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6 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Viola, MN

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Assisted living costs in Viola average about $4,409 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 6 communities in Viola. Our detailed directory has 32 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.

As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Rochester, Stewartville and Chatfield.

Viola Assisted Living Facilities | 32 Reviews

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Photo of AVIVA River Bend
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7.7
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7.7
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All staff that I are friendly and helpful. Place is clean and has a good vibe. Lots of stuff to do during the month. Nice location with views of a river and walking paths that can be used. Also close to...
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.
Welcome to River Bend Assisted Living and Memory Care, a senior living community in beautiful Rochester, Minnesota. We offer stylish private apartment homes inside a warm, friendly community with first-class amenities like a state-of-the-art fitness center, beauty and barbershop, theater room,...
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The community said they take eldercare, but I think they have only a set amount of positions open. The community is neat and clean, and the staff is very friendly. The food is good, and they do have...
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.
Arbor Garden Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community is a staple in Minnesota for seniors who value independence, freedom of choice, and the company of those who share common values and lifestyles. Join our family of residents and staff who are committed to Embracing Every Moment!Assisted...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Shalom Estates is a professional, safe, and caring facility located in beautiful Rochester, Minnesota. Placed right next to the Century Hills Park. At Shalom Estates we pride ourselves in personalized senior care. Shalom offers private bedrooms to accommodate the residents wanted privacy. ...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of assisted living in Viola, MN

The average cost of senior living in Viola is $4,409 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stewartville, MN with an average of $4,162 per month.

Assisted living costs in Viola, MN, vs. nearby cities

Viola, MN
$4,409/mo
$4,385/mo
$4,340/mo

Assisted living costs in Viola, MN, vs. state and national averages

Viola, MN
$4,409/mo
U.S. national average
$4,707/mo

Assisted living costs in Viola, MN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,409/mo
$4,057/mo

Assisted living costs in Viola, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,900/mo
Studio
$4,948/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,282/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,830/mo

Senior living costs in Viola vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Viola, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeViola, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,409/mo$4,274/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,057/mo$4,065/mo$4,940/mo
Independent Living$3,712/mo$3,144/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Viola, MN:$4,409/mo
Minnesota:$4,274/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Viola, MN:$4,057/mo
Minnesota:$4,065/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
Independent Living
Viola, MN:$3,712/mo
Minnesota:$3,144/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Assisted living costs in Viola, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Viola and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Viola, MN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Viola have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Viola, MN$4,781/mo$4,135/mo+15.6%
Minnesota$4,968/mo$4,991/mo-0.5%
National$5,032/mo$4,710/mo+6.8%
Viola, MN
2024 average cost:$4,781/mo
2023 average cost:$4,135/mo
Percent change:+15.6%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$4,968/mo
2023 average cost:$4,991/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,032/mo
2023 average cost:$4,710/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Viola, 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 Viola.

What families are saying about assisted living in Viola

Recent reviews for assisted living in Viola

Windcliff Senior Care in Lake City, MN

5.0
My father lived at Windcliff from July 2013 until he passed away in June 2015. I have been a medical professional for over 28 years. We came across information on Windcliff quite accidentally, and it was an answer to our prayers. All of my siblings had a chance to tour the facility, and meet ...
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The Homestead at Rochester

3.7
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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Cottagewood Memory Care Rochester

4.5
We have been pretty satisfied with Cottagewood so far. They have worked very well with us through a difficult time, and we appreciate it. I would give them a four or four and a half. We don't have any major complaints.

Viola assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Viola assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Viola, 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 Viola 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 Viola that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Viola, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Viola 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 Viola Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Viola, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Viola 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 Viola partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Viola, MNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
40.8%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
36.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Viola 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 Viola communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Viola, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Viola 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 Viola offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Viola, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
35.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Viola

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Minnesota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Viola protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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AVIVA River Bend, Arbor Garden Place and The Shalom Home LLC are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Viola, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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