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10 Best Nursing Homes in Stearns County, MN
Stearns 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 108 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Stearns County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Stearns County is about $3,321, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 141 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 Farming, Watkins and Elmdale.
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We moved my brother to the Sanctuary [date removed]. It is a beautiful place, very clean with a kindhearted staff. The nurses are responsive, the care attendants are the best, and the staff overall are...
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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.
Hyatt House of HoldingfordLocated just nine miles north of Highway 94, Hyatt House of Holdingford is an assisted living community that’s located in Holdingford, Minnesota. A modern atmosphere, a warm and inviting location, and outstanding access to amenities makes Hyatt House of Holdingford an...
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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.
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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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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.
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, 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.
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
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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
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
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.
Fairway Pines is an active senior community in Sauk Centre, MN. This community offers a premium level of senior living. Our commitment is to promote independence and individuality to our tenants in a supportive environment. You can expect our community to offer a variety of fun and stimulating...
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
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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: 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.
Memory CareSt. Benedict's Senior Community is known for our pioneering approach to memory care programs and housing for individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Our expertise in providing memory care is evident in every detail, feature and service offered in our beautifully designed...
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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
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
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
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 Stearns County, MN
The average cost of senior living in Stearns County is $3,321 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Paynesville, MN with an average of $2,264 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Stearns County, MN vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Stearns County, MN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Stearns County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Stearns County
Edgewood Vista-Alexandria
4.2
I would definitely recommend this community to others. The director and the staff have been wonderful and easy to work with. The nursing staff is also very good. The communication is great and they communicate well.
Monticello St. Benedict's Community
4.0
Things are going pretty good at this community. Dad seems to like the food and they they offer daily activities. The staff take good care of him and we have good communication with them. I would recommend this community.
The Sanctuary at St. Cloud in Saint Cloud, MN
5.0
Kind and friendly staff. Family and children are always welcome. Being in a carefree, safe envrionment. New, clean rooms and community spaces. Chef [name removed] wonderful cuisine. variety of creative activities., The other residents are full of fun and laughs.
Stearns County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stearns County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stearns 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 Stearns 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 Stearns County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
31.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
19.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Stearns 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 Stearns County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.9%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.2%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stearns 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 Stearns County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stearns County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Stearns 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 Stearns County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
12.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stearns 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 Stearns County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.8%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
3.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
7.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Havenwood of Buffalo, Talamore St Cloud and Willows Landing are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Stearns County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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