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My loved one is currently resident at Ecumen CountrySide and everything has been great for her so far. We have had a great experience as my loved one has transitioned from her home to Assisted Living. We...
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My loved one is currently resident at Ecumen CountrySide and everything has been great for her so far. We have had a great experience as my loved one has transitioned from her home to Assisted Living. We...
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.
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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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.
Elmore Assisted Living, founded in 2015, is an exciting new addition to the town of Elmore, MN. Our focus is to provide modest, economical housing accommodations that promote independence and well-being, with support available when needed. Residents live simply while not sacrificing quality of...
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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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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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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.
About ABCM CorporationLake Mills Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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
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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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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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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
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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, 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.

Cost of assisted living in Faribault County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Faribault County is $3,578 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Granada, MN with an average of $2,055 per month.

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

Faribault County, MN
$3,570/mo
$3,650/mo
$3,292/mo

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

Faribault County, MN
$3,570/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,570/mo
$3,570/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,034/mo
Studio
$3,861/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,649/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,013/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Faribault County over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Faribault 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 Faribault County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Faribault County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Faribault County

Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN

4.9
Our experience with Thorne Crest was very short. We set up my parents in independent living and shortly after we moved them in one parent started showing major signs of needing to be put in a memory care unit. Thorne Crest has a small memory care unit with a big waiting list. We needed to look ...
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Birchwood Cottages - Owatonna

5.0
I wish we had moved my mom here years earlier. I see photos of her and she is dressed up like her old self and her hair is combed nicely. They have good activities, even if she is not actually participating she is sitting at the table interacting with the other residents. They have a Facebook ...
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Traditions of Owatonna II

4.1
It has been a good experience at Traditions. The staff treats my Mom wonderfully. At first we had some communication hiccups, but I think we have all those straightened out.

Faribault County review score based on 70 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 70 reviews of 70 Faribault County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Faribault 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

Faribault County review score compared against nearby cities

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Faribault County, MN70 facilities
6.8
Frost, MN93 facilities
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Easton, MN99 facilities

Review subcategories for Faribault 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 70 reviews of 70 Faribault County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Faribault 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.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Faribault County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Faribault County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Faribault 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 Faribault 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 Faribault 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
31.3%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.4%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70.8%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.9%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.9%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Faribault 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 Faribault 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
33.3%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.5%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.1%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.6%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Faribault 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 Faribault 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
6.3%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.6%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
13.5%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.7%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Faribault 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 Faribault County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
9.4%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.7%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
15.6%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.4%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Faribault 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 Faribault County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
22.9%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.5%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.4%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.2%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.2%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.8%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
29.2%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
13.5%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.4%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.8%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Faribault 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 Faribault County protect seniors.

Learn about Minnesota Assisted Living regulations

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

There are 70 assisted living facilities near Faribault County, Minnesota. See the full list.

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

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