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My parents are super happy there. I have been there many times and even ate there as well. I would give it a five all around. My parents have never complained at all. Each interaction with staff has been...
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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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.
Le Sueur Assisted Living & Memory CareLe Sueur Assisted Living & Memory Care is situated on the corner of East Ferry Street and Plum Run Le Sueur, Le Sueur County, Minnesota. Positioned near a clinic, hospital and local shopping center, the community and the residents get a suburb...
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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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This was on the list from a place for mom and it's also very close to me. So far it's been good, this has been a big cahnge and whenever I ask my parents about it their response is its okay but nothings...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We have 39 Apartments in a quiet rural town setting. We offer both Assisted Living and Secured Memory Care Apartments. Traditions will work to help you maintain your independence, by providing a wide variety of services with the assistance of our helpful staff. We have inviting common areas...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Saint Thomas, MN

The average cost of senior living in Saint Thomas is $5,621 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Mankato, MN with an average of $4,334 per month.

Assisted living costs in Saint Thomas, MN, vs. state and national averages

Saint Thomas, MN
$5,621/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Saint Thomas, MN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,621/mo
$7,610/mo

Assisted living costs in Saint Thomas, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,655/mo
Studio
$4,340/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,785/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,526/mo

Senior living costs in Saint Thomas vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Saint Thomas, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaint Thomas, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,621/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,610/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,907/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Saint Thomas, MN:$5,621/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Saint Thomas, MN:$7,610/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Saint Thomas, MN:$2,907/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Saint Thomas, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Saint Thomas 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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Assisted living cost trends in Saint Thomas, MN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Saint Thomas 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Saint Thomas, MN$5,738/mo$5,215/mo+10.0%
Minnesota$5,610/mo$5,161/mo+8.7%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Saint Thomas, MN
2024 average cost:$5,738/mo
2023 average cost:$5,215/mo
Percent change:+10.0%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$5,610/mo
2023 average cost:$5,161/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Saint Thomas, 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 Saint Thomas.

What families are saying about assisted living in Saint Thomas

Recent reviews for assisted living in Saint Thomas

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.

New Perspective Prior Lake

4.7
We chose New Perspective Prior Lake over others that we looked at because the facility was close by, she could be independent in her own apartment and could add services when needed. It was clean, food is good and staff is friendly. All of the staff have been very helpful. We haven't tried many ...
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The Gardens at St. Gertrudes in Shakopee, MN

5.0
This really was an amazing place. The staff are incredible to my mom. The manager [name removed] is always willing to talk if we need it. Mom loves to bake and has made so many friends. We're so glad she finally agreed to move here. She loves it.

Saint Thomas review score based on 7,346 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 7346 reviews of 231 Saint Thomas assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Saint Thomas 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

Saint Thomas review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Saint Thomas, MN231 facilities
8.9
North Mankato, MN0 facilities
8.0
Faribault, MN0 facilities

Review subcategories for Saint Thomas 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 7,346 reviews of 231 Saint Thomas assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Saint Thomas 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.
Saint Thomas, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.3
Staff
4.4
4.6
Meals & dining
4.1
4.2
Activities
4.2
4.3
Value for cost*
4.1
4.2
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Saint Thomas assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint Thomas assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint Thomas, 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 Saint Thomas 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 Saint Thomas that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Saint Thomas, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51%
45.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.2%
29.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.1%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.1%
93.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.7%
49.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
26.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.1%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.8%
41.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52%
45.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Saint Thomas 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 Saint Thomas Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Saint Thomas, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.1%
44.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.6%
28.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.2%
35.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.3%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Saint Thomas 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 Saint Thomas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saint Thomas, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.1%
23.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.6%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
21.5%
32.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.5%
31.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.1%
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Saint Thomas 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 Saint Thomas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saint Thomas, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.8%
27.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.6%
36.8%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
32%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saint Thomas 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 Saint Thomas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saint Thomas, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.4%
40.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.8%
26.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.7%
26.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.1%
43%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.6%
42.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
45.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.2%
35.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.4%
33%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40.9%
40.7%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
26.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.3%
21.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.4%
39.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Saint Thomas

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Minnesota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Saint Thomas protect seniors.
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Kingsway Retirement Living, French Meadows Place and Carriage House Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Saint Thomas, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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