Skip to content
ElderCareCosts

Assisted Living in Duluth, Minnesota

Duluth, MN has 9 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $6,187/mo. That's below the Minnesota state median by about 6%. The typical licensed assisted living provider in Duluth has 40 beds, against 5 statewide.

Not sure which type of care fits? Take our 3-question care quiz →

Median monthly price, Duluth

$6,187/mo

Estimated range $5,803 – $6,604

● Duluth $6,187 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Duluth

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingDuluthMinnesotaNational
25th percentile$5,803/mo$6,275/mo$5,488/mo
Median$6,187/mo$6,573/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$6,604/mo$7,144/mo$7,083/mo

Scroll for more →

Staying home instead

Home care in Duluth runs about $41 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,589
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$7,896
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$30,148

Scroll for more →

Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Esko · Cloquet · Brookston · Moose Lake

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Duluth.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Duluth runs about $2,447 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Duluth has 8 such properties. The county aging agency at (218) 722-5545 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $7,896 a month. The local assisted living median is $6,187 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Duluth assisted living median of $6,187 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $7,896 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Duluth run about $10,021 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
Find options that fit your budget
Tell us how you plan to pay and we'll send licensed options that fit.
Find care options →

9 assisted living communities in Duluth

What assisted living looks like in Duluth

The typical licensed assisted living provider in Duluth has 40 beds, against 5 across Minnesota. They range from 3 to 150.

Compare communities side by side
Tick Compare on the ones you like, then continue.
Choose communities →

Free local help worth saving

Duluth, in St. Louis County, has about 87,093 residents. About 15,068 of them (17%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $68,807.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging (AAAA)(218) 722-5545arrowheadaging.org

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Minnesota Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Minnesota State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Minnesota Aging and Disability Resources1-800-333-2433mn.gov

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Duluth Vet Centerva.gov

    Vet Center in Duluth.

  • Elderly WaiverOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Duluth more expensive than the rest of Minnesota?

Duluth's median assisted living cost is about 6% lower than the Minnesota state median.

Find Duluth care options

Tell us what you need and your budget, and we will email you licensed options right away.

Find care options →

Reading up first? Assisted Living across Minnesota → · Assisted Living cost across Minnesota → · Adult Day Care vs Assisted Living →

Touring this week? Print our checklist: what to ask on a tour, what to notice, and the license paperwork to request. Or email it to yourself to have it on your phone.

Assisted Living in Duluth: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers