Other Specialized Resources
Minnesota Aging Pathways
You can call Minnesota Aging Pathways for Long Term Care Options Counseling, at 1-800-333-2433. The Minnesota Aging Pathways is the Minnesota Board on Aging’s free statewide information and assistance service. Minnesota Aging Pathways helps people and their families find local resources and make decisions about long-term services and support.
LeadingAge Minnesota
LeadingAge Minnesota is an association of organizations serving Minnesota seniors. If you go to their website, you can find many resources that can help you assess your needs and help you locate care and service options in your community.
ElderCircle
ElderCircle is a nonprofit agency that provides and coordinates a wide range of services for seniors in the Itasca County area. They also serve as a clearinghouse for information that is pertinent to seniors.
Government Assistance Programs
Elderly waiver is a form of government assistance that our community accepts after private pay spenddown. See pamphlet for more information.
Chisago County Health and Human Services Director
Chisago County Health and Human Services offers a combination of Public Health and Social Services programs that support the citizens of Chisago County with their health, financial and social services needs. These programs are funded by federal, state and county dollars along with grant funds, third party reimbursements and sliding fee scales. You can reach them at 651-213-5600.