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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.
Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living starts with the essentials of home: Privacy, Freedom, Comfort and Safety. We strive to help the resident maintain independence and preserve dignity, while offering the choices that lead to happier living. An assisted living environment is more than housing. For...
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
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
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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.
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.
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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
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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 sister has been a resident at Loving Care and truly gets the BEST care around! The staff are excellent and always attentive to the needs of the residents. Thank God for this place ! I have been a...
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.
Loving Care Cottage is a small full service assisted living in a residential home. Our emphasis is on serving cognitively impaired seniors, such as those with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia's. The small size of the home and the family atmosphere lend themselves to a feeling of...
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Things have gone very well with Millstream Commons so far! It is a nice looking, well kept, clean community, and all of the staff have been very friendly. We would recommend them to others looking into...
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.
Millstream Commons, a Three Links Community, is a 44 apartment unit assisted living located in downtown Northfield, Minnesota. Life at Millstream Commons can be as busy or relaxed as you'd like it to be. Set your own pace---continue lifelong interests, and if you're inclined, participate in the...
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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.
Located in the town of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, The Mount Washington Residence assisted living community offers residents studio and one bedroom apartments. Some apartments offer wonderfully spacious living areas with full kitchens and private baths. Residents enjoy a lovely outdoor picnic area...
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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.
Men's Early Onset Garden Estate Home — Woodbury MN Prelude also offers an all-male cottage for men with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia at our Woodbury location. Resulting from an identified need in memory care for facilities that cater to men, the cottage is the only all-male household...
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I'm so thankful for finding this community for mom they are friendly and attentive to her needs.The food is comfort food and is great. It'ss really clean in there and the grounds are well maintained. Mom...
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.
Valleyview of Northfield (formerly Lindenwood) is located in a quiet, suburban Northfield neighborhood. We offer 40 individual rooms and 3 couple rooms for assisted living/memory care on a convenient one-level campus. Living at Valleyview of Northfield is much like living at home in a one-story...
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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.
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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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.
Colby lake care home is an Adult Foster Care Home Licensed for 5 residents. It is a rambler style home with just minimal steps to enter the house and have handicap ramp accessibility. The house has an open floor plan with easy monitoring in the kitchen/dining/living area. Alarms are on...
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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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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
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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 assisted living in Lake City, MN

The average cost of senior living in Lake City is $4,573 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wanamingo, MN with an average of $3,863 per month.

Assisted living costs in Lake City, MN, vs. nearby cities

Lake City, MN
$4,573/mo
$4,315/mo

Assisted living costs in Lake City, MN, vs. state and national averages

Lake City, MN
$4,573/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Lake City, MN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,573/mo
$4,474/mo

Assisted living costs in Lake City, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,148/mo
Private
$6,000/mo
Studio
$5,113/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,139/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,863/mo

Senior living costs in Lake City 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: Lake City, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake City, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,573/mo$4,249/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,474/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,624/mo$3,081/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Lake City, MN:$4,573/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Lake City, MN:$4,474/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lake City, MN:$3,624/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Assisted living costs in Lake City, MN, over time

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

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Assisted living cost trends in Lake City, MN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Lake City 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
Lake City, MN$6,662/mo$5,706/mo+16.8%
Minnesota$5,180/mo$4,867/mo+6.4%
National$5,256/mo$4,966/mo+5.9%
Lake City, MN
2024 average cost:$6,662/mo
2023 average cost:$5,706/mo
Percent change:+16.8%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$5,180/mo
2023 average cost:$4,867/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,256/mo
2023 average cost:$4,966/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lake City, 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 Lake City.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lake City

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lake City

Saint Therese of Woodbury

4.5
Cannot think of one negative thing to say about this facility. It is a beautiful property with many amenities. The staff is amazing. Every level of care is given by extremely professional and kind members of St Therese staff. I was a patient for 6weeks and was extremely happy with everything, ...
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The Willows Advanced Assisted Living in Hudson, WI

5.0
My loved one is doing really well in Comforts of Home. He has adapted and transitioned well to the community, and is enjoying more energy and interaction than what he had in his previous community. I could not ask for a better group of people. My advice to anybody would be that, when you are ...
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Woodbury Senior Living

3.9
Id tell a friend that my mom loves her room, the aids and activities. I love that I am only 8 minutes away and can stop all the time.

Lake City review score based on 181 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 181 reviews of 150 Lake City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lake City review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Lake City review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Lake City, MN150 facilities
7.8
Bellechester, MN32 facilities
7.6
Wabasha, MN125 facilities

Review subcategories for Lake City assisted living

When assisted living 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 181 reviews of 150 Lake City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lake City resident and family assisted living 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.
Lake City, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.0
Friendliness
3.9
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.7
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.6
Activities
3.4
3.6
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Lake City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake City, 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 Lake City 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 Lake City 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
52%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lake City 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 Lake City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lake City, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake City 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 Lake City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake City, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
19.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake City 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 Lake City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake City, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
21.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake City 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 Lake City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake City, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
32%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lake City

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 Lake City protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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