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Memory care in Blue Earth offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Blue Earth is about $3,291 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 75 communities, read 155 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Blue Earth Memory Care Facilities | 155 Reviews

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4 star
17%
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This is a very well maintained and nice looking community. My mother is doing very well since her move. She has adjusted well to it. They have a good staff here, they have been very welcoming and helpful....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Traditions of Waterville offers many different options to fit different lifestyles. -Private dining area that is reservable for private parties-Guest room apartments available for rent-A cozy fireplace nook -A wide variety of activities for everyone! Regular musical entertainment and pie...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Ecumen Sand Prairie
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Ecumen Sand Prairie offers private apartment homes with attractive floor plans, delicious home-cooked meals and friendly caregivers and companions. You can rely on our trained staff to supervise every aspect of your loved one’s care. With staff on duty around the clock, you’ll have the assurance...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
About ABCM CorporationOakwood Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we care...
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Cost of memory care in Blue Earth, MN

The average cost of senior living in Blue Earth is $3,291 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Welcome, MN with an average of $2,047 per month.

Memory care costs in Blue Earth, MN, vs. nearby cities

Blue Earth, MN
$3,291/mo
$3,744/mo
$3,330/mo

Memory care costs in Blue Earth, MN, vs. state and national averages

Blue Earth, MN
$3,291/mo
U.S. national average
$5,014/mo

Memory care costs in Blue Earth, MN, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$3,291/mo

Memory care costs in Blue Earth, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,024/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,908/mo

Senior living costs in Blue Earth vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Blue Earth, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlue Earth, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$3,291/mo$4,223/mo$5,014/mo
Assisted Living$3,291/mo$4,418/mo$4,752/mo
Independent Living$2,939/mo$3,269/mo$4,211/mo
Memory Care
Blue Earth, MN:$3,291/mo
Minnesota:$4,223/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Assisted Living
Blue Earth, MN:$3,291/mo
Minnesota:$4,418/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Independent Living
Blue Earth, MN:$2,939/mo
Minnesota:$3,269/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Blue Earth

Recent reviews for memory care in Blue Earth

New Perspective Mankato

5.0
I'am looking forward to my move to this community. It is gonna be a rough transition for me, but overall I know I will be happy in this community. This community has everything I will need. They offer many resources for their residents. I enjoy reading, and they have a lovely library. They have ...
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Old Main Village in Mankato, MN

5.0
Old Main is a beautiful place to work. The staff are so welcoming and willing to help you anyway they can. The residents are equally welcoming and helpful. Great atmosphere and overall positive place to work!

Mankato Lodge Senior Living

5.0
My mother has been living at Mankato Lodge for almost a year now. We have had nothing but great experiences with the staff and residents there. My mother absolutely loves living there. Knowing mom is safe and happy is all we could ever want.

Blue Earth review score based on 42 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 42 reviews of 54 Blue Earth memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Blue Earth review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Blue Earth review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Blue Earth, MN54 facilities
7.8
Elmore, MN72 facilities
7.8
Winnebago, MN75 facilities

Review subcategories for Blue Earth memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 42 reviews of 54 Blue Earth memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Blue Earth resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Blue Earth, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.8
3.6
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Blue Earth memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue Earth memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue Earth, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Blue Earth memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Blue Earth that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Blue Earth, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
46.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.3%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.7%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.8%
28%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.2%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Blue Earth memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Blue Earth Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Blue Earth, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.7%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.5%
67.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blue Earth memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Blue Earth partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blue Earth, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.6%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.9%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.9%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.3%
21.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Blue Earth memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Blue Earth communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blue Earth, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
18.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blue Earth memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Blue Earth offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blue Earth, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.6%
52.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.9%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.2%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Blue Earth

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Minnesota memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Blue Earth protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Water's Edge, Mankato Lodge Senior Living and New Perspective Mankato are the top-rated memory care facilities near Blue Earth, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 75 memory care facilities near Blue Earth, Minnesota. See the full list.
The 75 memory care facilities near you in Blue Earth, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Blue Earth, Minnesota, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Blue Earth, Minnesota, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Blue Earth, Minnesota ranges from $250 to $6810. The average Memory Care cost in Blue Earth, Minnesota is $3,291. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Blue Earth, Minnesota typically starts at $250. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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