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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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Photo of Urbana Place Senior Living
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This is a great place. We toured many places and have heard horror stories what others are dealing with. We feel very fortunate to be able to have my MIL here.
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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We have already told quite a few people besides my brother and sister in law also. We have nothing but great things to say about the community and the people that work there.
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 Vadnais Heights 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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[name removed] is on the Tabitha unit, staff are friendly and helpful. [name removed] has always been a funny person, enjoys joking around and staff are really good with her. She's still recognizes her...
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.
Providing exceptional care since 1965, and rooted in Catholic beliefs, Benedictine Living Community-Regina offers a true continuum of care. Benedictine Living Community-Regina offers Independent & Assisted Living, along with early stage and end stage Memory Care. Sharing a campus with United...
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They communicate really well. During the Covid-19. I have gotten regular emails. We really like the religious aspect of the community. The staff there is very nice and cheerful. To me since it is 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.
Saint Therese of Woodbury in Woodbury, Minnesota, offers a full continuum of senior care in a community setting consisting of well-appointed senior apartments including independent, assisted living and memory care apartments. In addition, the campus will feature private care suites offering...
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We don't get the food but the staff and great administrators are caring and helpful. The value can't be beat. Apartments are large and bright.
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.
"Are you on the lookout for a nurturing haven for your loved ones? Welcome to Carefree Cottages of Maplewood, an assisted living community nestled in the picturesque town of Maplewood, Minnesota, just outside Minneapolis. Resting beside a trio of serene ponds and adjacent to the Four Seasons...
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A small faith based care facility that is clean and friendly. There are many volunteers from relatives of former patients showing a long history of good care. There seems to be daily actives designed to...
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.
Memory Care Cottage Living in Woodbury and White Bear Lake, Minnesota Prelude Homes & Services Memory Care Cottages seek to create communities where elders are valued, families are family and God is glorified. We do so in our Memory Care Cottages through providing compassionate,...
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We chose Oak Meadows because they had everything we were looking for. It is such a welcoming atmosphere when you walk in and the price was right. The staff are over the top incredible. The apartment sizes...
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.
Welcome to Oak Meadows! Located in beautiful Oakdale, we are a not-for-profit senior living community in Minnesota. We opened on April 1, 1998. From our stunning campus to our dedicated staff, we are committed to providing excellent care, engaging activities, and a strong community for our...
Photo of Boden Senior Living in Maplewood
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My loved one was only here for a few months. I would have liked the administrators to check in with the resident a few times. Mom wasn't always able to communicate with care attendants very well. We would...
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.
Elk Ridge is a unique memory care community dedicated to residents who are living with Alzheimer's and related dementia. Elk Ridge is part of the Anthem Memory Care family of communities. The dedicated staff of Elk Ridge provides a high level of personalized care as a part of our Pathways of...
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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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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 North St. Paul 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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Photo of Mill City Senior Living
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Only place that could take my mom because of her disability, My mom was on elderly waiver. She didn't need the extra diapers and said so. They just said we will use them in memory care. They would give us a...
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.
Mill City is a community designed to meet a myriad of needs. With accessible amenities, stimulating activities and events, and highly-trained, compassionate staff, you will feel totally at home here.We’ve developed a robust menu of services to ensure your needs are met every day. We offer...
Photo of Milestone Senior Living Faribault
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I am very pleased with the care and patience I've seen shown by the staff while attending to my husband's needs. I feel very fortunate to have found Milestone -- thanks to A Place for Mom's assistance.
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.
Milestone Senior Living Apartments and Suites provide a home-like environment, thoughtfully designed with seniors in mind. Milestone Senior Living has highly trained staff available to meet individual needs. The apartments and suites feature the finest amenities while providing care-free living....
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I have had a wonderful experience with Twin Rivers! My parents are treated with great respect and if they are in need of any care, the staff is always right there willing to help. The head cook and kitchen...
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.
We offer independent, assisted living and memory care options. Cannon Rivers Senior Community is designed to adapt to each person's changing needs. We offer a lifestyle that provides residents and families with peace of mind knowing that a full range of personal and health care services are...
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Not having a bus limits activities and opportunities for residents. Food is not locally produced so residents complain that is not appealing. Administration of the Champlin facility appears to struggle with...
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.
Encore at Champlin is a small senior living community located in Champlin, Minnesota. Here at Encore, we pride ourselves on being a a close knit family and provide our residents with the care and love that we would give to our own family. Our location is in a beautiful environment where residents...
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White Pine Assisted Living had the requirements needed for my husband who has Alzheimer's: end of life care/hospice; and secure memory care. The first time I walked into White Pine, it smelled like...
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 White Pine Senior Living in beautiful White Bear Lake, Minnesota residents can enjoy an affordable later-years experience in sound-proof apartments that come with free cable TV. The fees include everything offered, so no unbudgeted costs will appear on the bill and you can plan effectively for...
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The staff are caring and have made this transition for my mom easier. The facility is clean. The food is good. It is peace of mind leaving my mom in their care between my visits. The activities have been 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.
With only 40 apartments and high staff to resident ratios, NorBella fosters meaningful relationships, creates engaging experiences, and provides exceptional care. Assisted Living offers the ability to live in the comfort of their own apartment with peace of mind that a care team is available 24/7...
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Very upfront and very positive about services they can provide. My dad has been there over a month and our expectations have been met beyond what we expected for a new location. Everytime we come, we are...
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.
Memory Care Cottage Living in Woodbury and White Bear Lake, Minnesota Prelude Homes & Services Memory Care Cottages seek to create communities where elders are valued, families are family and God is glorified. We do so in our Memory Care Cottages through providing compassionate,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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We really liked the facility because there's only 19 rooms, the kitchen is open, the residents can chat while they're cooking, and she mostly cooks from scratch, their choice of breakfast. So, it feels more...
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.
Join our assisted living community in Faribault, Minn., and you’ll discover an engaging social life that pulls you away from the TV and into a world of laughter, friendship and fun. You’ll experience happy hour socials, card and board games, fitness classes, live music, art and other creative...
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This place is excellent! The staff are the best and my sister loves to live here. Definitely check it out for your loved one,.
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.
Now Open!Chev’s Place, LLC is a newly-licensed residential care home in Rogers, MN. Residential care homes are the new option for elder care. We provide assisted living and memory care in a beautiful private home located 5 minutes from the Maple Grove hospital. If your loved one can no longer...
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The meals have been really well proportioned out and the chef is great at making sure there is a range of healthy options for my loved one. Her bedroom and bathroom is kept clean and trash is taken out...
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.
Each resident and staff member is an integral part of our family. Our small size allows everyone to feel safe. Our atmosphere is similar to that of a large single family home where each resident has their own studio apartment. We offer 18 private studios and 1 companion studio, which can be home...
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The most important person to me ever, my mom, lived here for over 4 years, until she passed away last week. White Pine in Blaine became a family to me. They are fantastic! I couldn't have picked a better...
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 Advanced Assisted Living of Blaine provides exceptional senior living services in a warm, welcoming, home-like environment. We aim to deliver top-notch care that is affordable and tailored to meet your specific needs.A great alternative to yesterday's nursing home: Our trained...
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Mom has barely made a [date removed] there, she wound up in the hospital for almost a week. I have been gone for the holidays and will be back tomorrow. I will be creating more of a schedule to be with 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 Ramsey 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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My loved one had a very short stay at Edgewood. He had an accident a couple weeks in, and was unable to return to the community because they don't offer skilled nursing. The time he spent here was positive,...
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 JANUARY 2014. Edgewood Senior Living is a small one-level community that offers 34 assisted living apartments and 25 apartments designed with memory care programs and services. We have a combination of studio, one and two bedroom apartments. Care staff is on-site 24/7, all meals...
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We like this community for my mother in law. We have found the staff to be caring and friendly. The community is very clean and taken care of. She is pleased with the meals and variety. They do offer her a...
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.
This community offers assisted living and memory care in a unique home-like setting. We promise to offer the highest quality of care at the most affordable price. At White Pine Senior Living we make assisted living, memory care and respite care easy to understand.

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
Column percentChange: Percent change
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

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 Prior Lake.

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

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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
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*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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