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Assisted living costs in Nicollet County average about $3,790 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 107 communities in Nicollet County. Our detailed directory has 353 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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, 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.
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Mom has only been at Hidden Creek for a month and she is adjusting nicely. I believe a big part of her happiness is the attentive and caring staff. They staff is quick to call if there is an issue that...
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 tree lined residential neighborhood in Chaska, MN, Hidden Creek Assisted Living offers peaceful retirement living. Known for our warm, personal touch, we provide assisted living services in a comfortable home environment. We endeavor to preserve our resident's privacy while allowing...
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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.
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.
Cedar Crest of Cosmos is a 29 bed facility that provides all Levels of Care for our elderly. We offer independence and security while maintaining an excellent quality of life. All meals, snacks and entertainment included plus so much more.We are " A Place to Call Home"
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I'am pleased with all this community has done for us. My father is doing pretty well here. The community looks nice, they do a good job with making sure everything is well maintained and tidy. The staff is...
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.
Westwood Place is an Assisted Living Residence. It is for elderly people who take care of their own needs, but have difficulty performing daily tasks. It provides companionship with other elderly persons and daily activities to keep both the mind and body active while still encouraging...
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This really was an amazing place. The staff are incredible to my mom. The manager [name removed] is always willing to talk if we need it. Mom loves to bake and has made so many friends. We're so glad she...
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.
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.
McKenna Crossing is a vibrant community that is outpacing the rest.  Featuring Senior Apartments, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, this master-planned community is a joint venture between Presbyterian Homes & Services and Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church and it is scheduled to open...
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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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Our daughter felt like she was home for the first time. She has had difficulties adjusting from home life to group home life and the staff made her feel so welcomed. She picked out a color for her room and...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Summerwood of Chanhassen is the fourth senior care facility we have found and moved my parents to. They have been in one other independent living facility, and then two other assisted living, and Summerwood...
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.
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Five stars all the way...we moved my mother in law to BeeHive as the nursing home she was in was unable to get her to even shower. BeeHive had her showered within three hours of moving in and are on top of...
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.
BeeHive Homes of Excelsior is a new model of Assisted Living Memory Care opening January 2014. This beautiful residential assisted living is located off of Highway 7 and Highway 41 and encompasses over 17,000 square feet of living space as well as storage area and underground parking. The...
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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.
SisterCare is a 14 room cottage style Assisted Living Facility located in Blue Earth, MN. Blue Earth is located in Southern Minnesota at the intersections of Interstate I-90 and HWY 169. SisterCare is located just 1 block off of the Main Street. We are located close to banking, grocery...

Cost of assisted living in Nicollet County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Nicollet County is $3,790 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Salle, MN with an average of $1,966 per month.

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

Nicollet County, MN
$3,790/mo
$3,600/mo
$3,435/mo

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

Nicollet County, MN
$3,790/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,790/mo
$3,790/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,316/mo
Studio
$4,852/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,451/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,130/mo

Senior living costs in Nicollet 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: Nicollet County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNicollet County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,790/mo$4,282/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$3,790/mo$4,074/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$3,239/mo$3,146/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Nicollet County, MN:$3,790/mo
Minnesota:$4,282/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Nicollet County, MN:$3,790/mo
Minnesota:$4,074/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Nicollet County, MN:$3,239/mo
Minnesota:$3,146/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Nicollet County, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Nicollet County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Nicollet County, MN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Nicollet County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Nicollet County, MN$5,571/mo$3,613/mo+54.2%
Minnesota$5,425/mo$4,990/mo+8.7%
National$5,322/mo$5,061/mo+5.2%
Nicollet County, MN
2024 average cost:$5,571/mo
2023 average cost:$3,613/mo
Percent change:+54.2%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$5,425/mo
2023 average cost:$4,990/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$5,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Nicollet 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 Nicollet County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Nicollet County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Nicollet 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.

Trouvaille Memory Care Suites in Excelsior, MN

5.0
We've been very pleased with how things have gone with BeeHive Homes! It's a very nice community, and they've been very easy to work with through the whole process. They were very accommodating to our situation when we moved our loved one in, and we've been happy with the service and ...
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Mill City Senior Living in Faribault, MN

4.0
Overall it has been a very good experience. Mom and dad like it there. Like all places they are short on staff, but staff they have have been wonderful. The rooms are large. They have a washer and dryer in each room. They have everything that they could need. My mom needs a lot of help and they ...
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Nicollet County review score based on 81 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 81 reviews of 90 Nicollet County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Nicollet 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

Nicollet County review score compared against nearby cities

7.0
Nicollet County, MN90 facilities
8.4
Nicollet, MN25 facilities
8.1
Courtland, MN27 facilities

Review subcategories for Nicollet 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 81 reviews of 90 Nicollet County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Nicollet 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.
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Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
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Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
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4.0
Meals & dining
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Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
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3.7
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Nicollet County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nicollet County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nicollet 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 Nicollet 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 Nicollet County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
51.1%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.7%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.1%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Nicollet 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 Nicollet County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nicollet County, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nicollet 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 Nicollet County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.1%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.4%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Nicollet 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 Nicollet County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.4%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
24.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nicollet 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 Nicollet County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.9%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.8%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.6%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
43.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.4%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.6%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Nicollet 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 Nicollet County protect seniors.
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Ecumen Sand Prairie, Birchwood Cottage - Mankato and Water's Edge are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Nicollet County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 107 assisted living facilities near Nicollet County, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Nicollet County, Minnesota is Water's Edge. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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