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The facility is wonderful in how it is laid out. All rooms are single rooms with a shared common area and open kitchen/dining area on each floor. The building sits on a secluded lot with a large pond in the...
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.
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I thought it was a very very nice place. The staff was kind accommodating and very pleasant. The facility itself was very homey and clean
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.
BeeHive Homes of Lakeville is a brand new, small, intimate, home-like setting nestled in a protected nature area, conveniently located near shopping, City offices and Senior Center. BeeHive Homes is a national franchise with over 200 Homes. BeeHive Homes' philosophy is that we offer an intimate...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Mankato Lodge Senior Living and the whole experience was great. The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, care services and value for cost were also...
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.
Mankato Lodge, professionally managed by Sinceri Senior Living, offers engaging and personalized care focused on the uniqueness of each resident, providing services best suited to your individual needs. We are proud to have been a part of the Mankato community for 24 years. We offer spacious...
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Havenwood if Burnsville has been exceptional. From our first meeting until the present the staff are professional and caring. The facility is clean and inviting. We are very comfortable having our loved one...
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.
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We really like it. It's expensive but probably not different from other places like this. The location is very nice. Quiet residential area but close to HyVee grocery store. People rave about the food. I...
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.
Benedictine Windermere Way frees you from home maintenance, offering beautiful, spacious apartments, resort-inspired amenities, outdoor decks, patios and colorful gardens. Windermere Bluff Neighborhood Park is just across the street.Delicious culinary experiences are available in the...
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The staff is fantastic. Very friendly and helpful. Lots of activities. We would absolutely recommend the community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareAt New Perspective’s senior living community in Mankato, Minnesota, you’re a short distance from the conveniences you want and need. Within minutes of the community you’ll find the River Hills Mall, six parks, a nature center, a golf club,...
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For the short time we were there things went well. Brookdale has a small and homey setting to it and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far
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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.
Our community, located in Mankato, Minn., in a residential neighborhood just west of Lake Dorothy Park, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, art and other creative projects, lively meals, fun outings...
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Staff to resident ratio is great, staff truly cares about all residents and their families, it's kept very clean, food is great and the activities are just right.
Provides: Memory Care
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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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My mother loves it. Everyone is very attentive. The previous chef was "wonderful". He passed away apparently and the newer one is not as good. Variety is not as diverse.
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.
Suite Living of Burnsville is a 32 private suite Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Community that provides quality care to our seniors, with a personal touch. Our communities are small and intimate, providing a cozy warm atmosphere that feels like home. Suite Living is locally owned and...
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Everything is pretty wonderful except her mom and laundry can messy at times. Meals are amazing and room size is generous. The only bad thing is the laundry put away is disorganized and her room can be...
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.
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Suite Living has been great for my Mom. The staff is kind and compassionate and allow residents to be themselves. In the past year, my mom's physical strength has improved so she can do more things on her...
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.
Suite Living of Prior Lake is a 32 private suite Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Community that provides quality care to our seniors, with a personal touch. Our communities are small and intimate, providing a cozy warm atmosphere that feels like home. Suite Living is locally owned and...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Old Main Village and the overall experience was good. The staff was good. The main guy up front was very helpful! The facility was pretty clean. The move in process...
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.
Old Main Village Senior Living is a part the former Mankato State campus, which was converted into gracious senior living in 1988. We are centrally located in downtown Mankato. We have 73 apartments, each completely unique, with a full kitchen, beautiful tall windows and additional storage space...
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Meals started out great but when chef changed they weren't as good. For activities, a little more variety in musicians coming in would have been nice. Religious Sunday service was just televised. Price...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Birchwood Cottages specializes in memory care, providing assisted living services in an enhanced care home-like setting.PEOPLE are the heart of Birchwood Cottages. We support meaningful connections between team members and residents. This fosters an uplifting and positive environment in which to...
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We are happy with the care she received. Sometimes getting in touch with someone in management about a question was tough, but that wasn't often. We never saw issues with cleanliness. The staff were always...
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.
Traditions 2 is conveniently located within walking distance of Manthey Park providing a beautiful place for our residents to get fresh air and enjoy nature. From the moment you enter this apartment community, you will feel comfort and the freedom to live your life to the fullest. Whether you...
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First of all it felt like home as we walked in. Staff and residents very friendly. We were very happy with this place as was my dad.
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.
For over 15 years, Kingsway Retirement Living has offered independent living, assisted living and memory care in southeastern Minnesota. Our team members have over 100 years of combined experience in senior care. Awarded "Best of Assisted Living" four times by SeniorAdvisor, Kingsway is part of a...
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I have never been To an assisted-living facility before I didn’t know what to Expect. I come and go I want I am independent living I eat With other people living here, I enjoy the conversation and a...
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.
Sleepy Eye Assisted Living offers personalized services along with the privacy of your own apartment. From our compassionate, professional staff to customized assistance and wellness programs. Our Assisted Living is located in a quiet residential location of Sleepy Eye, MN yet close enough to...
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My mom loved the food there. She did not participate in any of the activities they offered. They were very nice. Just pay attention to the care they are paying for. I would do this no matter where my mom was...
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.
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Employees go out of their way to help, the food is very good, and it not too big a building where they'll get lost. I would recommend to others.
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.
Kingsley ShoresKingsley Shores is an assisted living community located in the beautiful town of Lakeville, Dakota County, Minnesota. Lakeville is a community full of recreational opportunities including numerous parks and lakes for activities as well as gorgeous scenic views. If you love the...
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The staff really care and do a great job treating every resident like family. Activities are great compared to other local places. Room sizes and layouts are a little bit smaller than other places we toured,...
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.
We are a quaint Assisted Living and Memory Care community nestled in a cul-de-sac of neighborhood houses. Both our Timberdale Trace communities are shaped like cottages and only have one level. All of our common spaces are in the center, making it very easy to get to activities and the dining...
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I am very pleased with the care and patience I've seen shown by the staff while attending to my husband's needs. I feel very fortunate to have found Milestone -- thanks to A Place for Mom's assistance.
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.
Milestone Senior Living Apartments and Suites provide a home-like environment, thoughtfully designed with seniors in mind. Milestone Senior Living has highly trained staff available to meet individual needs. The apartments and suites feature the finest amenities while providing care-free living....
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i like living at Autumnn Grace. Sometimes i get frustratd with myself for not being able to do my ADL'S. Someone is always here to assist me. it has been two years since living here. i like it.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Overall, the service is great. However, I have experienced some problems with my meds. Not knowing when I'm getting a new one and not always sure what they are for.
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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.
With ample walking paths and an adjacent park, Monarch Meadows offers easy access to nature, providing opportunities for reflection and rejuvenation. Our structured programs are designed to enrich our residents' lives by promoting spiritual, recreational or educational benefits with each...
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Very friendly and engaged with plenty of activities for family member. Room sizes and amenities offered for residents are excellent.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
The Beacon has a quiet, small town coziness touch, located in the heart of Mapleton, Minnesota. Country living at its finest with the comforts of excellent care, located a short distance from Mankato and Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital. You'll have peace of mind knowing the care and team are...
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I like this community for my mother. The staff is very friendly, the community is very clean. My mother loves the food. The only thing is after 5pm there is not a lot of staff on the first floor and that is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
French Meadow Place is a cozy community nestled in the charming city of Le Sueur, Minnesota. Located just 30 minutes south of the Twin Cities, French Meadow offers the perfect blend of convenient city access with a welcoming small-town feel. Our dedicated care team is committed to ensuring that...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Join our assisted living community in Faribault, Minn., and you’ll discover an engaging social life that pulls you away from the TV and into a world of laughter, friendship and fun. You’ll experience happy hour socials, card and board games, fitness classes, live music, art and other creative...
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Cost of assisted living in Smiths Mill, MN

The average cost of senior living in Smiths Mill is $4,040 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Crystal, MN with an average of $3,286 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Smiths Mill, MN vs. nearby cities

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

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$4,040/mo
U.S. national average
$4,675/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Smiths Mill vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
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$3,916/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Smiths Mill, MN by room type

Semi-Private
$4,642/mo
Studio
$4,774/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,594/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,119/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Smiths Mill over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Smiths Mill, MN

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What families are saying about assisted living in Smiths Mill

Recent reviews for assisted living in Smiths Mill

New Perspective Mankato

4.9
Friendly staff, clean and inviting environment. Often see the executive director and other leaders helping and on the floor. You typically don't see this anywhere. Wonderful place for my dad and now my mom.

Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN

4.9
Our experience with Thorne Crest was very short. We set up my parents in independent living and shortly after we moved them in one parent started showing major signs of needing to be put in a memory care unit. Thorne Crest has a small memory care unit with a big waiting list. We needed to look ...
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Mill City Senior Living in Faribault, MN

4.0
Overall it has been a very good experience. Mom and dad like it there. Like all places they are short on staff, but staff they have have been wonderful. The rooms are large. They have a washer and dryer in each room. They have everything that they could need. My mom needs a lot of help and they ...
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Smiths Mill review score based on 128 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 128 reviews of 121 Smiths Mill assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Smiths Mill 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

Smiths Mill review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Smiths Mill, MN121 facilities
8.5
Janesville, MN17 facilities
8.5
Madison Lake, MN15 facilities

Review subcategories for Smiths Mill 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 128 reviews of 121 Smiths Mill assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Smiths Mill 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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4.7
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Smiths Mill assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smiths Mill assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smiths Mill, 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 Smiths Mill 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 Smiths Mill 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
52.1%
52.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.8%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.4%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.2%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.9%
30.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.9%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.6%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
49.6%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Smiths Mill 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 Smiths Mill Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smiths Mill, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.4%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.9%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.6%
41.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.7%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smiths Mill 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 Smiths Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smiths Mill, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.9%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.4%
40.8%
No sugar
No sugar
20.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.1%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
16%
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Availability of select dining options in Smiths Mill 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 Smiths Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smiths Mill, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.6%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
28.1%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smiths Mill 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 Smiths Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smiths Mill, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.7%
49.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.6%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.9%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.9%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.8%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.1%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
44.6%
47%
Dances
Dances
16.5%
30.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.8%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.7%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Smiths Mill

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 Smiths Mill protect seniors.

Learn about Minnesota Assisted Living regulations

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