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.
Brookdale Mankato
Offers Assisted Living
13 Reviews
100 Teton Lane, Mankato, MN 56001
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Brookdale Mankato
Assisted Living Reviews for Brookdale Mankato
November 19, 2022
I visited this facility
October 05, 2022
I visited this facility
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.
June 23, 2021
I visited this facility
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.
August 01, 2018
I visited this facility
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.
June 04, 2017
I visited this facility
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
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February 09, 2016
I visited this facility
The rooms at Brookdale Mankato, formerly Sterling House of 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.
July 20, 2015
I am a friend or relative of a resident
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.
December 27, 2014
I visited this facility
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!
October 27, 2014
I visited this facility
We went to Sterling House. 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
Thank you for taking the time to share your concerns. We are committed to continuous quality care and will share your feedback with our team to address the issues you have raised.
October 19, 2014
I visited this facility
I like that Sterling House of Mankato 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
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about our community. Your feedback is always considered and appreciated!
August 28, 2014
I visited this facility
I had a tour at Sterling House of Mankato. 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.
March 27, 2014
I visited this facility
Sterling House Mankato 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.
February 27, 2014
I visited this facility
Sterling House of Mankato 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.
Costs for Brookdale Mankato
Services and Amenities of Brookdale Mankato
Costs
- Rent Plus Care Fees
- Entry Fee
- Assisted Living Starting At: $3380/month
Room and housing options
- Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
- Room Service For Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Features Extra: Fitness Room/Gym
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Wifi
- Technology Extra: Emergency Call System
Health services
- Skilled Nursing
- Hospice Care
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
- Nurse On Staff: On Call 24/7
- Pharma
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Music
- Games
- Stories
- Religious Services
- Lectures Discussions
- Wii Sports
- Fitness Room
- Gardening
- Cooking
- Arts And Crafts
Financial guidance
- Home Sale Assistance
- Va Benefits Consultation
- Financing Advice
- Financial Aid
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
Diet
- Diabetic
- Low Fat
- Low Salt
- Renal
Languages
- English
- German
General
- Staff Patient Ratio: 6 To 1
- Minimum Age: 65
- Pets: Yes
Range of services
- Physical Therapy
Licenses
- Licenses: Minnesota
About Brookdale Mankato
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.
What Makes Us Special
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.
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