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10 Residential Care Homes near Wadena, MN

Last Updated: 2/21/25

Residential care homes in Wadena may appeal to seniors who value smaller, more close-knit communities and many opportunities for socialization. Wadena 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 Wadena, 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 New York Mills, Sebeka or Bluffton.

Residential Care Home Facilities near Wadena, MN

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Average starting price of Residential Care Home in Wadena, MN is $3,958/month. Learn more
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Average starting price $3,958/month
Average starting price $1,814/month
Average starting price $2,531/month
Average starting price $1,814/month
Average starting price $1,814/month
Average starting price $661/month

Comfort Care Cottage

1232 Jefferson St S, Wadena, MN 56482

Provides: Care Homes

Little Bit of Country

813 Harmony Ln, Wadena, MN 56482

Provides: Care Homes

Central Todd County Care

PO Box 38, Clarissa, MN 56440

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

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

Prairie Senior Cottages of Alexandria

814 McKay Ave, Alexandria, MN 56308

1 review

I went on a tour here and the staff was friendly and helpful. They answered all of my questions. All they had was 1 small room available. Mom wanted an apartment. It was nice and clean. I would tell families...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Senior Class Care

4451 East Woodsman St, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472

Provides: Care Homes

Ridgewood Home

120 Oriole Dr, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Provides: Care Homes

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Cost of care homes in Wadena, MN

The average cost of senior living in Wadena is 3,958 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Browerville, MN with an average of 3,260 per month.

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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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Wadena, Minnesota

Care Homes

Residential care homes offer a personal care experience for your loved one. Residential care homes offer a domiciliary care environment with around the clock staff and individual support. This type of facility is like a single-family home. Services offered can include regular dining options, laundry services, and transit. The monthly median cost for a private room is around $11,037 and the cost for a semi-private room is around $10,076. The state of Minnesota has a number of provisions related to this type of facility. Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulations Division, and Home Care and care home Program regulates this facility type.

Cost of Living

The price of a Retirement community is influenced by the city in which it is located. The rent burden for Wadena is around 14.7% of the average monthly income. Per month, the median price of rent in Wadena is around $599 per month and the median home value in Wadena is about $95,584.

Demographics and Values

Currently, the population of Wadena consists of 3,915 people and in total the Wadena metro area has a population of 4,075. Wadena has a population density of 291 people per square mile. Demographically, Wadena is 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.4% Native American, 95.7% white, 0.0% other or not specified, 1.4% black, 2.2% Hispanic, and 1.6% mixed race. In Wadena, 61.7% participate in the labor force, 20.4% have some form of disability, 11.5% are widowed, and 6.9% do not have health insurance. In terms of education, 36.6% have a high-school diploma, 8.1% have a college degree, and 2.1% have a graduate degree. In Wadena, 10.4% of the population are veterans of the United States military. Out of the total city population, 46.3% are male and 53.7% are female. The median age of Wadena is 37 years old.

State Information

An overview of Minnesota

Out of a national average of 100, Minnesota has a cost of living index rating of 102, a grocery index rating of 107, and a housing index rating of 88. Based on natural beauty, Minnesota ranks 3rd in the nation. Minnesota is ranked 3rd in quality of life and 10th in healthcare. The state of Minnesota has 140 hospitals and 61 health centers, providing care to a population of 5,654,535. Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Mayo Clinic Health System – Red Wing, and Alomere Health are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state.

Social demographics of the state

In Minnesota, 34% of the population attend some form of religious service and there are 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. The state of Minnesota ranks 27th in the country for diversity, and the state is considered LGBTQ friendly. In the last presidential election 46% of Minnesota residents voted Democrat and 45% voted Republican. The state has a median age of 38 and 29% of its population being over the age of 55.

State-wide weather information

Minnesota experiences an average humidity rating of about 70%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 80% in the month of December. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Minnesota is around 2.37 inches. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of June at around 5.59 inches. On average, Minnesota has an air quality index rating of around 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 temperature in the summer rises to around 67F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 86F during 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 pin cherry, wine, red, and black spine, hemlock, and black and white spruce. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the eastern phoebe, the trumpeter swans, the American kestrel, or the peregrine falcons. The state animal of Minnesota is the eastern timber wolf.

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