Assisted Living Communities in Pine River, Minnesota

Assisted Living costs in Pine River 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 Pine River 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.

Pine River, Minnesota, is considered part of the Brainerd metro area, located centrally in the state. This small community began as a trading center for those in the Great North Woods and is the birthplace of the Paul Bunyan Trail. This is an easily walkable trail, accessible to many active seniors, 15% of the town's population of 1,200.

Pine River seniors who need to transition into one of the area's three assisted living communities for help with tasks, such as bathing and grooming, can rest assured knowing they are regulated by the Minnesota Department of Health, which ensures compliance with staff training and resident care. 

• Pine River has few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital, Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center, located in Brainerd.
• Pine River residents have access to the Brainerd & Crow Wing public transportation services, which includes bus service and handicapped-accessible transportation. Senior rates are available for those 62 and older. 
• The cost of living in Pine River is 86, compared to the US baseline of 100. Housing costs are 73, which may mean that operating costs for assisted living facilities are lower than in other parts of the state, which may help seniors on a budget. Healthcare costs are also lower, at 87 compared to 100. 
• Crime rates in the U.S. are measured on a scale of 1 to 100, with 1 being the safest. Property crimes in Pine River are 19, compared to 35.4 for the rest of the country, while violent crime rates are just 9, compared to 22.7 for the U.S. average. Seniors may enjoy living in a safe community. 
• Seniors who have health conditions affected by colder temperatures may be uncomfortable in Pine River, as the winters are very snowy, with January low temperatures dipping below zero. Summers are mild, however, with July highs reaching into the low 80s. 
• The state of Minnesota has a state income tax on Social Security income and retirement pensions. There are a couple of exceptions to this, however. Military pensions are not subject to state income tax, and if an individual's entire income comes from Social Security, then they will not have a state income tax on it. 

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