisted Living in Perham
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Assisted living communities in Perham charge a median rate of $3,840 per month for bed, board and personal care services.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Perham
There are several Medicaid 1915(c) waiver programs that are available to senior citizens who receive assisted living services in Perham. Depending on circumstances, seniors may be eligible for one of the following Medicaid waiver programs:
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- Elderly waiver
- Community Alternatives for Disabled Adults
- Community Alternative Care
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Minnesota also provides an optional state supplement (OSS) to senior citizens who are active recipients of the federal Supplemental Security Income benefit. The OSSÂ is meant to cover long-term care costs that aren't included in Medicaid's benefits, such as room and board.Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
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- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
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For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Assisted living is the most affordable type of senior care in Perham at $3,840. For an additional $1,850, retirees living in their own homes employ the personal care services of an in-home care agency or the additional basic medical support offered by home health care providers. Older adults requiring around-the-clock monitoring and skilled nursing care spend $11,693 monthly for a semi-private room in a nursing home, $7,853 more than what seniors in assisted living pay.
In-Home Care
$5,690
Home Health Care
$5,690
Assisted Living Facility
$3,840
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,693
Note:Â Data for Perham was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Fargo, ND, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Perham
Perham and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Perham, please visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Perham
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Perham Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Minnesota are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page for more information about these laws.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Linda
5.0
Review of St. James Manor
Perham Living is a pretty good facility and in a good area. The people there are very nice. The place is fairly new. From the people I know that are there, they like it really well.
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Linda
5.0
Review of Elk Ridge Assisted Living
Prairie View was good. The staff was good and the place was easy to locate. I think they have scheduled activities on certain days of the week.
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Satisfied Relative
5.0
Review of Thomas House
My Mom was a resident of the Thomas House for 2 years. She received excellent care. The staff was caring, competent and professional. The owner helped us with all of our needs and listened to any...
