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UPDATED JUL 2026 · DATA AS OF 2025

Assisted Living in Moorhead, Minnesota

Moorhead, MN has 1 licensed assisted living provider listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $6,445/mo. That's roughly in line with the Minnesota state median. Compare providers below, or request a personalized shortlist to start your search.

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Median monthly price, Moorhead

$6,445/mo

Typical range $6,290 – $7,591

Moorhead $6,445 National median $6,528

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What senior care costs in Moorhead

Moorhead figures as of 2025. Method and sources below.

Modeled median costs for assisted living in Moorhead versus Minnesota and a multi-state national aggregate. Figures are estimates, not quotes.

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingMoorheadMinnesotaNational
25th percentile$6,290/mo$6,275/mo$6,231/mo
Median$6,445/mo$6,573/mo$6,528/mo
75th percentile$7,591/mo$7,144/mo$7,095/mo

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Why is this number different on other websites? Most sites average "starting at" prices. Base rent, before care fees. We estimate the full monthly cost families actually pay. Budget from the all-in number. Our methodology →

What home care really costs by the hour

The $8,226 monthly figure assumes 44 hours of care a week. The survey standard. At Moorhead's implied rate of about $43 an hour:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,739
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$8,226
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$31,408

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Ways families typically pay

  • Private pay (savings, income, home equity)
  • Long-term care insurance
  • VA Aid & Attendance for eligible veterans and surviving spouses
  • Medicaid home- and community-based services (HCBS) waivers, where eligible. Rules vary by state

Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. State-specific Medicaid waiver guides are coming soon.

Nearby: Dilworth $5,763 · Sabin $5,763 · Glyndon $5,763 · Baker $5,763 · Comstock $5,763

What can you afford?

Every family starts with a number. Here's what different monthly budgets realistically cover in Moorhead, grounded in local medians on this page.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Moorhead runs about $2,549/mo at the median. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is often the real under-$2,500 path when eligibility fits. Moorhead lists 3 such properties in our directory. Call the county aging agency at (218) 745-6733 for free navigation help. Medicaid/waiver paths can stretch a tight budget when eligibility fits.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care often lands in this band (full survey month for in-home care is $8,226). Local assisted living median is $6,445/mo. Small homes can sit below that midpoint. Ask about waiver programs if Medicaid may apply.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Moorhead assisted living median ($6,445/mo) comfortably. Or near-full-time home care around the $8,226/mo survey month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Moorhead run about $10,439/mo at the median. Round-the-clock home care usually costs more. Compare before deciding.
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Every licensed assisted living provider: 1

A note on counting: we show 1 licensed assisted living provider listed for Moorhead proper. Other sites show bigger numbers when they count a wide radius. Nearby options are linked below, labeled by city.

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Free local help worth saving

Moorhead has an estimated population of 45,036. About 5,703 residents (13%) are age 65 or older. Moorhead is located in Clay County, Minnesota. The median household income is $72,761. Our directory currently lists 1 licensed assisted living provider in Moorhead. Estimated median cost in Moorhead is $6,445 per month, compared with $6,573 per month statewide in Minnesota.

Source: US Census Bureau (ACS) · Updated Jul 2026.GOV

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  • Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging (DSAAA)(218) 745-6733dancingskyaaa.org

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

    State aging agency
  • Minnesota Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

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

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

    Medicare counseling (SHIP)
  • Minnesota Aging and Disability Resources1-800-333-2433mn.gov

    Aging & Disability Resource Center hub for this state.

    State aging agency
  • Elderly WaiverOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies. Rules change. Confirm on the official page.

    State Medicaid program

Free national starting points. Official sites only; we do not scrape these directories.

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

Questions families ask

How many assisted living providers are listed in Moorhead, MN?

We currently list 1 licensed assisted living provider in Moorhead, MN.

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

Moorhead's median assisted living cost is about 2% lower than the Minnesota state median.

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Trust & methodology

Cite this: According to ElderCareCosts' 2026 index, assisted living in Moorhead, MN costs $6,445/month (median).