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Last Updated: 7/13/24
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Our experience with Thorne Crest was very short. We set up my parents in independent living and shortly after we moved them in one parent started showing major signs of needing to be put in a memory care...
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.
For over 40 years, Thorne Crest has offered seniors the ability to create a lifestyle of their choosing. During that time we have developed programs and offered services to compliment the changing needs and lifestyles of residents and families. Today Thorne Crest continues a tradition of...
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It is a very nice facility and very clean. They are adding more activities which is great. The room sizes in memory care are great. I feel my mother in law's room is quite large comparatively speaking.
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.
Oak Park Place Assisted Living Facility located in Albert Lea, Minnesota is a delightful place for seniors. Residents are presented with a variety of therapeutic activities to help them enjoy life to the fullest. While the main goal of Oak Park Place is to provide a place where residents can...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of Thorne Crest Retirement Community
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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Cost of independent living in Matawan, MN

The average cost of senior living in Matawan is $4,049 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bricelyn, MN with an average of $2,318 per month.

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

Matawan, MN
$4,049/mo
$3,541/mo
$3,569/mo

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

Matawan, MN
$4,049/mo
U.S. national average
$3,995/mo

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

$3,663/mo
Independent Living
$4,049/mo

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

Studio
$3,942/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,006/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,539/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Matawan over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Matawan

Recent reviews for independent living in Matawan

Oak Park Place - Albert Lea

4.4
They really try and involve the community and their decorations are beautiful. The facility is very nice and clean and always decorated. As far as improving, on the memory care side, I have seen no activities with those residents. And with memory care it may be difficult, but they have puzzles ...
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Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN

4.8
This is a very good comforting place for a family member to be. The staff are very caring and helpful with my loved one. They provide good quality care.

Matawan independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Matawan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Matawan, 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 Matawan 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 Matawan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Matawan, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
32.7%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
31.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Matawan 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 Matawan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Matawan, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
34.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Matawan 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 Matawan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Matawan, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
43.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
36.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
40%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
45.8%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
45.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
38.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
45.3%
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Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC, Oak Park Place - Albert Lea and Whispering Oak Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Matawan, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 9 independent living facilities near Matawan, Minnesota. See the full list.

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