Nursing Home Communities in Mankato, Minnesota
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The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Mankato’s nursing homes charge lower fees compared to other Minnesota cities, although more than the US average of $7,908 per month. The median fee in Minnesota is around $1,400 more than in Mankato. In Minneapolis, the average facility charges slightly more than the state median, at around $11,708 per month. Seniors in Rochester typically pay around $1,900 more than those in Mankato, while those in St. Cloud pay around $2,700 more.
Mankato
$10,246
Minnesota
$11,601
The United States
$7,908
Rochester
$12,167
St. Cloud
$12,988
Minneapolis
$11,708
Nursing Home Costs in Mankato, MN
The average cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home in Mankato is $10,246, while a private room typically costs $11,424 per month.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Mankato, MN
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Seniors can choose from a variety of other care options. The most affordable is adult day health care, at just $2,694 per month. Assisted living costs slightly more, at $3,315. In-home care services typically cost $5,720 per month for help with the activities of daily living, while home health care services cost $7,267. These are all more affordable than a semiprivate room in a nursing home, which typically goes for $10,246. For around $1,200 more, seniors can get a private room in a nursing home facility.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$7,627
Adult Day Health Care
$2,694
Assisted Living Facility
$3,315
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$10,246
Nursing Home (private room)
$11,424
Free & Low-Cost Resources for Seniors in Mankato, MN
Seniors in Mankato can contact the following organizations for help with benefits applications, long-term care support and other needs. These nonprofits and local government organizations offer free or low-cost help for seniors.
Resource | Contact | Service |
---|---|---|
VINE Adult Community Center | (507) 387-1666 | The VINE Adult Community Center offers social and recreational activities, wellness programs and other services for local seniors age 50+. It also offers educational sessions and helps seniors access other aging services. |
Hot Meals on Wheels | (507) 387-4076 | This service delivers hot, nutritious meals to seniors who are housebound or otherwise unable to shop or cook for themselves. Delivery drivers also perform a safety check each day and will request support if they have any concerns about the seniors they are visiting. |
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging | (507) 387-1256 | The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging runs a senior nutrition program and also oversees the Senior Linkage Line, which helps older adults understand the health insurance system and complete health insurance applications and other forms. |
Southern Minnesota Senior Legal Resources | (877) 696-6529 | Southern Minnesota Senior Legal Resources provides free civil legal advice to low-income Minnesota residents. It can help seniors with issues including elder abuse, benefits appeals, housing disputes and family law or estate planning concerns. |
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Nursing Homes
Paul
3.0
Review of Oaklawn Health Care Center
My mother was at Oaklawn Health Care Center for 5 weeks. It was not a good place for her. It was an older establishment and they were very short-staffed. There were holes in the walls and some of...
Nursing Homes
Tami
5.0
Review of Ecumen Pathstone
I was at Ecumen Pathstone for rehab. It's large. They have their own physical therapists onsite and a nice fitness room for them to use. It's a beautiful property. They have a little cafe in the...
Provider response
Tami, we would first like to thank you for trusting Ecumen with your care. We know how important rehabilitation is, and always want to ensure that we serve our patients to the best of our ability...
Nursing Homes
loving_daughter5966
1.0
Review of Oaklawn Health Care Center
I would give this facility a negative score if I could. The staff are not helpful and on their phones for the majority of their shift. They let my father lay on the floor for 20 minutes until the...