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Assisted living costs in Big Spring average about $4,137 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 127 communities in Big Spring. Our detailed directory has 164 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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The staff has been communicating well with the family they are very friendly. My mother really enjoys her meals the portions and taste seems good. There are a few activities that she has been engaging in...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cedar Vale Assisted Living opened it's doors in 2005 to serve those in Nashua, Iowa by providing them with a beautiful place to live set back off the road surrounded by trees in a more peaceful atmosphere.
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My mom recently moved into this community. So far the experience has been going great. The staff know how to keep the facility clean. My mom has plenty of options to choose for her meals and it seems to...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I find the staff to be very supportive of the residents and their families. They treat the residents like they are family. They have a lot of activities and bus trips to keep them busy. The food is good. I...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Prime Time Living is very welcoming. The staff are very friendly and they are available to address any of my concerns. The community is very nice and clean. I would have loved to stay in the community!
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.

Cost of assisted living in Big Spring, MN

The average cost of senior living in Big Spring is $4,137 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ostrander, MN with an average of $3,682 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Big Spring, MN vs. nearby cities

Big Spring, MN
$4,137/mo
$4,123/mo
$3,994/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Big Spring, MN vs. the state and national average

Big Spring, MN
$4,137/mo
U.S. national average
$4,597/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Big Spring vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,137/mo
$4,132/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Big Spring, MN by room type

Semi-Private
$4,434/mo
Studio
$4,411/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,087/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,485/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Big Spring over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Big Spring, MN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Big Spring.

What families are saying about assisted living in Big Spring

Recent reviews for assisted living in Big Spring

Harmony Place

4.7
It's a pretty good place. Ifel like, we got our moneys worth. My loved one is in the memory care unit, and they went from six to ten residents, which is still a pretty small group. They do a pretty good job, for what they have to deal with, especially since it's dementia patients. I am very ...
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The Homestead at Rochester

2.8
I would tell others that they need to really check on the meal programs. The meals come from an outside source and the wait staff sometimes are not very good for this environment of people. The food is not very food and that was one of the things that we were sold on. There are a few things they ...
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Cascade Creek Memory Care in Rochester, MN

5.0
I would rate all seven categories a 5. My mother tells us often that she is very happy at Cascade Creek and she likes the staff. As a family that makes all the difference in the world. The facility is about 3 years old. The facility still looks clean and fresh. Thank-you A Place For Mom for ...
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Big Spring review score based on 56 family reviews

5.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 56 reviews of 108 Big Spring assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Big Spring review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Big Spring review score compared against nearby cities

5.6
Big Spring, MN108 facilities
6.0
Harmony, MN121 facilities
8.0
Canton, MN8 facilities

Review subcategories for Big Spring assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 56 reviews of 108 Big Spring assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Big Spring resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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4.2
Staff
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Meals & dining
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Big Spring assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Spring assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Spring, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Big Spring assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Big Spring that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
32.4%
51.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
4.6%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.4%
56.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.4%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Big Spring assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Big Spring Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29.6%
50.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.6%
31.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.9%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Spring assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Big Spring partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.4%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13%
39.4%
No sugar
No sugar
13%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.2%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Spring assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Big Spring communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
6.5%
30.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.7%
41.3%
Room service
Room service
14.8%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.5%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Spring assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Big Spring offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.7%
30.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
29.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.7%
49.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.9%
48.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.9%
51.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.4%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.5%
33.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.5%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46%
Dances
Dances
4.6%
28.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
23.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.5%
44.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Big Spring

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Minnesota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Big Spring protect seniors.

Learn about Minnesota Assisted Living regulations

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