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Perham is a small town with 3,847 residents that's located in the heart of Minnesota's lake country. It’s in Otter Tail County, population 60,081, and a sizable 24.5% of its residents are aged 65 and older. Perham offers retirees several advantages. First, the large number of seniors in the area provides greater opportunities for socialization. Second, cost-conscious seniors will like its cost of living that's about 11.5 points below the national average. Health care is nine points lower. Perham receives more snow, less rain and fewer sunny days than national averages. It scores 6.3/10 on the BestPlaces Comfort Index, making it less comfortable than most places in Minnesota.
Due to the many seniors who live in the area, 22 assisted living facilities serve the Perham area. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the cost of assisted living in Perham is $4,623 a month. That makes the average price in Perham several hundred dollars above the state average cost of $4,283. This cost may fluctuate based on the facility chosen for the services offered.
Perham has a SeniorScore of 69. SeniorScore is a grade based on an algorithm that uses more than 100 data points from government and private databases to create an overall score and marks in four categories: Health & Safety, Recreation & Leisure, Finances and General Quality Of Life. Perham’s overall score is one point below the state average of 70 and three points below the national average of 72.
Perham receives its highest category score of 65 in Finances. The community’s property taxes are significantly lower than the national average, and the cost of living is low, which benefits retirees. Minnesota also offers a tax deferral plan for seniors who are over the age of 65 and don’t make more than $60,000 a year.
Perhaps not unsurprisingly, considering that seniors aged 55 or older represent 33% of the population, Perham’s next highest mark was a 64 in Recreation & Leisure. Perham has a senior center that offers a variety of activities. There are 17 golf courses in or around the city and four parks. There's one mall and one movie theater in the community.
Perham’s lowest mark of 55 occurred in Health & Safety. An average number of Medicare-registered physicians work in the community. There's only one hospital within close range of the city, and seven pharmacies operate within proximity. Despite these limitations, the life expectancy is about 2.5 years above the national average of 78.6.
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.
Perham shares its average monthly cost of assisted living of $4,623 with the nearest city, Fargo, North Dakota, just across the state line to the west. Perham’s cost is approximately $350 a month more expensive than the state average of $4,283. It’s also nearly $325 a month more expensive than the national monthly average of $4,300.
Perham’s monthly average is toward the middle of assisted living costs in Minnesota. St. Cloud has the lowest assisted living costs in the state, averaging $2,723 a month. That’s $1,900 a month less expensive than Perham. Rochester averages $3,105 a month, which is roughly $1,500 less expensive. Duluth, located on the western end of Lake Superior, averages $3,221 a month, or approximately $1,400 a month less expensive than Perham. Minneapolis, which is one of the Twin Cities and is located across the Mississippi River from the state capital of St. Paul, averages $4,797 a month, or about $175 a month more expensive than Perham. Mankato has the highest assisted living costs in Minnesota, averaging $4,968 a month. That’s approximately $350 a month more expensive than Perham.
449 W Main St
Perham, MN 56573
Located at 449 W Main St, Some Place Special is a senior community in Perham, Minnesota. With roughly 7,000 poeple living in the zip code of 56573, the encompassing area has a sparse population. It is a generally ...
211 2nd Ave SE
Perham, MN 56573
Located at 211 2nd Ave SE, Lakeland Apartments is a senior housing facility in Perham, Minnesota. The community is in a largely middle income area, with an average family income of $43,859. It is sparsely populated, with roughly ...
812 4th Ave SW
Perham, MN 56573
Located at 812 4th Ave SW, Autumn Manor is a senior care facility in Perham, Minnesota. The facility is in a primarily middle income area, with an average household income of $43,859. It has a sparse population, with ...
415 8th Ave SW
Perham, MN 56573
St James Manor is a senior housing community located at 415 8th Ave SW in Perham, Minnesota. The surrounding area has a sparse population, with about 7,000 people residing in the zip code of 56573. It is a ...
825 7th Ave SW
Perham, MN 56573
Located at 825 7th Ave SW, Prairie View Assisted Living I is a senior care facility in Perham, Minnesota. The community is in a mostly middle class area, with an average family income of $43,859. With roughly 7,000 ...
821 7th Ave SW
Perham, MN 56573
Prairie View Assisted Lvng is a senior care community located at 821 7th Ave SW in Perham, Minnesota. The encompassing area has a sparse population, with roughly 7,000 residents in the 56573 zip code. It is a predominantly ...
51374 E Wymer Lake Rd
Frazee, MN 56544
New Horizons is a senior community located at 51374 E Wymer Lake Rd in Frazee, Minnesota. With a median per-family income of $48,533, the facility is in a generally middle class area. It is sparsely populated, with about ...
11 miles away from Perham, MN
Located at 219 West Maple Avenue PO Box 96 in Frazee, Minnesota, Frazee Care Center Complex is a 74 room senior community. The facility is in a largely middle class area, with a median per-family income of $48,533. ...
11 miles away from Perham, MN
1564 Randolph Rd
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Diamond Willow Detroit Lakes is a senior housing community located at 1564 Randolph Rd in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. With a median per-family income of $45,152, the community is in a primarily middle income area. It has an average ...
19 miles away from Perham, MN
1425 Madison Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Located at 1425 Madison Ave, Ecumen Lamplighter Manor is a senior community in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The encompassing area has an average population density, with roughly 17,000 poeple living in the zip code of 56501. With a median ...
19 miles away from Perham, MN
1435 Madison Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Located at 1435 Madison Ave, Ecumen, The Cottage is a senior community serving Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. With a median family income of $45,152, the facility is in a predominantly middle income area. It has an average population density, ...
19 miles away from Perham, MN
609 Front St
Henning, MN 56551
Located at 609 Front St, Our Home Your Home is a senior care community serving Henning, Minnesota. With around 3,000 people residing in the 56551 zip code, the encompassing area is sparsely populated. It is a generally middle ...
20 miles away from Perham, MN
Essentia Health - Oak Crossing is located at 1040 Lincoln Ave in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. It is a 96 unit nursing facility. The facility is in a largely middle income area, with an average household income of $45,152. ...
20 miles away from Perham, MN
1159 Garnet Blvd
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Golden Manor Memory Care is a senior care facility located at 1159 Garnet Blvd in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The facility is in a generally middle income area, with an average household income of $45,152. It has an average ...
20 miles away from Perham, MN
506 Broadway Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Divine House is a senior care facility located at 506 Broadway Ave in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The community is in a predominantly middle class area, with a median per-household income of $45,152. It has a medium-density population, with ...
21 miles away from Perham, MN
Located at 105 Glenhaven Dr in Battle Lake, Minnesota, Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake is a 55 unit senior community. The facility is in a primarily middle class area, with a median family income of $44,973. With ...
22 miles away from Perham, MN
813 Harmony Ln
Wadena, MN 56482
Little Bit of Country is a senior housing community located at 813 Harmony Ln in Wadena, Minnesota. The facility is in a generally low income area, with an average per-household income of $32,545. With approximately 8,000 individuals living ...
23 miles away from Perham, MN
1232 Jefferson St S
Wadena, MN 56482
Comfort Care Cottage is a senior housing community located at 1232 Jefferson St S in Wadena, Minnesota. The neighboring area has a sparse population, with approximately 8,000 poeple living in the 56482 zip code. With an average per-household ...
23 miles away from Perham, MN
215 E Mill Ave
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572
Located at 215 E Mill Ave, Riverfront Manor is a senior community in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. The surrounding area is sparsely populated, with roughly 6,000 people residing in the 56572 zip code. With a median household income of ...
24 miles away from Perham, MN
Pelican Valley Health Center is located at 211 East Mill Ave in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. It is a 40 room nursing care facility. The community is in a predominantly middle class area, with a median family income of ...
24 miles away from Perham, MN
37 6th St SE
Menahga, MN 56464
Rose Haven Alternative Living Facility is a senior care community located at 37 6th St SE in Menahga, Minnesota. The community is in a primarily middle class area, with a median family income of $40,324. It has a ...
25 miles away from Perham, MN
Green Pine Acres Nursing Home is a 65 bed skilled nursing facility located in Menahga, Minnesota. The surrounding area has a sparse population, with about 5,000 residents in the 56464 zip code. With a median family income of ...
26 miles away from Perham, MN
Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (LTC) Volunteer ombudsmen with the LTC ombudsman program advocate for seniors in conflicts with long-term care facilities. Ombudsmen investigate alleged complaints. When they complete their investigations, they work with the senior and the facility to resolve the issue. Ombudsmen also advise seniors on other topics, such as questions about medical billing or how to appeal adverse billing decisions. They also work to educate the broader community about the rights of seniors in LTC facilities, including the right to privacy, the right to understand their medical care and the right to be treated with respect and dignity. 121 Seventh Place E., Suite 420, St. Paul, MN 55101 |
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs The Department of Veterans Affairs operates several facilities in the state that are designed to care for senior veterans and their spouses. This includes veterans who require assisted living and nursing care. Older veterans need to pay for accommodations in the state veterans’ homes, but financial assistance from the state and federal governments is available for low-income veterans. 20 E. 12th St., Suite 2, St. Paul, MN 55155 |
Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging (AAA) The Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging works with other organizations and groups in communities throughout the region to ensure that seniors receive the resources that they need. If those resources are not in place, the Dancing Sky AAA works to implement them. The agency helps coordinate the delivery of meals to needy seniors, provides accessible transportation, operates wellness programs and helps families find appropriate assisted living facilities in the state. 109 S. Minnesota St., Warren, MN 56762 |
Perham Senior Center The Perham Senior Center provides a place for seniors in the community to gather to socialize over games of cards or cribbage, and it organizes other scheduled activities. The center operates Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and serves congregate lunch meals on days when the center is open. 300 W. Main St., Perham, MN 56573 |
Minnesota Senior Linkage Line The Minnesota Senior Linkage Line is a one-stop shop for seniors or caregivers looking for information and resources available in the state. It provides links and connections to benefits available for areas like housing, food assistance and health care. It provides information to low-income seniors about financial assistance. It’s also the connection for the Minnesota State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which provides counseling on Medicare-related issues to all Medicare-eligible seniors and their caregivers. The Senior Linkage Line also provides a directory of assisted living facilities in the state and information on how seniors and their families can choose an appropriate location based on their needs. In Minnesota, before moving to assisted living, seniors are required to call the Senior LinkAge Line to discuss their options. 540 Cedar St., St. Paul, MN 55164 |
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