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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Mankato, MN for 2024

 

Mankato is a city of 44,500 souls that has a small-town feel and big-city conveniences. It's the region's cultural and entertainment capital, with plenty of restaurants, coffee shops and parks and an abundance of things for retirees to do outdoors. Seniors, who comprise 12.3% of its population, may be pleased to know the highly regarded Mayo Clinic Health System operates several local facilities.

Assisted living is a nonmedical type of residential care that allows seniors to live as independently as possible. Staff help residents perform activities of daily living that may be challenging, such as bathing and eating. They also manage medications, and some facilities provide basic medical care. Residents live in private or shared accommodations, and there are on-site activities designed for physical, intellectual and spiritual stimulation. Other staff handle cleaning and meal preparation duties. Mankato's median monthly assisted living fee is $3,135, saving the typical resident approximately $1,370 per month when compared to the state and national averages. 

This guide considers the pros and cons of living in Mankato and discusses the costs of assisted living and various financial assistance options. It also lists some free, senior-friendly resources and touches on assisted living laws and regulations.   

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Mankato

Mankato's assisted living facilities must be licensed by Assisted Living Licensure, a division of the Minnesota Department of Health. Licenses are only issued after facilities evidence compliance with strict criteria. These cover subjects such as financial stability, staff training, building codes, fire safety and health and safety. Licenses must be renewed annually, and facilities are subject to unannounced inspections.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Mankato

 

  • The highly regarded Mayo Clinic Health System operates Mankato's hospital and two clinics. It provides the city's seniors with easy access to most types of medical care, including orthopedics, oncology, cardiology and palliative care. There's also an emergency room operating 24/7.
  • A major benefit of living in Mankato is the average cost of living. Its index of 86.3 is significantly lower than the state's average of 97.2 and the country's 100, so seniors moving to Mankato are likely to find their money goes further here.
  • Seniors concerned about crime may be pleased to know Mankato's rates of violent crime are below the U.S. average. Property crime is above the country's norm, but it's worth noting assisted living facilities typically have security systems in place and awake staff on-site 24/7.
  • In keeping with this part of the world, winter temperatures in Mankato can fall to a chilly 5 degrees F, and snowfall is about 15 inches above the U.S. average of 28 inches. However, rainfall is 6 inches below the country's norm of 38 inches, and in summer, temperatures can reach a pleasantly warm 84 degrees F.
  • The watershed quality in Mankato is low, but this doesn't directly relate to the water coming from faucets, which can vary in quality depending on location. The air quality is slightly below the country's average of 58/100, but this is safe for all but those with particularly weak respiratory issues. Seniors may find it easier to see their physicians because Mankato boasts 231 per 100,000 people — 21 more than the U.S. average.
  • Adults aged 65+ and the disabled may qualify for a subtraction that will lower their annual taxable income in Minnesota if they satisfy the income limitations. Recipients of Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits may also be eligible if they included these sources of income in their tax returns and meet the income requirements.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Mankato

 

The typical cost per month for assisted living in Mankato is $3,135, but seniors may find some facilities are cheaper and others more expensive as many factors determine fees, including location and staff-to-resident ratios.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Mankato's median fee of $3,135 is the lowest in Minnesota, saving residents $1,373 per month when compared to the state average and $1,365 when compared to the country's norm. St. Cloud's median fee comes closest to Mankato's, but it's still $965 per month more, and Rochester's is an additional $80 on top of that. Duluth's typical senior pays another $1,865 every month for assisted living when compared to Mankato, which is more affordable when compared to Minneapolis, where the gap is $2,028.

Mankato

$3,135

Minnesota

$4,508

United States

$4,500

Rochester

$4,180

Minneapolis

$5,163

St. Cloud

$4,100

Duluth

$5,000

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Except for adult day care, which averages a monthly fee of $2,694, assisted living is the least costly type of senior care in Mankato. In-home care is significantly more, at $5,720 (and the senior still has home maintenance costs to pay, such as utility bills and groceries). Home health care is costlier again, at $7,627, but this pales in comparison to the $10,246 median fee charged by nursing homes for a semiprivate room — which is typically the most affordable option.

In-Home Care

$5,720

Home Health Care

$7,627

Adult Day Health Care

$2,694

Assisted Living Facility

$3,135

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$10,246

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Mankato

Financial assistance is available in Minnesota to help defray some assisted-living costs. This includes the Elderly Waiver program, which is a federal Medicaid waiver program. Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO) can also be a source of assistance, but participation levels vary by county. The Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) waiver is another possible source of assistance, but CADI Waiver services are restricted to seniors who enroll before reaching 65 years old.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.

Financial Assistance in Minnesota

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Mankato

Mankato 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 Mankato, please visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Mankato

 

Mankato Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Minnesota are required to follow. Visit ourAssisted Living in Minnesota page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Minnesota

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Assisted Living

Rebecca1111

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Mankato Lodge Senior Living

This is a review of the administration and the nurse. The other staff who actually work with residents are wonderful. However, soon after admission (and after they receive your money), the head...

Provider response

We take each negative review very seriously here at Mankato Lodge and value your opinion. Please get in touch with us directly so we can further understand and hopefully alleviate your issues.

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Assisted Living

Jennifer

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Mankato

Brookdale Mankato looked wonderful. I saw a one-bedroom. The size and layout were wonderful. It was very clean, very open, and very well done. I saw the entrance, the community area, the library...

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Assisted Living

Jennifer

I visited this facility

Review of Water's Edge

Water's Edge was nice. They have smaller studio-sized apartments. It's a smaller community, which is nice. They have friendly staff. They have a common eating area. It was well-maintained, and...

Provider response

Thank you for your review.

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