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Palmer 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 202 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Palmer, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Palmer is about $4,096, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1023 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Palmer, MN

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Photo of Water's Edge
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9.5
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37 reviews
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My sister [name removed] experience at Waters Edge was very good. The staff was always helpful and kind. The facility was welcoming and comfortable. [name removed] had a wonderful view of the lake from...
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.
Photo of Mankato Lodge Senior Living
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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
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.
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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Photo of Suite Living of Prior Lake
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They were friendly and accommodating to my family's needs. Mom had gone into hospice. We were at Suite Living for one month. I would recommend them and use them again.
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.
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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It was great to have such a wonderful resource available when we needed it. With their assistance, mom progressed from assisted living to independent apartment living , and now plans to return to her home...
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.
South Grove Lodge opened its doors in 2021 after taking over a previous community known as Primrose. Between our department heads and staff, we have nearly 50 years of combined experience in senior care. We are located in Austin, MN which has a population of roughly 25,000 people. We are...
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Staff is great. My dad is a bit tuff but they have been able to deal with him. He just complains about the food. My dad's used to going out everyday for many years. Restaurant food is definitely different...
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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Photo of Benedictine Windermere Way
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From what I have seen and experienced personally, I would give Windermere a 5 on items 1 - 7. However, it's difficult to give a high mark for item 8 simply because the cost is beyond what people of modest...
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.
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...
Photo of Beehive Homes of Lakeville
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The staff was so friendly. It was very clean and they had a wonderful girl doing activities., I would definitely recommend it to others. The social worker was very accommodating.
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...
Photo of Summit Place Senior Campus
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Staff very friendly and communicated well. We enjoy the food, good variety and chefs do a great job. Our apartment is a one bedroom/den as that is what they had available to accommodate or timing. It is very...
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.
Summit Place is Retirement living like no other.  We offer beautiful Town Homes, Independent & Assisted Living apartment homes and Reflections suites/apartments for those with Memory Loss.   What sets this retirement community apart is its commitment to health, fitness and lifelong...
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Photo of New Perspective Mankato
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Staff here is wonderful, they always seem happy and very helpful. There seems to be something going on everyday through the weekdays but things seem to go to your own resources on the weekends. There are a...
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.
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,...
Photo of The Rivers
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They had the perfect unit for mom. A little larger with outdoor space. Which seems difficult to find. Definitely recommend. Staff and residents so friendly. Good programs...my mon really enjoys the activitie
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.
The Rivers offers spacious:>INDEPENDENT LIVING: one and two bedroom apartments with full kitchens and baths, in-room washer & dryer, e/o week housekeeping/linen services, 20 MEALS INCLUSIVE, excellent views>ASSISTED LIVING: one and two bedroom apartments with kitchen and private...
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Photo of The Waters of Kingsley Shores and Kingsley Place
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40 reviews
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Staff knew the answers to my questions. Anything I asked was shown to me or explain thoroughly. I have welcoming materials. Everything looks great. This is a two bedroom. Nice storage. Storage locker...
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.
The Waters of Kingsley Shores and Kingsley Place is 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 natural world,...
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Photo of Kingsway Retirement Living
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Kingsway has been a wonderful facility for my dad, first in independent living and now assisted living. We highly recommend Kingsway.
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.
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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Photo of Waters of Eden Prairie
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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.
Set on a serene nature preserve overlooking a pond with a walking path, The Waters of Eden Prairie provides a tranquil hideaway — across from the Eden Prairie Mall and near other area attractions.Eden Prairie is located just southwest of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, and has been...
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Photo of New Perspective Eagan
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So far, this has been a good move for us. Admin, staff, and residents have been very welcoming. They offered us a program that has helped reduce our rent to a more comfortable amount. We have moved in as...
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.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareNew Perspective’s senior living community in Eagan, Minnesota has the conveniences of a big city and the amenities of a tranquil getaway. Lakes, parks and shopping are all within a short driving distance including the Eagan Outlet Mall....
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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
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.
Photo of Amira Choice of Bloomington
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It's a beautiful building, very well designed and decorated. It's less expensive than other popular places. The food is quite good. Nearly all the staff are kind and good people. Some of the aides are not...
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.
Amira Choice Bloomington empowers seniors to live optimistically, confidently and with a sense of purpose. We provide supportive services and individualized care within a community where everyone can flourish. Conveniently located in Bloomington, Minnesota, our vibrant and pet-friendly senior...
Photo of Elim Shores
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Elim Shores has been great so far. While the building is older and there are drawbacks with that, the people are great and my mom is definitely feeling at home more and more all the time. I would recommend
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.
On the shores of Mitchell Lake in Eden Prairie you can experience all the comforts of home with convenient shopping and services nearby. Elim Shores is a 63 unit apartment building nestled in a residential setting where our residents are the #1 priority, offering a refreshing change of scenery...
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[name removed] was at SL Burnsville about 6 weeks. Then he moved to SL Inver Grove. Both places have been easy to work with, staff is cooperative and friendly. It's been an adjustment for us, but I'm...
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.
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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Photo of Brookdale Mankato
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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
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.
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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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
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.
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
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.
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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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.
Ecumen Sand Prairie offers private apartment homes with attractive floor plans, delicious home-cooked meals and friendly caregivers and companions. You can rely on our trained staff to supervise every aspect of your loved one’s care. With staff on duty around the clock, you’ll have the assurance...
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Both my brother and I highly recommend St. Benedictine. Their rehab care was excellent, and now that my brother is in their assisted living facility he is very happy with both the facility and the staff. --...
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.
Our assisted living community, Benedictine Court, is committed to delivering personalized care that brings both comfort and peace of mind. Rest assured, our dedicated teams collaborate closely with a wide network of Benedictine professionals across the Midwest, ensuring that you receive the...
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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.
Ecumen Prairie Hill offers an ideal residential location with beautiful wooded views and access to nearby parks, walking paths, clinics and River’s Edge Hospital.
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Palmer, MN

The average cost of senior living in Palmer is $4,096 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Madison Lake, MN with an average of $3,619 per month.

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

Palmer, MN
$4,096/mo
$4,122/mo

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

Palmer, MN
$4,096/mo
U.S. national average
$5,003/mo

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

$4,104/mo
Nursing Homes
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Nursing homes costs in Palmer, MN, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Palmer 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: Palmer, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typePalmer, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,096/mo$4,096/mo$5,003/mo
Assisted Living$4,276/mo$4,304/mo$4,741/mo
Memory Care$4,104/mo$4,096/mo$5,003/mo
Independent Living$3,484/mo$3,163/mo$4,200/mo
Nursing Homes
Palmer, MN:$4,096/mo
Minnesota:$4,096/mo
U.S.:$5,003/mo
Assisted Living
Palmer, MN:$4,276/mo
Minnesota:$4,304/mo
U.S.:$4,741/mo
Memory Care
Palmer, MN:$4,104/mo
Minnesota:$4,096/mo
U.S.:$5,003/mo
Independent Living
Palmer, MN:$3,484/mo
Minnesota:$3,163/mo
U.S.:$4,200/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Palmer, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Palmer 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Palmer, MN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Palmer 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
Palmer, MN$5,523/mo$5,029/mo+9.8%
Minnesota$6,210/mo$5,733/mo+8.3%
National$5,665/mo$5,378/mo+5.3%
Palmer, MN
2024 average cost:$5,523/mo
2023 average cost:$5,029/mo
Percent change:+9.8%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$6,210/mo
2023 average cost:$5,733/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,665/mo
2023 average cost:$5,378/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Palmer

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Palmer

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.

Meadow Woods - Martin Luther Campus in Bloomington, MN

5.0
I think they do a great job at Meadow Woods! The staff here is very friendly and easy to work with. They've been very accommodating in regards to some billing issues we've had in regards to getting funding with the VA straightened out. The facility itself is well kept and clean, and they do a ...
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Wealshire Of Bloomington

5.0
My dad has been at Wealshire of Bloomington for almost three years. My brother and I were looking for a new place for dad as the Alzheimer's disease continued to make it hard for him to make safe decisions. He was very active and the place he was in did not fit as most residents were much ...
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Palmer nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palmer nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palmer, 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 Palmer 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 Palmer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Palmer, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.1%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.5%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
49.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Palmer 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 Palmer Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Palmer, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.1%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Palmer 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 Palmer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Palmer, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Palmer 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 Palmer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Palmer, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
31.4%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palmer 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 Palmer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palmer, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
44%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.1%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
18.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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