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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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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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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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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, 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, 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.
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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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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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.
SisterCare is a 14 room cottage style Assisted Living Facility located in Blue Earth, MN. Blue Earth is located in Southern Minnesota at the intersections of Interstate I-90 and HWY 169. SisterCare is located just 1 block off of the Main Street. We are located close to banking, grocery...
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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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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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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
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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: Independent Living
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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
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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: Independent Living
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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: 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 independent living in Mountain Lake, MN

The average cost of senior living in Mountain Lake is $2,942 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Odin, MN with an average of $1,690 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mountain Lake, MN vs. nearby cities

Mountain Lake, MN
$2,942/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mountain Lake, MN vs. the state and national average

Mountain Lake, MN
$2,942/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mountain Lake vs. other types of senior living

$3,246/mo
Independent Living
$2,942/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Mountain Lake, MN by room type

Semi-Private
$4,400/mo
Studio
$3,956/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,450/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,265/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Mountain Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Mountain Lake

Keelson Harbour in Spirit Lake, IA

3.9
I am no expert on what care should be like. I see people that are in pretty bad shape that require a lot of attention, in my opinion, questionable if they shouldn't be in skilled nursing instead. But what do I know!! Most of the workers try hard to be accommodating, but the shortage of help puts ...
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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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Vista Prairie at Garnette Gardens in Redwood Falls, MN

5.0
My mom moved into Garnett Gardens in 2018. She was in assisted living. She loved the activity of people always being around. She visited with friends. Loved playing in the Nut Goodie Band. Entertainment, making lefse and other food. We moved her into the Memory Care unit awhile ago when she ...
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Mountain Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mountain Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mountain Lake, 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 Mountain Lake 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 Mountain Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mountain Lake, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mountain Lake 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 Mountain Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mountain Lake, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
8%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mountain Lake 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 Mountain Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mountain Lake, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
16%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
22%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
10%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14%
46.1%
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Water's Edge, Garden Court Apartments and Old Main Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mountain Lake, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 68 independent living facilities near Mountain Lake, Minnesota. See the full list.

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

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