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5
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August 20, 2024
staff is nice, helpfully and friendly rooms are clean and tidy food is good there is alot of fun activities
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About Brookdale Mankato in Mankato, Minnesota
Brookdale Mankato provides assisted living residents with lifestyles, housing, and services in comfortable surroundings combined with exceptional amenities, programs, and care. Through Brookdale's signature Personalized Assisted Living, we customize our care offerings for the individual. This allows each resident at our community the freedom and opportunity to make choices that will ease their lifestyle transitions. Residents enjoy life with the support they need, coupled with the appropriate accommodations as their needs change. We promise Respect for Individual Preferences by offering personalized care needs and providing an atmosphere that encourages each assisted living resident to live in health and longevity. We also offer special housing and care options for those who require assistance with the activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing and assistance with medication. We offer graduated levels of care based upon the individual need of residents, as determined by our continual assessment process. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of residents every day with signature services for those who value their freedom and independence, but desire or need services providing them with the highest level of quality, care, and value. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Minnesota Health Care Provider Directory
Reviews of Brookdale Mankato in Mankato, Minnesota
3.8
(15 reviews)
Facility
4.0
Staff
5.0
Food
5.0
Activities
5.0
Value
5.0
Michael
1
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October 17, 2024
I toured Brookdale Mankato, and it looks inadequate. It had one room that you're supposed to live in and that would accommodate me, but it doesn't accommodate my wife. The staff was nice. I stopped in and they gave me a tour, but they didn't have any two bedrooms available. I think the best part was they always have two people on staff and it takes two people to lift me when I fall. The building seemed clean. Everything was good except for the size of the rooms. The people were very friendly, but the facility was just too small.
Provider Response
mngal
5
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August 20, 2024
staff is nice, helpfully and friendly rooms are clean and tidy food is good there is alot of fun activities
Jennifer
5
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November 19, 2022
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, the dining space, and then off to the rooms, the administrator's office as well. I saw residents in communal spaces together, but I didn't see what activities they were doing. The facility looks well-maintained. I know they are continually improving and updating the whole facility. Everything looked good.
Tami
5
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October 5, 2022
Brookdale Mankato is a smaller facility. So, it seems to be a very strong community, because all of the people know each other and have at least one friend. The food smelled and looked incredible. I liked that they don't serve any processed food. It's all home-cooked. For breakfast, you get to order what you want, while lunch is the big meal of the day, and then they eat something lighter for supper. If you don't want something that's being served for dinner, the cook will be happy to make you something else. Another thing that I liked was that the doors are locked. So, you have to have a code to get in or you have to ring the doorbell. The staff was just personable (and I think that's their strongest feature). The person who guided me on the tour introduced me to everybody. They were very pleasant to be around. They're actually working on remodeling various rooms, so they are wanting to improve. The bedroom they have right now is fairly small, but you have a six-foot-long closet and a good-sized bathroom. They also have a salon, a little living/sitting area with a fireplace, and big picture windows right there by the fireplace. The location is beautiful, so when you look out a window, it's gorgeous wherever you look. There's a little library and another little sitting area that's dedicated to veterans. They've got pictures on the wall of the veterans that have lived there and currently live there. It's just a nice tribute.
Lawrence
4
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June 23, 2021
We toured Brookdale Mankato. It was a much smaller facility and has fewer people. They took us around and we met all of the staff. The rooms were smaller and probably more suited to my friend's needs because he has some memory troubles and some sight troubles. They introduced me to the cook, and we saw the menu and it looked fine. It looked like it had a good daily selection. The gal that talked to us upfront was a very nice gal, and the nurse was very accommodating. The place was much smaller, and the rooms were smaller, which is probably more suited to his needs. They can have a cat so if he was interested, he could bring his pet and they will let him. That is one thing that sold him on the place. I liked the staff. The menu that they offered was aligned for someone that had diabetes and things like that. Although he doesn't have diabetes, the menu could be adjusted for that.
Karen
5
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August 1, 2018
The person who showed me around Brookdale Mankato was very nice. It's just too small of an area. There are only 18 beds. They have bingo. The dining area looked very good.
jessielee1234
1
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June 5, 2017
The rooms were too small, they do not have air conditioner in the building. The cares are good but the head person there was not friendly and didn't show compassion or dedication for her job
Provider Response
caring visitor25
4
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February 10, 2016
The rooms at Brookdale Mankato were small, and the number of patients was relatively small. They clustered the rooms around a main area which they use as a dining room. They also use it for community meetings. Because there was a small group of people, it served more as a community. Oftentimes, the staff would provide an opportunity for the residents to watch the food being prepared. However, it would be nice to have a little bit larger room.
Caring108802450
4
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July 21, 2015
My uncle is in Brookdale. I think it is a really good place. They do a good job of caring for him. I guess the only negative possibly is that they don't do a lot with him that I see as far as taking him out, doing things, and stuff like that. The staff is good. The room is fairly small, but it is nice and well kept. The food is good. The dining room is right in the middle of the complex. I think there are only 20 to 25 residents, so it is not that big, but it is not crowded either. I have not seen any activities yet, but I think they play bingo in the facility. In the very beginning, they told me that they take them out, go places, and do things.
Dave27
5
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December 27, 2014
I met with Geri to ask about a place for my diabetic father-in-law. Her care and compassion for me and all the questions I had are beyond words. The staff was very upbeat and had such a caring attitude to the residents. The place felt very cozy and homey with a warm, hospitable home the minute you walked in the door!
Caring2559
1
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October 27, 2014
We went here and I didn't like this place at all. I couldn't find anybody there. There was a crabby resident. It was dingy. I didn't like it. It wasn't a fit for my mother-in-law. I walked in and I saw one person in the kitchen that didn't know anything and I walked out. I walked out after walking around and getting yelled at by one of the residents, so that wasn't a good experience.
Provider Response
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Caring100558850
3
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October 19, 2014
I like that it was clean. Everything was good. It was a nice place, but it's just way too expensive. The food was very good and the staff were friendly, but the rooms were small.
Provider Response
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Linda90730850
5
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August 28, 2014
I had a tour here and it was very pleasant. I believed because it was a small facility, it had more of a home type feeling. You just had a good feeling the minute you walked in the door. The building looked very nice and the upkeep looked very good. The staff and the residents that were there were nice. The gal, I believed her name was Jerry, she was so nice and so kind. She made me feel welcome and did her best to show me everything I would have been interested in. She even called like a week later just to see how things were doing. However, they didn't have an opening.
Sherri7
5
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March 27, 2014
It was very nice. That would have been my choice. They're very polite, congenial, and even tried to give me suggestions on how I might try getting some help through the VA. The lady who gave me the tour, the administrator, she wasn't particularly warm. She just came in the latter part. She was very sober. She just laid the numbers out in front of me, everything they charge extra for. By the time they got to tell all the extras, it was just right under $5,000 a month. It's homey. Their visitation room or their living room is kind of small. If you want to just talk in privacy, you'd better stay in the patient's room. They did show me the room that was available, and to me it was very small. I guess some of the rooms are bigger. The activity director was a lovely person, and everybody acted very professional. I love their eating arrangement. If you're not comfortable sitting at a table with other people, you can just go up and sit at the counter. The cook is right on the other side. You have choices. You're not just saddled with eating only one thing. I found the environment lovely. I wouldn't mind being there at all myself. It was a small facility. That's very appealing.
Caring75947650
4
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February 28, 2014
It was really clean and the people were very friendly. The staff seemed to really care about the people. The rooms were very clean, nice and fairly large. However, the place itself was not what I was looking for. I wanted an apartment and they just have rooms.
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Services and Amenities of Brookdale Mankato in Mankato, Minnesota
Diet & Nutrition
- Diabetic
- Low Fat
- Low Salt
- Renal
- Chef on staff
- Dietitian-Approved Meals
Fitness & Wellness Programs
- Fitness & wellness facilities/equipment
- Salon Services
- Brain fitness activities
- Chair fitness
- Group exercise
- Yoga/Stretching opportunities
Health Services
- Hospice Care
- Pharmacy on-site
- Medication Reminders
- Diabetic Care
- Podiatry
On-Site Services
- Religious Services
- Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid Assistance
- Church services
- Elderlife Financial Planning Services
- Mail delivery
- Mail pick-up
- Mobile library services
- Newspaper delivery
Specialized Staff
- Nurse on Staff (Part time)
- Nurse on Staff (24 Hours)
Inside Amenities
- Cable/Satellite TV in Common Area
- Laundry facilities
- Mailboxes
- Shared Common Areas
Campus/Building Details
- Convenient location
- Flexible Visitation Hours
- House setting
- Scenic views
- Single-floor building
- Smoking Allowed
Safety & Security
- Emergency Preparedness Procedures & Facilities
- Fall Prevention Program
- Safety & Wellness Checks
Dining
- Communal Dining
- Room Service
- Guest Meals
- Beverages provided
- Casual dining
- Meals provided
- Outdoor dining
- Resident-assisted menu development
- Snacks provided
Games Hobbies & Recreation
- Arts & Crafts Activities/Programs
- Educational Activities/Programs
- Music Activities/Programs
- Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
- Tabletop & Other Games/Programs
- Horticultural Activities
- Activities staff
- Culinary Activities/Programs
- Entertainment activities/programs
- Literary Activities/Programs
- No woodworking
- Organized activities/programs
- Recreational activities/programs
- Seasonal, holiday, and themed events
- Social Activities/Events
- Spiritual activities/programs
- Sports & lawn games
- Technology activities/programs
Housekeeping & Maintenance
- Housekeeping Services
- Laundry Services
- Linen Services
- Bed Making Services
- Groundskeeping Services
- Maintenance & Repair Services
- Maintenance Staff On-Site
- Pest Control Services
- Private Housekeeping Services
- Trash Removal Services
Outside Amenities
- Garden
- Outdoor common areas
- Patio
- Sports and lawn game facilities
Therapies
- Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation
- Occupational Therapy/Rehabilitation
- Speech Therapy/Rehabilitation
Personal Care
- Cooking services
- Administer Medication
- Bathing Assistance
- Cueing & Redirection
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming Assistance
- Health/Medical reminders
- Mealtime Reminders
- Medical Appointment Scheduling Assistance
- Oral Hygiene Assistance
- Personal Care Assistants
- Personal Care Reminders
- Phone Call Assistance
- Reading Assistance
- Refriderator Checks
- Shaving Assistance
- Toileting Assistance
- Urinary Incontinence Care
- Writing Assistance
Parking Options
- Parking Lot
Staff Training & Qualifications
- Flexible staffing
- Interview Every Team Member in Person
- Reference Checks
- Staff trained in aging & mobility
- Staff trained in behavior management
- Staff trained in chronic diseases/illnesses
- Staff trained in diabetes care
- Staff trained in disability care
- Staff trained in diversity/inclusion/sensitivity
- Staff Trained in Ethics
- Staff trained in eye/vision care
- Staff Trained in First Aid
- Staff trained in fitness & wellness
- Staff trained in injury/trauma care
- Staff trained in Medication Management
- Staff trained in neurological disorders
- Staff trained in personal care
- Staff trained in safety
- Staff trained in taking Vital Signs
- Staff trained in use of medical equipment
- Staff Trained to give injections/immunizations
- Staff trained to monitor for abuse/neglect/exploitation
- Staff Training Opportunities
- Trained staff on-site
Financing & Payment Options
- Home Sale Assistance
- Financial Guidance
- Rent And Care Fees
- Accepts Check Payments
- Accepts Credit Card Payments
- Accepts Insurance
- Private Pay Accepted
Guests
- Guest Parking
- Overnight Guests
Languages
- English spoken
Room Amenities
- Wifi/Internet In Unit
- Closet Space In Unit
- No Kitchen in unit
- Shower in unit
- Telephone Hookup
- Unfurnished units
Transportation & Shopping
- General Transportation Services
- Resident Transportation Not Offered
Ambulatory Assistance & Accessibility
- Accessible apartments
- Hoyer Lift
- Mobility & Wheelchair Assistance
- Transfer Assistance
- Two-Person Transfer Assistance
- Wheelchair Accessible Facilities
- Wheelchair Accessible Transportation
Pets
- Pet care resident's responsibility
- Pets
Additional Amenity Information
- Features: Fitness Room/Gym
- Technology: Emergency Call System
- Special Comment: Small Home Like Environment with healthy home cooked meals and a variety of activites 7 days per week. Healthcare services come to us, including physician and nurse practioner visits, therapies, lab technicians, skilled nursing, hospice, and x-ray.
- Licenses: Minnesota
Costs for Brookdale Mankato in Mankato, Minnesota
Assisted Living
$4,375
Starting Price
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