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Scott County 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 455 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Scott County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Scott County is about $4,597, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 5994 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Prior Lake, Hopkins and Jordan.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Scott County, MN

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Photo of The Shores of Lake Phalen
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As you can tell we were very happy with the Shores. The hands on staff in memory were amazingly kind, patient, attentive to my brother's distinctive needs, respectful and responsive to our questions and...
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.
Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota, delivers small town charm to residents of The Shores of Lake Phalen while providing them with easy access to the urban amenities and services of nearby Saint Paul. Outdoor enthusiasts will be thrilled to live on the shores of Lake Phalen where they can go...
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Photo of StoryPoint Mankato
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Staff here is wonderful, they always seem happy and very helpful. There seems to be something going on everyday through the weekdays but things seem to go to your own resources on the weekends. There are a...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Mankato! This isn't just a place to reside - it's a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...
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Photo of Stoney River Assisted Living and Memory Support
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Her room exceeded expectations. The staff is good at responding to questions and concerns. They provide many activities that give residents a chance to interact. I would recommend to others.
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.
About the communityStoney River Assisted Living and Memory SupportWelcome to Stoney River of Ramsey, serving adults in the Ramsey and surrounding area. Stoney River of Ramsey is an extension of Health Dimensions GroupThe lifestyle at this community supports residents in the next phase of life....
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Photo of The Rivers
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It is very clean and inviting, a welcoming staff. The rooms are very nice as well. They are roomy and comfortable as well as pretty. The price is reasonable for what you receive. We appreciate that if my...
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.
The Rivers offers spacious:>INDEPENDENT LIVING: one and two bedroom apartments with full kitchens and baths, in-room washer & dryer, e/o week housekeeping/linen services, 20 MEALS INCLUSIVE, excellent views>ASSISTED LIVING: one and two bedroom apartments with kitchen and private...
Photo of The Waters of Edina
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The staff/nurses that take care of mom are very friendly and talk to her often. they are patient and attentive to her needs She has a studio and it is spacious. the bathroom is large to accommodate lifts. it...
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.
Set in a serene wooded landscape with a pond, and adjacent to Colonial Church, The Waters of Edina features walking paths nestled amidst water features and mature evergreens. Inside, the warm glow of fireplaces and beautifully appointed interior spaces promote wellbeing, socializing and a sense...
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They are very helpful. The memory unit has a smell and I'm sure there are reasonable for that. The staff are very nice and good.
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.
North Ridge Health and Rehab is an assisted living community located in New Hope, Minnesota. Our residence is only a matter of minutes from New Hope's numerous religious organizations, shopping centers, and restaurants. However, we're also in a beautiful, residential area that offers our...
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Photo of White Pine Advanced Assisted Living of Cottage Grove
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I like that it's fairly small and the residents get to know each other. Staff are easy to get a hold of and provide information on my family member. They customize the care to my family member's needs. I...
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.
This community offers assisted living and memory care in a unique home-like setting. We promise to offer the highest quality of care at the most affordable price. At White Pine Senior Living we make assisted living, memory care and respite care easy to understand.
Photo of SilverCreek on Main
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We have been here for 2.5 months now, and I have been here on site basically every day. Even though the place is quite expensive, I am honestly ranking them as 5/5 for every one of those questions. I've been...
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 Artis Senior Living of Woodbury
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33 Floor plans available
8.9
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The staff is just wonderful they know how to deal with the memory care patients with love and patience and if you have any questions they are there to assist in any way possible to find a resolution. I have...
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.
Artis of Woodbury is proud to be named a 2026 Best Memory Care community by U.S. News & World Report and is 2026 Great Place to Work Certified. At Artis, we help people living with dementia achieve the essential human need for purpose, belonging, and joy by building a bridge between their...
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Photo of Blaine Senior Living
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All 5's. Just a wonderful facility for us and Mom. It's a friendly community. Great independent living. There are good community activities. Families are welcome.
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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Photo of Encore at Hugo
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8.9
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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.
Encore at Hugo is a small senior living community located in Hugo, Minnesota. Here at Encore, we pride ourselves on being a a close knit family and provide our residents with the care and love that we would give to our own family. Our location is in a beautiful environment where residents will...
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Photo of StoryPoint Golden Valley
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What I like the most about the community is the cleanliness, however no, I wouldn't recommend. Perhaps with the new management change that I believe happened a couple months ago, it is now better but poor...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Golden Valley! This isn't just a place to reside - it's a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
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Photo of StoryPoint Columbia Heights
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The activities were fine. They just didn't have nearly enough of them… And the clock the cost was twice what we are repaying now. Based on the experience we have had with New Perspective, we would recommend...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Columbia Heights! This isn't just a place to reside - it's a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
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Photo of Willows Bend Senior Living
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[name removed] and I are very happy here at Willows Bend Senior Living Center. The place is well kept and everyone is so friendly. We get weekly flyers on what's going on to include outings. Staff even came...
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.
Proudly managed by Ebenezer, a trusted non-profit provider of residential housing and health care since 1917 and part of Fairview Health Services, Willows Bend Senior Living Community is devoted to enriching lives through a mission-driven approach to care and service.Offering maintenance-free...
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Photo of Prairie Heights Memory Care
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We toured & met with the facilities administrators. It was like divine intervention occurred. Very pleasant staff, kind & attentive. Really cared about their residents. The common areas were always kept...
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.
At Prairie Heights Memory Care, residents are engaged in such activities as cooking, horseshoes, socializing at get-togethers, arts & crafts, dancing, arranging flowers, playing trivia games, enjoying music or getting manicures. Maybe they’re singing karaoke, playing cards, reminiscing together...
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Photo of Encore at Mahtomedi
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My father resided at Encore Mahtomedi until he passed away. The staff treated him like family. They actually truly cared for him. My mother in law recently needed memory care and of course she is now at...
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.
Encore of Mahtomedi is a small senior living community located in Mahtomedi, Minnesota. Here at Encore, we pride ourselves on being a a close knit family and provide our residents with the care and love that we would give to our own family. Our location is in a beautiful environment where...
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Photo of Water's Edge
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My sister [name removed] experience at Waters Edge was very good. The staff was always helpful and kind. The facility was welcoming and comfortable. [name removed] had a wonderful view of the lake from...
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.
Photo of The Homestead at Anoka
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She is happy & well cared for. Our concerns were with her living alone and needing help with no one knowing. She seems to enjoy the food she looks forward to mealtime. We know she is getting nutrition, and...
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.
At The Homestead at Anoka, we’re a vibrant community of distinctive living and care choices – a welcoming place you’ll be happy to call home.Our delightfully spacious, well-appointed apartment homes invite you to enjoy privacy, security and lovely surroundings, rich with amenities. Add the...
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There are lots of RAs who truly care about us residents and it shows. [name removed] at the front desk knows the answer to just about every question you could think of! [name removed] in activities is very...
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.
Caretta Senior Living Maplewood, which opened in the fall of 2024, is nestled in Maplewood just off White Bear Avenue between I-694 and MN-36—making it easy for friends and family to visit. The area is surrounded by shopping, dining, entertainment, medical clinics, and beautiful parks.Our...
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Photo of Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley
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After being here only a week the director asked me how I liked it here? I said I don't like it here l love it here!! I like that most of the staff knew our names on a first name basis. It definitely is a...
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.
Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley encourages your interests and provides gracious, on-site amenities and services—including truly exceptional dining. Our Ecumen Wellness Program nurtures every aspect of your life for maximum wellness—physically, socially, emotionally, spiritually, environmentally...
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Photo of Willows Landing
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Willows Landing is a nice place and we are thankful for it. Yes, we would recommend Willows Landing to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
At Willows Landing in Monticello, Minnesota, we want everybody to feel welcome. Our warmhearted team of professionals cares deeply for our residents, and we are committed to creating a community that feels just like family. Our stellar services and programs will complete the experience, freeing...
Photo of StoryPoint Eagan
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I would overall rate them at 5/5. The only thing I can not really rate is quality of care as we are in independent living and have not needed to access assisted living services except to do nursing...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Eagan! This isn't just a place to reside - it's a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each service level, we...
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Photo of Parkshore Senior Campus
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My loved one is very happy and has made many friends. They offer flexible meal plans and a la carte services. Good social events for a broad range of interests and abilities - many offsite tours to museums...
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.
Parkshore Senior Community is conveniently located in St. Louis Park just steps away from Byerly's, Park Nicollet Medical Center and Target. Wolfe Lake Park is just outside your door. Since 1988 Parkshore Senior Community has been committed to a continuum of care for our residents. This...
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5 on everything. My Dad was there the last 3 months of his life and wish we would have gotten him there sooner. The staff was wonderful and took great care of him right through his last day. Very attentive...
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.
Photo of Waters of Eden Prairie
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The food is excellent. They have a featured meal and dessert each day. If you don't like what's being featured you can select from a restaurant style menu that offers salads, seafood, pasta, various meat,...
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.
Set on a serene nature preserve overlooking a pond with a walking path, The Waters of Eden Prairie provides a tranquil hideaway — across from the Eden Prairie Mall and near other area attractions.Eden Prairie is located just southwest of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, and has been...
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Cost of nursing homes in Scott County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Scott County is $4,597 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jordan, MN with an average of $4,241 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Scott County, MN, vs. nearby counties

Scott County, MN
$4,597/mo
$4,241/mo

Nursing homes costs in Scott County, MN, vs. state and national averages

Scott County, MN
$4,597/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

Nursing homes costs in Scott County, MN, vs. other senior living options

$6,912/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,597/mo

Nursing homes costs in Scott County, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,566/mo
Private
$5,274/mo

Senior living costs in Scott County vs. state and 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 destination: Scott County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeScott County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,597/mo$4,465/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$5,527/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,912/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,565/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Scott County, MN:$4,597/mo
Minnesota:$4,465/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Scott County, MN:$5,527/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Scott County, MN:$6,912/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Scott County, MN:$2,565/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Scott County, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Scott County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Scott County, MNMN stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Scott County, MN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Scott County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Scott County, MN$6,329/mo$5,847/mo+8.3%
Minnesota$5,791/mo$5,561/mo+4.1%
National$5,588/mo$5,219/mo+7.1%
Scott County, MN
2024 average cost:$6,329/mo
2023 average cost:$5,847/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$5,791/mo
2023 average cost:$5,561/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,588/mo
2023 average cost:$5,219/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Scott County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Scott County

Parkshore Senior Campus in Saint Louis Park, MN

4.9
Being out of state we do not get to visit that much, however when we do speak with our loved one she does seem to enjoy the meals and dining service. We do think the overall value for the money is good and based on our experience so far we would recommend the Parkshore Senior Campus to other ...
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Milestone Senior Living Faribault

4.6
During the time, that my loved one was there they enjoyed the food. We picked this community, becasue the head nurse at the time was amazing and my loved ones were familar with the facilty. It was clean, and the staff was friendly. It was really good. I would recommend to other families.

Meadow Woods - Martin Luther Campus in Bloomington, MN

5.0
I think they do a great job at Meadow Woods! The staff here is very friendly and easy to work with. They've been very accommodating in regards to some billing issues we've had in regards to getting funding with the VA straightened out. The facility itself is well kept and clean, and they do a ...
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Scott County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scott County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scott County, 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 Scott County 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 Scott County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Scott County, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.1%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.9%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.4%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.5%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.1%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Scott County 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 Scott County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Scott County, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.5%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Scott County 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 Scott County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scott County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Scott County 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 Scott County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scott County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
34.7%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scott County 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 Scott County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scott County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.9%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
49%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
22%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.9%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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