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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Blue Earth County, MN
If you’re looking for assisted living in Blue Earth County, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Blue Earth County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Blue Earth County.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Blue Earth County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 12 assisted living facilities in the Blue Earth County area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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18 reviews
I am a family member of one of the residence in the memory care. Overall, I have been very pleased with the care that my family member has received a special shout out to nurse [name removed] and to life...
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.
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My loved one was previously a resident at Old Main Village and the overall experience was good. The staff was good. The main guy up front was very helpful! The facility was pretty clean. The move in process...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Old Main Village Senior Living is a part the former Mankato State campus, which was converted into gracious senior living in 1988. We are centrally located in downtown Mankato. We have 73 apartments, each completely unique, with a full kitchen, beautiful tall windows and additional storage space...
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Things are going great. The staff are attentive and respecting my moms needs. They have so many activities going on - they have her out doing things that she would have never done before. It is expensive...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Birchwood Cottages specializes in memory care, providing assisted living services in an enhanced care home-like setting.PEOPLE are the heart of Birchwood Cottages. We support meaningful connections between team members and residents. This fosters an uplifting and positive environment in which to...
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i like living at Autumnn Grace. Sometimes i get frustratd with myself for not being able to do my ADL'S. Someone is always here to assist me. it has been two years since living here. i like it.
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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This is a good community for care. I like knowing that the community us very clean and maintained. The community offers outstanding activities for all of the residents. The menu is good and I like knowing...
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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.
Cottagewood Senior Community Memory Care is an assisted living community located in breathtaking, Mankato, Minnesota. Mankato is home to Minnesota State University and its is known for its beautiful landscapes , backdrops and family values. Mankato has a number of parks and trails for visiting...
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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.
The Beacon has a quiet, small town coziness touch, located in the heart of Mapleton, Minnesota. Country living at its finest with the comforts of excellent care, located a short distance from Mankato and Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital. You'll have peace of mind knowing the care and team are...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Cost of assisted living in Blue Earth County, MN
The average cost of senior living in Blue Earth County is $3,421 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lewisville, MN with an average of $2,161 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Blue Earth County, MN vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Blue Earth County, MN vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Blue Earth County, MN by room type
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What families are saying about assisted living in Blue Earth County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Blue Earth County
Birchwood Cottage - Mankato in North Mankato, MN
5.0
Our experience has been a five plus and the care services are beyond a five plus. During the pandemic the activities were limited but they really did the best that they could. We like that the staff are very committed, the are more like family then a facility. You can just tell they really care ...
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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.
Brookdale Mankato
5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Brookdale Mankato and everything was great for her at this facility. The staff was friendly. Communication with the family was great. The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The care services, activities and meals were also great. I would recommend ...
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Blue Earth County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue Earth County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue Earth County, 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 County assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Blue Earth County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.7%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Blue Earth County assisted living
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 County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Blue Earth County, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.7%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blue Earth County assisted living
Assisted living 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 County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blue Earth County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Blue Earth County assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Blue Earth County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
25%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blue Earth County assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Blue Earth County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Blue Earth County
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Minnesota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Blue Earth County protect seniors.
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Water's Edge, Brookdale Mankato and New Perspective Mankato are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Blue Earth County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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