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6 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Union, MN
If you’re looking for assisted living in Union, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Union or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Union.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Union for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 6 assisted living facilities in the Union area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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6.1
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18 reviews
Staff are very friendly and seem to truly care about the residents and their well being. There are many activities that my family member participates in regularly (morning exercise, afternoon crafts, weekly...
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.
We are a quaint Assisted Living and Memory Care community nestled in a cul-de-sac of neighborhood houses. Both our Timberdale Trace communities are shaped like cottages and only have one level. All of our common spaces are in the center, making it very easy to get to activities and the dining...
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The staff is friendly and informative. The communication is good between the staff and our family they keep us well informed. They have activities going and for the residents to participate in. I would...
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.
Birchwood Cottages specializes in memory care, providing assisted living services in an enhanced care home-like setting.PEOPLE are the heart of Birchwood Cottages. We support meaningful connections between team members and residents. This fosters an uplifting and positive environment in which...
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1 review
My loved one is currently resident at Ecumen CountrySide and everything has been great for her so far. We have had a great experience as my loved one has transitioned from her home to Assisted Living. We...
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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I would tell others looking that they are having a hard time getting quality qualified personal just like all the other facilities in the area that are in the same business so the turn over rate is high....
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.
Whispering OaksWhispering Oaks assisted living community is located in Ellendale, MN. Ellendale was incorporated in 1901, and came about when the railroad came through. It was named after the railroad president’s wife. You’ll find "country style living" here in a small and quiet town. Churches...
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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Cost of assisted living in Union, MN
The average cost of senior living in Union is $3,730 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Richland, MN with an average of $3,532 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Union, MN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Union, MN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about assisted living in Union
Recent reviews for assisted living in Union
Birchwood Cottages - Owatonna
5.0
I wish we had moved my mom here years earlier. I see photos of her and she is dressed up like her old self and her hair is combed nicely. They have good activities, even if she is not actually participating she is sitting at the table interacting with the other residents. They have a Facebook ...
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Traditions of Owatonna II
4.1
It has been a good experience at Traditions. The staff treats my Mom wonderfully. At first we had some communication hiccups, but I think we have all those straightened out.
Oak Park Place - Albert Lea
4.4
I would tell others come walk through and visit. It's the greatest! Talk to the ladies who live there and sit out front in the nice weather - they'll tell you. They're friendly and greet you as you come. I was impressed walking in the door how clean and organized it was. And it smells good, ...
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Union assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Union assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Union, 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 Union 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 Union that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Union, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Union 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 Union Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Union, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Union 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 Union partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Union, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Union 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 Union communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Union, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
50%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Union 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 Union offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Union, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
28.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Union
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Minnesota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Union protect seniors.
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Cedars of Austin, Traditions of Owatonna II and Ecumen CountrySide are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Union, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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