10 Best Nursing Homes in Fernando, MN

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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Minnesota is $4,465, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Fernando area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Fernando, MN

Cost of nursing homes in Fernando, MN

The average cost of senior living in Minnesota is $4,465 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Minnesota vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column communityType: Community type

Column state: Minnesota

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Minnesota	U.S.	Cost difference
Nursing Homes	$4,465/mo	$5,847/mo	23.6% below national median
Assisted Living	$5,527/mo	$5,830/mo	5.2% below national median
Memory Care	$7,592/mo	$6,999/mo	8.5% above national median
Independent Living	$2,945/mo	$3,520/mo	16.3% below national median

Nursing Homes

Minnesota:$4,465/mo

U.S.:$5,847/mo

Cost difference:23.6% below national median

Assisted Living

Minnesota:$5,527/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:5.2% below national median

Memory Care

Minnesota:$7,592/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:8.5% above national median

Independent Living

Minnesota:$2,945/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:16.3% below national median

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Fernando

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Fernando

Trouvaille Memory Care Suites in Excelsior, MN

5.0

We've been very pleased with how things have gone with BeeHive Homes! It's a very nice community, and they've been very easy to work with through the whole process. They were very accommodating to our situation when we moved our loved one in, and we've been happy with the service and ...

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.

All Saints Senior Living in Shakopee, MN

4.8

When deciding to move our loved ones into All Saints, it was never a doubt that with a new building there would be growing pains. Together, the staff and the tenants have molded the foundation of what a true senior community should look like, and have invested their ideas and care into the ...

Fernando nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fernando nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fernando, 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 Fernando 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 Fernando that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Fernando, MNNational

Full medication management

41.3%

2.5%

Doctor on call

15.4%

9.7%

24-Hour awake staff

84.6%

23.7%

Diabetic care

87.5%

24%

*Visiting health care professionals

48.1%

10%

Home care agency on-site

29.8%

0.8%

Non-ambulatory care

85.6%

20.4%

Respite or short term stays

29.8%

6.9%

Hospice available on-site

43.3%

17.5%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fernando 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 Fernando Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Fernando, MNNational

Dementia behaviors care

38.5%

Specialized memory care training for staff

21.2%

0.3%

Secured community and/or wander guard

32.7%

5.5%

Memory care only community

13.5%

1.2%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fernando 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 Fernando partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Fernando, MNNational

Nutritionist / dietician

9.6%

0.6%

Low / no sodium

24%

1.4%

No sugar

17.3%

1.4%

Vegetarian

19.2%

3.5%

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Availability of select dining options in Fernando 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 Fernando communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Fernando, MNNational

Professional chef

18.3%

0.2%

Restaurant style dining

26%

0.5%

Room service

22.1%

0.3%

Anytime dining

9.6%

0.7%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Fernando 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 Fernando offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Fernando, MNNational

Activity director

32.7%

0.4%

Pet-focused programs

11.5%

0.3%

Community service programs

13.5%

0.3%

Devotional activities on-site

47.1%

6.5%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

40.4%

0.5%

Outings / off-site activities

45.2%

6.6%

Piano or organ

34.6%

0.4%

Arts and crafts center

13.5%

0.3%

Educational speakers / life long learning

24%

0.3%

Clubs / games / karaoke

37.5%

0.4%

Live performances

38.5%

0.4%

Dances

14.4%

0.2%

Fitness center

17.3%

0.3%

Fitness classes

35.6%

0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Havenwood of Buffalo, Mankato Lodge Senior Living and StoryPoint Minnetonka are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Fernando, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 104 nursing homes facilities near Fernando, Minnesota. See the full list.

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