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It is a amazing facility very wonderful staff and wonderful communication my mom is very happy ?? overall I give it a 10+++. Loves all the activities and outings. Apartment is perfect size and very clean...
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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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.
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
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: 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, 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
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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.
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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, 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.

Cost of assisted living in Paynesville, MN

The average cost of senior living in Paynesville is $3,819 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscoe, MN with an average of $3,819 per month.

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

Paynesville, MN
$3,819/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Paynesville, MN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,819/mo
$6,353/mo

Assisted living costs in Paynesville, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,974/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,164/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,891/mo

Senior living costs in Paynesville 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: Paynesville, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typePaynesville, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,819/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,353/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,681/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Paynesville, MN:$3,819/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Paynesville, MN:$6,353/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Paynesville, MN:$2,681/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Paynesville, MN, over time

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

Paynesville, MNMN stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Paynesville, MN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Paynesville 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 average 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
Paynesville, MN$5,501/mo$5,011/mo+9.8%
Minnesota$4,827/mo$4,755/mo+1.5%
National$4,828/mo$4,637/mo+4.1%
Paynesville, MN
2024 average cost:$5,501/mo
2023 average cost:$5,011/mo
Percent change:+9.8%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$4,827/mo
2023 average cost:$4,755/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$4,828/mo
2023 average cost:$4,637/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Paynesville, 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 Paynesville.

What families are saying about assisted living in Paynesville

Recent reviews for assisted living in Paynesville

Serenity Place on 7th in St. Joseph, MN

4.0
Overall Serenity Place is great. My mother is happy and comfortable there. The staff isn't just friendly, they have become her friends. I would tell a friend, the same thing I was told by someone whose father was a resident. It's a good place to live. I am comfortable with my mom living ...
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Park View Ctr in Melrose, MN

4.9
Incredible place and caring staff. Our mother was happy here for two years in an assisted living apartment. Wonderful, caring staff who are authentically dedicated to the residents' wellbeing and dignity. Residents are treated like whole people. Impeccably clean, warm and inviting. This place is ...
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Vista Prairie at Copperleaf in Willmar, MN

4.5
My sister is in this community in a 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment with a kitchenette. She has a continental breakfast and then lunch provided. They offer a shuttle bus for the grocery store or the doctor’s office. She loves all of the daily activities and she does a lot of walking and will attend ...
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Paynesville review score based on 77 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 77 reviews of 7 Paynesville assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Paynesville 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

Paynesville review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Paynesville, MN7 facilities
8.1
Sauk Rapids, MN7 facilities
9.4
Litchfield, MN1 facilities

Review subcategories for Paynesville 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 77 reviews of 7 Paynesville assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Paynesville 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.
Paynesville, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.3
Staff
4.1
4.6
Meals & dining
4.1
4.2
Activities
3.9
4.3
Value for cost*
3.8
4.2
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Paynesville assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Paynesville assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Paynesville, 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 Paynesville 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 Paynesville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Paynesville, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
4.6%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.8%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
73.2%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.4%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.7%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.9%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.9%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
24.9%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Paynesville 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 Paynesville Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Paynesville, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20.8%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.9%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.7%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Paynesville 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 Paynesville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Paynesville, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.7%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.8%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
6.8%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.7%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Paynesville 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 Paynesville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Paynesville, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.8%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.1%
37%
Room service
Room service
5.7%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.1%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Paynesville 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 Paynesville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Paynesville, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
17.3%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
2.4%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.6%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.6%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.6%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
4.8%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.9%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.4%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
11.5%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
4.3%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10.9%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Paynesville

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Serenity Place on 7th, Vista Prairie at Copperleaf and Park View Ctr are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Paynesville, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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