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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Blue Earth County, MN for 2024

The average cost of memory care in Blue Earth County is $4,145 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,500.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Blue Earth County

Located in the heart of the Minnesota River Valley, Blue Earth County is home to nearly 67,000 residents. Roughly 13.5 percent of the population are aged 65 and older, and with 94,000 seniors across the Land of 10,000 Lakes diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, the state's Department on Aging has developed a State Plan to ensure specialized dementia care is accessible.

Seniors can receive these services at memory care facilities, known in Blue Earth County and the rest of Minnesota as Special Care Units (SCUs), six of which are available throughout the county.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in

  • Winters in Blue Earth County can be quite harsh, which may prove challenging for seniors with dementia. Temperatures can drop to 5 degrees, and 42 inches of snowfall is expected annually. Overall, the county only receives a comfort index score of 35 out of 100, with 100 representing the best climate. 
  • The overall cost of living in Blue Earth County scores a 94.8, based on the national average of 100. This number is also lower than Minnesota's 106 average, largely due to low transportation and healthcare costs. This may make Blue Earth County an appealing option for seniors looking to minimize daily living costs so a greater portion of their funds can be put toward memory care services.
  • Blue Earth County scores a 35.4 for violent crime and a 36.6 for property crime on a scale of 100, with 100 representing high crime. These numbers are close to the U.S. averages fo 31.1 and 38.1, respectively, which are higher than the average rates seen across Illinois. Consider asking about the security policies and procedures an SCU has in place in addition to any security systems or surveillance it may have.
  • Blue Earth County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as United Hospital District and Mankato's Mayo Clinic Health System hospital and clinic, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Paying for Memory Care in Blue Earth County

Memory Care costs in Blue Earth County start around $4,145 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Blue Earth County 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.

Counties in Minnesota

Scott County

$6,975

US

$5,694

Carver County

$5,567

Freeborn County

$5,080

Steele County

$4,628

Martin County

$4,600

Blue Earth County

$4,145

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Blue Earth County

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

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

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

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Minnesota page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Blue Earth County

Blue Earth County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care 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 memory care resources in Blue Earth County, please visit our Memory Care in Minnesota page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Blue Earth County

Blue Earth County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Minnesota are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Minnesota page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Chuck

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

Review of Laurel's Edge Assisted Living

I am Conservator and Guardian for my mom who was diagnosed with Alzheimers Dementia in 2017. My mom was at Laurel's Edge/Laurel's Street memorycare facility in Mankato from 2019 until August 2023...

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ReviewerFC060822A

I visited this facility

Review of Water's Edge

I went to Water's Edge. The staff was wonderful. I liked the facility a lot. It was small, homey, and clean. They had three levels, and there were only 11 beds on each floor. The only time you go...

Provider response

Thank you for your review.

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LDegezelle

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

Review of New Perspective | Mankato

Finding a memory care facility for a parent is by far one of the most difficult transitions a family can make. We were, however, pleasantly impressed with New Perspective from the very first phone...

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