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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Blue Earth County, MN
If your loved one needs memory care in Blue Earth County, A Place for Mom can help. With 15 memory care facilities in Blue Earth County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Blue Earth County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Blue Earth County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Blue Earth County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mankato, Vernon Center and Vernon Center.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Mankato, Vernon Center and Vernon Center.
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9.8
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27 reviews
We were happy and overall satisfied with our choice for our mom to live at Water's Edge. The staff truly cared about our mother. When she was able to be active, there were enough activities to...
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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8.5
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12 reviews
My loved one was previously a resident at Old Main Village and the overall experience was good. The staff was good. The main guy up front was very helpful! The facility was pretty clean. The move in process...
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.
Old Main Village Senior Living is a part the former Mankato State campus, which was converted into gracious senior living in 1988. We are centrally located in downtown Mankato. We have 73 apartments, each completely unique, with a full kitchen, beautiful tall windows and additional storage space...
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8.0
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3 reviews
Meals started out great but when chef changed they weren't as good. For activities, a little more variety in musicians coming in would have been nice. Religious Sunday service was just televised. Price...
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.
Birchwood Cottages specializes in memory care, providing assisted living services in an enhanced care home-like setting.PEOPLE are the heart of Birchwood Cottages. We support meaningful connections between team members and residents. This fosters an uplifting and positive environment in which to...
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7.0
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5 reviews
i like living at Autumnn Grace. Sometimes i get frustratd with myself for not being able to do my ADL'S. Someone is always here to assist me. it has been two years since living here. i like it.
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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3.0
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1 review
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.
The Beacon has a quiet, small town coziness touch, located in the heart of Mapleton, Minnesota. Country living at its finest with the comforts of excellent care, located a short distance from Mankato and Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital. You'll have peace of mind knowing the care and team are...
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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.
The Beacon has a quiet, small town coziness touch, located in the heart of Mapleton, Minnesota. Country living at its finest with the comforts of excellent care, located a short distance from Mankato and Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital. You'll have peace of mind knowing the care and team are...
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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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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This is a good community for care. I like knowing that the community us very clean and maintained. The community offers outstanding activities for all of the residents. The menu is good and I like knowing...
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.
Cottagewood Senior Community Memory Care is an assisted living community located in breathtaking, Mankato, Minnesota. Mankato is home to Minnesota State University and its is known for its beautiful landscapes , backdrops and family values. Mankato has a number of parks and trails for visiting...
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
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, 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, 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
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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 memory care in Blue Earth County, MN
The average cost of senior living in Blue Earth County is $3,384 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lewisville, MN with an average of $2,161 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Blue Earth County, MN vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Blue Earth County, MN vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Blue Earth County, MN by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Blue Earth County
Recent reviews for memory care in Blue Earth County
New Perspective Mankato
5.0
I'am looking forward to my move to this community. It is gonna be a rough transition for me, but overall I know I will be happy in this community. This community has everything I will need. They offer many resources for their residents. I enjoy reading, and they have a lovely library. They have ...
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Old Main Village in Mankato, MN
5.0
Old Main is a beautiful place to work. The staff are so welcoming and willing to help you anyway they can. The residents are equally welcoming and helpful. Great atmosphere and overall positive place to work!
Mankato Lodge Senior Living
5.0
My mother has been living at Mankato Lodge for almost a year now. We have had nothing but great experiences with the staff and residents there. My mother absolutely loves living there. Knowing mom is safe and happy is all we could ever want.
Blue Earth County review score based on 25 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 12 Blue Earth County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Blue Earth County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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
Blue Earth County review score compared against nearby cities
7.3
Blue Earth County, MN12 facilities
6.6
Good Thunder, MN24 facilities
6.6
Vernon Center, MN27 facilities
Review subcategories for Blue Earth County memory care
When memory care 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 25 reviews of 12 Blue Earth County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Blue Earth County resident and family memory care 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.Blue Earth County, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.0
Activities
4.6
4.0
Value for cost*
4.4
4.0
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Blue Earth County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue Earth County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue Earth 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 Blue Earth County memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Blue Earth 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
40%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.3%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.3%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
73.3%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.7%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.7%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Blue Earth County memory care
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 Blue Earth County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.7%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.7%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.3%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blue Earth County memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Blue Earth County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Blue Earth County memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Blue Earth County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
6.7%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
20%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blue Earth County memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Blue Earth County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Water's Edge, Brookdale Mankato and Mankato Lodge Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Blue Earth County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 15 memory care facilities near Blue Earth County, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Blue Earth County, Minnesota are Water's Edge. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 15 memory care facilities near you in Blue Earth County, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Blue Earth County, Minnesota, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Blue Earth County, Minnesota ranges from $567 to $7795. The average Memory Care cost in Blue Earth County, Minnesota is $3,384. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Blue Earth County, Minnesota typically starts at $567. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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Memory Care in Cities Near Blue Earth County
- Mankato, Minnesota
- Vernon Center, Minnesota
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- North Mankato, Minnesota
- Marysburg, Minnesota
- Minnesota Lake, Minnesota
- Minnesota Lake, Minnesota
- Easton, Minnesota
- Easton, Minnesota
- Delavan, Minnesota
- Delavan, Minnesota
- Searles, Minnesota
- Winnebago, Minnesota
- Hanska, Minnesota
- Winnebago, Minnesota
- Madelia, Minnesota
- Madelia, Minnesota
- Linden, Minnesota
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