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The experience we have had with my mother has been good. The place is beautiful and is always clean and bright. The staff is always inviting and friendly. They provide good meals and plenty of snacks. Nobody...
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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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I liked the facility and I liked the staff that are here, they treat us well and take very good care of us. Everybody is friendly and helpful and they keep an eye on us. The food here is just typical mass...
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.
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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, Memory 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.
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.
St. Mark’s Heritage Assisted Living Community offers the independence of private one- and two-bedroom or studio apartments, with the availability of supportive services as you want or need them. Heritage offers a well-designed community with thoughtful gathering spots, a courtyard garden, and a...
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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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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.
Our Senior Apartments in Austin, MN offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. All Our House Senior Living Apartments offer a full complement of amenities and services including private apartments with...
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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: 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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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.
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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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We are happy with mom's living situation. It's good to know she is happy, safe & well cared for.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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
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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: 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
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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, 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.
In Shorewood Place, our senior apartments, residents enjoy the convenience of maintenance-free living, with the comfort and privacy of an apartment home.  Social and recreational activities, restaurant-style dining and a host of cultural programs that add to the vibrant lifestyle of this...
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Mower County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Mower County is $3,440 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elkton, MN with an average of $2,977 per month.

Independent living costs in Mower County, MN, vs. nearby counties

Mower County, MN
$3,440/mo
$2,977/mo
$3,262/mo

Independent living costs in Mower County, MN, vs. state and national averages

Mower County, MN
$3,440/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Mower County, MN, vs. other senior living options

$3,961/mo
Independent Living
$3,440/mo

Independent living costs in Mower County, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,990/mo
Studio
$4,059/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,863/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,226/mo

Senior living costs in Mower County 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: Mower County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMower County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,440/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,978/mo$4,249/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,961/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Mower County, MN:$3,440/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Mower County, MN:$3,978/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Mower County, MN:$3,961/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Mower County

Recent reviews for independent living in Mower County

Harmony Place

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We choose Harmony Place due to the very friendly staff and the cleanliness of the facility. Due to our experience here so far, we would definitely recommend this facility to other families who are looking.

Park Lane Estates in Preston, MN

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I couldn't be any more pleased with this community, and all they have done for us. Everything is working out very well, and my mother is doing great since her move here. This is the best community for her, and her needs. They are taking very good care of her. A place for mom was great with all ...
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Oak Park Place - Albert Lea

4.4
They really try and involve the community and their decorations are beautiful. The facility is very nice and clean and always decorated. As far as improving, on the memory care side, I have seen no activities with those residents. And with memory care it may be difficult, but they have puzzles ...
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Mower County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mower County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mower 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 Mower 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 Mower County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mower County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
12.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Mower 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 Mower County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mower County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
13.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mower 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 Mower County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
21.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
6.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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