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Assisted living costs in Lester Prairie average about $5,387 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 443 communities in Lester Prairie. Our detailed directory has 5174 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Hutchinson, Excelsior and Glencoe.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Photo of Benedictine Living Community Shakopee St. Gertrude's
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The apartment is very spacious, food in the dining room is good, with bright open spaces with lots of windows. They have very friendly residents and staff. I would recommend them to others who are searching...
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.
Benedictine St. Gertrude's provides award-winning senior care: assisted living, long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, outpatient therapy and therapy services in your home. Assisted living at Benedictine St. Gertrude's is designed to support independence and well-being close to...
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5 stars! This is just what we were looking for for my sister. I loved the director and the nurse! I live in Sarasota and am not close to my sister... so I felt like I left her in much better hands... pure...
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.
Located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Plymouth, Cornerstone Assisted Living is near shopping, restaurants, churches, entertainment, and professional services, and our scheduled transportation can take you there. You’ll enjoy carefree independence at Cornerstone. Inside, you’ll find a...
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My loved one is here and very happy! The staff is extremely flexible, kind, and does a great job. The building has many activities and is a great shape. Location is a 10.
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.
The Assisted Living Memory Care Specialists With four locations in Burnsville, Minnetonka, Shakopee and Victoria, Minnesota, Emerald Crest by Augustana Care memory care communities are truly inspired by our residents and families. With a deep knowledge of memory care, we offer a specialized...
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They are wonderful!! They had a spot available. They had what we were looking for. The staff and residents are very friendly, helpful, and nice.
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.
Ecumen of Litchfield's main focus is providing quality professional care and services, tailored to individual needs, in an enriching community setting. We accomplish this with our full range of lifestyle choices and care options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, adult...
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The staff were friendly, caring and professional. The facility was comfortable and clean. I felt my family member got great care there for a good value.
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.
At Elder Homestead we strive to achieve a high quality of life for all of our senior citizens. Each resident will need a different level of care, and we can work to make sure that each elderly person has the care needed to maintain a safe living environment. There are many activities and...
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Very friendly and helpful staff. Answer questions thoroughly. Lots of activities for people, apartments are large. They have coffee morning meetings ups, washers and dryers in each floor for those who don't...
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.
St. Benedict's Senior Community - Monticello serves the housing needs of seniors with excellence. Along with our senior services in St. Cloud, we have earned our excellent reputation by providing superior service and housing options to seniors and their families for more than 30 years. Memory...
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Staff to resident ratio is great, staff truly cares about all residents and their families, it's kept very clean, food is great and the activities are just right.
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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Photo of Amira Choice of Bloomington
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It's a beautiful building, very well designed and decorated. It's less expensive than other popular places. The food is quite good. Nearly all the staff are kind and good people. Some of the aides are not...
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.
Amira Choice Bloomington empowers seniors to live optimistically, confidently and with a sense of purpose. We provide supportive services and individualized care within a community where everyone can flourish. Conveniently located in Bloomington, Minnesota, our vibrant and pet-friendly senior...
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Sometimes it is hard to get a hold of anyone. When my mom was having issues with her legs swelling it took a while before they had the medical personnel evaluate her. The room sizes are great. Amenities...
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.
Suite Living of Crystal is a 32 private suite Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Community that provides quality care to our seniors, with a personal touch. Our communities are small and intimate, providing a cozy warm atmosphere that feels like home. Suite Living is locally owned and...
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Photo of Wealshire Of Bloomington
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I moved my husband to the Wealshire of Bloomington. It cost more, but it was worth every penny. My husband was more closely monitored, he didn't suffer any falls, and the lay-out of the unit he was in was...
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.
The definition of Wealshire sums up our philosophy of care as no other words can. We strive to provide the best care possible in order to give the person with dementia a sense of well being by living with pride and dignity.Our goal is to provide a socialized approach to care where residents are...
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Photo of Ecumen Centennial House
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I would give a 5 to all the categories. We are very pleased with Ecumen Centennial and my mother loves it here I like the building itself because it's all on one level. No stairs or elevators. It looks like...
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.
Ecumen Centennial House in Apple Valley is a small, assisted living and memory care option for older adults. It’s two one-story buildings are connected by an all-weather hallway and a sun-drenched gazebo. The gazebo overlooks a spectacular pond frequented six month out of the year by water fowl....
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Seven Hills is such a welcoming and uplifting community here in St. Paul, and with so much charm!! The moment you walk through the doors, you can feel the warmth and genuine care that sets this assisted...
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.
Welcome to Seven Hills Senior Living!We are so excited to be part of the St Paul area. Our community gives residents lots of St. Paul’s charm and history with it's beautiful craftsmanship and exquisite décor throughout the entire building.We are located on a tree-lined avenue reinvigorated with...
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Wonderful facility with caring staff. The environment is clean, friendly, and supportive. My family member is happy and well cared for. Highly recommend! Overall, we’ve had a positive experience. The staff...
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.
Sunlight senior living of St. Paul, Minnesota places emphasis on making each member feel loved and part of the family from the moment that they arrive, treating them with the same love and care that we would want for our own loved ones. We believe that life is more about being comfortable but...
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The staff are very very nice but at times my dad has to wait a while for ones to come to the room for bathroom, getting ready for breakfast things like that. Seems they may be under staffed at times. And my...
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.
Suite Living of Roseville is a 25 private suite Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Community that provides quality care to our seniors, with a personal touch. Our communities are small and intimate, providing a cozy warm atmosphere that feels like home. Suite Living is locally owned and...
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The Sanctuary of West St. Paul is awesome and less money than the previous facility we came from. [name removed] is in charge, she is very kind and helpful.
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.
The Sanctuary at West St. Paul - A Senior Living Community with compassionate staff, ample amenities, and an affordable housing option to fit your lifestyle.Quality Memory Care & Assisted Living OptionsDo you or a loved one need to move to an assisted living or memory care community? Are you...
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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.
Welcome to St. Cloud Carefree Living, a vibrant and supportive assisted living community dedicated to helping seniors live their best lives. We understand the importance of finding a place that feels like home, which is why we offer a warm, personalized environment with compassionate care and...
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Meals started out great but when chef changed they weren't as good. For activities, a little more variety in musicians coming in would have been nice. Religious Sunday service was just televised. Price...
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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My brother and I needed to find a new home for our mother who had developed dementia and was falling all the time at home. We moved her to White Pines in Inver Grove Heights, she made friends right away,...
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.
White Pine Advanced Memory Care and Men’s Memory Care of Inver Grove Heights provides exceptional senior living services in a warm, welcoming, home-like environment. We aim to deliver top-notch care that is affordable and tailored to meet your specific needs.At Inver Grove White Pine, we...
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For the short time we were there things went well. Brookdale has a small and homey setting to it and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far
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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 community, located in Mankato, Minn., in a residential neighborhood just west of Lake Dorothy Park, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, art and other creative projects, lively meals, fun outings...
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Everything is pretty wonderful except her mom and laundry can messy at times. Meals are amazing and room size is generous. The only bad thing is the laundry put away is disorganized and her room can be...
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.
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Elim Shores has been great so far. While the building is older and there are drawbacks with that, the people are great and my mom is definitely feeling at home more and more all the time. I would recommend
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.
On the shores of Mitchell Lake in Eden Prairie you can experience all the comforts of home with convenient shopping and services nearby. Elim Shores is a 63 unit apartment building nestled in a residential setting where our residents are the #1 priority, offering a refreshing change of scenery...
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[name removed] was amazing. The staff was always kind and helpful. The facilities are beautiful. At the end the nursing staff had changed to a temp staff so that had some challenges but overall it was 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.
Carefree living at Okalee gives you time for the people you love and things you love to do, as the daily details can be done for you. A welcoming environment, exceptional hospitality and a full array of services create a joy-filled life at Okalee, a community that refreshes, revives and helps you...
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Facility and staff are great, only issue has been quality of food has been hit and miss. Apartment size is very good, plenty of storage.
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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.
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We are very happy with Boden. The room sizes are awesome and the staff is wonderful my mother-in-law especially likes [name removed].
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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Some issues but all facilities have that. Both management and care staff are good. Care staff seems very caring. Food is good. My husband has gained weight. It's a clean building and rooms/baths are good...
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.
Suite Living of Inver Grove Heights is a 32 private suite Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Community that provides quality care to our seniors, with a personal touch. Our communities are small and intimate, providing a cozy warm atmosphere that feels like home. Suite Living is locally...
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Cost of assisted living in Lester Prairie, MN

The average cost of senior living in Lester Prairie is $5,387 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chaska, MN with an average of $4,257 per month.

Assisted living costs in Lester Prairie, MN, vs. state and national averages

Lester Prairie, MN
$5,387/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Lester Prairie, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,271/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,960/mo

Senior living costs in Lester Prairie 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: Lester Prairie, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLester Prairie, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,387/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Lester Prairie, MN:$5,387/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Lester Prairie, MN:unavailable
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Lester Prairie, MN:unavailable
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lester Prairie, MN

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What families are saying about assisted living in Lester Prairie

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lester Prairie

Meadow Woods - Martin Luther Campus in Bloomington, MN

5.0
I think they do a great job at Meadow Woods! The staff here is very friendly and easy to work with. They've been very accommodating in regards to some billing issues we've had in regards to getting funding with the VA straightened out. The facility itself is well kept and clean, and they do a ...
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Wealshire Of Bloomington

5.0
My dad has been at Wealshire of Bloomington for almost three years. My brother and I were looking for a new place for dad as the Alzheimer's disease continued to make it hard for him to make safe decisions. He was very active and the place he was in did not fit as most residents were much ...
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New Perspective Mankato

4.9
Friendly staff, clean and inviting environment. Often see the executive director and other leaders helping and on the floor. You typically don't see this anywhere. Wonderful place for my dad and now my mom.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and caring staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at their community. For example, at Stoney River Assisted Living and Memory Support, the staff is described as 'awesome' and 'very responsive, prompt and caring'. Families also comment on the personal connections formed between t ...
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Variety of activities. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered at various communities. For instance, at New Perspective Minnetonka, reviews mention the availability of 'day trips off property as well as numerous activities on property every day!'. At Farmington Health Services Trinity Terra ...
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Clean and updated living spaces. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of both the private living spaces and common areas at their community. At New Perspective Rosedale, the carpeting has been updated, and at Waters of Eden Prairie, the facility is described as 'very spacious and pleasant' with 'awesome places to ...
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Good communication between staff and families. Families appreciate the transparency and openness of the staff at their community, allowing them to stay informed about their loved one's care. For example, at Hayden Grove Bloomington, the staff is described as 'very welcoming' and 'willing to work through problems and communicate with reside ...
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Customized care plans. Reviews highlight the individual attention given to residents' unique care needs at their community. For example, at Village Shores, the staff 'staffs its advertised services effectively' and 'encourages residents to exercise, get out, and get together'. At The Harbors Senior Living of Fridle ...
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Accessible location. Communities with convenient and accessible locations are often mentioned in reviews as a major factor in residents' satisfaction. For instance, at Edina Heights Senior Living, the facility's proximity to parks and public transportation is praised, and at Gable Pines, the location is describe ...
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Lester Prairie review score based on 931 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 931 reviews of 387 Lester Prairie assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lester Prairie 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

Lester Prairie review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
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Review subcategories for Lester Prairie 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 931 reviews of 387 Lester Prairie assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lester Prairie 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.
Lester Prairie, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.6
Friendliness
3.5
3.6
Care services
3.0
3.3
Staff
3.4
3.5
Meals & dining
3.1
3.2
Activities
3.2
3.2
Value for cost*
3.1
3.3
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Lester Prairie assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lester Prairie assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lester Prairie, 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 Lester Prairie 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 Lester Prairie that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lester Prairie, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.2%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.7%
34.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.2%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.3%
57.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.8%
30.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.6%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62%
52.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lester Prairie 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 Lester Prairie Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lester Prairie, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.7%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.7%
33.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.8%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.9%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lester Prairie 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 Lester Prairie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lester Prairie, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16%
27.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
41.8%
No sugar
No sugar
26.4%
38.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.2%
37.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
18.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Lester Prairie 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 Lester Prairie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lester Prairie, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.5%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.2%
43.2%
Room service
Room service
33.9%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.6%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lester Prairie 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 Lester Prairie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lester Prairie, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
47%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22%
31.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24%
31.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.4%
50.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.4%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.7%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.6%
42.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23%
36.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.6%
38.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
47.3%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
20.4%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.1%
25.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.7%
46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lester Prairie

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Lester Prairie protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

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The best assisted living facilities near you in Lester Prairie, Minnesota are Havenwood of Buffalo, Havenwood of Richfield and Gable Pines. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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