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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, 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.
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, 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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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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.
Whispering Willow Assisted Living and Memory Wing opened its doors in 2008 to provide assistance and care to elders desiring some assistance to help enjoy their lives. Our location at 601 Dawn Avenue in Fredericksburg Iowa is on the edge of town allowing a peaceful and relaxing environment...
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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.
Cottagewood Senior Communities Memory Care in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota is an assisted living community specializing in memory care for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Our tranquil community offers a beautiful environment with walking paths and an abundance of flowering gardens....
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My father has recently made the move into this community and I could have not picked a better place for him to go. The staff have all been perfect and I absolutely comfortable with the care they have been...
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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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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.
St. Mark’s Heritage Assisted Living Community offers the independence of private one- and two-bedroom or studio apartments, with the availability of supportive services as you want or need them. Heritage offers a well-designed community with thoughtful gathering spots, a courtyard garden, and a...
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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.
St. Mark’s Heritage Assisted Living Community offers the independence of private one- and two-bedroom or studio apartments, with the availability of supportive services as you want or need them. Heritage offers a well-designed community with thoughtful gathering spots, a courtyard garden, and a...
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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.
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
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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
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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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We have had a wonderful experience at Apple Valley Assited living. The staff is caring and kind and the facility is clean and smells great...very bright beautiful place. Mom enjoys the food and the people...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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We have had a wonderful experience at Apple Valley Assited living. The staff is caring and kind and the facility is clean and smells great...very bright beautiful place. Mom enjoys the food and the people...
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: 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.
Our beautiful Memory Care residence in Austin, Minnesota on 14th Street NW provides dignified, quality care for seniors who can no longer live alone because of dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our programs are designed to help those with cognitive needs providing a safe, nurturing and...
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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.
Our Senior Apartments in Austin, MN offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. All Our House Senior Living Apartments offer a full complement of amenities and services including private apartments with...
Cost of assisted living in Bristol, MN
The average cost of senior living in Bristol is $4,153 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elkton, MN with an average of $3,578 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bristol, MN vs. nearby cities
Bristol, MN
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bristol, MN vs. the state and national average
Bristol, MN
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bristol vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Bristol, MN by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bristol, MN
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What families are saying about assisted living in Bristol
Recent reviews for assisted living in Bristol
Harmony Place
4.7
It's a pretty good place. Ifel like, we got our moneys worth. My loved one is in the memory care unit, and they went from six to ten residents, which is still a pretty small group. They do a pretty good job, for what they have to deal with, especially since it's dementia patients. I am very ...
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The Homestead at Rochester
3.7
I would tell others that they need to really check on the meal programs. The meals come from an outside source and the wait staff sometimes are not very good for this environment of people. The food is not very food and that was one of the things that we were sold on. There are a few things they ...
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Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg, IA
4.5
My mom recently moved into this community. So far the experience has been going great. The staff know how to keep the facility clean. My mom has plenty of options to choose for her meals and it seems to think it tastes good.
Bristol review score based on 52 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 52 reviews of 93 Bristol assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Bristol 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
Bristol review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Bristol 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 52 reviews of 93 Bristol assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bristol 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.Bristol, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.5
Friendliness
4.1
4.6
Care services
3.6
4.2
Staff
3.8
4.5
Meals & dining
3.5
4.1
Activities
3.3
4.1
Value for cost*
3.4
4.1
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Bristol assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bristol assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bristol, 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 Bristol 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 Bristol that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bristol, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20.9%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
3.7%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
64.9%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
68.7%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.4%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.4%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
66.4%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14.9%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
19.4%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Bristol 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 Bristol Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bristol, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
19.4%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.2%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.2%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bristol 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 Bristol partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bristol, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.2%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
9%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Bristol 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 Bristol communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bristol, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.7%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.7%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
11.2%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.5%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bristol 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 Bristol offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bristol, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
11.2%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.4%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
19.4%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.9%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.9%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.4%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.2%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.2%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.9%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
16.4%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
3%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.2%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.9%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bristol
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 Bristol protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Benedictine Living Community La Crosse, Cedars of Austin and Cascade Creek Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Bristol, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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