Mankato is a midsize city in Minnesota with a population of just over 44,000, of which 12.3% are seniors. The city has a lot to offer older adults, thanks to its relatively low cost of living and good access to health care. There are 231 doctors per 100,000 residents, around 10% more than the national average. Nursing home care is an important service for many older adults in the city, giving them around-the-clock skilled nursing care and help with day-to-day personal care tasks.
A semiprivate room in a nursing home in Mankato costs around $10,246 per month. This is more costly than the national average of $7,908, according to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Not all adults require the skilled care offered at nursing homes, however. Some seniors can remain in their own homes if they have support from a home care service, while others find moving into an assisted living facility offers a good balance between help with the activities of daily living and a chance to retain their independence.
This guide looks at the cost of nursing home care and other services in Mankato. It also lists some useful resources for the region’s seniors.