Quick answers
- Is Appleton Area Health licensed?
- Appleton Area Health appears on the official licence list of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Health Regulation Division (retrieved November 3, 2026) as “Assisted Living Facility”, licence number 426596, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Appleton Area Health have?
- The state licence lists a capacity of 35. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Appleton Area Health?
- 100 South Barduson Street, Appleton, MN 56208, Swift County, Minnesota.
- What is the phone number of Appleton Area Health?
- (320) 289-1580, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Appleton Area Health, Appleton (about 3.3 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the licence current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state licence search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Grace Haven Assisted Living19 mi · Madison, MN · capacity 10
- Fairway View Assisted Living20 mi · Ortonville, MN · capacity 36
- Scandi Haven of Cura22 mi · Benson, MN · capacity 84
- Copper Glen Assisted Living22 mi · Montevideo, MN · capacity 24
- Home Front First22 mi · Montevideo, MN · capacity 29
- Skyview Plaza23 mi · Morris, MN · capacity 50
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Appleton Area Health3.3 mi · Appleton, MN
- Madison Hospital18 mi · Madison, MN
- Ortonville Area Health Services20 mi · Ortonville, MN
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Facility |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | APPLETON AREA HEALTH |
| Licence number | 426596 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 35 |
| Address | 100 South Barduson Street, Appleton, MN 56208 |
| County | Swift |
| State | Minnesota |
| Phone | (320) 289‑1580 |
| Licensing agency | Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Health Regulation Division |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official licence list of Minnesota — Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Health Regulation Division, retrieved November 3, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances