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Photo of Traditions of Owatonna II
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We are happy with the care she received. Sometimes getting in touch with someone in management about a question was tough, but that wasn't often. We never saw issues with cleanliness. The staff were always...
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.
Traditions 2 is conveniently located within walking distance of Manthey Park providing a beautiful place for our residents to get fresh air and enjoy nature. From the moment you enter this apartment community, you will feel comfort and the freedom to live your life to the fullest. Whether you...
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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.
Valley Terrace of Owatonna is an assisted living community located in the heart of Owatonna, MN. Our assisted living facility is one of the finest in the area because we specifically work with residents who have dementia, Alzheimer's disease or are simply bedridden and need a little extra 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.
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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Very well kept building, I am quite impressed. I have visited several facilities in the area and Traditions is top notch. Friendly staff. The residents are always busy with different activities and have...
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.
Located in a residential neighborhood, Traditions 1 provides its residents with the complete feeling of home. From the moment you enter this apartment community, you will feel comfort and the freedom to live your life to the fullest.COMMUNITY FEATURESChapel for worshipSalon for pampering our...
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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...
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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Staff are very friendly and seem to truly care about the residents and their well being. There are many activities that my family member participates in regularly (morning exercise, afternoon crafts, weekly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are a quaint Assisted Living and Memory Care community nestled in a cul-de-sac of neighborhood houses. Both our Timberdale Trace communities are shaped like cottages and only have one level. All of our common spaces are in the center, making it very easy to get to activities and the dining...
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The staff is friendly and informative. The communication is good between the staff and our family they keep us well informed. They have activities going and for the residents to participate in. I would...
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.
Birchwood Cottages specializes in memory care, providing assisted living services in an enhanced care home-like setting.PEOPLE are the heart of Birchwood Cottages. We support meaningful connections between team members and residents. This fosters an uplifting and positive environment in which...
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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
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.
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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My loved one is currently resident at Ecumen CountrySide and everything has been great for her so far. We have had a great experience as my loved one has transitioned from her home to Assisted Living. We...
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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Caring staff. Made our parents feel like they’re part of this community and are treated like family since day 1. Clean building and full of smiles. Highly recommended calling [name removed]and have her give...
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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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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This is a very well maintained and nice looking community. My mother is doing very well since her move. She has adjusted well to it. They have a good staff here, they have been very welcoming and helpful....
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.
Traditions of Waterville offers many different options to fit different lifestyles. -Private dining area that is reservable for private parties-Guest room apartments available for rent-A cozy fireplace nook -A wide variety of activities for everyone! Regular musical entertainment and pie...
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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: 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: 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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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: 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 Palmer, MN

The average cost of senior living in Palmer is $3,589 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Madison Lake, MN with an average of $3,412 per month.

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

Palmer, MN
$3,589/mo
$3,601/mo

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

Palmer, MN
$3,589/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,589/mo
$3,589/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,895/mo
Studio
$3,421/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,764/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,513/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Palmer, 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 Palmer.

What families are saying about assisted living in Palmer

Recent reviews for assisted living in Palmer

Water's Edge in Mankato, MN

5.0
I think all the staff that work here are amazing. They take good care of all of us. The food is pretty good and bingo is fun for all of us. The nurses really care about everything and make everyone feel safe and at home.

Birchwood Cottages - Owatonna

5.0
I wish we had moved my mom here years earlier. I see photos of her and she is dressed up like her old self and her hair is combed nicely. They have good activities, even if she is not actually participating she is sitting at the table interacting with the other residents. They have a Facebook ...
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Traditions of Owatonna II

4.1
It has been a good experience at Traditions. The staff treats my Mom wonderfully. At first we had some communication hiccups, but I think we have all those straightened out.

Palmer assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palmer assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palmer, 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 Palmer 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 Palmer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Palmer, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.1%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.9%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Palmer 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 Palmer Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Palmer, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Palmer 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 Palmer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Palmer, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.8%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Palmer 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 Palmer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Palmer, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.8%
42%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palmer 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 Palmer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palmer, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.9%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.9%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Palmer

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 Palmer protect seniors.

Learn about Minnesota Assisted Living regulations

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Water's Edge, Brookdale Mankato and Mankato Lodge Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Palmer, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 27 assisted living facilities near Palmer, Minnesota. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Palmer, Minnesota is Water's Edge. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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