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Assisted Living in Fargo, North Dakota



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Tami's Angels - Fargo, ND

Tami's Angels

2525 Broadway N

Fargo, ND 58102

1-855-243-3078

Located in the Oakport area of the city, Tami's Angels is a senior housing facility serving Fargo, North Dakota. With an average per-family income of $42,432, the facility is in a largely middle income area. It is heavily ...

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Ema Senior Service - Fargo, ND

Ema Senior Service

564 Santa Cruz Dr S Ste S

Fargo, ND 58103

1-855-238-4376

Located at 564 Santa Cruz Dr S Ste S, Ema Senior Service is a senior housing facility in Fargo, North Dakota. The surrounding area is heavily populated, with around 48,000 poeple living in the zip code of 58103. ...

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Edgewood Vista - Fargo, ND

Edgewood Vista

1541 University Dr S

Fargo, ND 58103

1-855-222-1541

Edgewood Vista is a senior community located at 1541 University Dr S in Fargo, North Dakota. The neighboring area is densely populated, with approximately 48,000 individuals residing in the 58103 zip code. With a median per-family income of ...

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Ecumen, Evergreens of Moorhead - Moorhead, MN

Ecumen, Evergreens of Moorhead

512 3rd Ave S

Moorhead, MN 56560

1-855-224-5130

Located at 512 3rd Ave S, Ecumen, Evergreens of Moorhead is a senior housing facility in Moorhead, Minnesota. The encompassing area is densely populated, with approximately 42,000 people residing in the zip code of 56560. It is a ...

2 miles away from Fargo, ND

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Eventide Living Center - Moorhead, MN

Eventide Living Center

1333 7th St S Ofc

Moorhead, MN 56560

1-855-243-3078

Eventide Living Center is a senior housing facility located at 1333 7th St S Ofc in Moorhead, Minnesota. The neighboring area is heavily populated, with about 42,000 residents in the zip code of 56560. With an average household ...

2 miles away from Fargo, ND

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Eventide Fairmont - Moorhead, MN

Eventide Fairmont

801 2nd Ave N

Moorhead, MN 56560

1-855-221-7955

Located at 801 2nd Ave N, Eventide Fairmont is a senior housing facility in Moorhead, Minnesota. With approximately 42,000 poeple living in the 56560 zip code, the surrounding area has a dense population. It is a primarily middle ...

2 miles away from Fargo, ND

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River P0inte of Moorhead - Moorhead, MN

River P0inte of Moorhead

2401 11th St S

Moorhead, MN 56560

1-855-238-4376

Located at 2401 11th St S, River P0inte of Moorhead is a senior housing facility serving Moorhead, Minnesota. The facility is in a mostly middle class area, with an average per-household income of $45,491. It is heavily populated, ...

3 miles away from Fargo, ND

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Fraser Ltd - West Fargo, ND

Fraser Ltd

631 22nd St E

West Fargo, ND 58078

1-855-224-5130

Fraser Ltd is a senior care facility located at 631 22nd St E in West Fargo, North Dakota. The neighboring area has a dense population, with approximately 27,000 poeple living in the 58078 zip code. It is a ...

3 miles away from Fargo, ND

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Arbor Park - Moorhead, MN

Arbor Park

2901 6th Ave N

Moorhead, MN 56560

1-855-240-2530

Arbor Park is a senior care facility located at 2901 6th Ave N in Moorhead, Minnesota. The facility is in a primarily middle income area, with an average per-household income of $45,491. It is heavily populated, with roughly ...

3 miles away from Fargo, ND

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Serenity Assisted Living - Dilworth, MN

Serenity Assisted Living

1125 Oakview Drive

Dilworth, MN 56529

1-855-241-4685

Located at 1125 Oakview Drive PO Box 683, Serenity Assisted Living is a senior housing community serving Dilworth, Minnesota. The facility is in a primarily middle class area, with an average per-household income of $50,625. With about 5,000 ...

4 miles away from Fargo, ND

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Eventide Sheyenne Crossings - West Fargo, ND

Eventide Sheyenne Crossings

225 13th Ave W

West Fargo, ND 58078

1-855-222-1541

Located at 225 13th Ave W Apt 223, Eventide Sheyenne Crossings is a senior housing community serving West Fargo, North Dakota. The encompassing area is heavily populated, with about 27,000 people residing in the zip code of 58078. ...

4 miles away from Fargo, ND

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Fargo is the largest city in North Dakota and home to about 125,000 people, 11% of whom are seniors. While it’s often considered to be a college town, Fargo offers a variety of amenities to suit its older population, making it a great retirement choice for many seniors. Residents can catch shows at the beautifully restored Fargo Theatre on Broadway North and visit the animals at the Red River Zoo, while sports fans can enjoy local baseball, hockey and football games.

Fargo seniors have 20 assisted living facilities to choose from and pay $3,984 per month on average for care. This is higher than the statewide average of $3,405 but a little lower than the national average of $4,051. However, overall living costs are low in Fargo, with health care in particular costing 14% less here than in the nation as a whole, which helps make the city an affordable retirement option.



The SeniorScore for Fargo, North Dakota



The SeniorScore is calculated based on 100 data points in four categories. These variables are gathered from government and private databases and show how comfortable a given city is for older residents. Fargo’s SeniorScore is 72, which is considerably higher than the state score of 65 and equal to the national score. The category Fargo scores the highest in is Health & Safety, while it scores the lowest in General Quality of Life.

The city offers easy access to healthcare services for older residents, helping it earn a Health & Safety score of 68. Fargo has a high number of doctors who accept Medicare, and there are 140 pharmacies and five hospitals in or near the city. Of its 27 senior care communities, 20 offer assisted living. The area’s violent and property crime rates are similar to the national averages.

Fargo’s Recreation & Leisure and Finances scores are a little lower at 63 and 65, respectively. Seniors have access to 15 golf courses and 31 parks, providing plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, and the area’s 94 churches and 42 gyms and health clubs promote a social environment. The city also has 53 grocery stores and 20 malls and shopping centers. While median household incomes are lower than the national average and assisted living costs are relatively high, the city has a low overall cost of living to offset these factors.

The category in which Fargo scored the lowest is General Quality of Life at 59. This is due to factors such as its very cold winters, pleasant summers and average air quality.



SeniorScore™ for Fargo, North Dakota



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

72

SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Fargo scores significantly higher than the North Dakota average of 65.
  • Fargo scores lower than the national average of 72.
68

Health & Safety

  • There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 5 hospitals within close range of the city, including Essentia Health-fargo, Heartland Health System, and Veterans Affairs Med Center.
  • There are 27 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Crossroads Senior Living Community, Manorcare Health Services - Fargo, and Edgewood Vista.
  • There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 79.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 140 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has an average property crime rate.
  • The area has an average violent crime rate.
63

Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (20% of residents).
  • There are 15 golf courses in or around the city, including Prairiewood Golf Course, Fargo Country Club (Par 3 Course at Fargo Country Club), and Rose Creek Golf Course.
  • There are 31 parks near the city center, including Fargo City Forestry Department, Brunsdale Park, and Lindenwood Park.
  • There are 94 churches in or near the city, including Fargo Baptist Church, St Anthony of Padua, and Church of the Nativity.
  • There are 20 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 53 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 5 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 42 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
65

Finances

  • The property taxes average 3.82% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 1.87% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 6.50%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
  • North Dakota has an average state income tax of 1.04%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $62,410, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $44,111, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $28,370, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $43,500 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $104,755 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $10,920 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $54,912 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 4.58%, which is low compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
  • 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
59

General Quality of Life

  • Fargo receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
  • Fargo has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has average air quality.
  • Fargo has a dense population density of 2,615.4 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Fargo have a very short daily commute time.
  • The city has a low public transportation ridership.
  • Fargo has a very high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a very low public school safety rating.
  • This city has a very high graduation rate of 94.40%.

 
 

Fargo Assisted Living Costs in North Dakota



According to Genworth Financial’s Cost of Care Survey 2019, Fargo seniors pay $3,984 per month for assisted living. While this is expensive compared to the state average, it's a little lower than the national average. Within Fargo, a given facility’s care costs may be higher or lower depending on its pricing structure, location and amenities.


North Dakota is a relatively inexpensive state for assisted living, with the cost of care in its major cities coming in well under the national average. Fargo is the costliest city in the state for this type of care at $3,984 per month, but this is about 2% lower than the national average. The cheapest city in the state for assisted living is Grand Forks, where monthly fees are less than half of Fargo’s average at $1,950. In the capital city of Bismarck, care costs are the same as the state average at $3,405.

Across state lines, care costs are similarly affordable. In South Dakota, Rapid City seniors pay $3,948 per month for assisted living, while those in Sioux Falls pay a little less at $3,356. In St. Cloud, Minnesota, the average monthly fees are about 11% lower than in Fargo at $3,551. In Billings, Montana, seniors pay about 9% more for assisted living, with monthly care costs averaging $4,350.

  • Fargo: $3,984 
  • Grand Forks: $1,950 
  • Bismarck: $3,405 
  • Rapid City, SD: $3,948 
  • Sioux Falls, SD: $3,356 
  • St. Cloud, MN: $3,551 
  • Billings, MT: $4,350 

 
 

Free Assisted Living Resources in Fargo, North Dakota



Valley Senior Services 

Valley Senior Services is a nonprofit organization that offers an array of services for older area residents. It provides fixed route transportation services in rural areas of Cass County using an 18-passenger, wheelchair lift-equipped bus, along with rides to meal sites and grocery stores for those aged 60 and over. Through this organization, seniors can attend blood pressure clinics, community meal sites and connect with resource specialists who can help them identify and apply for local, state and federal programs. The organization also operates several senior centers in the Fargo area where members can enjoy social, recreational and educational activities.

2801 32nd Avenue South, Fargo, ND 58108 

(701) 293-1440 

https://www.valleyseniorservices.org/index.php/cass-county/

Cass County Adult Services Division 

Adult Services provides social services to at-risk adult populations in the Fargo area, including those who are frail or elderly. Its adult protective services office fields calls and assesses individuals who are alleged victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation. It also provides an array of home- and community-based services to help older adults maintain their independence.

211 9th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103 

(701) 241-5747

https://www.casscountynd.gov/our-county/social-services/adult-services-division

Fargo Vet Center 

Eligible veterans and their spouses can receive information and assistance through the Fargo Vet Center. The center is open on weekdays during normal business hours to assist seniors with locating and applying for state and federal benefits, including those that may help cover assisted living expenses. Counselors are trained to answer questions and can help veterans apply for VA pensions, disability benefits, VA healthcare services and Aid and Attendance benefits.

3310 Fiechtner Drive, Suite 100, Fargo ND 58103 

(701) 237-0942 

https://www.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=5132

State Health Insurance Counseling 

North Dakota’s SHIC program offers free help with Medicare and other senior health insurance issues. Trained counselors work through local organizations to provide one-on-one assistance with comparing Medicare plans, long-term care insurance and prescription drugs plans. They can also help seniors understand medical statements, reconcile bills and file appeals for denied claims. Services are confidential and unbiased. To find their nearest SHIC program sponsor, seniors can call the SHIC hotline.

600 East Boulevard Avenue, Bismarck, ND 58505 

(888) 575-6611 

https://www.insurance.nd.gov/shic-medicare

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program 

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program networks with local agencies to provide volunteer opportunities to those aged 55 and over. In Fargo, RSVP is facilitated by Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota. Through local service hubs, seniors can find volunteer opportunities that fit their skills, experience and interests. Volunteer opportunities include tending gardens that produce fresh vegetables for food-insecure community members, companionship services for those who are lonely or housebound, food pantry support or leading and assisting with wellness classes. Volunteers decide how many hours per month they work and receive supplemental insurance, invitations to recognition events and in some cases, travel expense reimbursement.

3911 20th Avenue South, Fargo, ND 58103 

(701) 235-7341 

https://www.lssnd.org/rsvp


 
 
 
 

Frequently Asked Questions



Question
How much is assisted living in North Dakota?

Answer
The price of assisted living in North Dakota runs from about $1,080 to $4,625 monthly, with an average around $3,105. By comparison, the US average is about $3,500 monthly.

Question
What is the cost of assisted living in Fargo?

Answer
The minimum monthly cost for assisted living in Fargo, North Dakota is about $2,051 and can run as high as $4,600. The median cost is approximately $3,625 monthly, with an annual cost of about $43,500.

Question
What services are offered with assisted living?

Answer
Assisted living may be offered in either shared or private rooms. Services usually include housekeeping help, help getting dressed, toileting assistance, meal planning, and grooming care.

Question
Which assisted living facilities in Fargo accept Medicaid?

Answer
Bethany On 42nd, Clayco Care Center, Good Samaritan Society - Arthur, Viking Manor Nursing Home, and Manorcare Health Services - Fargo accept Medicaid for assisted living in Fargo.

Question
What is the senior population of Fargo?

Answer
While the encompassing metro area contains 138,265 people, there are 107,957 living within the city limits. 20% of the population are over 55.

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