Pricing ranges from
    $4,044 – 4,852/month

    Farmside Senior Living

    823 State Hwy 371 Northwest, Backus, MN 56435
    • Assisted Living

    Warm personalized home-like care recommended

    I'm very pleased with the warm, home-like care my mom received - the staff were amazing and accommodating, met her needs with personalized attention, and provided excellent home-cooked meals and enjoyable activities in a clean, bright, safe small-town atmosphere. I highly recommend their special care.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.43·(7)

    Overall rating

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    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.4

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    Location

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    Farmside Senior Living is located at 823 State Hwy 371 Northwest, Backus, MN, 56435.

    About Farmside Senior Living

    Farmside Senior Living provides care and services for seniors who need help with daily living, and what you'll notice first is the staff who are always around and know how to handle different needs from basic assisted living to memory care, and they don't rush folks or make anyone feel out of place, plus each resident gets a care plan built just for them, which is a positive because everybody's situation is a little different. The facility has special names for programs and areas, and the building is set up with safety in mind, using secure entrances and other measures, so families don't have to worry about people wandering off or anything like that. They offer meals every day, and there's transportation if someone has to get to a doctor's appointment or wants to get out to an event, with plenty of structured activities and options for getting involved within the community too, so people don't sit in their rooms all day unless that's what they want. The common areas are decent for socializing, and staff create chances for residents to get to know one another, while still giving folks space if that's what they prefer. Amenities are all tailored for seniors, aiming to support wellness and keep everyone as independent as possible, though staff step in with more help if that's needed, and they work to keep up a good quality of life for each person, which is about as much as most people are looking for in a senior living place these days.

    People often ask...

    Farmside Senior Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,044 per month.

    Farmside Senior Living offers assisted living and board and care.

    There are 15 photos of Farmside Senior Living on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 823 State Hwy 371 Northwest, Backus, MN 56435.

    No, Farmside Senior Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Minnesota, the Department of Health licenses assisted living facilities, publishing the findings of its surveys and complaint investigations.

    License number30674
    Facility typeAssisted Living

    Inspection Reports

    3

    Reports

    8

    Citations

    1

    Complaints

    4

    Years

    23 Oct 2025Inspection
    Identified multiple fire safety deficiencies and missing documentation of corrective actions after follow-up visits. Also noted missing documentation for correction orders and plan of correction timelines.
    • 144g.45 Subd. 2. (a)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144g.45 Subd. 2 (a) (1)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.30 Subd. 5Correction Orders
    14 Nov 2024Complaint
    Investigated financial exploitation by a staff member who used a resident's checking account to pay personal bills, totaling $7,707 over about three months.
    • 144G.91 Subd. 8Freedom from maltreatment
    12 Apr 2022Inspection
    Identified several noncompliances from an April 2022 evaluation, including lacking a dementia care license, food safety issues, incomplete emergency planning, and an unsafe egress window in a bedroom.
    • 144G.10 Subd. 2Licensure categories
    • 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B)Minimum requirements
    • 144G.42 Subd. 10Disaster planning and emergency preparedness
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (g)Fire protection and physical environment

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