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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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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
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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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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My mother was recently at Cerenity Care Center for transitional care after a minor stroke. I was very impressed by the friendly and conscientious staff. I was especially grateful for the little extras they...
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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Toured lots of facilities in the area and found a new home. Apt homes are nice and roomy and they offer tons of activities, outings and in house religious services along with beauty salon. Staff works...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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.
Ridgeview Place/Prairie Ridge is an assisted living community located in beautiful Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota. Prairie Ridge is a memory care unit for residents with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s located on the beautiful grounds of Ridgeview Place. Beautifully landscaped grounds and...
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I went with my friend to visit her mother, whom has severe Alzheimer, and was in AWE of this place. Certainly a step up from the one I visited my grandmother in in Cali.([language removed] out there for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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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My mom loves it. The people are friendly. The decorating is like a northwoods lodge. Many comfortable places for folks to sit and visit with each other.
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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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Vintage Moments is a quaint senior residential home, 8 residents live in our home of only women. Experienced staff trained in Alzheimer and dementia care. Our standards of care are based on a lifetime of professional experience in memory care. Our ladies have daily one on one connection's with...
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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.
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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
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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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Cost of assisted living in Lester Prairie, MN

The average cost of senior living in Lester Prairie is $4,358 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hutchinson, MN with an average of $3,045 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lester Prairie, MN vs. nearby cities

Lester Prairie, MN
$4,358/mo
$4,377/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lester Prairie, MN vs. the state and national average

Lester Prairie, MN
$4,358/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lester Prairie vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,358/mo
$4,038/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Lester Prairie, MN by room type

Semi-Private
$4,436/mo
Private
$9,250/mo
Studio
$4,669/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,949/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,278/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,030/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lester Prairie, MN

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What families are saying about assisted living in Lester Prairie

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lester Prairie

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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Edgemont Place in Blaine, MN

5.0
My mom was only there for not quite a month and a half and then she passed away. But while she was there they were all so nice to her, and always made sure she was included in activities. I really felt that she was at a good place there. The food was very good, and if she wasn't hungry at meal ...
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Amira Choice of Bloomington

3.9
Overall, my mother-in-law has been happy with the facility/care. But like any place, some staff members are better than others in her opinion. I think there's sometimes limited space for activities. Also, sending emails/newsletters about upcoming family events would be nice. Maybe that's ...
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Lester Prairie review score based on 861 family reviews

7.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 861 reviews of 389 Lester Prairie assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lester Prairie review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Lester Prairie review score compared against nearby cities

7.4
Lester Prairie, MN389 facilities
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New Germany, MN6 facilities
7.5
Winsted, MN442 facilities

Review subcategories for Lester Prairie assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 861 reviews of 389 Lester Prairie assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lester Prairie resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Lester Prairie, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.6
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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Lester Prairie assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lester Prairie assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lester Prairie, 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 Lester Prairie assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Lester Prairie 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
49.5%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.8%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.3%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.8%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.4%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.2%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.4%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.7%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lester Prairie assisted living

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 Lester Prairie Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lester Prairie, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.3%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.7%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.2%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.8%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lester Prairie assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lester Prairie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lester Prairie, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.1%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.4%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
22.7%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.5%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Lester Prairie assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lester Prairie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lester Prairie, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.8%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.8%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
27.5%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lester Prairie assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Lester Prairie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.1%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.5%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.4%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.2%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.8%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.5%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.4%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.4%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.8%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
39.3%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
17%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.9%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lester Prairie

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Minnesota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Lester Prairie protect seniors.

Learn about Minnesota Assisted Living regulations

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Gable Pines, The Waters on 50th and The Kenwood are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lester Prairie, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 443 assisted living facilities near Lester Prairie, Minnesota. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Lester Prairie, Minnesota are Gable Pines and Rose Arbor and Wildflower Lodge. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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