Friendship Court
1228 SOUTH RICE STREET, Blue Earth, MN, 56013
Also serving communities of Winnebago, Elmore, Elmore.
There are 4 Assisted Living Facilities in the Blue Earth area, with 2 in Blue Earth and 2 nearby.
To help you with your search, browse the 1 review below for assisted living facilities in Blue Earth. Better rated regions include Fairmont with an average rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in Blue Earth, call (855) 948-3865.
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1228 SOUTH RICE STREET, Blue Earth, MN, 56013
311 S Nicollet St, Blue Earth, MN, 56013
202 North Street East, Elmore, MN, 56027
3.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband and I are staying in Elmore Assisted Living. The people and the nurses are very nice, but there's nothing to do. You can't go outside and take a walk or anything like that. It's pretty much, going to a patio for 15 minutes, three times a d..."
READ MORE211 SIXTH STREET NORTHWEST, Winnebago, MN, 56098
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Blue Earth, Minnesota takes its name from the nearby river and sits between its east and west branches. Its the seat of Faribault County and home to over 67,000 people, approximately 14% of whom are aged 65 and over. Some of these seniors may require assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing and medication management; there are two assisted living facilities in the city, with two more in nearby communities. These facilities are regulated as Basic or Comprehensive housing with services establishments and are licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health.   Â
Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.
Assisted Living costs in Blue Earth start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Blue Earth and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
US
$4,000
Mankato
$3,742
Albert Lea
$3,722
North Mankato
$3,300
Seniors of modest means in Blue Earth and the rest of Minnesota may be eligible for financial assistance for assisted living facilities via the state Medicaid program's Elderly Waiver or the Minnesota Consumer Support Grant program.Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
Blue Earth and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Blue Earth, please visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
Blue Earth-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Minnesota are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page for more information about these laws.