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The cost of independent living in Elysian is about $3,242 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 47 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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9.8
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34 reviews
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The staff is very nice. They take good care of my mother in law. They always have a smile and hello how are you doing? Every time I come to visit. They have a lot of different activities during the week.
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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Photo of Mankato Lodge Senior Living
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9.1
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13 reviews
9.1
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13 reviews
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8%
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My loved one was previously a resident at Mankato Lodge Senior Living and the whole experience was great. The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, care services and value for cost were also...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Mankato Lodge, professionally managed by Sinceri Senior Living, offers engaging and personalized care focused on the uniqueness of each resident, providing services best suited to your individual needs. We are proud to have been a part of the Mankato community for 24 years. We offer spacious...
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11 Floor plan available
8.9
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10 reviews
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For the short time we were there things went well. Brookdale has a small and homey setting to it and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far
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.
Our community, located in Mankato, Minn., in a residential neighborhood just west of Lake Dorothy Park, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, art and other creative projects, lively meals, fun outings...
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8.7
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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.
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.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareAt New Perspective’s senior living community in Mankato, Minnesota, you’re a short distance from the conveniences you want and need. Within minutes of the community you’ll find the River Hills Mall, six parks, a nature center, a golf club,...
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Caring staff. Made our parents feel like they’re part of this community and are treated like family since day 1. Clean building and full of smiles. Highly recommended calling [name removed]and have her give...
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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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...
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
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
A lovely three-story apartment building designed with every valued convenience for seniors or disabled persons, including controlled access, an elevator, laundry facilities, screened deck and a spacious community room with organized social activities and a Monday through Friday hot meal program.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of independent living in Elysian, MN

The average cost of senior living in Elysian is $3,242 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Le Sueur, MN with an average of $3,017 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elysian, MN vs. nearby cities

Elysian, MN
$3,242/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elysian, MN vs. the state and national average

Elysian, MN
$3,242/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elysian vs. other types of senior living

$3,630/mo
Independent Living
$3,242/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Elysian, MN by room type

Studio
$4,356/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,857/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,671/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Elysian

Recent reviews for independent living in Elysian

Old Main Village in Mankato, MN

4.4
I think Old Main Village is a really awesome place. They have so many activities and opportunities for social interaction. The facility always looks really clean. The public bathrooms downstairs are clean. The staff all seem really friendly. I would move there myself in a heartbeat. My ...
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Mankato Lodge Senior Living

5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Mankato Lodge Senior Living and the whole experience was great. The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, care services and value for cost were also great. I would recommend Mankato Lodge Senior Living to others.

Traditions of Waterville

5.0
My mother has been living at Traditions of Waterville for nearly two years. She began in Assisted Living and now lives in Memory Care. What most impresses me is the longevity of the staff who work there. Not only is there little turn over, but they like their job, and truly care for the ...
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Elysian independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elysian independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elysian, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elysian independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Elysian partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elysian, MNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
33.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Elysian independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Elysian communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elysian, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elysian independent 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 independent living communities in Elysian offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elysian, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.7%
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Water's Edge, Mankato Lodge Senior Living and Brookdale Mankato are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elysian, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Elysian, Minnesota. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Elysian, Minnesota is Water's Edge. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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