Assisted Living in Wells, Minnesota

There are 17 assisted living facilities serving Wells, Minnesota. This includes 1 facility in Wells and 16 nearby. The median cost / day for assisted living in Minnesota is about $113, with costs ranging between $29 and $240 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $3,403, with costs ranging from about $867 to $7,200. The median yearly cost is $40,830, which is under the US average of $42,000.

SeniorScore™ for Wells, Minnesota

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Wells scores lower than the Minnesota average of 70.
Wells scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Parkview Care Center Wells and The Shepherd's Inn)
There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 81.1, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 4 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a very low property crime rate.
The area has a very low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (35% of residents).
There are 14 golf courses in or around the city, including Wells Golf Club, Oakview Golf Club, and Albert Lea Golf Club.
There is 1 park near the city center (Walnut Lake State Wildlife Management Area).
There are 3 churches in or near the city, including Assembly of God Church, Alden United Methodist Church, and Our Lady of Montana Carmel.
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 2 grocery stores within the city.
There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 1.59% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.89% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 7.38%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
Minnesota has an average state income tax of 4.79%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $53,271, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $44,506, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $23,035, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $36,336 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $90,710 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $19,097 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $46,904 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 4.01%, which is very 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.

General Quality of Life

Wells receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Wells has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has very good air quality.
Wells has a very sparse population density of 20.2 people per square mile.
Residents of Wells have a short daily commute time.
Wells has a very high public school quality ranking.
The city has a high public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 88.18%.

Wells is a small town in Minnesota. It is located within Faribault County. Though the city is home to only 3,715 people, the encompassing metro area includes a total population of 1,077,918. The 55-and-over community makes up 35% of the overall population.

The SeniorScore™ for Wells is 67. The city has an average per capita income of $23,000. The mean household income is $45,000 compared to the average of $53,000 for the whole of Minnesota. The current unemployment rate is approximately 4.01% and the mean housing price is $141,000, which is significantly less than the state average of $211,500.

Wells has extreme mean temperatures, with very cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets low amounts of rainfall annually. Compared to other cities in the US, Wells has a very low crime rate and excellent air quality.

More About Wells, Minnesota

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Wells, Minnesota

The Shepherd's Inn

46 1st Ave SW

Wells, MN 56097

1-855-221-7955

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Located at 46 1st Ave SW in Wells, Minnesota, The Shepherd's Inn is a 24 bed senior housing facility. The facility is in a primarily middle class area, with an average family income of $42,528. It is sparsely ...

Assisted Living in Wells, Minnesota

SeniorScore™ for Wells, Minnesota

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Wells, Minnesota

The Shepherd's Inn

St. John's Lutheran Home

Ecumen Mapleton

Brian's Elder Care

Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea

Just Like Home Place

Oak Park Place - Albert Lea

Thorne Crest Retirement Community

St. Luke's Lutheran Care Center

Nicollet Place

Whispering Oaks

Whispering Oak Assisted Living Comunity

Parker Oaks Communities

Morin Homes

Lake Mills Care Center

Latham Place

ELM Homes

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Wells, Minnesota

The Shepherd's Inn

St. John's Lutheran Home

Ecumen Mapleton

Brian's Elder Care

Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea

Just Like Home Place

Oak Park Place - Albert Lea

Thorne Crest Retirement Community

St. Luke's Lutheran Care Center

Nicollet Place

Whispering Oaks

Whispering Oak Assisted Living Comunity

Parker Oaks Communities

Morin Homes

Lake Mills Care Center

Latham Place

ELM Homes

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Wells, Minnesota

The Shepherd's Inn

St. John's Lutheran Home

Ecumen Mapleton

Brian's Elder Care

Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea

Just Like Home Place

Oak Park Place - Albert Lea

Thorne Crest Retirement Community

St. Luke's Lutheran Care Center

Nicollet Place

Whispering Oaks

Whispering Oak Assisted Living Comunity

Parker Oaks Communities

Morin Homes

Lake Mills Care Center

Latham Place

ELM Homes

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Wells, Minnesota

The Shepherd's Inn

St. John's Lutheran Home

Ecumen Mapleton

Brian's Elder Care

Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea

Just Like Home Place

Oak Park Place - Albert Lea

Thorne Crest Retirement Community

St. Luke's Lutheran Care Center

Nicollet Place

Whispering Oaks

Whispering Oak Assisted Living Comunity

Parker Oaks Communities

Morin Homes

Lake Mills Care Center

Latham Place

ELM Homes

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Wells, Minnesota