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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ellendale, MN
If you’re looking for assisted living in Ellendale, 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 Ellendale or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Ellendale.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Ellendale for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 13 assisted living facilities in the Ellendale 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 Owatonna, Dodge Center and New Richland.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Owatonna, Dodge Center and New Richland.
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8.0
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3 reviews
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...
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.
For over 40 years, Thorne Crest has offered seniors the ability to create a lifestyle of their choosing. During that time we have developed programs and offered services to compliment the changing needs and lifestyles of residents and families. Today Thorne Crest continues a tradition of...
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7.5
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3 reviews
It is a very nice facility and very clean. They are adding more activities which is great. The room sizes in memory care are great. I feel my mother in law's room is quite large comparatively speaking.
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.
Oak Park Place Assisted Living Facility located in Albert Lea, Minnesota is a delightful place for seniors. Residents are presented with a variety of therapeutic activities to help them enjoy life to the fullest. While the main goal of Oak Park Place is to provide a place where residents can...
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6.5
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18 reviews
Staff are very friendly and seem to truly care about the residents and their well being. There are many activities that my family member participates in regularly (morning exercise, afternoon crafts, weekly...
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.
We are a quaint Assisted Living and Memory Care community nestled in a cul-de-sac of neighborhood houses. Both our Timberdale Trace communities are shaped like cottages and only have one level. All of our common spaces are in the center, making it very easy to get to activities and the dining...
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The staff is friendly and informative. The communication is good between the staff and our family they keep us well informed. They have activities going and for the residents to participate in. I would...
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...
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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
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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I would tell others looking that they are having a hard time getting quality qualified personal just like all the other facilities in the area that are in the same business so the turn over rate is high....
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.
Whispering OaksWhispering Oaks assisted living community is located in Ellendale, MN. Ellendale was incorporated in 1901, and came about when the railroad came through. It was named after the railroad president’s wife. You’ll find "country style living" here in a small and quiet town. Churches...
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, 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, 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.
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Cost of assisted living in Ellendale, MN
The average cost of senior living in Ellendale is $3,687 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wells, MN with an average of $3,501 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ellendale, MN
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Private income options in Minnesota
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What families are saying about assisted living in Ellendale
Recent reviews for assisted living in Ellendale
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.
Ellendale assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellendale assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellendale, 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 Ellendale 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 Ellendale that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellendale, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.4%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ellendale 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 Ellendale Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellendale, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellendale 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 Ellendale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellendale, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellendale 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 Ellendale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellendale, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellendale 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 Ellendale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellendale, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ellendale
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 Ellendale protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cedars of Austin, Traditions of Owatonna II and Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ellendale, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 13 assisted living facilities near Ellendale, Minnesota. See the full list.
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