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Smiths Mill 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 162 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Smiths Mill, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Smiths Mill is about $3,949, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 585 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Smiths Mill, MN

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Our daughter felt like she was home for the first time. She has had difficulties adjusting from home life to group home life and the staff made her feel so welcomed. She picked out a color for her room and...
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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I'm so thankful for finding this community for mom they are friendly and attentive to her needs.The food is comfort food and is great. It'ss really clean in there and the grounds are well maintained. Mom...
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.
Valleyview of Northfield (formerly Lindenwood) is located in a quiet, suburban Northfield neighborhood. We offer 40 individual rooms and 3 couple rooms for assisted living/memory care on a convenient one-level campus. Living at Valleyview of Northfield is much like living at home in a one-story...
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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.
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The food at this community was good and the community is well maintained. My husband loved living here and the staff went above and beyond to make sure he was taken care of. Some of the staff have worked...
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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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Mom has only been at Hidden Creek for a month and she is adjusting nicely. I believe a big part of her happiness is the attentive and caring staff. They staff is quick to call if there is an issue that...
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 tree lined residential neighborhood in Chaska, MN, Hidden Creek Assisted Living offers peaceful retirement living. Known for our warm, personal touch, we provide assisted living services in a comfortable home environment. We endeavor to preserve our resident's privacy while allowing...
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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
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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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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
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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, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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
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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
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine provides skilled nursing care, a Special Care Residence for individuals with Alzheimer's and rehabilitative therapies. In our skilled nursing care, Transitional Care Services focus on preparing you to return to your home and providing respite care, and long-term...
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, 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Smiths Mill, MN

The average cost of senior living in Smiths Mill is $3,949 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Crystal, MN with an average of $3,258 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Smiths Mill, MN, vs. nearby cities

Smiths Mill, MN
$3,949/mo

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

Smiths Mill, MN
$3,949/mo
U.S. national average
$4,944/mo

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

$3,949/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,949/mo

Nursing homes costs in Smiths Mill, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,783/mo
Studio
$4,834/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,421/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,013/mo

Senior living costs in Smiths Mill 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: Smiths Mill, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmiths Mill, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,949/mo$4,066/mo$4,944/mo
Assisted Living$4,067/mo$4,275/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$3,949/mo$4,066/mo$4,944/mo
Independent Living$3,398/mo$3,143/mo$4,159/mo
Nursing Homes
Smiths Mill, MN:$3,949/mo
Minnesota:$4,066/mo
U.S.:$4,944/mo
Assisted Living
Smiths Mill, MN:$4,067/mo
Minnesota:$4,275/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Smiths Mill, MN:$3,949/mo
Minnesota:$4,066/mo
U.S.:$4,944/mo
Independent Living
Smiths Mill, MN:$3,398/mo
Minnesota:$3,143/mo
U.S.:$4,159/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Smiths Mill, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Smiths Mill 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 Smiths Mill, MN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Smiths Mill 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
Smiths Mill, MN$6,503/mo$5,997/mo+8.4%
Minnesota$6,212/mo$5,721/mo+8.6%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Smiths Mill, MN
2024 average cost:$6,503/mo
2023 average cost:$5,997/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$6,212/mo
2023 average cost:$5,721/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Smiths Mill

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Smiths Mill

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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The Moments of Lakeville

5.0
I've told people that the care he gets there is above and beyond what he would get anywhere else. They try and keep the same staff with same the resident(s) so they can get to know their routine very well, which is helpful. They reach out when they need to if there's any concern and they are ...
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Smiths Mill nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smiths Mill nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smiths Mill, 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 Smiths Mill 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 Smiths Mill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smiths Mill, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.2%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.2%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.6%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.8%
17.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Smiths Mill 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 Smiths Mill Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smiths Mill, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smiths Mill 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 Smiths Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smiths Mill, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.4%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Smiths Mill 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 Smiths Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smiths Mill, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smiths Mill 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 Smiths Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smiths Mill, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.2%
0.4%
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Water's Edge, Beehive Homes of Lakeville and Mankato Lodge Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Smiths Mill, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

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