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Woodside Village
Scout 96Grand Forks, ND · 138 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Grand Forks's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,220–$10,360/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Every licensed senior community in the Grand Forks, ND-MN area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Grand Forks
Local Grand Forks-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Grand Forks prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,200/mo median
typical range $4,160–$6,500
Memory Care
$9,840/mo median
typical range $7,870–$12,300
Skilled Nursing
$9,040/mo median
typical range $8,220–$10,360
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,200/mo median
typical range $3,410–$10,820
Residential Care Home
$4,680/mo median
typical range $3,740–$5,850
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Grand Forks using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Grand Forks.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 7 communities in Grand Forks, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Mcintosh Senior Living
Scout 91Mcintosh, MN · 45 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Mcintosh's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,220–$10,360/mo
View full evaluation →3
First Care Living Center
Scout 81Fosston, MN · 50 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Fosston.
Est. $8,220–$10,360/mo
View full evaluation →4
Valley Senior Living on Columbia
Scout 78Grand Forks, ND · 196 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Grand Forks.
Est. $8,220–$10,360/mo
View full evaluation →5
Villa St Vincent
Scout 51Crookston, MN · 100 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Crookston.
Est. $8,220–$10,360/mo
View full evaluation →
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Fair Meadow Nursing Home
Scout 51Fertile, MN · 42 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Fertile.
Est. $8,220–$10,360/mo
View full evaluation →7
Larimore, ND · 40 beds
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A Larimore skilled nursing community awaiting a federal rating.
Est. $8,220–$10,360/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Grand Forks, ND?
In the Grand Forks, ND area, assisted living typically runs $4,160–$6,500/month (median $5,200), memory care $7,870–$12,300/month (median $9,840), and skilled nursing $8,220–$10,360/month (median $9,040) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Grand Forks, ND?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Grand Forks, ND right now are Woodside Village, Mcintosh Senior Living, First Care Living Center. The full ranked list of 7 communities is on this page.
How are the 7 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.