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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Nelson, MN
Assisted living costs in Nelson average about $3,975 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 20 communities in Nelson. Our detailed directory has 14 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Alexandria, Sauk Centre and Clarissa.
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They are very patient especially with people like my dad who can be difficult at times Good communication with staff. They really care and get to know residents. As a caretaker I enjoy going there and feel...
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.
Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds is an assisted living community located in Alexandria, MN. Alexandria is a small town with about 11,000 residents, located in Douglas County with a few stores, local shops and places of worship. We are located on the east edge of town and residents who enjoy...
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From what I can see, I feel like they do a fairly decent job of caring for my loved one. I know it's a difficult job, and one I was no longer able to do myself. They get her up to go the bathroom every two...
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.
Enjoy northern Minnesota living at Edgewood in Alexandria. This home-like senior living community is the ideal combination of living spaces, care and amenities to promote residents' health and well being in assisted living and memory care.
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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.
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My dad lived here for 3 years. And they were so nice here and took really good care of my dad. The staff was excellent and they called him Grandpa. He enjoyed some of the daily activities they offered. My...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fairway Pines is an active senior community in Sauk Centre, MN. This community offers a premium level of senior living. Our commitment is to promote independence and individuality to our tenants in a supportive environment. You can expect our community to offer a variety of fun and stimulating...
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.
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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Nelson, MN
The average cost of senior living in Nelson is $3,975 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clarissa, MN with an average of $2,145 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Nelson, MN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Nelson, MN vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Nelson, MN by room type
Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Nelson, 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 Nelson.
Private income options in Minnesota
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VA benefits in Minnesota
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Medicare and Medicaid in Minnesota
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What families are saying about assisted living in Nelson
Recent reviews for assisted living in Nelson
Edgewood Vista-Alexandria
4.3
From what I can see, I feel like they do a fairly decent job of caring for my loved one. I know it's a difficult job, and one I was no longer able to do myself. They get her up to go the bathroom every two hours, and they check on her in the night and will take her if she needs to go. She ...
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Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds in Alexandria, MN
4.9
Actual tours are helpful to actually see tenants in the environment and meet some of the staff. I had an excellent experience with Windmill Ponds.
Nelson assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nelson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nelson, 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 Nelson 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 Nelson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nelson, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29.4%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.9%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.1%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.5%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
11.8%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Nelson 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 Nelson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nelson, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29.4%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.8%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.6%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.9%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nelson 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 Nelson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nelson, MNNational
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.9%
35.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Nelson 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 Nelson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nelson, MNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.9%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
11.8%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nelson 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 Nelson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nelson, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
11.8%
45.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
5.9%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.6%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.6%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.8%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
17.6%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
5.9%
29.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.8%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Nelson
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 Nelson protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds, Edgewood Vista-Alexandria and Prairie Senior Cottages of Alexandria are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Nelson, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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