Ecumen Pathstone
718 Mound Avenue, Mankato, MN, 56001
4.1
(14 reviews)
"Full-Continuum of Care Campus with a variety of different apartment styles and care levels. We offer long-term care, short-term care, thera..."
READ MOREThe average cost of memory care in Blue Earth County is $4,145 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,500.
To help you with your search, browse the 4... Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Blue Earth County, call (855) 948-3865.
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718 Mound Avenue, Mankato, MN, 56001
4.1
(14 reviews)
"Full-Continuum of Care Campus with a variety of different apartment styles and care levels. We offer long-term care, short-term care, thera..."
READ MORE800 Agency Trail, Mankato, MN, 56001
4.4
(5 reviews)
"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 into a locked-down memory care unit is if you're a wan..."
READ MORE1575 Hoover Drive, North Mankato, MN, 56003
4.3
(18 reviews)
"My mom was at a memorycare facility in Mankato for several years before having to be hosiptalized. In the process we were told by the E.R. Physician that Mom had a skin breakdown due to poor hygiene. He recommended and we decided we needed to find ..."
READ MORE100 Dublin Road, Mankato, MN, 56001
3.8
(13 reviews)
"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 call to set up a tour with Nick. Not only did the NP..."
READ MORE77 Stadium Road, Mankato, MN, 56001
3.5
(11 reviews)
"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 before having to be hosiptalized. Upon arrival at t..."
READ MORE1630 Lor Ray Drive, North Mankato, MN, 56003
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is going to move into Birchwood Cottages - North Mankato. They have small rooms. They have a separate room for a shower and a bathtub, so they have to pick the day that they're going to use it. It has a stool and the sink in her room, and t..."
READ MORECaring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
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.
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.
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
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Minnesota page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Minnesota page.
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.
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
Memory Care
Chuck
1
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...
Memory Care
ReviewerFC060822A
5
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.
Memory Care
LDegezelle
5
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...