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Assisted living costs in New Sweden average about $3,664 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 24 communities in New Sweden. Our detailed directory has 76 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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Photo of Mankato Lodge Senior Living
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My loved one was previously a resident at Mankato Lodge Senior Living and the whole experience was great. The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, care services and value for cost were also...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Mankato Lodge, professionally managed by Sinceri Senior Living, offers engaging and personalized care focused on the uniqueness of each resident, providing services best suited to your individual needs. We are proud to have been a part of the Mankato community for 24 years. We offer spacious...
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Photo of Brookdale Mankato
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11 Floor plan available
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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
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.
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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Photo of New Perspective Mankato
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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.
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.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareAt New Perspective’s senior living community in Mankato, Minnesota, you’re a short distance from the conveniences you want and need. Within minutes of the community you’ll find the River Hills Mall, six parks, a nature center, a golf club,...
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Photo of Old Main Village
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My loved one was previously a resident at Old Main Village and the overall experience was good. The staff was good. The main guy up front was very helpful! The facility was pretty clean. The move in process...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Old Main Village Senior Living is a part the former Mankato State campus, which was converted into gracious senior living in 1988. We are centrally located in downtown Mankato. We have 73 apartments, each completely unique, with a full kitchen, beautiful tall windows and additional storage space...
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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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I like this community for my mother. The staff is very friendly, the community is very clean. My mother loves the food. The only thing is after 5pm there is not a lot of staff on the first floor and that is...
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.
French Meadow Place is a cozy community nestled in the charming city of Le Sueur, Minnesota. Located just 30 minutes south of the Twin Cities, French Meadow offers the perfect blend of convenient city access with a welcoming small-town feel. Our dedicated care team is committed to ensuring that...
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Overall, the service is great. However, I have experienced some problems with my meds. Not knowing when I'm getting a new one and not always sure what they are for.
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.
With ample walking paths and an adjacent park, Monarch Meadows offers easy access to nature, providing opportunities for reflection and rejuvenation. Our structured programs are designed to enrich our residents' lives by promoting spiritual, recreational or educational benefits with each...
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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
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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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, 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
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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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.
Photo of Bridgewater At Mankato II
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.
Photo of Bridgewater At Mankato
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.

Cost of assisted living in New Sweden, MN

The average cost of senior living in New Sweden is $3,664 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gibbon, MN with an average of $2,104 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in New Sweden, MN vs. nearby cities

New Sweden, MN
$3,664/mo
$3,804/mo
$3,847/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in New Sweden, MN vs. the state and national average

New Sweden, MN
$3,664/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in New Sweden vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,664/mo
$3,664/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in New Sweden, MN by room type

Studio
$3,327/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,830/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,804/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in New Sweden over time

New Sweden, MNMN stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in New Sweden, 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 New Sweden.

What families are saying about assisted living in New Sweden

Recent reviews for assisted living in New Sweden

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.

Water's Edge in Mankato, MN

4.1
My mom and my mother in-law have lived here for 3 years. They both felt very at home here. Unfortunately my mother in law passed this year at 102. Everyone here really helped with the loss of my mothers best friend

Old Main Village in Mankato, MN

4.8
The residents go out of their way to invite the newcomer to join them for a movie or bingo or whatever! They will stop a newcomer in the hallway and start a brief conversation. The residents are key. If they seem content, the chances are good the place meets expectations. I would definitely ...
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New Sweden review score based on 25 family reviews

6.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 17 New Sweden assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The New Sweden 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

New Sweden review score compared against nearby cities

6.5
New Sweden, MN17 facilities
7.7
Nicollet, MN21 facilities
8.3
Gaylord, MN21 facilities

Review subcategories for New Sweden 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 25 reviews of 17 New Sweden assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare New Sweden 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.
New Sweden, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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New Sweden assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Sweden assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Sweden, 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 New Sweden 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 New Sweden 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
41.2%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.8%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.2%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in New Sweden 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 New Sweden Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
New Sweden, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.5%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.6%
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 New Sweden 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 New Sweden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Sweden, MNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
11.8%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
35.3%
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Availability of select dining options in New Sweden 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 New Sweden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Sweden, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Sweden 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 New Sweden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Sweden, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.9%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.3%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.9%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.2%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in New Sweden

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 New Sweden protect seniors.

Learn about Minnesota Assisted Living regulations

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Water's Edge, Mankato Lodge Senior Living and Brookdale Mankato are the top-rated assisted living facilities near New Sweden, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 24 assisted living facilities near New Sweden, Minnesota. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in New Sweden, Minnesota is Water's Edge. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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