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My parents have both resided at Homestead of Algona since 02/2023 and they absolutely love it. The staff that come in and give them their medications and showers are so kind and caring. When they moved in,...
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.
Homestead of Algona is an assisted living community located in the beautiful northern Iowa town of Algona, Kossuth County. Algona is a small town surrounded by picturesque farmland and rural scenery. With our four seasons we offer an ideal living area where our residents experience the country to...
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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 liked the facility and I liked the staff that are here, they treat us well and take very good care of us. Everybody is friendly and helpful and they keep an eye on us. The food here is just typical mass...
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.
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This is a good community for care. I like knowing that the community us very clean and maintained. The community offers outstanding activities for all of the residents. The menu is good and I like knowing...
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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.
Cottagewood Senior Community Memory Care is an assisted living community located in breathtaking, Mankato, Minnesota. Mankato is home to Minnesota State University and its is known for its beautiful landscapes , backdrops and family values. Mankato has a number of parks and trails for visiting...
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.
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.
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
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationThe Rehabilitation Center of Belmond is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the...
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This is a very well maintained and nice looking community. My mother is doing very well since her move. She has adjusted well to it. They have a good staff here, they have been very welcoming and helpful....
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.
Traditions of Waterville offers many different options to fit different lifestyles. -Private dining area that is reservable for private parties-Guest room apartments available for rent-A cozy fireplace nook -A wide variety of activities for everyone! Regular musical entertainment and pie...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cost of assisted living in Kiester, MN
The average cost of senior living in Kiester is $3,634 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bricelyn, MN with an average of $2,561 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kiester, MN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kiester, MN vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Kiester, MN by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Kiester, MN
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What families are saying about assisted living in Kiester
Recent reviews for assisted living in Kiester
New Perspective Mankato
4.9
Friendly staff, clean and inviting environment. Often see the executive director and other leaders helping and on the floor. You typically don't see this anywhere. Wonderful place for my dad and now my mom.
Homestead of Mason City
4.0
Compared to other homes in the area they are most cost effective. In regards to my other numbers 3 is average. Could do a little more activity but being a smaller size I know they are limited with staff. Overall experience has been good so far.
Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN
4.9
Our experience with Thorne Crest was very short. We set up my parents in independent living and shortly after we moved them in one parent started showing major signs of needing to be put in a memory care unit. Thorne Crest has a small memory care unit with a big waiting list. We needed to look ...
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Kiester review score based on 83 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 83 reviews of 78 Kiester assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Kiester 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
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Review subcategories for Kiester 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 83 reviews of 78 Kiester assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Kiester 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.Kiester, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
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Kiester assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kiester assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kiester, 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 Kiester 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 Kiester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kiester, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.7%
53%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.5%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.3%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.7%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.6%
49%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.6%
54.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Kiester 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 Kiester Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kiester, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.9%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.9%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kiester 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 Kiester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kiester, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
40.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
13.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Kiester 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 Kiester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kiester, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.2%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.1%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kiester 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 Kiester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.5%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
31.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.5%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41%
50.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.6%
49.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.9%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.3%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.1%
37.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.5%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
34.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17.9%
29.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.3%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.8%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Kiester
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 Kiester protect seniors.
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Water's Edge, Mankato Lodge Senior Living and New Perspective Mankato are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Kiester, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 98 assisted living facilities near Kiester, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Kiester, Minnesota is Water's Edge. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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