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10 Best Nursing Homes in Kerns, MN
Kerns 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 23 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Kerns, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Kerns is about $3,796, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 118 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 Henderson, Le Center and Smiths Mill.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Kerns, MN
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3 reviews
Meals started out great but when chef changed they weren't as good. For activities, a little more variety in musicians coming in would have been nice. Religious Sunday service was just televised. Price...
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.
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 to...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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34 reviews
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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13 reviews
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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8.9
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10 reviews
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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16 reviews
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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12 reviews
My loved one was previously a resident at Old Main Village and the overall experience was good. The staff was good. The main guy up front was very helpful! The facility was pretty clean. The move in process...
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.
Old Main Village Senior Living is a part the former Mankato State campus, which was converted into gracious senior living in 1988. We are centrally located in downtown Mankato. We have 73 apartments, each completely unique, with a full kitchen, beautiful tall windows and additional storage space...
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i like living at Autumnn Grace. Sometimes i get frustratd with myself for not being able to do my ADL'S. Someone is always here to assist me. it has been two years since living here. i like it.
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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Overall, the service is great. However, I have experienced some problems with my meds. Not knowing when I'm getting a new one and not always sure what they are for.
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.
With ample walking paths and an adjacent park, Monarch Meadows offers easy access to nature, providing opportunities for reflection and rejuvenation. Our structured programs are designed to enrich our residents' lives by promoting spiritual, recreational or educational benefits with each...
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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
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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.
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This is a good community for care. I like knowing that the community us very clean and maintained. The community offers outstanding activities for all of the residents. The menu is good and I like knowing...
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 Community Memory Care is an assisted living community located in breathtaking, Mankato, Minnesota. Mankato is home to Minnesota State University and its is known for its beautiful landscapes , backdrops and family values. Mankato has a number of parks and trails for visiting...
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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: 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, 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.
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: 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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Kerns, MN
The average cost of senior living in Kerns is $3,796 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hanska, MN with an average of $2,949 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Kerns
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kerns
Old Main Village in Mankato, MN
5.0
Old Main is a beautiful place to work. The staff are so welcoming and willing to help you anyway they can. The residents are equally welcoming and helpful. Great atmosphere and overall positive place to work!
Mankato Lodge Senior Living
5.0
My mother has been living at Mankato Lodge for almost a year now. We have had nothing but great experiences with the staff and residents there. My mother absolutely loves living there. Knowing mom is safe and happy is all we could ever want.
Water's Edge in Mankato, MN
4.1
My mom and my mother in-law have lived here for 3 years. They both felt very at home here. Unfortunately my mother in law passed this year at 102. Everyone here really helped with the loss of my mothers best friend
Kerns nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kerns nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kerns, 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 Kerns 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 Kerns that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kerns, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Kerns 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 Kerns Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kerns, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kerns 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 Kerns partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kerns, MNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kerns 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 Kerns communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kerns, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kerns 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 Kerns offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kerns, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.4%
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Water's Edge, Mankato Lodge Senior Living and Brookdale Mankato are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Kerns, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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