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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dotson, MN
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Dotson nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Dotson, MN may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Dotson or another care type is right for you. Browse 91 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Dotson.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Comfrey, Cobden and Iberia.
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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
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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.
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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My grandmother lives at Golden Horizons and she loves it! The administrator Cherry is an exceptional person. She truly cares about her residents and staff. Though like everybody else, they are short of help...
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.
Add: Our beautiful and modern new Memory Care community opened in June of 2021. This spacious community provides a peaceful and warm environment to enjoy the comforts at home with proper safety and care measures. The architectural design suites residents who are more prone to wandering, anxiety...
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I have never been To an assisted-living facility before I didn’t know what to Expect. I come and go I want I am independent living I eat With other people living here, I enjoy the conversation and a...
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.
Sleepy Eye Assisted Living offers personalized services along with the privacy of your own apartment. From our compassionate, professional staff to customized assistance and wellness programs. Our Assisted Living is located in a quiet residential location of Sleepy Eye, MN yet close enough to...
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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.
Located in rural southern Minnesota, Truman Manor Apartments are connected directly to Truman Senior Living. As a partner of LeadingAge, we pride ourselves with top senior care and a variety of available services. Under the new ownership of the Heartland Senior Living non-profit group,...
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Meals started out great but when chef changed they weren't as good. For activities, a little more variety in musicians coming in would have been nice. Religious Sunday service was just televised. Price...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Birchwood Cottages specializes in memory care, providing assisted living services in an enhanced care home-like setting.PEOPLE are the heart of Birchwood Cottages. We support meaningful connections between team members and residents. This fosters an uplifting and positive environment in which to...
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Located in rural Winnebago, Minnesota, Parker Oaks Senior Living has deep roots in serving the surrounding communities. As a partner of LeadingAge, we pride ourselves with top senior care and a wide range of available services. Under the new ownership of the Heartland Senior Living non-profit...
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Overall, the service is great. However, I have experienced some problems with my meds. Not knowing when I'm getting a new one and not always sure what they are for.
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.
With ample walking paths and an adjacent park, Monarch Meadows offers easy access to nature, providing opportunities for reflection and rejuvenation. Our structured programs are designed to enrich our residents' lives by promoting spiritual, recreational or educational benefits with each...
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The staff and crew all do a great job of keeping the residents safe and engaged in activities. They work long hours and are always eager to help in any way they can.
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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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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: 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
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Dotson, MN
The average cost of senior living in Dotson is $3,105 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Butterfield, MN with an average of $1,958 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Dotson, MN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Dotson
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dotson
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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Old Main Village in Mankato, MN
5.0
Old Main is a beautiful place to work. The staff are so welcoming and willing to help you anyway they can. The residents are equally welcoming and helpful. Great atmosphere and overall positive place to work!
Golden Horizons of Worthington
4.1
My mother lives in Golden Horizons Memory Care she has been there since it opened and loves it. RN [name removed]is very caring and helpful and concerned for the residents. Staff is caring to my mother. She has a lot of space to wander in the facility. It’s a beautiful facility very home like. ...
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Dotson nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dotson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dotson, 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 Dotson nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Dotson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dotson, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
13.7%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
3.9%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.4%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.4%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
9.8%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.9%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.4%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
7.8%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
9.8%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dotson nursing homes
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 Dotson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dotson, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
9.8%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
3.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
3.9%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dotson nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dotson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dotson, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.8%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
5.9%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.9%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dotson nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dotson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dotson, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.9%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
7.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dotson nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Dotson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dotson, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
11.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
13.7%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
11.8%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
13.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
5.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.8%
0.4%
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Old Main Village, Vista Prairie at Garnette Gardens and Golden Horizons of Worthington are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dotson, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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