11 Assisted Living Communities in Mankato, Minnesota
The average cost of assisted living in the city is $4,393 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 11 Assisted Living Communities in Mankato and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Mankato, MN
- Assisted Living: $4,393
- Nursing Home Care: $10,047
- In-home Care: $5,339
- Adult Day Health Services: $2,080
Assisted Living Facilities near Mankato, Minnesota
"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 MORE3.0
(1)
"Step into Old Main Village and take comfort in knowing that you have come to the right place. We have been a part of the Mankato community f..."
READ MORE4.0
(1)
"Brookdale Mankato (formerly Sterling House of Mankato) is an assisted living community providing seniors with the fulfilling lifestyle and c..."
READ MORE"Water's Edge is a senior housing facility in Mankato that offers innovative elder care. The company strives to provide a real home with qual..."
READ MORE"Located in Mankato MN, Autumn Grace was created so your loved one has a place to call home. We have maintained advanced quality care while r..."
READ MORECompare Costs, Photos, & Reviews of All Your Options Near Mankato
By clicking "Get Costs" I am providing express written consent to receive calls including automated/pre-recorded calls and automated texts for which I may incur a cost, as well as emails from Caring and its partners. I understand I am not obligated to provide this consent to utilize Caring’s service(s). I acknowledge I was able to review the Agreement to be Contacted, Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.
"We believe that you should live your senior years with vitality and joy, which is why Keystone of Mankato is designed to have all the amenit..."
READ MORE"We are an independent and assisted living facility located in Mankato, Minnesota. Laurels Edge's downtown location allows for easy community..."
READ MOREThe Pillars of Mankato Senior Living
3125 Prairie Rose Dr, Mankato, MN 56001
Call 1-855-287-5093 for details
"The living arrangements and care services offered at Comfort Residence have been thoughtfully designed to provide you or your loved one with..."
READ MORE"Enjoy Your Every Day at Ecumen Prairie Hill in St. Peter, Minnesota Sensational senior living begins at Prairie Hill, where the beauty of t..."
READ MORE"Welcome home to a confident life. Care for your loved one in St. Peter, Minnesota. Friendly assistance. Empowering care. Welcome to Ecumen ..."
READ MOREOak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato
1575 Hoover Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003
Call 1-855-287-5093 for details
"Oak Terrace Senior Communities is a family owned and operated senior living community. We are proud of our three communities in North Mankat..."
READ MOREVista Prairie of Monarch Meadows
2135 Lor Ray Dr, North Mankato, MN 56003
Call 1-855-287-5093 for details
Oak Terrace Health Care Center of Gaylord
640 Third Street, Gaylord, MN 55334
Call 1-855-287-5093 for details
"The Oak Terrace retirement campus in Gaylord, Minnesota is located on beautiful Lake Titloe adjacent to City Park. Oak Terrace offers a full..."
READ MORECrystal Seasons Assisted Living
222 S Murphy St, Lake Crystal, MN 56055
Call 1-855-287-5093 for details
"Crystal Seasons units are very up-to-date as well as have an open floor plan. We also offer a wide range of services to make the transition ..."
READ MOREThe Beacon at Mapleton
206 3Rd Avenue Ne, PO Box 365, Mapleton, MN 56065
Call 1-855-287-5093 for details
Benedictine Living Community of St. Peter
1906 Sunrise Drive, Saint Peter, MN 56082
Call 1-855-287-5093 for details
The Beacon at Lake Crystal
511 West Blue Earth, Lake Crystal, MN 56055
Call 1-855-287-5093 for details
"With its location across the street from a produce market and just two blocks from a butcher shop, seniors living at Centennial Plaza in Le ..."
READ MORE"Garden Court Apartments has a charming small-town setting and is a couple of blocks from the Main Street of Winnebago, Minnesota. The city o..."
READ MOREGood Samaritan Society - Heritage Meadows
1302 W Traverse Rd, Saint Peter, MN 56082
Call 1-855-287-5093 for details
"Heritage Meadows is situated on the west edge of the city of St. Peter, MN. The inviting community boasts scenic views of the Minnesota Rive..."
READ MOREOrchard Hill Assisted Living Community
1223 KARL DRIVE, New Ulm, MN 56093
Call 1-855-287-5093 for details
St Peter Hra Parkview Manor
1010 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, St Peter, MN 56082
Call 1-855-287-5093 for details
Traditions of Montgomery
399 Lexington Avenue North West, Montgomery, MN 56069
Call 1-855-287-5093 for details
Our Family Advisors can help your family make a confident decision about senior living.
Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Mankato
oldtimer
3
|
April 21, 2023
Some of the rooms have been remodeled, others are not very nice. Very dry in the rooms, staff not at all friendly when a problem arises with one of the rooms, example, air conditioning or heat not working. Windows can't be opened unless you are very strong, the residents should be able to open their own windows when they would like to have fresh air. Bathrooms are dangerous for showering. The showers are not safe, seeing the residents need to step into the shower over a cut out part in a bathtub. Very small and hard to move around. the bluestone medical program is a joke. Medications being prescribed that should not be, prescriptions running out and not given to residents on time. The food is not very good at all. Lots of deep fried foods, and tough meats where it is hard to chew. Most the staff that comes to the rooms are friendly but the upper management is very poor. They need to be more compassionate towards the residents and address their needs, even if they feel the resident don't need certain care, they need to make them feel as they are cared about.
Carol
4
|
September 12, 2017
Brookdale Mankato was a smaller, darker community that didn't have an airy feeling. It's too depressing, and the apartments were small. The director was friendly. I wouldn't put my dad there, and I don't want to be there. The experience was fine, but the location and the place were not my cup of tea.
Map of Mankato, Minnesota
Assisted Living Costs in Mankato
Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study reveals a notable variance in assisted living costs within the state of Minnesota. Average monthly rates are highest in the Minneapolis area ($4,425) and lowest in Rochester ($3,770) and St. Cloud ($3,716). Although Mankato is the smallest city surveyed at $4,393, rates here are only a bit lower than in Minneapolis and just above those in Duluth, where assisted living averages $4,250 per month. The cost in Mankato also tops the identical state and national monthly averages of $4,000.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Surrounding Areas
Mankato
$4,393
National Average
$4,000
State Average
$4,000
Minneapolis
$4,425
Duluth
$4,250
St. Cloud
$3,716
Rochester
$3,770
Care Cost Comparison
The Genworth study also shows that nursing homes are the most expensive senior care option in Mankato. Adult day health services are about one-fifth the cost, but they only provide services Monday through Friday in a daytime care center. Assisted living rates are over $5,500 less than nursing home care and over $1,000 less than in-home services. Nursing homes offer specialized, round-the-clock services, which helps justify the higher cost. Seniors who choose in-home care must still pay household operating expenses on top of the amount paid for provided services, which increases the overall cost. In contrast, monthly assisted living facility fees usually include room and board.
Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart
Assisted Living
$4,393
Homemaker Services
$5,339
Home Health Aide
$5,434
Adult Day Health Services
$2,080
Nursing Home Care
$10,047
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Mankato
Medicaid in Minnesota
Minnesota provides free or low-cost health care coverage to over 750,000 low-income residents with joint funding from the federal government and within the framework of the national Medicaid program. Through the state Medical Assistance program, eligible Minnesotans receive a range of essential services, such as doctor visits, hospital care, clinic and urgent care visits, prescription drug coverage, ambulance and nonmedical transportation, laboratory and x-ray services and nursing home care.
Mankato seniors aged 65 or older or disabled can qualify for medical and long-term care services through the MA program if they’re U.S. citizens or legal residents and meet specific financial guidelines. To qualify, individuals must earn less than $1,012 per month, or 100% of the federal poverty level, and have $3,000 or less in assets.
All sources of income count, but some assets don’t, including a vehicle, principal home worth less than $572,000, household furnishings and personal belongings.
To apply for Medical Assistance coverage, seniors can visit the Mankato Blue Earth County Human Services office at 410 S. 5th St. or call (507) 304-4335.
Regular MA only covers long-term care in nursing homes. However, it does offer two waiver programs that may help seniors with assisted living costs. Unlike MA nursing home coverage, these programs aren’t entitlements, so waiting lists may be in effect.
MA Elderly Waiver
The Medical Assistance Elderly waiver gives Mankato residents aged 65 and older an option to remain in the community and put off admission to an institutional care facility. To qualify for the waiver, seniors must complete a long-term care consultation and be assessed as needing the level of care normally provided in a nursing home. Additionally they must:
- Need services the waiver can provide at a lower cost than in a nursing home setting
- Have an income below $2,313 per month if single or $4,626 per month for a couple if both spouses are applying
- Own countable assets totaling less than $3,000 as an individual or $6,000 as a married couple
Once approved, an applicant may receive services, such as assistance transitioning from a nursing home, case management, nonmedical transportation, residential services, assistance with personal care, necessary equipment and supplies, housekeeping and companion services and intermittent skilled nursing care.
To apply for the Elderly waiver, seniors can call the Senior LinkAge line at (800) 333-2433 or visit the County Human Services office in Mankato.
Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver
The Community Access for Disability Inclusion waiver provides services and supports in community settings to those with disabilities who would otherwise require nursing home placement. To qualify for CADI waiver services, applicants must be eligible for MA and:
- Require a nursing home level of care, needing more support than provided under regular MA coverage
- Be certified as disabled by the state medical review team or the Social Security Administration
- Be under age 65 when applying
Upon approval, an applicant’s needs are assessed to determine the specific services they require, which may include case management, housing access coordination, night supervision, specialized supplies and equipment, extended personal care assistance and occupational, physical, respiratory and speech therapies.
While applicants must be aged 64 or younger to qualify, they have the choice of remaining with the CADI program or switching to the Elderly waiver upon reaching age 65.
To learn more about the CADI waiver or apply, Mankato residents can visit the local County Human Services office or call (507) 304-4222.
Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living
Supplemental Aid Benefits
The state Supplemental Aid program provides cash assistance and is available to Minnesota residents who receive or are eligible for federal Supplemental Security Income payments and have total assets below $2,000. Those who have higher incomes may also qualify if they’re aged 65 or older or have been deemed blind or disabled by the SSA and have less than $10,000 in assets.
To apply for Supplemental Aid, Mankato seniors can contact Blue Earth County Social Services at (507) 304-4335.
Minnesota Housing Support Program
The state Housing Support program is available to low-income, limited resource seniors and disabled adults to help pay for room and board in various assisted living settings. Applicants who don’t qualify for MA benefits and waiver programs may be eligible for additional services, including medical and social services coordination, medication reminders and transportation. To qualify, applicants must be aged 65 or older, or under age 64 with a health condition that affects their self-sufficiency. They must also have less than $10,000 in assets and meet one of these financial criteria:
- Qualify for or receive Minnesota General Assistance benefits
- Qualify for or receive federal Supplemental Security Income payments
- Be ineligible for GA and SSI assistance because of excess income but have income below the maximum amounts paid to HS providers
Currently, the HS program pays providers up to $904 for just room and board, and $1,386.84 if all additional services are provided. Housing support is only available through approved, licensed providers that have a county rate agreement in place.
Interested seniors can apply for the HS program online or by calling the Mankato County Human Services office at (507) 304-4222.
Assisted Living Resources in Mankato
Area Agency on Aging
The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging serves the needs of seniors throughout the southwest region of the state, including Blue Earth County. Through the agency, Mankato seniors can access the Senior LinkAge Line to reach a reliable source of information on aging-related resources and programs in their immediate area, as well as assistance with a variety of needs and concerns, such as care transition, long-term care education, health care insurance options and local transportation assistance. Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
201 N. Broad St., Ste. 102, Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1256
Nearby Assisted Living Communities
Go a bit further out to explore pricing and amenities.
$2,860
$1,855
$2,550
$4,135
Find Communities
Senior Homes has an extensive directory of senior living options, with care and living providers across the United States.
Other Senior Living in Mankato, MN
Compare Costs, Photos, & Reviews of All Your Options Near Mankato
By clicking "Get Costs" I am providing express written consent to receive calls including automated/pre-recorded calls and automated texts for which I may incur a cost, as well as emails from Caring and its partners. I understand I am not obligated to provide this consent to utilize Caring’s service(s). I acknowledge I was able to review the Agreement to be Contacted, Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.