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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Willmar, MN
If you’re looking for assisted living in Willmar, 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 Willmar or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Willmar.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Willmar for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 58 assisted living facilities in the Willmar area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Paynesville, Cosmos and Clara City.
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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...
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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The staff at Lakeside Generations are very nice and very understanding. I appreciate how accommodating and flexible they've been with my family member / their patient.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lakeside Generations Assisted Living options support dignity, independence and choice through services tailored to meet the needs of each individual resident. Community members enjoy peace of mind in an environment that lets them take advantage of new opportunities and experiences. Included in...
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Cedar Crest of Silver Lake is the only facility we looked at before she got sick. And they broke their policy of no Friday processing of new guests as things were urgent. We had nurse and an office person...
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.
Cedar Crest of Silver Lake is a 40 bed facility that enhances the lifestyles of the elderly. We provide All Levels of care, from minimal to total cares. We have a memory care unit with 24/hour staffing. We have licensed RNs, LPNs, TMAs, HHAs and Aides. All meals, snacks and entertainment are...
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Everybody is so kind, so nice and helpful. The are encouraging and caring to all the residents. It is kept very nicely clean and taken care of. She has a studio apartment they will come in weekly to clean....
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.
Do you prefer the slower pace of a small town? Then we’re just what you’re looking for, because we combine quiet country living with the accessibility and security of an assisted living community. We are located in Willmar, Minn., about two hours west of Minneapolis. Perhaps at this time in your...
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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...
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Cedar Crest of Cosmos is a 29 bed facility that provides all Levels of Care for our elderly. We offer independence and security while maintaining an excellent quality of life. All meals, snacks and entertainment included plus so much more.We are " A Place to Call Home"
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Willmar, MN
The average cost of senior living in Willmar is $3,141 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Paynesville, MN with an average of $2,264 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Willmar, MN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Willmar, MN vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Willmar, MN
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VA benefits in Minnesota
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Medicare and Medicaid in Minnesota
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What families are saying about assisted living in Willmar
Recent reviews for assisted living in Willmar
Vista Prairie at Garnette Gardens in Redwood Falls, MN
5.0
My name is Joe, I’ve been living here for a month.
I love it here, the other residents are a hoot, the staff is great.
I really feel “at home” here. Their assisted living here is awesome. Being a brain cancer & stroke survivor my needs are taken care of
Cedar Crest of Silver Lake
5.0
This place is very clean and smells good. My mom is enjoying many of the residents. The activities and live music are back. The meals are well balanced and my mom says that she eats all the food that is given to her. I see many families visiting someone during the times i'm there. They are ...
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Serenity Place on 7th in St. Joseph, MN
4.1
I feel my brother is in a much better place than when he lived on his own. He goes to day program at the local VA twice a week and enjoys being able to utilize the bus.
Staff is very friendly and helpful. A Tricap bus is available to take residents shopping and to appointments for a fee.
I ...
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Willmar assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willmar assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willmar, 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 Willmar 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 Willmar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Willmar, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
15.9%
52.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
18.2%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
11.4%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
15.9%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Willmar 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 Willmar Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Willmar, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
13.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6.8%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
9.1%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Willmar 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 Willmar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willmar, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
11.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.8%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Willmar 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 Willmar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Willmar, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
42%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willmar 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 Willmar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willmar, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
11.4%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15.9%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.2%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.6%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
4.5%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
13.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
6.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.6%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Willmar
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 Willmar protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Serenity Place on 7th, Lakeside Generations Senior Living Community and Cedar Crest of Silver Lake are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Willmar, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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