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11 Residential Care Homes near Brainerd, MN

Last Updated: 2/21/25

Residential care homes in Brainerd may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Brainerd care homes typically take in fewer residents, meaning older adults know each resident in the home and develop strong friendships.

Older-adult care homes vary more than other options for senior living in Brainerd, so families can choose from a wide range of prices, amenities, and services. A Place for Mom will work with you to understand the cost of care homes. From there, we’ll help you find the right fit, whether you’re staying on a budget or searching for luxury retirement communities.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Baxter, Crosby or Crow Wing.

Residential Care Home Facilities near Brainerd, MN

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Average starting price of Residential Care Home in Brainerd, MN is $2,599/month. Learn more
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Average starting price $2,599/month
Average starting price $2,819/month
Average starting price $2,819/month
Average starting price $2,819/month
Average starting price $2,587/month
Average starting price $1,720/month

Senior Class Care

4451 East Woodsman St, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472

Provides: Care Homes

Amazing Love Elderly Care Ctr

7807 Emerald Rd, Randall, MN 56475

Provides: Care Homes

Amazing Love Elderly Care Ctr

7807 Emerald Rd, Randall, MN 56475

Provides: Care Homes

Raspberry Creek Foster Homes

33704 399th Place, Aitkin, MN 56431

Provides: Care Homes

Raspberry Creek Foster Homes

33704 399th Place, Aitkin, MN 56431

Provides: Care Homes

Scandia Senior Care of Isle

540 Isle E St, Isle, MN 56342

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Dignity and Grace

823 State Hwy 371 Northwest, Backus, MN 56435

Provides: Care Homes

Dignity and Grace

823 State Hwy 371 Northwest, Backus, MN 56435

Provides: Care Homes

Central Todd County Care

PO Box 38, Clarissa, MN 56440

Provides: Care Homes

Comfort Care Cottage

1232 Jefferson St S, Wadena, MN 56482

Provides: Care Homes

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Little Bit of Country

813 Harmony Ln, Wadena, MN 56482

Provides: Care Homes
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Cost of care homes in Brainerd, MN

The average cost of senior living in Brainerd is 2,599 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jenkins, MN with an average of 2,000 per month.

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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What are care homes?

Residential care homes are houses in residential neighborhoods that are equipped, adapted, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually between two and 10. Like assisted living communities, staff at care homes typically help residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and medication management. Although residential care homes vary significantly depending on the community, services usually include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Medication management
  • Mobility assistance
  • Nutritious meals
  • Social activities and outings
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
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Brainerd, Minnesota

Care Homes

Care homes offer an intimate care experience for seniors. They provide home-style living with 24-hour staffing and individualized care. offered may include food service, laundry services, and transit. This type of facility is like a single-family home. In Minnesota, the annual median cost for an assisted living facility is around $45,600. The state of Minnesota has a number of stipulations related to this kind of facility. Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulations Division, and Home Care and care home Program governs this facility type.

Cost of Living

Cost of living is a big influence in deciding what destination fits best. Monthly, the median price of rent in Brainerd is $776 and the median value of a house in Brainerd is around $110,007. The rent burden for Brainerd is around 18.7% of the average monthly income.

Demographics and Values

Out of the total city population, 46.7% are male and 53.3% are female. The median age of Brainerd is 34 years old. In Brainerd, 10.0% of the citizens are veterans. Racially, the population of Brainerd is 92.6% white, 2.1% black, 0.3% other or not specified, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.0% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 2.6% mixed race, and 2.0% Hispanic. Brainerd has a population density of 426 people per square mile. Out of the total population of Brainerd, 17.2% have some form of disability, 62.9% participate in the labor force, 8.9% do not have health insurance, and 8.2% are widows. Of the population of Brainerd 31.0% have a high-school diploma, 19.7% have a college degree, and 6.9% have a graduate degree.

State Information

An overview of Minnesota

The state of Minnesota has a cost of living index of 101.5 where a score of 100 is the national average, and anything above 100 is considered more expensive than the average. The state has a grocery index rating of 106.7 and a housing index rating of 88.3. Overall, Minnesota ranks 3rd out of all states in quality of life and 10th in healthcare. In total, Minnesota has 140 general hospitals and 61 health centers that provide care for 5,654,535 citizens. Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Mayo Clinic Health System – Red Wing, and Alomere Health are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. The natural beauty of Minnesota is ranked 3rd in the nation.

Social demographics of the state

The median age in the state is 38, and 29% of the population is over the age of 55. The state of Minnesota ranks 27th in the country for diversity, and the state is considered LGBTQ friendly. In the most recent presidential election, 45% of Minnesota residents voted Republican and 46% voted Democrat. Thirty-four percent of Minnesota residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state’s 5,953 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-19%, Mainline Protestant-29%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. In Minnesota there are 170 masonic lodges.

State-wide weather information

The most precipitation occurs in June with an average of 5.59 inches of precipitation a month. On average, the state receives 2.37 inches of precipitation a month. The average air quality index rating in Minnesota is 34.5 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of May with a rating of 42.7 AQI. The average humidity across the state is 70%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 80% in the month of December. During the summer, the average temperature in Minnesota is around 67F. The average high summer temperature is around 86F in the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 42F in the month of June. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 13F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 33F during the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around -11F in the month of January. While residents of Minnesota mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Minnesota can include floods and earthquakes (high).

Wildlife to be found in Minnesota

The state of Minnesota has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of black cherry, black and white spruce, tamarack, and juniper. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the trumpeter swans, the bald eagles, the common loons, or the red-winged blackbird. The state animal of Minnesota is the eastern timber wolf.

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