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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dakota, MN
If you’re looking for assisted living in Dakota, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Dakota or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Dakota.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Dakota for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 16 assisted living facilities in the Dakota area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Winona, Onalaska and Stoddard.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Winona, Onalaska and Stoddard.
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8.5
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3 reviews
We picked Caretta despite that it is a half hour from where I am living due to my work. There were much closer ones, but the staff here impressed us above all the others. My husband was actively involved...
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.
Caretta Holmen is a new vibrant Senior Living Community that offers a continuum of care with a variety of floor plans. Our Holmen location is conveniently located for friends and family to visit from the surrounding area.
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7.9
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11 reviews
Brookdale is a wonderful home. It is smaller than some and the care is great, the meals home nice and the staff couldn't be better. Just a great happy home for those who need 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.
Our assisted living community in Onalaska, Wis., offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, lively meals and fun outings. You’ll find other seniors to bond with over mutual interests and common...
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7.0
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4 reviews
4.5 stars. The staff was awesome. My dad was there for a a month before he passed. It was a very rough road at the end. But the staff and the community were really helpful and compassionate. They...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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2.0
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1 review
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
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, 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
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: 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.
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, 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: 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
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.
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My folks have lived here for a couple years now at Springbrook assisted living in Onalaska. The food is home cooked and well balanced. There are activities for everyone. A nice heated pool for exercise....
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.
Springbrook Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the eastern outskirts of the city of Onalaska, Wisconsin. Surrounded on all sides by parks, streams, and woodland, Springbrook Assisted Living is a nature lover’s paradise. Adding to the majestic beauty of this locale,...
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 assisted living in Dakota, MN
The average cost of senior living in Dakota is $4,524 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mabel, MN with an average of $3,909 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dakota, MN vs. nearby cities
Dakota, MN
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dakota, MN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dakota vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dakota, MN by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dakota, 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 Dakota.
Private income options in Minnesota
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VA benefits in Minnesota
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Medicare and Medicaid in Minnesota
Consider Medicaid and/or Medicare to reduce assisted living costs.
What families are saying about assisted living in Dakota
Recent reviews for assisted living in Dakota
Caretta Senior Living Holmen
5.0
When we came in, we were impressed by the appearance. It was welcoming and very appealing. The staff was very welcome benefit. They were at first, and still are very approachable and friendly. Our needs are met and, as I like to tell others, we are spoiled Rotten- What a blessing.
Springbrook Community Assisted Living in Onalaska, WI
4.8
Springbrook has been very helpful and attentive to the needs of my parents. When a concern was raised about the sodium content of the food served, a concerted effort was made to accommodate my Mom's special needs by prearranging alternative food selections to stay within her doctor ordered ...
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Brookdale LaCrosse (MC) in La Crosse, WI
5.0
The community was good at assisting my loved on in getting acclimated. The community has done wonders with my loved one. I know my loved one is receiving great care. I would recommend the community to others.
Dakota assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dakota assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dakota, 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 Dakota 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 Dakota that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dakota, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.7%
52.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
21.4%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.7%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dakota 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 Dakota Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dakota, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.7%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dakota 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 Dakota partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dakota, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Dakota 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 Dakota communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dakota, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dakota 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 Dakota offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dakota, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dakota
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 Dakota protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Benedictine Living Community La Crosse, Caretta Senior Living Holmen and Brookdale Onalaska are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dakota, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 16 assisted living facilities near Dakota, Minnesota. See the full list.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Dakota
- Winona, Minnesota
- Onalaska, Wisconsin
- Stoddard, Wisconsin
- Holmen, Wisconsin
- Bangor, Wisconsin
- West Salem, Wisconsin
- La Crescent, Minnesota
- La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Coon Valley, Wisconsin
- Rushford, Minnesota
- Genoa, Wisconsin
- Trempealeau, Wisconsin
- New Hartford, Minnesota
- Rockland, Wisconsin
- French Island, Wisconsin
- Middle Ridge, Wisconsin
- Caledonia, Minnesota
- Chaseburg, Wisconsin
- Hokah, Minnesota
- Wyattville, Minnesota
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