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Prairie Meadows is a small and very friendly community with staff that obviously care very much for the residents there. communication is on an as needed basis and is done through phone call(s) and text...
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.
Prairie Meadows Senior Living opened its doors in the fall of 2005. Our staff members have over 30 years combined experience in senior care. Prairie Meadows is located in the NW part of Kasson near parks, churches, Mayo Clinic-Kasson and downtown. We are within 10 miles of Dodge Center Mn, Byron...
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I have had a wonderful experience with Twin Rivers! My parents are treated with great respect and if they are in need of any care, the staff is always right there willing to help. The head cook and kitchen...
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.
We offer independent, assisted living and memory care options. Cannon Rivers Senior Community is designed to adapt to each person's changing needs. We offer a lifestyle that provides residents and families with peace of mind knowing that a full range of personal and health care services are...
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I chose this facility because I got a good feeling when I talked to people who were already in here and the resident assistants were all happy with their jobs and have a smile on their faces. It was a good...
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.
We’re pleased to offer Assisted Living and Memory Care options in our beautiful 64-unit apartment building. We opened our doors on October 1, 2000, and have been privileged to serve many wonderful families from the Rochester area and beyond.As you peruse our site consider the concerns you have...
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What we like the most about AVIVA River Bend is the positive environment. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families If they had the money to afford it!
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.
Welcome to River Bend Assisted Living and Memory Care, a senior living community in beautiful Rochester, Minnesota. We offer stylish private apartment homes inside a warm, friendly community with first-class amenities like a state-of-the-art fitness center, beauty and barbershop, theater room,...
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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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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 father has recently made the move into this community and I could have not picked a better place for him to go. The staff have all been perfect and I absolutely comfortable with the care they have been...
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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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 in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota is an assisted living community specializing in memory care for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Our tranquil community offers a beautiful environment with walking paths and an abundance of flowering gardens....
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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.
North Ridge View is a senior residential care home that is located in the small city of Kenyon, MN and in Goodhue county. Kenyon was originally named in honor of Kenyon College and is situated on the Northern Fork of the Zumbro River. The group home setting itself backs up to the large river and...
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, 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.
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.
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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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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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In July 2013 we checked our Dad into Windcliff, it was a godsend. In April of that year we lost our Mother and Dad was in need of a facility like this. He was well taken care of, beyond what us kids...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Windcliff Senior Care Windcliff Senior Care is a vibrant residential care home located in the charming Lake City, Minnesota in Wabasha County. The region has several rivers flowing into a lake, making the area a beautiful and exciting place to live in. Our home is surrounded by a network of roads...

Cost of assisted living in Forest Mills, MN

The average cost of senior living in Forest Mills is $4,244 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kenyon, MN with an average of $3,619 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Forest Mills, MN vs. nearby cities

Forest Mills, MN
$4,244/mo
$4,235/mo
$4,404/mo

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

Forest Mills, MN
$4,244/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Forest Mills vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,244/mo
$4,202/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Forest Mills, MN by room type

Semi-Private
$4,900/mo
Studio
$4,853/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,878/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,365/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Forest Mills over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Forest Mills, 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 Forest Mills.

What families are saying about assisted living in Forest Mills

Recent reviews for assisted living in Forest Mills

Windcliff Senior Care in Lake City, MN

5.0
My father lived at Windcliff from July 2013 until he passed away in June 2015. I have been a medical professional for over 28 years. We came across information on Windcliff quite accidentally, and it was an answer to our prayers. All of my siblings had a chance to tour the facility, and meet ...
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The Homestead at Rochester

3.7
I would tell others that they need to really check on the meal programs. The meals come from an outside source and the wait staff sometimes are not very good for this environment of people. The food is not very food and that was one of the things that we were sold on. There are a few things they ...
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Cascade Creek Memory Care in Rochester, MN

5.0
I would rate all seven categories a 5. My mother tells us often that she is very happy at Cascade Creek and she likes the staff. As a family that makes all the difference in the world. The facility is about 3 years old. The facility still looks clean and fresh. Thank-you A Place For Mom for ...
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Forest Mills assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest Mills assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest Mills, 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 Forest Mills 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 Forest Mills 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
43.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.3%
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
43.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.3%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Forest Mills 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 Forest Mills 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
43.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.8%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forest Mills 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 Forest Mills 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%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest Mills 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 Forest Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
6.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
42%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
35.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest Mills 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 Forest Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Forest Mills

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 Forest Mills protect seniors.

Learn about Minnesota Assisted Living regulations

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Cascade Creek Memory Care, The Homestead at Rochester and Prairie Meadows are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Forest Mills, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

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