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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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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
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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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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
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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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I would recommend the community to others. The community is a clean and nice. The staff is super nice, and great to work with. My mom enjoys the food at the community. I was able to eat there and I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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My dad lived here for 3 years. And they were so nice here and took really good care of my dad. The staff was excellent and they called him Grandpa. He enjoyed some of the daily activities they offered. My...
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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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.
Cedar Crest of Cosmos is a 29 bed facility that provides all Levels of Care for our elderly. We offer independence and security while maintaining an excellent quality of life. All meals, snacks and entertainment included plus so much more.We are " A Place to Call Home"
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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.
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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 is an assisted living community that is located in the quiet town of Buffalo, Wright County, Minnesota. Our community is surrounded by lush green gardens and beautiful flower beds. Buffalo is a wonderful place to live and our community is within walking...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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
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
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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.
Cost of assisted living in Stearns County, MN
The average cost of senior living in Stearns County is $3,325 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Paynesville, MN with an average of $2,264 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Stearns County, MN vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Stearns County, MN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Stearns County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Stearns County, MN by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Stearns County, MN
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Medicare and Medicaid in Minnesota
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What families are saying about assisted living in Stearns County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Stearns County
Edgewood Vista-Alexandria
4.3
From what I can see, I feel like they do a fairly decent job of caring for my loved one. I know it's a difficult job, and one I was no longer able to do myself. They get her up to go the bathroom every two hours, and they check on her in the night and will take her if she needs to go. She ...
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Monticello St. Benedict's Community
4.0
Things are going pretty good at this community. Dad seems to like the food and they they offer daily activities. The staff take good care of him and we have good communication with them. I would recommend this community.
The Sanctuary at St. Cloud in Saint Cloud, MN
5.0
Kind and friendly staff. Family and children are always welcome. Being in a carefree, safe envrionment. New, clean rooms and community spaces. Chef [name removed] wonderful cuisine. variety of creative activities., The other residents are full of fun and laughs.
Stearns County review score based on 36 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 36 reviews of 86 Stearns County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Stearns 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
Stearns County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Stearns 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 36 reviews of 86 Stearns County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Stearns 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.Stearns County, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Stearns County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stearns County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stearns 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 Stearns 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 Stearns County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Stearns County, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.5%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
4.3%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.3%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.2%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
24.3%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.7%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.2%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
15.7%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20.9%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Stearns 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 Stearns County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stearns County, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
24.3%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.6%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.8%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.7%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stearns 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 Stearns County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stearns County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.1%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.6%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
8.7%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.8%
29.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Stearns 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 Stearns County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stearns County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.1%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.4%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
8.7%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.2%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stearns 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 Stearns County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stearns County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
14.8%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.1%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4.3%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.3%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19.1%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20.9%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.5%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
2.6%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.8%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
16.5%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
5.2%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.2%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.8%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Stearns 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 Stearns County protect seniors.
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