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10 Best Nursing Homes in Meeker County, MN
Meeker County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 30 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Meeker County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Meeker County is about $3,179, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 5 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Stockholm, French Lake and Watkins.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Meeker County, MN
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The staff at Lakeside Generations are very nice and very understanding. I appreciate how accommodating and flexible they've been with my family member / their patient.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lakeside Generations Assisted Living options support dignity, independence and choice through services tailored to meet the needs of each individual resident. Community members enjoy peace of mind in an environment that lets them take advantage of new opportunities and experiences. Included in...
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Cedar Crest of Silver Lake is the only facility we looked at before she got sick. And they broke their policy of no Friday processing of new guests as things were urgent. We had nurse and an office person...
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.
Cedar Crest of Silver Lake is a 40 bed facility that enhances the lifestyles of the elderly. We provide All Levels of care, from minimal to total cares. We have a memory care unit with 24/hour staffing. We have licensed RNs, LPNs, TMAs, HHAs and Aides. All meals, snacks and entertainment are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Cedar Crest of Cosmos is a 29 bed facility that provides all Levels of Care for our elderly. We offer independence and security while maintaining an excellent quality of life. All meals, snacks and entertainment included plus so much more.We are " A Place to Call Home"
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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
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, 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Cost of nursing homes in Meeker County, MN
The average cost of senior living in Meeker County is $3,179 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Paynesville, MN with an average of $2,264 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Meeker County, MN vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Meeker County, MN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Meeker County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Meeker County
Cedar Crest of Silver Lake
5.0
This place is very clean and smells good. My mom is enjoying many of the residents. The activities and live music are back. The meals are well balanced and my mom says that she eats all the food that is given to her. I see many families visiting someone during the times i'm there. They are ...
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Meeker County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Meeker County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Meeker County, 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 Meeker County nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Meeker County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Meeker County, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
17.6%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.2%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
17.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.2%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
11.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
11.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Meeker County nursing homes
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 Meeker County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Meeker County, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
17.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.8%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Meeker County nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Meeker County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Meeker County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
1.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Meeker County nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Meeker County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Meeker County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Meeker County nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Meeker County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
11.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
17.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lakeside Generations Senior Living Community, Cedar Crest of Silver Lake and Ecumen of Litchfield are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Meeker County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 30 nursing homes facilities near Meeker County, Minnesota. See the full list.
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Nursing Homes in Cities Near Meeker County
- Stockholm, Minnesota
- French Lake, Minnesota
- Watkins, Minnesota
- Fairhaven, Minnesota
- Cold Spring, Minnesota
- Litchfield, Minnesota
- Strout, Minnesota
- Saint Nicholas, Minnesota
- Richmond, Minnesota
- Forest City, Minnesota
- Manannah, Minnesota
- Eden Valley, Minnesota
- Kimball, Minnesota
- Roscoe, Minnesota
- Cokato, Minnesota
- South Haven, Minnesota
- Hawick, Minnesota
- Cosmos, Minnesota
- Paynesville, Minnesota
- Annandale, Minnesota
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