Best Assisted Living in Clay County, MN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 7 assisted living communities in Clay County, MN using MN Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in MN
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Info below is compiled from the MN Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Minnesota interviews residents directly — covering food, activities, staff, privacy, and sense of choice — including those with memory loss. The facility's score is compared to similarly sized facilities statewide and converted to a 1–5 star rating. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
Minnesota surveys the primary family contact for each resident, asking about meals, staff responsiveness, safety, and likelihood to recommend. Scores are compared to peer facilities and converted to a 1–5 star rating. "–" = too few responses to score; "X" = facility refused to participate. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
The percentage of residents who reported satisfaction with food variety and mealtimes in Minnesota's statewide quality-of-life survey. Food tends to score lower than other domains statewide, so scores above 85% reflect strong performance relative to peers. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
River Pointe of Moorhead
AL
MC
Moorhead
80
Facility 80
MN AVG 60
Rank #158 / 480
No
64
Facility 64
MN AVG 45
Rank #121 / 527
-
97.5%
Facility 97.5%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #31 / 235
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #62 / 143
1
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 10
Rank #145 / 249
11.0
Facility 11.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #155 / 249
Moorhead Manor
AL
North Moorhead (Moorhead)
30
Facility 30
MN AVG 60
Rank #301 / 480
No
13
Facility 13
MN AVG 45
Rank #468 / 527
42
Facility 42
MN AVG 17
Rank #4 / 115
53.3%
Facility 53.3%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #195 / 235
70.8%
Facility 70.8%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #118 / 143
1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #162 / 249
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #172 / 249
Arbor Park Living Center LLC
AL
MC
North Moorhead
57
Facility 57
MN AVG 60
Rank #214 / 480
No
88
Facility 88
MN AVG 45
Rank #10 / 527
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 17
Rank #52 / 115
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Eventide Catered Living
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Moorhead
145
Facility 145
MN AVG 60
Rank #34 / 480
No
44
Facility 44
MN AVG 45
Rank #269 / 527
-
77.7%
Facility 77.7%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #125 / 235
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Eventide The Linden
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
South Moorhead
220
Facility 220
MN AVG 60
Rank #7 / 480
No
88
Facility 88
MN AVG 45
Rank #10 / 527
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Farmstead Living in Moorhead
AL
MC
Moorhead
137
Facility 137
MN AVG 60
Rank #49 / 480
No
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 45
Rank #487 / 527
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68.3%
Facility 68.3%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #128 / 143
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Lilac Homes Enh As Liv Mem Car
AL
HOS
MC
Dilworth
40
Facility 40
MN AVG 60
Rank #262 / 480
No
41
Facility 41
MN AVG 45
Rank #289 / 527
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MN assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 7 analyzed for Clay County. See how we rank facilities

Overview of River Pointe of Moorhead

River Pointe of Moorhead is an extraordinary community that boasts its own unique character. What sets it apart is its ability to effortlessly foster connections among its residents, creating a close-knit environment where forging new friendships is as easy as a smile. With a registered nurse on board, medication reminders and assistance with non-injectable drugs are seamlessly integrated into daily routines. The health services department shines through its commitment to resident well-being, organizing informational meetings and wellness clinics throughout the year. With staff available around the clock and training provided by the Director of Health Services and Welcome Home University, you’re truly in capable hands.
Indulge in delectable home-cooked meals that tantalize both the taste buds and the heart. Engage in a spectrum of activities and wellness programs designed to invigorate the mind and body. An elegantly designed activity room comes to life with local entertainers and spaces for cards and bingo, ensuring there’s always something exciting to participate in. River Pointe of Moorhead beckons you to join an inviting community that not only promises comfort and care but also invites you to embrace vibrant living at its finest.

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Moorhead Manor

1710 13Th Avenue, North Moorhead, MN 56560
Overview of Moorhead Manor

Live blissfully at Moorhead Manor, an inviting retreat in North Moorhead, MN, that offers assisted living. With its intimate and nurturing setting, residents are guaranteed to receive the utmost care for their daily living activities 24/7. Housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, so residents have more time to do the things they love.

Here, residents can celebrate milestones and special events with a fun-packed calendar of recreational activities and engaging programs. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also takes care of medication so that residents can take their medicine as prescribed. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience accompanied by the community’s dedicated services.

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Overview of Arbor Park Living Center

Arbor Park Living Center is an assisted living and memory care community in Moorhead, MN. Assisted living includes help with daily activities and medication management, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

There are 57 beds. Having both care levels in one setting can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The area has a Walk Score of 88, placing it in the very walkable band. Most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach shops, a pharmacy or cafes independently.

Dining includes homestyle meals that accommodate various dietary needs and use fresh ingredients from the large backyard garden. Residents therefore have access to food prepared around documented dietary requirements.

Arbor Park Living Center opened in 2005. Religious services are available for residents who want to include worship in their routine.

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Overview of Eventide Catered Living

Eventide Catered Living in Moorhead, Minnesota is an oasis of assisted and independent living services that cater to the diverse needs of seniors. Nestled in this vibrant community is a haven that offers not just care, but a gateway to a life that’s holistically healthy, where residents can savor each moment.

At Eventide Catered Living, the heart of community living beats strong. The carefully designed common spaces invite residents to connect and thrive together. Meals that delight the taste buds and home maintenance are seamlessly provided, allowing residents to focus on what truly matters. The dedicated staff, vigilant 24 hours a day, extends personalized care, even aiding with diabetes management and insulin monitoring. This retirement community is an invitation to embrace a life enriched with care, camaraderie, and holistic well-being.

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Overview of Eventide the Linden

Eventide the Linden in Moorhead, MN, offers skilled nursing and nursing home care. Assisted living, independent living, memory care, hospice care, and respite care share the license with them.

Assisted living apartments carry help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the apartment stays the resident’s own. Independent living apartments come without that daily care attached. A resident at risk of wandering belongs on the memory care side, where the space is secured and watched.

Staff are in the building at every hour, including overnight, which is what a skilled nursing designation requires. Hospice care attends to comfort at the end of life. A usual caregiver with travel to do, or recovery of their own, is who respite care is built to assist.

Two hundred and twenty beds put this at the high-capacity end of senior living, where a resident has a wider range of services and programs on hand than a small home carries. Rehabilitation and transitional care both cover the stretch after an illness, injury, or hospital admission.

Walk Score for the surrounding streets scores an 88, so they’re very walkable. Seven levels at one address mean the next stage of care is already licensed where the resident lives.

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Overview of Farmstead Living in Moorhead

Farmstead Living in Moorhead offers assisted living and memory care in Moorhead, MN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides supervision in a setting intended for residents living with dementia. Having both care types in one community may suit a resident whose support needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The community has 137 beds. An on-site hair salon allows residents to receive salon services without arranging an outside trip, and planned social activities provide scheduled events to participate in. Farmstead Living in Moorhead is locally owned by Roger Erickson.

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Overview of Lilac Homes Enh As LIV Mem Car

Lilac Homes Enhanced Assisted Living & Memory Care operates in Dilworth, Minnesota, delivering assisted living, memory care, and hospice services. Daily support covers essentials like medication setup, dressing, and personal hygiene. Staff members in the secure memory care unit assist individuals prone to wandering, while hospice care delivers palliative support for end-of-life conditions.

This 40-bed setting fosters a intimate community atmosphere where staff and residents interact closely. Community life includes structured social programs alongside weekly religious services. Surrounding streets rate as car-dependent with a 41 walk score, meaning trips to local markets, pharmacies, or medical offices require vehicle transport.

Interested individuals can reach out to Lilac Homes to check space availability or coordinate a visit to view the area.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Clay County at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 50/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Clay County, MN. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 101The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Clay County, MN. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Clay County, MN

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Minnesota?

Assisted living in Minnesota supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Minnesota?

Assisted living in Minnesota is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Minnesota Medicaid cover assisted living?

Minnesota Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Minnesota) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 7 assisted living facilities in Clay County, MN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Clay County, MN?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Clay County, MN, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Clay County, MN?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.