Perham Living

Perham Living, located at 735 Third Street Southwest in Perham, Minnesota, is a premier skilled nursing community serving East Otter Tail County with the trust and expertise that comes from hospital district governance. As part of the same public health infrastructure that underpins Perham Health — the city's award-winning critical access hospital — Perham Living offers residents and families an integrated, community-centered care experience backed by institutional medical expertise and public accountability. Perham is a vibrant small city fondly known as a hub of Otter Tail County's celebrated lake region. Situated among dozens of pristine lakes including Little Pine Lake, Big Pine Lake, and Rush Lake just minutes from the city center, Perham offers a lifestyle that balances recreational beauty with small-town amenity. The downtown features local shops, charming cafés, and the Perham Area Community Center — resources that keep residents engaged and give families pleasant destinations during visits. The city hosts seasonal festivals and farmers markets that reflect its proud community identity. Perham Health, directly affiliated through the hospital district, sits just blocks from Perham Living and provides seamless coordination for specialist consultations, emergency care, and post-acute transitions. This proximity and institutional relationship between the nursing facility and the hospital is a meaningful advantage for medically complex residents who benefit from coordinated care pathways. Perham Living's skilled nursing services include around-the-clock registered nursing care, comprehensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy, cardiac and diabetic care management, wound care, nutritional counseling, and social services coordination. The hospital district operating model ensures that clinical standards are continuously elevated, staff are thoroughly trained, and capital reinvestment flows back into the facility and its residents. For families seeking skilled nursing care that is deeply integrated into the fabric of a thriving Minnesota lakes community, Perham Living stands as an exceptional choice.