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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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, 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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Prime Time Living is very welcoming. The staff are very friendly and they are available to address any of my concerns. The community is very nice and clean. I would have loved to stay in the community!
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Shalom Estates is a professional, safe, and caring facility located in beautiful Rochester, Minnesota. Placed right next to the Century Hills Park. At Shalom Estates we pride ourselves in personalized senior care. Shalom offers private bedrooms to accommodate the residents wanted privacy. ...
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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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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.
In Shorewood Place, our senior apartments, residents enjoy the convenience of maintenance-free living, with the comfort and privacy of an apartment home.  Social and recreational activities, restaurant-style dining and a host of cultural programs that add to the vibrant lifestyle of this...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Bristol, MN

The average cost of senior living in Bristol is $4,153 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elkton, MN with an average of $3,578 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bristol, MN vs. nearby cities

Bristol, MN
$4,153/mo
$4,190/mo
$4,160/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bristol, MN vs. the state and national average

Bristol, MN
$4,153/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bristol vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,153/mo
$4,148/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Bristol, MN by room type

Semi-Private
$4,371/mo
Studio
$4,372/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,012/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,290/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Bristol over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bristol, MN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Bristol.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bristol

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bristol

Harmony Place

5.0
We choose Harmony Place due to the very friendly staff and the cleanliness of the facility. Due to our experience here so far, we would definitely recommend this facility to other families who are looking.

The Homestead at Rochester

3.7
I would tell others that they need to really check on the meal programs. The meals come from an outside source and the wait staff sometimes are not very good for this environment of people. The food is not very food and that was one of the things that we were sold on. There are a few things they ...
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Whispering Willow in Fredericksburg, IA

4.5
My mom recently moved into this community. So far the experience has been going great. The staff know how to keep the facility clean. My mom has plenty of options to choose for her meals and it seems to think it tastes good.

Bristol review score based on 50 family reviews

5.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 50 reviews of 90 Bristol assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bristol review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Bristol review score compared against nearby cities

5.6
Bristol, MN90 facilities
6.2
Harmony, MN121 facilities
5.7
Preston, MN119 facilities

Review subcategories for Bristol assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 50 reviews of 90 Bristol assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bristol resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
4.6
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.0
4.5
Meals & dining
3.5
4.1
Activities
3.3
4.1
Value for cost*
3.4
4.1
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Bristol assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bristol assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bristol, 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 Bristol 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 Bristol that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
32.2%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.2%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.4%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.6%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.9%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bristol 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 Bristol Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bristol, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25.6%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bristol 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 Bristol partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bristol, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.8%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.9%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Bristol 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 Bristol communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bristol, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
15.6%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bristol 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 Bristol offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bristol, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.8%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.2%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
24.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
4.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bristol

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 Bristol protect seniors.

Learn about Minnesota Assisted Living regulations

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