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Updated August 2026

Nursing Home in Fosston, Minnesota

Fosston, MN has 1 licensed nursing home listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $11,312/mo. That's above the Minnesota state median by about 6%.

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Median monthly price, Fosston

$11,312/mo

Estimated range $10,004 – $14,738

● Fosston $11,312 ○ National median $10,205

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Fosston

2025 figures

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesFosstonMinnesotaNational
25th percentile$10,004/mo$10,163/mo$8,951/mo
Median$11,312/mo$10,646/mo$10,205/mo
75th percentile$14,738/mo$13,870/mo$12,642/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Fosston runs about $47 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$4,052
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$8,914
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$34,035

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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.

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Fosston.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Fosston runs about $2,763 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice. Ask each property about its income limits. The county aging agency at (218) 745-6733 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 $8,914 a month. The local assisted living median is $6,984 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 Fosston assisted living median of $6,984 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $8,914 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Fosston run about $11,312 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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1 nursing home in Fosston

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In the last 365 days: 8 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

Free local help worth saving

Fosston, in Polk County, has about 1,374 residents. About 403 of them (29%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $52,500.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging (DSAAA)(218) 745-6733dancingskyaaa.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.

  • 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

Are nursing homes in Fosston more expensive than the rest of Minnesota?

Fosston's median nursing home cost is about 6% higher than the Minnesota state median.

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Nursing Homes in Fosston: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers