North Dakota Assisted Living

North Dakota, like many other states in the upper Midwest, tends to get overlooked from a national perspective. It is true that northern states like North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan have very long winters compared to many other states in the country, though that is the only major drawback.

North Dakota offers a special connection to its land that few others states can match. It is well spread out with very few major cities, and mostly tight knit, smaller communities. The people here are friendly and accommodating, which also translates to the staffs that manage assisted living homes.

The quietness and remoteness of the state remains sacred grounds for those seeking a refuge from a busier earlier life. What else makes North Dakota special for assisted living? How about its costs?

Costs of Assisted Living in North Dakota

North Dakota surprisingly has some of the higher assisted living costs in the region. While other midwestern states Ohio, Minnesota and Wisconsin are slightly cheaper - the senior housing costs are still not ludicrous in North Dakota.

The state average for a monthly room is $3,870 per month which is just slightly above the national median.

If you are new to North Dakota and need to find cities with both a quality selection and fair prices, consider Minot, Fargo, Mandan, and Dickinson for senior living. The counties of Ward, Cass, Morton, and Stark are good places to begin your search.

North Dakota only has a little over 750,000 residents, and is not growing very rapidly. Therefore, it still seems like a way off before the state reaches more than one million people. It remains very remote and secluded.

Assisted Living in North Dakota - How to Pay

The state of North Dakota has Medicaid programs that help with personal care services related to assisted living, but not direct finance assistance for room and board.
There is a type of non-Medicaid aid known as the Waiver for Home and Community Based Services, which may assist with room and board. The State Plan Personal Care program is another program that can help pay for senior living costs in North Dakota.

Types of Assisted Living in North Dakota

The North Dakota Department of Human Services inspects and supervises all activities related to assisted living complexes. The state defines any senior living facility which houses five or more residents must receive proper licensing from the state.

North Dakota breaks its senior housing into two different categories: assisted living facilities and basic care facilities.

Assisted living facilities represent a building comprised of at least five units that has support services. It is not a congregate or basic facility. Basic care complexes also provide room and board, along with personal care, health management and social activities.

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