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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Blue Earth County, MN

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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.

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Photo of Water's Edge
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My sister [name removed] experience at Waters Edge was very good. The staff was always helpful and kind. The facility was welcoming and comfortable. [name removed] had a wonderful view of the lake from...
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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8.0
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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
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.
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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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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Very friendly and engaged with plenty of activities for family member. Room sizes and amenities offered for residents are excellent.
Provides: Memory Care
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.
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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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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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.
Photo of Cottagewood Senior Communities
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Photo of Cottagewood Senior Community Memory Care
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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...
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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
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.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Blue Earth County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Blue Earth County is $5,842 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Good Thunder, MN with an average of $5,727 per month.

Memory care costs in Blue Earth County, MN, vs. nearby counties

Blue Earth County, MN
$5,842/mo
$6,440/mo

Memory care costs in Blue Earth County, MN, vs. state and national averages

Blue Earth County, MN
$5,842/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Blue Earth County, MN, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,842/mo

Memory care costs in Blue Earth County, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,341/mo
Studio
$5,433/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,017/mo

Senior living costs in Blue Earth County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Blue Earth County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlue Earth County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$5,842/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,732/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,902/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Blue Earth County, MN:$5,842/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Blue Earth County, MN:$4,732/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Blue Earth County, MN:$2,902/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Blue Earth County, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Blue Earth County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Blue Earth County, MNMN stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Blue Earth County, MN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Blue Earth County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Blue Earth County, MN$6,488/mo$6,904/mo-6.0%
Minnesota$6,176/mo$6,193/mo-0.3%
National$5,588/mo$5,573/mo+0.3%
Blue Earth County, MN
2024 average cost:$6,488/mo
2023 average cost:$6,904/mo
Percent change:-6.0%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$6,176/mo
2023 average cost:$6,193/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,588/mo
2023 average cost:$5,573/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
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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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Mankato Lodge Senior Living

5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Mankato Lodge Senior Living and the whole experience was great. The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, care services and value for cost were also great. I would recommend Mankato Lodge Senior Living to others.

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!

Blue Earth County review score based on 112 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 112 reviews of 7 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

8.9
Blue Earth County, MN7 facilities
8.9
Nicollet, MN10 facilities
0
Waseca County, MN0 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 112 reviews of 7 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
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.6
4.3
Staff
4.7
4.6
Meals & dining
4.6
4.2
Activities
4.7
4.3
Value for cost*
4.5
4.2
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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.
Blue Earth County, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.4%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.7%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.2%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.5%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.2%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.9%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.7%
65%
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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.
Blue Earth County, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.6%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.5%
23.1%
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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.
Blue Earth County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.7%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.8%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
14%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.1%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
19.4%
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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.
Blue Earth County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.9%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
21%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14%
19.9%
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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.
Blue Earth County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.9%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.6%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.2%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.6%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.9%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.1%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.5%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
41%
Dances
Dances
22%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.5%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Blue Earth County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Minnesota memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Blue Earth County protect seniors.
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Water's Edge, Birchwood Cottage - Mankato and Autumn Grace are the top-rated memory care facilities near Blue Earth County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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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 $1232 to $5842. The average Memory Care cost in Blue Earth County, Minnesota is $5,842. 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 $1232. 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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