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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Prior Lake, MN
If you’re looking for assisted living in Prior Lake, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Prior Lake or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Prior Lake.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Prior Lake for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 48 assisted living facilities in the Prior Lake area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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They've done a great job taking care of our loved one here. It's a small, close community, and it is very unpretentious. It just has the feel of a family home. The staff are all very caring and kind, and...
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.
WhiteCross Care is located in a private, residential home in a quiet neighborhood in Savage, MN with convenient access to 35W. This beautiful 5 bedroom home offers private or semi-private rooms with access to patio and balcony.WhiteCross Care provides 24 hour RN support (on-call and regular...
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.
Cardenas Friendship Homes 2Cardenas Friendship Homes 2 is a residential care home in the dynamic town of Burnsville, Dakota County, MN. We are an oasis of love and independent living care among the 3.6 million residents of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Metropolitan. We invite the seniors to enjoy 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.
Cardenas Friendship Homes is located in beautiful Burnsville, Minnesota, just outside Minneapolis. We are known for providing living arrangements for the aging community who want to maintain their independence, while having the added comfort of a safe and friendly environment that offers...
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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 Eden Prairie 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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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 Assisted Living is located on a 14-acre wooded campus just off Hwy. 169 between Shakopee and Jordan. Some things that set Valleyview apart from the others are: an indoor vented smoking room, on-site psychiatric services, small pets allowed (if resident can care for them), and...
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The people that handle the personal care for mom has been great and doing what needs to be done. The community has been kept clean and neat. They do offer some activities for mom to get involved in. This...
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.
We believe that with the right supports seniors with health care problems or memory loss can continue to benefit from living in the community. Pioneer Estates can provide the basic supports to make community living feasible. We start by providing a safe and clean home to reside in. Our home is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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Staff is wonderful !!! Small community so making friend is so easy. Just show up and everyone knows you. My apartment is old and doesn't have a dishwasher, they did put in a disposal for me. I plan on...
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.
On the shores of Mitchell Lake in Eden Prairie you can experience all the comforts of home with convenient shopping and services nearby. Elim Shores is a 64 unit apartment building nestled in a residential setting where our residents are the #1 priority, offering a refreshing change of scenery...
Cost of assisted living in Prior Lake, MN
The average cost of senior living in Prior Lake is $4,527 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shorewood, MN with an average of $4,414 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Prior Lake, MN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Prior Lake, MN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Prior Lake vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Prior Lake, MN by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Prior Lake over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Prior Lake, MN
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What families are saying about assisted living in Prior Lake
Recent reviews for assisted living in Prior Lake
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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Amira Choice of Bloomington
3.9
Overall, my mother-in-law has been happy with the facility/care. But like any place, some staff members are better than others in her opinion. I think there's sometimes limited space for activities. Also, sending emails/newsletters about upcoming family events would be nice. Maybe that's ...
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The Residence at North Ridge in New Hope, MN
5.0
Mom has made lots of friends and stuff, but she really doesn't want to be there.
She is keeping busy so that is good for our family.
The place is very nice and the staff is wonderful.
Sometimes there are some aides that don't get along with her or she doesn't really care for them but all for ...
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Prior Lake review score based on 70 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 70 reviews of 37 Prior Lake assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Prior Lake 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
Prior Lake review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Prior Lake 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 70 reviews of 37 Prior Lake assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Prior Lake 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.Prior Lake, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.4
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
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Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.6
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Prior Lake assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Prior Lake assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Prior Lake, 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 Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake 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
64.9%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.4%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.3%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.6%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
73%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake 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
62.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.6%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake 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
21.6%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.9%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
37.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
43.2%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
27%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
54.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.8%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.2%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
56.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
13.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Prior Lake
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 Prior Lake protect seniors.
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