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Assisted living costs in Martin County average about $3,321 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 70 communities in Martin County. Our detailed directory has 147 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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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, 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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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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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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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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, 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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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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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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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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My parents have both resided at Homestead of Algona since 02/2023 and they absolutely love it. The staff that come in and give them their medications and showers are so kind and caring. When they moved in,...
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.
Homestead of Algona is an assisted living community located in the beautiful northern Iowa town of Algona, Kossuth County. Algona is a small town surrounded by picturesque farmland and rural scenery. With our four seasons we offer an ideal living area where our residents experience the country to...
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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Martin County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Martin County is $3,321 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Butterfield, MN with an average of $1,958 per month.

Assisted living costs in Martin County, MN, vs. nearby counties

Martin County, MN
$3,321/mo
$2,047/mo
$2,055/mo

Assisted living costs in Martin County, MN, vs. state and national averages

Martin County, MN
$3,321/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Martin County, MN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,321/mo
$3,321/mo

Assisted living costs in Martin County, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,264/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,962/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,928/mo

Senior living costs in Martin County 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: Martin County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMartin County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,321/mo$4,282/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,321/mo$4,074/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,009/mo$3,146/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Martin County, MN:$3,321/mo
Minnesota:$4,282/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Martin County, MN:$3,321/mo
Minnesota:$4,074/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Martin County, MN:$3,009/mo
Minnesota:$3,146/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Martin County, MN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Martin County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Martin County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Martin County

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.

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.

Keelson Harbour in Spirit Lake, IA

4.8
They communicate well. Facility is clean. Could have pets. I would recommend to others.

Martin County review score based on 50 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 50 reviews of 51 Martin County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Martin 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

Martin County review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Martin County, MN51 facilities
0
Welcome, MN15 facilities
0
Fairmont, MN13 facilities

Review subcategories for Martin 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 50 reviews of 51 Martin County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Martin 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.
Martin County, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
4.4
3.8
Staff
4.4
4.0
Meals & dining
4.0
3.7
Activities
4.3
3.7
Value for cost*
4.2
3.7
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Martin County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Martin County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Martin 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 Martin 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 Martin County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Martin County, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.3%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.8%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.1%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
27.5%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
19.6%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Martin 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 Martin County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Martin County, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.6%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Martin 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 Martin County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Martin County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.9%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.6%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
9.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.6%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Martin 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 Martin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Martin County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.6%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
13.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.8%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Martin 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 Martin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Martin County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.7%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
31.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
15.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.5%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Martin 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 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 Martin County protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Water's Edge, Mankato Lodge Senior Living and New Perspective Mankato are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Martin County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 70 assisted living facilities near Martin County, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Martin County, Minnesota is Water's Edge. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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