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10 Best Nursing Homes in Bristol, MN
Bristol is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 145 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Bristol, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Bristol is about $4,102, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 142 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Big Spring, Hutton and Harmony.
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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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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: Nursing Homes
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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
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.
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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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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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 Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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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.
Cottagewood Senior Communities Memory Care in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota is an assisted living community specializing in memory care for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Our tranquil community offers a beautiful environment with walking paths and an abundance of flowering gardens....
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
St. Mark’s Heritage Assisted Living Community offers the independence of private one- and two-bedroom or studio apartments, with the availability of supportive services as you want or need them. Heritage offers a well-designed community with thoughtful gathering spots, a courtyard garden, and a...
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.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Bristol, MN
The average cost of senior living in Bristol is $4,102 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elkton, MN with an average of $3,578 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Bristol, MN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Bristol
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Bristol
Harmony Place
4.7
It's a pretty good place. Ifel like, we got our moneys worth. My loved one is in the memory care unit, and they went from six to ten residents, which is still a pretty small group. They do a pretty good job, for what they have to deal with, especially since it's dementia patients. I am very ...
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Cascade Creek Memory Care in Rochester, MN
5.0
I would rate all seven categories a 5. My mother tells us often that she is very happy at Cascade Creek and she likes the staff. As a family that makes all the difference in the world. The facility is about 3 years old. The facility still looks clean and fresh. Thank-you A Place For Mom for ...
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Cottagewood Memory Care Rochester
4.5
We have been pretty satisfied with Cottagewood so far. They have worked very well with us through a difficult time, and we appreciate it. I would give them a four or four and a half. We don't have any major complaints.
Bristol nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bristol nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bristol, 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 Bristol nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Bristol that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bristol, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.2%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
4.9%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.5%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.2%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.4%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
19.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.2%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Bristol nursing homes
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 Bristol Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bristol, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
24.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.3%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bristol nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bristol partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bristol, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bristol nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bristol communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bristol, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
13.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bristol nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Bristol offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bristol, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
14.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.3%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.3%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
21.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
3.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Benedictine Living Community La Crosse, Cedars of Austin and Traditions of Preston are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Bristol, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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