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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Western, MN
Assisted living costs in Western average about $3,618 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 58 communities in Western. Our detailed directory has 24 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 Fergus Falls, Elbow Lake and Ashby.
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They are very patient especially with people like my dad who can be difficult at times Good communication with staff. They really care and get to know residents. As a caretaker I enjoy going there and feel...
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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.
Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds is an assisted living community located in Alexandria, MN. Alexandria is a small town with about 11,000 residents, located in Douglas County with a few stores, local shops and places of worship. We are located on the east edge of town and residents who enjoy...
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I'd recommend it, but was dissatisfied that they never took the residents outside. We picked this community because of the location and cleanliness.
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.
Maplewood Manor provides seniors with the assistance they need to live full and satisfying lives while maintaining their independence and dignity. Our high standards and unique approach to delivering care makes us a preferred residential choice for seniors.Maplewood Manor provides a retirement...
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I would say that it is a quiet rural area where most people know each other & are always ready to lend a hand. We picked this community because it's the area my mom has lived in for over 30 years, her church...
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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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.
The Ashby Living Center is an assisted living community conveniently located from the I-94, near Little Lake. Our campus is just minutes from a number of local restaurants and other services. We offer ample parking for residents and their guests. Our comfortable common areas feel like home...
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From what I can see, I feel like they do a fairly decent job of caring for my loved one. I know it's a difficult job, and one I was no longer able to do myself. They get her up to go the bathroom every two...
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.
Enjoy northern Minnesota living at Edgewood in Alexandria. This home-like senior living community is the ideal combination of living spaces, care and amenities to promote residents' health and well being in assisted living and memory care.
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The Cottage is a wonderful place, and I recommend it. The facility is clean and well taken care of. The apartments are very nice. The staff are great - they're friendly and helpful and go out of their way...
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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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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.
Countryside Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care is in the 'family business'. We are independently owned and operated by professionals with decades of senior care experience. We are here to care for you or your family members who can no longer maintain a healthy and safe lifestyle. Countryside Inn...
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.
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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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
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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.
Cost of assisted living in Western, MN
The average cost of senior living in Western is $3,618 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Erhard, MN with an average of $2,332 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Western, MN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Western, MN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Western vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Western, MN by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Western, MN
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What families are saying about assisted living in Western
Recent reviews for assisted living in Western
Edgewood Vista-Alexandria
4.3
From what I can see, I feel like they do a fairly decent job of caring for my loved one. I know it's a difficult job, and one I was no longer able to do myself. They get her up to go the bathroom every two hours, and they check on her in the night and will take her if she needs to go. She ...
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Maplewood Manor in Elbow Lake, MN
5.0
Yes I would recommend this place to a friend needing care. They are a very caring community. We're there for us when we needed them.
Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds in Alexandria, MN
4.9
Actual tours are helpful to actually see tenants in the environment and meet some of the staff. I had an excellent experience with Windmill Ponds.
Western assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Western assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Western, 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 Western 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 Western that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Western, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
24.4%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.3%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.6%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.2%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.9%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
13.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
11.1%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Western 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 Western Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Western, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
17.8%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Western 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 Western partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Western, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.2%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
4.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
4.4%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
2.2%
35.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Western 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 Western communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Western, MNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.7%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
6.7%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Western 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 Western offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Western, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
6.7%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
2.2%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
2.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
13.3%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.8%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
11.1%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
2.2%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
4.4%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.1%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
15.6%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
4.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.2%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Western
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 Western protect seniors.
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Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds, Maplewood Manor and Vergas Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Western, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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Assisted Living in Cities Near Western
- Fergus Falls, Minnesota
- Elbow Lake, Minnesota
- Ashby, Minnesota
- Breckenridge, Minnesota
- Wendell, Minnesota
- Barrett, Minnesota
- Carlisle, Minnesota
- Erhard, Minnesota
- White Rock, South Dakota
- Wahpeton, North Dakota
- Erdahl, Minnesota
- Melby, Minnesota
- Charlesville, Minnesota
- Norcross, Minnesota
- Campbell, Minnesota
- Tintah, Minnesota
- French, Minnesota
- Doran, Minnesota
- Tenney, Minnesota
- Nashua, Minnesota
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