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10 Best Nursing Homes in Cottage Grove, MN

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Cottage Grove nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Cottage Grove, MN may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Cottage Grove or another care type is right for you. Browse 37 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Cottage Grove.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like St Anthony Park, Prospect Park - East River Road and East Phillips.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Etter, Miesville and Ellsworth.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Cottage Grove, MN

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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.
 
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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
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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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My mother is there now 2/2014. The building is beautiful, everything is new. The staff for the most part are wonderful. Of course there are never enough employees in these places. I don't like the fact in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
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.
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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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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.
Men's Early Onset Garden Estate Home — Woodbury MN Prelude also offers an all-male cottage for men with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia at our Woodbury location. Resulting from an identified need in memory care for facilities that cater to men, the cottage is the only all-male household...
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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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Cottage Grove, MN

The average cost of senior living in Cottage Grove is $4,322 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maplewood, MN with an average of $4,172 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cottage Grove, MN vs. nearby cities

Cottage Grove, MN
$4,322/mo
$4,288/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cottage Grove, MN vs. the state and national average

Cottage Grove, MN
$4,322/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Cottage Grove vs. other types of senior living

$4,350/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,322/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Cottage Grove, MN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,890/mo
Studio
$5,178/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,456/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,027/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Cottage Grove

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Cottage Grove

The Glenn Hopkins

3.6
They are friendly and helpful. I don't know about the food, even the basics seem like very poor execution. No flavor and overly salty, it even looks unappetizing. The activities never seem to change, just adding a little variety would be nice so that it appeals to a broader audience such as ...
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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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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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Cottage Grove nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cottage Grove nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove 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
59.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.5%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.5%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.5%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.5%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.9%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cottage Grove, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.2%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cottage Grove, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.5%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
32.4%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cottage Grove, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.2%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
27%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.5%
0.4%
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Talamore Woodbury, The Waters of Oakdale and Gable Pines are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Cottage Grove, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 37 nursing homes facilities near Cottage Grove, Minnesota. See the full list.

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