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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Blue Earth County, MN
If you’re looking for independent living in the Blue Earth County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Blue Earth County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 13 independent living facilities in Blue Earth County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mankato, Madelia and Kasota.
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Blue Earth County Independent Living Facilities | 52 Reviews
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9.8
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34 reviews
The staff is very nice. They take good care of my mother in law. They always have a smile and hello how are you doing? Every time I come to visit. They have a lot of different activities during the week.
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.
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8.5
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12 reviews
My loved one was previously a resident at Old Main Village and the overall experience was good. The staff was good. The main guy up front was very helpful! The facility was pretty clean. The move in process...
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.
Old Main Village Senior Living is a part the former Mankato State campus, which was converted into gracious senior living in 1988. We are centrally located in downtown Mankato. We have 73 apartments, each completely unique, with a full kitchen, beautiful tall windows and additional storage space...
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7.0
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5 reviews
i like living at Autumnn Grace. Sometimes i get frustratd with myself for not being able to do my ADL'S. Someone is always here to assist me. it has been two years since living here. i like it.
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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, 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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Cost of independent living in Blue Earth County, MN
The average cost of senior living in Blue Earth County is $2,717 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hanska, MN with an average of $2,502 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blue Earth County, MN vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blue Earth County, MN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blue Earth County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Blue Earth County, MN by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Blue Earth County
Recent reviews for independent living in Blue Earth County
Old Main Village in Mankato, MN
4.4
I think Old Main Village is a really awesome place. They have so many activities and opportunities for social interaction. The facility always looks really clean. The public bathrooms downstairs are clean. The staff all seem really friendly. I would move there myself in a heartbeat. My ...
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Mankato Lodge Senior Living
5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Mankato Lodge Senior Living and the whole experience was great. The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, care services and value for cost were also great. I would recommend Mankato Lodge Senior Living to others.
Water's Edge in Mankato, MN
4.1
My mom and my mother in-law have lived here for 3 years. They both felt very at home here. Unfortunately my mother in law passed this year at 102. Everyone here really helped with the loss of my mothers best friend
Blue Earth County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue Earth County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue Earth County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blue Earth County independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Blue Earth County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blue Earth County, MNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Blue Earth County independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Blue Earth County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blue Earth County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blue Earth County independent 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 independent living communities in Blue Earth County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Water's Edge, Mankato Lodge Senior Living and Brookdale Mankato are the top-rated independent living facilities near Blue Earth County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Blue Earth County, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Blue Earth County, Minnesota is Water's Edge. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Blue Earth County
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