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Assisted living costs in Prior Lake average about $5,621 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 480 communities in Prior Lake. Our detailed directory has 5966 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and Bloomington.

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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Haven Homes was not adequately staffed to care for my husband who had been diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer's. We picked thi community because of the location-it was near me. I was told by a staff person I...
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.
Haven Homes has faithfully served generations of Maple Plain seniors, providing high quality senior health and living.Haven Homes offers so many amenities, services and living options to live well today with peace of mind for tomorrow. Well-designed apartments and suites, emergency call systems,...
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I would recommend you check the community to see if it is the right fit for your loved one. The value for the money is good here. The staff communication has been good with the family. They are always...
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.
Our assisted living community in West St. Paul, Minn., offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into creative projects, happy hour socials, card and board games, lively meals, fitness classes, fun outings and anything else that you want to do. And there’s always the...
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Very friendly but some of the staff need more training. The buiding is older but most things are fixed within a few days. Smaller community, which is nice. They need more choices & variety on the food menu,...
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.
As you and your family consider care for your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, we can help. Our community in St. Paul, Minn., in a quiet residential neighborhood near Kaposia Park, offers a safe environment and exceptional memory care. Memory care services in a safe,...
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I'm sorry my mother didn't live longer to enjoy living there. She had just been there a little over two months and she died. I thought the facility was wonderful very professionally run and clean. 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.
Opened in 2004, RiverVillage East is the newest addition to the Catholic Eldercare community of residences. Located in Northeast Minneapolis, the RiverVillage campus is designed with careful consideration given to the wishes and needs of today's elders who are accustomed to more space, greater...
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It's an ok place to live, I've seen better & worse. Care is better if the person living there can speak for themselves. Occasional complaints of the food sometimes being boring & the same dessert for both...
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.
Vista Prairie at River Heights provides seniors with assisted living in the great city of Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Those who visit Saint Paul will find that the city has much to offer. Guests of our residents will want to check out the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, as well as the...
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The staff seemed to be amazing. We were gone so don't have a personal experience, just going by what seems to have been the case. They are helpful, attentive and kind.
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.
Cerenity Humboldt offers 117 exceptional, yet affordable apartments for seniors who no longer want to live on their own, but want to maintain their independence. Meals are served restaurant-style in the Humboldt Bluff Café. A wide range of recreational activities are available, including arts 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.
Bright Stars Care Center provides seniors with a caring assisted living community to call their own. This community provides its residents with the support that they need in Minneapolis, MN. Those who visit Minneapolis find it to be a great city to spend time in, and they enjoy the Minneapolis...
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I feel I had a better experience with Assisted Living than the Long Term Community. My loved one transitioned from Assisted Living to the other stages of the community. We ended up making the decision to...
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.
At Woodlake Residences our seniors enjoy life. Our community has evolved over the decades, expanding our services to anticipate and address the changing needs of seniors. We provide secure, stress-free living and the very best in senior care and housing with a commitment to each individual's...
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They offer a variety of daily activities. The community is clean and well taken care of. My brother loves the food. This is a smaller community so it works well for him. I would recommend this community.
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.
The Harbor was opened in 2006 and has 36 home like assisted living apartments. We offer the freedom of independent living blended with the quality services tailored to meet your every need. We offer spacious studio and one bedroom apartments. Each apartment features a full kitchen, including a...
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My dad is doing really well at this place. He is in the memory care and they are attentive and understand him, doing a fine job with the care. The food is fine and dad thinks it has gotten better. My dad...
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.
At Ecumen Prairie Lodge our focus is on you, our customer. At Ecumen Prairie Lodge we provide maintenance-free living and a wide range of assisted living and health care services tailored to fit your particular needs in a community that you're proud to call home.We are part of Minnesota's...
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This community has been very welcoming and caring for my mothers needs. She has made friends and joins in the activities that are offered. The food is also good. The staff members are respectable in all...
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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.
Opening August 2012 Welcome to Cherrywood Pointe Senior Living! We are located in a charming wooded area in Roseville, adjacent to the beautiful Langton Lake, and minutes from shopping, both downtowns, clinics and more. At Cherrywood Pointe you will have choices, all in one community. Choices...
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My husband says he likes living at this community. The staff are real nice to him and make the residents feel like family. They are interactive with the residents and encourage them to participate in some of...
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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—Cottage Grove offers advanced memory care services in a warm, welcoming, home-like environment.At White Pine, we specialize in serving people with advanced levels of dementia who need a secure environment with 24-hour caregivers on staff. We offer a safe and...
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The next day after we moved my mom in they stopped visitors due to Covid. Luckily she had a first-floor window, so we were able to check-in. The staff is incredible. The management is top notch very caring....
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Lake Owasso! This isn't just a place to reside - it's a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
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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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[Name removed] treats you just like family. He wants the residents to feel at home here. The staff are very understanding and kind to work with. [Name removed] prepares homemade meals for the residents...
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.
Highland Homes and Services provides your loved one with the best traditional family style assisted living experience. We have newly remodeled modern residential homes with a maximum of only 6 residents to 1 staff member per home. This ensures our residents get the highest level of personal care,...
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The experience has been overall very good and the care is great. My frustration is not necessarily their fault, it is just with the meds. They make you go through their company for medications and they were...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Woodbury! This isn't just a place to reside - it's a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...
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My mom is getting great care. The staff to resident ratio is is wonderful and allows her to get the 1:1 care she needs.
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.
Suite Living of Little Canada 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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This is a secure small community. The caregivers are attentive. They interact well with the residents and their families. They are aware of what is going on. The food is good and they offer a good variety...
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.
White Pine Senior White Pine Senior Living is located in Fridley, MN, home of the Springbrook Nature Center. Nicknamed Friendly Fridley, this city also boasts four beautiful parks located within it. Here at White Pine Senior Living, we are known for our beautiful community senior housing, with...
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I would tell others that health care is understaffed from hospitals to home care. You need to advocate for your loved one while being reasonable with the staff...they really do try. I would recommend...
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.
At Woodbury Senior Living, we serve seniors and their families by encouraging them to thrive – by offering a wide variety of wellness-focused services and activities while empowering them to live as independently as possible. Woodbury Senior Living provides a full spectrum of care options in a...
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Really a great facility. I am so happy that I chose Tradition for my mom. I was very happy with them. Mom was there for 2 years and I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for assisted living...
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.
Welcome to senior living your way.Your choices, your satisfaction—with the ease of a low entrance fee community and the beauty of the old Tessman Farm in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Tradition offers robust independent and assisted living in a friendly and inspiring atmosphere that honors who you...
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They seem to do Ok on most things. A little difficult judging because my mother was not happy being there, and I would guess any other facility as well. She is settling in a little better now. I don't know...
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 Brooklyn Park 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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Staff took the time to get to know the clients and catered to them with dignity. I would recommend this facility to others. Quality, compassionate, loving care when family is unable to be present 24 hours a...
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 Spring Lake Park 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...
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We chose Benedictine Living Community because it was the closest to us and she was able to age in place and stay in memory care. It is a nice and clean environment. Another reason we chose this facility was...
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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 Living Community Osseo is a 59-unit residential community described by tenants and their families as “warm and welcoming.” Located in the heart of downtown Osseo on Central Avenue, the building that houses BLC Osseo was originally St. Vincent’s Church. The building was converted to a...
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I'm giving it a 4 because some areas could use a little more attention to cleanliness, like the plant in the entryway and some worn furniture in the lobby. However, the care and overall experience were a 5....
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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.
Located in Oakdale, Minnesota, Peaceful Lodge is a brand new assisted living residence that is warm and welcoming from the moment you set eyes on it. Our community offers easy access to Highway 94 and is close to restaurants, shopping malls and clinics. Our residents love how easy it is to get...
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My Mom was just entering the mid stage of Alzheimer's, when she was diagnosed in, January 2014. She was 82 and vehinimently independent. By April 2015, it was pretty evident, she needed guidance, assistance...
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.
Located across from Beaver Lake in Maplewood, and just minutes north of the 3M campus and east of downtown St. Paul, Ecumen Lakeview Commons offers assisted living and memory care accommodations to match every individual’s needs in a comfortable environment with cozy common areas. As the most...

Cost of assisted living in Prior Lake, MN

The average cost of senior living in Prior Lake is $5,621 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chaska, MN with an average of $4,257 per month.

Assisted living costs in Prior Lake, MN, vs. state and national averages

Prior Lake, MN
$5,621/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Prior Lake, MN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,621/mo
$7,610/mo

Assisted living costs in Prior Lake, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,655/mo
Studio
$4,340/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,785/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,526/mo

Senior living costs in Prior Lake 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: Prior Lake, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typePrior Lake, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,621/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,610/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,907/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Prior Lake, MN:$5,621/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Prior Lake, MN:$7,610/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Prior Lake, MN:$2,907/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Prior Lake, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake, MN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Prior Lake 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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Prior Lake, MN$5,738/mo$5,215/mo+10.0%
Minnesota$5,610/mo$5,161/mo+8.7%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Prior Lake, MN
2024 average cost:$5,738/mo
2023 average cost:$5,215/mo
Percent change:+10.0%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$5,610/mo
2023 average cost:$5,161/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Prior Lake, MN

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What families are saying about assisted living in Prior Lake

Recent reviews for assisted living in Prior Lake

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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Saint Therese of Woodbury

4.5
Cannot think of one negative thing to say about this facility. It is a beautiful property with many amenities. The staff is amazing. Every level of care is given by extremely professional and kind members of St Therese staff. I was a patient for 6weeks and was extremely happy with everything, ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Mixed staff competence and care. Reviews highlight the friendliness and kindness of staff members at various communities, but also mention concerns about their abilities to properly administer medication and provide timely responses. For instance, at Amira Choice of Bloomington, some aides are not careful with medication admi ...
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Reasonable pricing and good value. Several reviews mention that the communities they chose offer good value for the price they pay. For example, at Amira Choice of Bloomington, the building is beautiful and nearly all staff are kind and good people. Similarly, at , the cost is lower than other assisted living places in the area ...
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Beautiful and well-maintained communities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, with some commenting on the pristine bathrooms, renovated patios, and beautifully decorated interiors. For instance, at StoryPoint Prior Lake, the facility is clean and well-run, and at Suite Living of Prior Lake, th ...
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Dedicated and caring staff. Families express gratitude for the friendly, caring, and kind nature of staff members at various communities. For example, at Benedictine Windermere Way, the staff is upbeat, kind, and caring, and at Summit Place Senior Campus, the nursing staff was great with their loved one during hospice ...
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Variety of activities and social opportunities. Reviews often mention the wide range of activities offered at communities, which helps residents stay engaged and active. For instance, at Waters of Eden Prairie, the residents participate in a variety of activities, and at Havenwood of Burnsville, there are plenty of activities for everyone ...
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Individualized care plans and accommodations. Families appreciate the personalized care and attention their loved ones receive at various communities. For example, at NorBella Savage, NorBella Savage provides great care to their residents and prepares great food. At Havenwood of Burnsville, the staff accommodates residents' care needs a ...
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Prior Lake review score based on 1,015 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 1015 reviews of 480 Prior Lake assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Prior Lake 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

Prior Lake review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Prior Lake, MN480 facilities
7.6
Chaska, MN223 facilities
7.6
Lakeville, MN465 facilities

Review subcategories for Prior Lake 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 1,015 reviews of 480 Prior Lake assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Prior Lake 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.
Prior Lake, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.2
Staff
3.2
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
3.1
3.1
Value for cost*
3.0
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Prior Lake assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Prior Lake assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Prior Lake, 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 Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Prior Lake, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.5%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.4%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.9%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.9%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.2%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Prior Lake, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.8%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.4%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Prior Lake, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
24.8%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.5%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Prior Lake, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.3%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.5%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Prior Lake, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.7%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.7%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.9%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.4%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.2%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.6%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.9%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
47.9%
48%
Dances
Dances
21.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.2%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.8%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Prior Lake

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 Prior Lake protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Suite Living of Prior Lake, Benedictine Windermere Way and Benedictine Living Community Shakopee St. Gertrude's are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Prior Lake, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 480 assisted living facilities near Prior Lake, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Prior Lake, 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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