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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dodge County, MN
If you’re looking for assisted living in Dodge 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 Dodge County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Dodge County.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Dodge County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 120 assisted living facilities in the Dodge 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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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, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Shalom Estates is a professional, safe, and caring facility located in beautiful Rochester, Minnesota. Placed right next to the Century Hills Park. At Shalom Estates we pride ourselves in personalized senior care. Shalom offers private bedrooms to accommodate the residents wanted privacy. ...
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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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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.
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I would tell others looking that they are having a hard time getting quality qualified personal just like all the other facilities in the area that are in the same business so the turn over rate is high....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Whispering OaksWhispering Oaks assisted living community is located in Ellendale, MN. Ellendale was incorporated in 1901, and came about when the railroad came through. It was named after the railroad president’s wife. You’ll find "country style living" here in a small and quiet town. Churches...
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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.
Our Senior Apartments in Austin, MN offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. All Our House Senior Living Apartments offer a full complement of amenities and services including private apartments with...
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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.
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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.
Our beautiful Memory Care residence in Austin, Minnesota on 14th Street NW provides dignified, quality care for seniors who can no longer live alone because of dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our programs are designed to help those with cognitive needs providing a safe, nurturing and...
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
St. Mark’s Heritage Assisted Living Community offers the independence of private one- and two-bedroom or studio apartments, with the availability of supportive services as you want or need them. Heritage offers a well-designed community with thoughtful gathering spots, a courtyard garden, and a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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.
South Grove Lodge opened its doors in 2021 after taking over a previous community known as Primrose. Between our department heads and staff, we have nearly 50 years of combined experience in senior care. We are located in Austin, MN which has a population of roughly 25,000 people. We are...
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Our daughter felt like she was home for the first time. She has had difficulties adjusting from home life to group home life and the staff made her feel so welcomed. She picked out a color for her room and...
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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, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Things have gone very well with Millstream Commons so far! It is a nice looking, well kept, clean community, and all of the staff have been very friendly. We would recommend them to others looking into...
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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.
Millstream Commons, a Three Links Community, is a 44 apartment unit assisted living located in downtown Northfield, Minnesota. Life at Millstream Commons can be as busy or relaxed as you'd like it to be. Set your own pace---continue lifelong interests, and if you're inclined, participate in the...
Provides: Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I'm so thankful for finding this community for mom they are friendly and attentive to her needs.The food is comfort food and is great. It'ss really clean in there and the grounds are well maintained. Mom...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Valleyview of Northfield (formerly Lindenwood) is located in a quiet, suburban Northfield neighborhood. We offer 40 individual rooms and 3 couple rooms for assisted living/memory care on a convenient one-level campus. Living at Valleyview of Northfield is much like living at home in a one-story...
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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Dodge County, MN
The average cost of senior living in Dodge County is $4,005 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Medford, MN with an average of $3,571 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dodge County, MN vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dodge County, MN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dodge County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dodge County, MN by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Dodge County over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dodge County, MN
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What families are saying about assisted living in Dodge County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Dodge County
Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN
4.9
Our experience with Thorne Crest was very short. We set up my parents in independent living and shortly after we moved them in one parent started showing major signs of needing to be put in a memory care unit. Thorne Crest has a small memory care unit with a big waiting list. We needed to look ...
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Windcliff Senior Care in Lake City, MN
5.0
My father lived at Windcliff from July 2013 until he passed away in June 2015. I have been a medical professional for over 28 years. We came across information on Windcliff quite accidentally, and it was an answer to our prayers. All of my siblings had a chance to tour the facility, and meet ...
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The Homestead at Rochester
2.8
I would tell others that they need to really check on the meal programs. The meals come from an outside source and the wait staff sometimes are not very good for this environment of people. The food is not very food and that was one of the things that we were sold on. There are a few things they ...
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Dodge County review score based on 64 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 64 reviews of 99 Dodge County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dodge County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
Dodge County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Dodge County assisted living
When assisted living 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 64 reviews of 99 Dodge County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dodge County resident and family assisted living 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.Dodge County, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.2
4.6
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.0
4.5
Meals & dining
3.4
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.0
Value for cost*
3.5
4.1
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Dodge County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dodge County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dodge 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 Dodge 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 Dodge 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
40.4%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.5%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.3%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.3%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.4%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dodge 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 Dodge County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.4%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.2%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.4%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dodge 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 Dodge County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.1%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
17.2%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dodge 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 Dodge County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.1%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.2%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
19.2%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dodge 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 Dodge County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.2%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.1%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.4%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.4%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.2%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.1%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29.3%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
10.1%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.1%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.2%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dodge 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 Dodge County protect seniors.
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Cascade Creek Memory Care, Cedars of Austin and Oak Ridge Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dodge County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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