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Meriden 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 16 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Meriden, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Meriden is about $4,217, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 47 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Meriden, MN

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Photo of Timberdale Trace
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The community is very safe, clean and inviting. There are many activities to keep the residents active and engaged. The activities director is very creative and involves as many of the residents in the...
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.
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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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
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.
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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The staff is friendly and informative. The communication is good between the staff and our family they keep us well informed. They have activities going and for the residents to participate in. I would...
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...
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Very well kept building, I am quite impressed. I have visited several facilities in the area and Traditions is top notch. Friendly staff. The residents are always busy with different activities and have...
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.
Located in a residential neighborhood, Traditions 1 provides its residents with the complete feeling of home. From the moment you enter this apartment community, you will feel comfort and the freedom to live your life to the fullest.COMMUNITY FEATURESChapel for worshipSalon for pampering our...
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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.
Valley Terrace of Owatonna is an assisted living community located in the heart of Owatonna, MN. Our assisted living facility is one of the finest in the area because we specifically work with residents who have dementia, Alzheimer's disease or are simply bedridden and need a little extra care....
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The facility has a very homey feel & the residents and staff have been very welcoming. There are a variety of different room layouts, some bigger than others. My mom's rooms are a bit smaller, but with her...
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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Food good, cleanliness, friendly staff, flexible. One item: encouragement to meet others and activities.
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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The nurse's at this community are truly wonderful. They really care about their residents. The meals that are provided in this community are great. The only problem is they seem to have a different chef of...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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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, 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.
A carefree life is what you'll find at Medford Senior Care. We are a vibrant senior living community with inviting open spaces, a robust menu of services and amenities to enjoy with your family and friends without the worries of everyday living.
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Cost of nursing homes in Meriden, MN

The average cost of senior living in Meriden is $4,217 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Freeborn, MN with an average of $3,058 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Meriden, MN, vs. nearby cities

Meriden, MN
$4,217/mo
$4,081/mo
$4,248/mo

Nursing homes costs in Meriden, MN, vs. state and national averages

Meriden, MN
$4,217/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

Nursing homes costs in Meriden, MN, vs. other senior living options

$4,217/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,217/mo

Nursing homes costs in Meriden, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,250/mo
Studio
$4,255/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,783/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,988/mo

Senior living costs in Meriden vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Meriden, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMeriden, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,217/mo$4,063/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$4,226/mo$4,273/mo$4,708/mo
Memory Care$4,217/mo$4,063/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$3,888/mo$3,141/mo$4,157/mo
Nursing Homes
Meriden, MN:$4,217/mo
Minnesota:$4,063/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Meriden, MN:$4,226/mo
Minnesota:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Memory Care
Meriden, MN:$4,217/mo
Minnesota:$4,063/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Meriden, MN:$3,888/mo
Minnesota:$3,141/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Meriden, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Meriden 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.

Meriden, MNMN stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Meriden, MN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Meriden 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
Meriden, MN$4,612/mo$6,059/mo-23.9%
Minnesota$5,511/mo$5,473/mo+0.7%
National$4,890/mo$4,812/mo+1.6%
Meriden, MN
2024 average cost:$4,612/mo
2023 average cost:$6,059/mo
Percent change:-23.9%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$5,511/mo
2023 average cost:$5,473/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
National
2024 average cost:$4,890/mo
2023 average cost:$4,812/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Meriden

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Meriden

Milestone Senior Living Faribault

4.6
During the time, that my loved one was there they enjoyed the food. We picked this community, becasue the head nurse at the time was amazing and my loved ones were familar with the facilty. It was clean, and the staff was friendly. It was really good. I would recommend to other families.

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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Birchwood Cottages - Owatonna

5.0
I wish we had moved my mom here years earlier. I see photos of her and she is dressed up like her old self and her hair is combed nicely. They have good activities, even if she is not actually participating she is sitting at the table interacting with the other residents. They have a Facebook ...
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Meriden nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Meriden nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Meriden, 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 Meriden 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 Meriden that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Meriden, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Meriden 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 Meriden Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Meriden, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Meriden 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 Meriden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Meriden, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Meriden 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 Meriden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Meriden, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Meriden 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 Meriden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Meriden, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Timberdale Trace, Traditions of Owatonna II and Birchwood Cottages - Owatonna are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Meriden, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 16 nursing homes facilities near Meriden, Minnesota. See the full list.

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