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10 Best Nursing Homes in Rush River, MN

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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.
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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, 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.
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: 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, 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.
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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, 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
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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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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.
The Assisted Living Memory Care Specialists With four locations in Burnsville, Minnetonka, Shakopee and Victoria, Minnesota, Emerald Crest by Augustana Care memory care communities are truly inspired by our residents and families. With a deep knowledge of memory care, we offer a specialized...
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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.
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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, 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.
McKenna Crossing is a vibrant community that is outpacing the rest.  Featuring Senior Apartments, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, this master-planned community is a joint venture between Presbyterian Homes & Services and Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church and it is scheduled to open...
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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, 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.
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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.
Photo of Golden LivingCenter - Excelsior
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Rush River, MN

The average cost of senior living in Rush River is $3,909 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Winthrop, MN with an average of $2,861 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Rush River, MN, vs. nearby cities

Rush River, MN
$3,909/mo
$3,566/mo
$3,974/mo

Nursing homes costs in Rush River, MN, vs. state and national averages

Rush River, MN
$3,909/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Rush River, MN, vs. other senior living options

$3,906/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,909/mo

Nursing homes costs in Rush River, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,285/mo
Studio
$4,400/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,612/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,212/mo

Senior living costs in Rush River vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Rush River, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRush River, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,909/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,415/mo$4,249/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,906/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,276/mo$3,081/mo$4,017/mo
Nursing Homes
Rush River, MN:$3,909/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Rush River, MN:$4,415/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Rush River, MN:$3,906/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Rush River, MN:$3,276/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Rush River, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Rush River and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Rush River, MN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Rush River have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Rush River, MN$5,939/mo$5,354/mo+10.9%
Minnesota$6,187/mo$5,713/mo+8.3%
National$5,660/mo$5,375/mo+5.3%
Rush River, MN
2024 average cost:$5,939/mo
2023 average cost:$5,354/mo
Percent change:+10.9%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$6,187/mo
2023 average cost:$5,713/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,660/mo
2023 average cost:$5,375/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Rush River

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Rush River

Parkshore Senior Campus in Saint Louis Park, MN

4.9
Being out of state we do not get to visit that much, however when we do speak with our loved one she does seem to enjoy the meals and dining service. We do think the overall value for the money is good and based on our experience so far we would recommend the Parkshore Senior Campus to other ...
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Milestone Senior Living Faribault

4.6
During the time, that my loved one was there they enjoyed the food. We picked this community, becasue the head nurse at the time was amazing and my loved ones were familar with the facilty. It was clean, and the staff was friendly. It was really good. I would recommend to other families.

Meadow Woods - Martin Luther Campus in Bloomington, MN

5.0
I think they do a great job at Meadow Woods! The staff here is very friendly and easy to work with. They've been very accommodating in regards to some billing issues we've had in regards to getting funding with the VA straightened out. The facility itself is well kept and clean, and they do a ...
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Rush River nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rush River nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rush River, 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 Rush River 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 Rush River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rush River, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.1%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.9%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.1%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rush River 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 Rush River Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rush River, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.1%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.5%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rush River 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 Rush River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rush River, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
23.7%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.8%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.6%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Rush River 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 Rush River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rush River, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
29.8%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Rush River 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 Rush River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rush River, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.9%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.2%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.1%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
21.2%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.4%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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