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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.
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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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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, 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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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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We have had multiple experiences with this facility, and they have done a fantastic job each time. The care staff are attentive, professional, and friendly. They were so good to my husband, and they knew...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Southview Acres Health Care Center is a modern progressive health care facility, committed to providing exceptional service to our residents, families, the community and surrounding areas.  In addition to our highly skilled nursing staff, we have many other professionals striving to provide...
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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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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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My mother was recently at Cerenity Care Center for transitional care after a minor stroke. I was very impressed by the friendly and conscientious staff. I was especially grateful for the little extras they...
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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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Toured lots of facilities in the area and found a new home. Apt homes are nice and roomy and they offer tons of activities, outings and in house religious services along with beauty salon. Staff works...
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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.
Ridgeview Place/Prairie Ridge is an assisted living community located in beautiful Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota. Prairie Ridge is a memory care unit for residents with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s located on the beautiful grounds of Ridgeview Place. Beautifully landscaped grounds and...
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My mom loves it. The people are friendly. The decorating is like a northwoods lodge. Many comfortable places for folks to sit and visit with each other.
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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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
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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.
Vintage Moments is a quaint senior residential home, 8 residents live in our home of only women. Experienced staff trained in Alzheimer and dementia care. Our standards of care are based on a lifetime of professional experience in memory care. Our ladies have daily one on one connection's with...
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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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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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Cost of assisted living in Lester Prairie, MN

The average cost of senior living in Lester Prairie is $4,424 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brownton, MN with an average of $3,045 per month.

Assisted living costs in Lester Prairie, MN, vs. nearby cities

Lester Prairie, MN
$4,424/mo
$4,377/mo

Assisted living costs in Lester Prairie, MN, vs. state and national averages

Lester Prairie, MN
$4,424/mo
U.S. national average
$4,565/mo

Assisted living costs in Lester Prairie, MN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,424/mo
$4,112/mo

Assisted living costs in Lester Prairie, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,671/mo
Studio
$4,128/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,699/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,644/mo

Senior living costs in Lester Prairie 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: Lester Prairie, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLester Prairie, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,424/mo$4,249/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$4,112/mo$4,022/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living$3,138/mo$3,081/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Lester Prairie, MN:$4,424/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Lester Prairie, MN:$4,112/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Lester Prairie, MN:$3,138/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
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Assisted living costs in Lester Prairie, MN, over time

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

Lester Prairie, MNMN stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Lester Prairie, MN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Lester Prairie 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lester Prairie, MN$5,526/mo$4,938/mo+11.9%
Minnesota$5,701/mo$5,052/mo+12.8%
National$5,379/mo$5,132/mo+4.8%
Lester Prairie, MN
2024 average cost:$5,526/mo
2023 average cost:$4,938/mo
Percent change:+11.9%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$5,701/mo
2023 average cost:$5,052/mo
Percent change:+12.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,379/mo
2023 average cost:$5,132/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lester Prairie, 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 Lester Prairie.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lester Prairie

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lester Prairie

Meadow Woods - Martin Luther Campus in Bloomington, MN

5.0
I think they do a great job at Meadow Woods! The staff here is very friendly and easy to work with. They've been very accommodating in regards to some billing issues we've had in regards to getting funding with the VA straightened out. The facility itself is well kept and clean, and they do a ...
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Wealshire Of Bloomington

5.0
My dad has been at Wealshire of Bloomington for almost three years. My brother and I were looking for a new place for dad as the Alzheimer's disease continued to make it hard for him to make safe decisions. He was very active and the place he was in did not fit as most residents were much ...
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New Perspective Mankato

4.9
Friendly staff, clean and inviting environment. Often see the executive director and other leaders helping and on the floor. You typically don't see this anywhere. Wonderful place for my dad and now my mom.

Lester Prairie review score based on 914 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 914 reviews of 345 Lester Prairie assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lester Prairie 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

Lester Prairie review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Lester Prairie, MN345 facilities
3.0
New Germany, MN6 facilities
7.5
Winsted, MN440 facilities

Review subcategories for Lester Prairie 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 914 reviews of 345 Lester Prairie assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lester Prairie 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.
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Cleanliness
3.6
3.8
Friendliness
3.6
3.9
Care services
3.1
3.5
Staff
3.5
3.7
Meals & dining
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3.4
Activities
3.2
3.4
Value for cost*
3.1
3.5
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Lester Prairie assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lester Prairie assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lester Prairie, 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 Lester Prairie 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 Lester Prairie that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lester Prairie, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.7%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.2%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.6%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.8%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.5%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lester Prairie 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 Lester Prairie Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lester Prairie, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.8%
42%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lester Prairie 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 Lester Prairie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lester Prairie, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.6%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
26.4%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.1%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Lester Prairie 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 Lester Prairie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lester Prairie, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.1%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lester Prairie 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 Lester Prairie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lester Prairie, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.1%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.6%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
47.2%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
20.9%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.1%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lester Prairie

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 Lester Prairie protect seniors.
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Havenwood of Buffalo, Havenwood of Burnsville and Havenwood of Richfield are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lester Prairie, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 345 assisted living facilities near Lester Prairie, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Lester Prairie, Minnesota are Havenwood of Buffalo, Havenwood of Richfield and Gable Pines. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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