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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, 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, 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.
McKenna Crossing is a vibrant community that is outpacing the rest.  Featuring Senior Apartments, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, this master-planned community is a joint venture between Presbyterian Homes & Services and Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church and it is scheduled to open...
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.
McKenna Crossing is a vibrant community that is outpacing the rest.  Featuring Senior Apartments, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, this master-planned community is a joint venture between Presbyterian Homes & Services and Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church and it is scheduled to open...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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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Our daughter felt like she was home for the first time. She has had difficulties adjusting from home life to group home life and the staff made her feel so welcomed. She picked out a color for her room and...
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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Summerwood of Chanhassen is the fourth senior care facility we have found and moved my parents to. They have been in one other independent living facility, and then two other assisted living, and Summerwood...
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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Five stars all the way...we moved my mother in law to BeeHive as the nursing home she was in was unable to get her to even shower. BeeHive had her showered within three hours of moving in and are on top of...
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.
BeeHive Homes of Excelsior is a new model of Assisted Living Memory Care opening January 2014. This beautiful residential assisted living is located off of Highway 7 and Highway 41 and encompasses over 17,000 square feet of living space as well as storage area and underground parking. The...
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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.
SisterCare is a 14 room cottage style Assisted Living Facility located in Blue Earth, MN. Blue Earth is located in Southern Minnesota at the intersections of Interstate I-90 and HWY 169. SisterCare is located just 1 block off of the Main Street. We are located close to banking, grocery...
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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.
SisterCare is a 14 room cottage style Assisted Living Facility located in Blue Earth, MN. Blue Earth is located in Southern Minnesota at the intersections of Interstate I-90 and HWY 169. SisterCare is located just 1 block off of the Main Street. We are located close to banking, grocery...
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Cost of assisted living in Nicollet County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Nicollet County is $3,621 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Salle, MN with an average of $1,966 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Nicollet County, MN vs. nearby counties

Nicollet County, MN
$3,621/mo
$3,576/mo
$3,509/mo

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

Nicollet County, MN
$3,621/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Nicollet County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,621/mo
$3,621/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Nicollet County, MN by room type

Semi-Private
$4,367/mo
Studio
$4,058/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,236/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,988/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Nicollet County, MN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Nicollet County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Nicollet County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Nicollet County

Trouvaille Memory Care Suites in Excelsior, MN

5.0
We've been very pleased with how things have gone with BeeHive Homes! It's a very nice community, and they've been very easy to work with through the whole process. They were very accommodating to our situation when we moved our loved one in, and we've been happy with the service and ...
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Benedictine Windermere Way in Shakopee, MN

4.8
The tenants are friendly and happy people. They engage with new people and the various spaces are set up great for the events they hold. My father-in-law passed in early December, but the staff was very caring leading up to him having to go into the hospital, and we were able to connect with ...
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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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Nicollet County review score based on 88 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 88 reviews of 91 Nicollet County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Nicollet County 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

Nicollet County review score compared against nearby cities

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Nicollet County, MN91 facilities
7.0
Nicollet, MN28 facilities
6.1
Courtland, MN29 facilities

Review subcategories for Nicollet County 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 88 reviews of 91 Nicollet County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Nicollet County 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.
Nicollet County, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Nicollet County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nicollet County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nicollet 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 Nicollet County 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 Nicollet 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
38.2%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.4%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.8%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.2%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.5%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nicollet County 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 Nicollet County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.9%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.8%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nicollet County 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 Nicollet County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nicollet County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.9%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
15.5%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Nicollet County 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 Nicollet County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.5%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.1%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.4%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nicollet County 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 Nicollet County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.4%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.7%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.6%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.5%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.7%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.3%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.1%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
32.7%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
13.6%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.4%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Nicollet County

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 Nicollet County protect seniors.

Learn about Minnesota Assisted Living regulations

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Water's Edge, Mankato Lodge Senior Living and Brookdale Mankato are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Nicollet County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 111 assisted living facilities near Nicollet County, Minnesota. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Nicollet County, Minnesota are Water's Edge. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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