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10 Best Nursing Homes in Waseca County, MN
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Waseca 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 135 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Waseca County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Waseca County is about $3,771, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 377 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 Palmer, Smiths Mill and Lemond.
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I'm so thankful for finding this community for mom they are friendly and attentive to her needs.The food is comfort food and is great. It'ss really clean in there and the grounds are well maintained. Mom...
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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.
Valleyview of Northfield (formerly Lindenwood) is located in a quiet, suburban Northfield neighborhood. We offer 40 individual rooms and 3 couple rooms for assisted living/memory care on a convenient one-level campus. Living at Valleyview of Northfield is much like living at home in a one-story...
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The food at this community was good and the community is well maintained. My husband loved living here and the staff went above and beyond to make sure he was taken care of. Some of the staff have worked...
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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.
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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.
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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.
A carefree life is what you'll find at Medford Senior Care. We are a vibrant senior living community with inviting open spaces, a robust menu of services and amenities to enjoy with your family and friends without the worries of everyday living.
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: Memory Care
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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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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: 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: 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
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.
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, 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.
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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
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, 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.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Waseca County, MN
The average cost of senior living in Waseca County is $3,771 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wells, MN with an average of $2,985 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Waseca County, MN vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Waseca County, MN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Waseca County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Waseca County
Mill City Senior Living in Faribault, MN
4.0
Overall it has been a very good experience. Mom and dad like it there. Like all places they are short on staff, but staff they have have been wonderful. The rooms are large. They have a washer and dryer in each room. They have everything that they could need. My mom needs a lot of help and they ...
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New Perspective Prior Lake
4.7
We chose New Perspective Prior Lake over others that we looked at because the facility was close by, she could be independent in her own apartment and could add services when needed. It was clean, food is good and staff is friendly. All of the staff have been very helpful. We haven't tried many ...
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Birchwood Cottages - Owatonna
5.0
I wish we had moved my mom here years earlier. I see photos of her and she is dressed up like her old self and her hair is combed nicely. They have good activities, even if she is not actually participating she is sitting at the table interacting with the other residents. They have a Facebook ...
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Waseca County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waseca County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waseca 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 Waseca 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 Waseca 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
49%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Waseca 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 Waseca County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waseca County, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waseca 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 Waseca County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waseca County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Waseca 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 Waseca County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waseca County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
26%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waseca 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 Waseca County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
19%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Water's Edge, Mankato Lodge Senior Living and Brookdale Mankato are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Waseca County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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