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Assisted living costs in Rice County average about $4,450 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 392 communities in Rice County. Our detailed directory has 4535 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Owatonna, Faribault and Lakeville.

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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My sister has been a resident at Loving Care and truly gets the BEST care around! The staff are excellent and always attentive to the needs of the residents. Thank God for this place ! I have been a...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
Loving Care Cottage is a small full service assisted living in a residential home. Our emphasis is on serving cognitively impaired seniors, such as those with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia's. The small size of the home and the family atmosphere lend themselves to a feeling of...
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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.
Heritage of Edina is an unmatched blend of historic elegance and exceptional service, exemplifying the grace and grandeur of a bygone era. Its Senior Living Community offers personalized service throughout its residents' lives: from independence to a time of needed care. Over 40 years old,...
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This is a good community for care. I like knowing that the community us very clean and maintained. The community offers outstanding activities for all of the residents. The menu is good and I like knowing...
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.
Cottagewood Senior Community Memory Care is an assisted living community located in breathtaking, Mankato, Minnesota. Mankato is home to Minnesota State University and its is known for its beautiful landscapes , backdrops and family values. Mankato has a number of parks and trails for visiting...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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.
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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.
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We have had multiple experiences with this facility, and they have done a fantastic job each time. The care staff are attentive, professional, and friendly. They were so good to my husband, and they knew...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Southview Acres Health Care Center is a modern progressive health care facility, committed to providing exceptional service to our residents, families, the community and surrounding areas.  In addition to our highly skilled nursing staff, we have many other professionals striving to provide...
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
Rakhma is not 'a home'; rather it is home, where friends sing together, take walks together, and forgive repeated stories. Rakhma was a pioneer in offering alternatives to the typical long-term care setting, and has been a beacon of light for many families struggling with the devastating effects...
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My wife and I recently made the transition into this community and I could not be more pleased with our experience so far. My favorite thing about this establishment would have to be the staff. They are...
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
Morning Glory has 2 Registered Nurses on staff to ensure 24/7 care. Lucy is our RN/owner and lives on-site. She has experience as an RN in all aspects of a hospital setting, and most recently worked over 8 years as a float nurse at Methodist Hospital. Float pool RNs must master every department...
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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.
Photo of Golden LivingCenter - Hopkins
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
"How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and the strong - because someday you will have been all of these"  ~ George Washington CarverAt English Rose Suites we share a passionate...
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people friendly location great too transportation, groceries, banking, staff superb. lots to participate in I don't feel like I'm walking into a hotel - it's my home!
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.
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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I would want others to know that we had a really great experience and I would recommend The Glen at Minnetonka to anyone looking for a senior living community for themselves or a loved one.
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.
The Glenn by St. Therese Southwest is an assisted living located in the sprawling area of Minnetonka, MN. This area is known for its natural beauty and friendly residents. For most seniors, finding an area where they can retire is a top concern. There are so many different areas out there that a...
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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.
Rosewood Estate provides assisted living in a homelike atmosphere that offers the comforts, conveniences and privacy found in a traditional home -complete with kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom(s). Most importantly, Rosewood Estate offers the independence residents desire while...
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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My mother was in the advanced stages of Alzheimers when we were able to admit her as a resident at Carondelet Village. I cannot imagine a finer facility with a more exceptional staff. My mother was so...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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This is what I am hearing from my loved one - the resident. Our loved one would love to have more of a variety of activities. Music during happy hour (great idea). More organized games other than bingo, more...
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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My parents have enjoyed 8+ years of experience living at Walker Place, which is nestled in a South Minneapolis residential area near Lake Harriet. It offers a safe, relaxed, & homey environment. As Mom &...
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.
Walker Methodist Place is an assisted living community located in Minneapolis, MN. Minneapolis is a busy city with about 382,000 residents in Hennepin County with lots of shops, restaurants, movies and shows. Residents who enjoy getting out can go for group activities, they can run errands and...

Cost of assisted living in Rice County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Rice County is $4,450 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Le Sueur County, MN with an average of $4,449 per month.

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

Rice County, MN
$4,450/mo

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

Rice County, MN
$4,450/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,450/mo
$6,752/mo

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

Studio
$3,884/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,555/mo

Senior living costs in Rice 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: Rice County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRice County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,450/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,752/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,849/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Rice County, MN:$4,450/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Rice County, MN:$6,752/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Rice County, MN:$2,849/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Rice County, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Rice 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.

Rice County, MNMN stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Rice County, MN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Rice 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 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
Rice County, MN$5,522/mo$4,705/mo+17.4%
Minnesota$4,636/mo$4,901/mo-5.4%
National$4,594/mo$4,528/mo+1.5%
Rice County, MN
2024 average cost:$5,522/mo
2023 average cost:$4,705/mo
Percent change:+17.4%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$4,636/mo
2023 average cost:$4,901/mo
Percent change:-5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,594/mo
2023 average cost:$4,528/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Rice 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 Rice County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Rice County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Rice County

Meadow Woods - Martin Luther Campus in Bloomington, MN

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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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Rice County review score based on 741 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 741 reviews of 392 Rice County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rice 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

Rice County review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Rice County, MN392 facilities
7.7
Le Sueur County, MN294 facilities
7.6
Scott County, MN472 facilities

Review subcategories for Rice 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 741 reviews of 392 Rice County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Rice 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.
Rice County, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
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3.4
Friendliness
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3.5
Care services
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Staff
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3.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Rice County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rice County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rice 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 Rice 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 Rice 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
61.5%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.6%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Rice 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 Rice County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rice County, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.5%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.4%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rice 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 Rice County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rice County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.9%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
24.2%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.4%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.6%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Rice 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 Rice County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rice County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.4%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.2%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rice 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 Rice County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rice County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.7%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.2%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.5%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.9%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
48.7%
48%
Dances
Dances
23%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Rice 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 Rice County protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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StoryPoint Faribault, Havenwood of Burnsville and Hayden Grove St. Anthony are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Rice County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 392 assisted living facilities near Rice County, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Rice County, Minnesota are Havenwood of Richfield, Gable Pines and Copperfield Hill. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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