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10 Best Nursing Homes in Waseca County, MN
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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Waseca County 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 Waseca County, 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 Waseca County or another care type is right for you. Browse 157 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Waseca County.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Waseca County, MN
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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.
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.
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.
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
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
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: 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
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.
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: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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, 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, 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
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: Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cost of nursing homes in Waseca County, MN
The average cost of senior living in Waseca County is $3,671 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Minnesota Lake, MN with an average of $3,318 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Waseca County, MN vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Waseca County, MN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Waseca County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Waseca County
Mill City Senior Living in Faribault, MN
4.0
Overall it has been a very good experience. Mom and dad like it there. Like all places they are short on staff, but staff they have have been wonderful. The rooms are large. They have a washer and dryer in each room. They have everything that they could need. My mom needs a lot of help and they ...
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New Perspective Prior Lake
4.7
We chose New Perspective Prior Lake over others that we looked at because the facility was close by, she could be independent in her own apartment and could add services when needed. It was clean, food is good and staff is friendly. All of the staff have been very helpful. We haven't tried many ...
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Birchwood Cottages - Owatonna
5.0
I wish we had moved my mom here years earlier. I see photos of her and she is dressed up like her old self and her hair is combed nicely. They have good activities, even if she is not actually participating she is sitting at the table interacting with the other residents. They have a Facebook ...
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Waseca County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waseca County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waseca County, 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 Waseca County 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 Waseca County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waseca County, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.9%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.1%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.1%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.5%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.1%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.7%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.6%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Waseca County 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 Waseca County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waseca County, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.6%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.6%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waseca County 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 Waseca County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waseca County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.8%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.7%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Waseca County 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 Waseca County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waseca County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
21.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waseca County 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 Waseca County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waseca County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.6%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
18.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
0.4%
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Water's Edge, Mankato Lodge Senior Living and Brookdale Mankato are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Waseca County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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