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Assisted living costs in Traverse average about $4,461 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 209 communities in Traverse. Our detailed directory has 1510 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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 Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine provides skilled nursing care, a Special Care Residence for individuals with Alzheimer's and rehabilitative therapies. In our skilled nursing care, Transitional Care Services focus on preparing you to return to your home and providing respite care, and long-term...
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This was on the list from a place for mom and it's also very close to me. So far it's been good, this has been a big cahnge and whenever I ask my parents about it their response is its okay but nothings...
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.
We have 39 Apartments in a quiet rural town setting. We offer both Assisted Living and Secured Memory Care Apartments. Traditions will work to help you maintain your independence, by providing a wide variety of services with the assistance of our helpful staff. We have inviting common areas...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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This is a very well maintained and nice looking community. My mother is doing very well since her move. She has adjusted well to it. They have a good staff here, they have been very welcoming and helpful....
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.
Traditions of Waterville offers many different options to fit different lifestyles. -Private dining area that is reservable for private parties-Guest room apartments available for rent-A cozy fireplace nook -A wide variety of activities for everyone! Regular musical entertainment and pie...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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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.
Valleyview Assisted Living is located on a 14-acre wooded campus just off Hwy. 169 between Shakopee and Jordan. Some things that set Valleyview apart from the others are: an indoor vented smoking room, on-site psychiatric services, small pets allowed (if resident can care for them), and...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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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The community is small but very personable. I feel because it's small the service and care are more ones on one. I would recommend this community to others.
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.
Nagel Assisted Living & Memory Care, founded in 2015, is an exciting new addition to the city of Waconia, MN. Housed in the former Nagel Hospital opened in 1940, our community has been designed with an eye toward keeping the charm of this historic site while freshly renovating the entire...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Traverse, MN

The average cost of senior living in Traverse is $4,461 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lafayette, MN with an average of $2,891 per month.

Assisted living costs in Traverse, MN, vs. nearby cities

Traverse, MN
$4,461/mo
$4,515/mo
$3,771/mo

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

Traverse, MN
$4,461/mo
U.S. national average
$4,752/mo

Assisted living costs in Traverse, MN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,461/mo
$4,034/mo

Assisted living costs in Traverse, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,006/mo
Studio
$4,242/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,580/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,707/mo

Senior living costs in Traverse 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: Traverse, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTraverse, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,461/mo$4,415/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,034/mo$4,219/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living$3,249/mo$3,264/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Traverse, MN:$4,461/mo
Minnesota:$4,415/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Traverse, MN:$4,034/mo
Minnesota:$4,219/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Traverse, MN:$3,249/mo
Minnesota:$3,264/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Traverse, MN

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What families are saying about assisted living in Traverse

Recent reviews for assisted living in Traverse

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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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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New Perspective Mankato

4.9
Friendly staff, clean and inviting environment. Often see the executive director and other leaders helping and on the floor. You typically don't see this anywhere. Wonderful place for my dad and now my mom.

Traverse review score based on 273 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 273 reviews of 179 Traverse assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Traverse 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

Traverse review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Traverse, MN179 facilities
7.6
St. Peter, MN216 facilities
8.6
Kasota, MN19 facilities

Review subcategories for Traverse 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 273 reviews of 179 Traverse assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Traverse 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.
Traverse, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.9
Friendliness
3.7
4.0
Care services
3.2
3.6
Staff
3.5
3.9
Meals & dining
3.2
3.5
Activities
3.1
3.5
Value for cost*
3.2
3.6
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Traverse assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Traverse assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Traverse, 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 Traverse 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 Traverse that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Traverse, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.1%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.8%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.2%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.2%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.1%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.8%
52.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Traverse 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 Traverse Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Traverse, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.1%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.2%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.9%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Traverse 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 Traverse partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Traverse, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.6%
41.2%
No sugar
No sugar
25.7%
37.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.7%
36.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.8%
17.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Traverse 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 Traverse communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Traverse, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.1%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.2%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
31.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.4%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Traverse 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 Traverse offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Traverse, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.7%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.2%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.6%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.7%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.7%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.2%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.9%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.8%
38.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.3%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
46.9%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
21.8%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.9%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.6%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Traverse

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 Traverse protect seniors.
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Benedictine Court St. Peter, Water's Edge and New Perspective Minnetonka are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Traverse, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 209 assisted living facilities near Traverse, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Traverse, Minnesota is Edina Heights Senior Living. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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