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5 in all categories. The staff was so nice and my mom was happy there. And she was never happy anywhere. We would definitely recommend Beehive Homes to other families based on the experience we had.
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.
BeeHive Homes of Lakeville is a brand new, small, intimate, home-like setting nestled in a protected nature area, conveniently located near shopping, City offices and Senior Center. BeeHive Homes is a national franchise with over 200 Homes. BeeHive Homes' philosophy is that we offer an intimate...
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The staff has been so wonderful with my mom. The RAs just love on her; treat her with care and respect. They are so kind to her. [Name removed], the business person, has been so helpful getting Mom settled...
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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During the time, that my loved one was there they enjoyed the food. We picked this community, becasue the head nurse at the time was amazing and my loved ones were familar with the facilty. It was clean, and...
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.
Milestone Senior Living Apartments and Suites provide a home-like environment, thoughtfully designed with seniors in mind. Milestone Senior Living has highly trained staff available to meet individual needs. The apartments and suites feature the finest amenities while providing care-free living....
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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.
Mill City is a community designed to meet a myriad of needs. With accessible amenities, stimulating activities and events, and highly-trained, compassionate staff, you will feel totally at home here.We’ve developed a robust menu of services to ensure your needs are met every day. We offer...
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Both my parents lived at New Perspective a few years ago. When I would frequently visit them they always talked about this being home for them. They got to know and care for the staff and fellow residents....
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.
Offering: Assisted Living, Memory CareNew Perspective | Faribault’s location couldn’t be more convenient for you or your loved one. Our assisted living community is located less than 5 minutes from District One Hospital, which is affiliated with both the Allina Health Clinic and Mayo Clinic...
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My sister in law likes that this community is connected to the town library and she is able to go over anytime they are open. She has made friends and has started to participate in the trips out. The staff...
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.
The Villages of Lonsdale, located in beautiful Lonsdale, Minnesota, is operated by Three Links of Northfield, Minnesota and offers the distinctive choice for comfortable senior living. We are known for our commitment to caring for each of our residents, and our reputation and amenities reflect...
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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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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.
Join our assisted living community in Faribault, Minn., and you’ll discover an engaging social life that pulls you away from the TV and into a world of laughter, friendship and fun. You’ll experience happy hour socials, card and board games, fitness classes, live music, art and other creative...
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This was difficult for us, as she wasn't here very long before she passed away. We weren't even here a month. While we were there they kept it clean, and the staff was friendly. I don't think they could have...
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.
Our Community At Walker Methodist Highview Hills, we ease everyday responsibilities and embrace active lifestyles. We are located in a quiet residential setting across from a park and just blocks from historic downtown Lakeville. Included in your monthly rent is a broad range of amenities: One...
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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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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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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...
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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, 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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Our daughter felt like she was home for the first time. She has had difficulties adjusting from home life to group home life and the staff made her feel so welcomed. She picked out a color for her room and...
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: 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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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, 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.
Suite Living of Lakeville is a 32 private suite Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Community that provides quality care to our seniors, with a personal touch. Our communities are small and intimate, providing a cozy warm atmosphere that feels like home. Suite Living is locally owned and...
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Cost of assisted living in Northfield, MN

The average cost of senior living in Northfield is $4,384 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Medford, MN with an average of $3,571 per month.

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

Northfield, MN
$4,384/mo
$4,422/mo
$4,355/mo

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

Northfield, MN
$4,384/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,384/mo
$4,140/mo

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

Studio
$4,876/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,670/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,531/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Northfield over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Northfield, 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 Northfield.

What families are saying about assisted living in Northfield

Recent reviews for assisted living in Northfield

NorBella Savage

4.6
The facility is exceptionally clean and the staff is very helpful, present and available. As far as the value for the money that rates a 2 the care givers passing meds are not RNs or LPNs. He needs help with the bathroom, meds and meals so the basics. The owners of these facilities are multi ...
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Mill City Senior Living in Faribault, MN

4.0
Overall it has been a very good experience. Mom and dad like it there. Like all places they are short on staff, but staff they have have been wonderful. The rooms are large. They have a washer and dryer in each room. They have everything that they could need. My mom needs a lot of help and they ...
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The Moments of Lakeville

5.0
I've told people that the care he gets there is above and beyond what he would get anywhere else. They try and keep the same staff with same the resident(s) so they can get to know their routine very well, which is helpful. They reach out when they need to if there's any concern and they are ...
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Northfield assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Northfield assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Northfield, 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 Northfield 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 Northfield 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
52.9%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.2%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
58.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.1%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Northfield 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 Northfield 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
52.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.8%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Northfield 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 Northfield 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
17.6%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Northfield 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 Northfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
35.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Northfield 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 Northfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.7%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.4%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Northfield

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 Northfield protect seniors.

Learn about Minnesota Assisted Living regulations

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Benedictine Living Community Regina, Oak Ridge Assisted Living and Beehive Homes of Lakeville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Northfield, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

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