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We initially moved our mother to assisted living at Talamore. She was in the mid stages of Alzheimer’s but still functioning well. We felt the social interactions and activities would occupy her time well....
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.
Talamore is a new community, just having opened in February 2020. We offer a full continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, enhanced assisted living and a secured memory care. Talamore is able to provide a high care level: ostomies, sliding scale insulin, catheter care, wound...
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Admin staff is Very unstable. Have had three directors in the year we have been here. On the fourth director now. We Love the small town feel. Many walking paths, friendly people, and a church we enjoy. We...
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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It is a good place. We picked this community because it is close for my sister, and the property is a good fit for my loved one.
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.
Situated near lakes, parks and the local golf course, Copperleaf sits in a quiet neighborhood on the north end of town. Our beautiful landscaping includes patios, ponds and raised garden beds, treating visitors and residents to a relaxing and inviting outdoor environment. We offer many programs...
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Everybody is so kind, so nice and helpful. The are encouraging and caring to all the residents. It is kept very nicely clean and taken care of. She has a studio apartment they will come in weekly to clean....
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.
Do you prefer the slower pace of a small town? Then we’re just what you’re looking for, because we combine quiet country living with the accessibility and security of an assisted living community. We are located in Willmar, Minn., about two hours west of Minneapolis. Perhaps at this time in your...
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The staff at Lakeside Generations are very nice and very understanding. I appreciate how accommodating and flexible they've been with my family member / their patient.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lakeside Generations Assisted Living options support dignity, independence and choice through services tailored to meet the needs of each individual resident. Community members enjoy peace of mind in an environment that lets them take advantage of new opportunities and experiences. Included in...
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The staff is wonderful. Everyone is kind, helpful, & attentive to the residents. I like how they joke around with my Mother, she loves it & enjoys joking around with them. The staff takes good care of my...
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.
Cedar Crest of Silver Lake is a 40 bed facility that enhances the lifestyles of the elderly. We provide All Levels of care, from minimal to total cares. We have a memory care unit with 24/hour staffing. We have licensed RNs, LPNs, TMAs, HHAs and Aides. All meals, snacks and entertainment are...
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I would recommend Edgewood. If there's any issues, they're quick to respond. They go above and beyond. I can call at the last minute and receive assistance. I am a picky person too, because this is my...
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.
Enjoy suburban Minnesota living at Edgewood’s new community. Edgewood is the ideal combination of living spaces, care and amenities to promote residents' health and well-being in assisted living and memory care. Visit Us! Come visit us at and see how you or your loved ones can...
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My dad likes it there! It is very expensive but it is working out so far not sure why it is so high priced he doesn’t get any extra care! He still lives on his own and takes care of himself no extra care is...
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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My parents lived at Arlington Place until an apartment opened up closer to myself. During that time my parents were loved and cared for in every way. My mother, a social butterfly before her stroke, came out...
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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My wife was admitted recently following hospitalization for a stroke. While the facility may not be the most modern it is comfortable and inviting. Her room is nice sized and she has a picture window view of...
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.
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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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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.
Photo of Prairie Senior Cottages of Willmar
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
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"
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, Home 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.
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: 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
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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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.
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Kandiyohi County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Kandiyohi County is $3,010 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Paynesville, MN with an average of $2,264 per month.

Assisted living costs in Kandiyohi County, MN, vs. nearby counties

Kandiyohi County, MN
$3,010/mo
$3,141/mo
$3,030/mo

Assisted living costs in Kandiyohi County, MN, vs. state and national averages

Kandiyohi County, MN
$3,010/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Kandiyohi County, MN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,010/mo
$3,010/mo

Assisted living costs in Kandiyohi County, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,963/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,672/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,979/mo

Senior living costs in Kandiyohi 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: Kandiyohi County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKandiyohi County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,010/mo$4,249/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,010/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,447/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Kandiyohi County, MN:$3,010/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Kandiyohi County, MN:$3,010/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Kandiyohi County, MN:$2,447/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Kandiyohi County, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Kandiyohi 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.

Kandiyohi County, MNMN stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Kandiyohi County, MN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Kandiyohi 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 median 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
Kandiyohi County, MN$4,538/mo$7,445/mo-39.0%
Minnesota$4,998/mo$4,996/mo+0.1%
National$4,631/mo$4,555/mo+1.7%
Kandiyohi County, MN
2024 average cost:$4,538/mo
2023 average cost:$7,445/mo
Percent change:-39.0%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$4,998/mo
2023 average cost:$4,996/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$4,631/mo
2023 average cost:$4,555/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Kandiyohi County, 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 Kandiyohi County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Kandiyohi County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Kandiyohi County

Vista Prairie at Garnette Gardens in Redwood Falls, MN

5.0
My name is Joe, I’ve been living here for a month. I love it here, the other residents are a hoot, the staff is great. I really feel “at home” here. Their assisted living here is awesome. Being a brain cancer & stroke survivor my needs are taken care of

Cedar Crest of Silver Lake

5.0
Cedar Crest of Silver Lake is the only facility we looked at before she got sick. And they broke their policy of no Friday processing of new guests as things were urgent. We had nurse and an office person come into work especially to process my Aunt. The management and staff are so incredibly ...
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Serenity Place on 7th in St. Joseph, MN

4.1
I feel my brother is in a much better place than when he lived on his own. He goes to day program at the local VA twice a week and enjoys being able to utilize the bus. Staff is very friendly and helpful. A Tricap bus is available to take residents shopping and to appointments for a fee. I ...
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Kandiyohi County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kandiyohi County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kandiyohi 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 Kandiyohi 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 Kandiyohi County 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
21.6%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
2%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.6%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
13.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
21.6%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kandiyohi 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 Kandiyohi County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kandiyohi County, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
19.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.8%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.9%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kandiyohi 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 Kandiyohi County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kandiyohi County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.8%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
11.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.8%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Kandiyohi 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 Kandiyohi County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kandiyohi County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
9.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.9%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kandiyohi 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 Kandiyohi County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kandiyohi County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
15.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
3.9%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
15.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
7.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Kandiyohi 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 help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Minnesota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Kandiyohi County protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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