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800 Agency Trail, Mankato, MN 56001

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Dale
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5.0
Very good facility
The staff is very nice. They take good care of my mother in law. They always have a smile and hello how are you doing? Every time I come to visit. They have a lot of different activities during the week.

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Pet friendly

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Care types offered

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Assisted Living, Memory Care

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Amenities
at Water's Edge

Healthcare Services

  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • High Acuity Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Medication Management
  • Incontinence Care

Meals & Dining

  • Special Dining Programs
  • Guest Meals
  • Meals Provided
  • Vegetarian

Room Amenities

  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered

Community Amenities

Transportation & parking

  • Transportation at Cost
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit

Pets

  • Cats Allowed
  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed

Common areas

  • Beauty Salon
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Central Fireplace
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Outside Patio

Recreational areas

  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Arts and Crafts Center

Services

  • Beautician

Activities

  • Dances
  • Montessori Programs
  • Happy Hour
  • Trivia Games
  • Activities On-site
  • Art Classes
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Birthday Parties
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Community Service Programs
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Cooking Classes
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Holiday Parties
  • Gardening Club
  • Karaoke

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for Water's Edge

9.8Review score34 reviews
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A Place for Mom has scored Water's Edge with 9.8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Water's Edge has 34 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.8 out of 5.
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4.8
Cleanliness
4.8
Friendliness
4.9
Care Services
4.8
Staff
4.8
Meals & Dining
4.6
Activities
4.8
Value for Cost
4.9
A Place for Mom has scored Water's Edge with 9.8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Water's Edge has 34 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.8 out of 5.
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Dale - Family/friend
Assisted Living
December 13, 2024
5.0
Very good facility
The staff is very nice. They take good care of my mother in law. They always have a smile and hello how are you doing? Every time I come to visit. They have a lot of different activities during the week.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Water's Edge
December 18, 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience!
Stephanie S - Family/friend
Assisted Living
December 12, 2024
4.0
Overall a nice friendly environment
My mom and my mother in-law have lived here for 3 years. They both felt very at home here. Unfortunately my mother in law passed this year at 102. Everyone here really helped with the loss of my mothers best friend
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Care Services
3
Staff
3
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Water's Edge
December 18, 2024
Thank you for sharing your heartfelt experience. We’re honored to have been a part of your mom’s and mother-in-law’s lives over the past three years.
Amanda D - Family/friend
Assisted Living
December 12, 2024
4.0
Review
Great place for my grandma, friendly staff and nice living spaces, fun supper nights for family to connect, location is nice and has a great view from the rooms, [name removed] is an excellent activities director
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Response from Water's Edge
December 18, 2024
Thank you for your kind review! We're so happy your grandma is enjoying her time here and that you’ve had great experiences during our family supper nights.
Deb - Family/friend
Assisted Living
December 10, 2024
5.0
Beautiful Assisted Living Community
Water's Edge is an absolutely fantastic place! Staff are friendly people who truly care about the work they do. They are local professionals who are invested in high quality care and best needs of the residents. The executive director, thoroughly explains/clarifies things you need to know about living in an assisted living and the steps it takes along the way. It is evident when you walk in the door that effort is put into making Water's Edge a safe, welcoming place to live and to visit
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Water's Edge
December 16, 2024
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad you feel the care and dedication our team puts into making Water’s Edge a safe and welcoming home. Your kind words about our staff and leadership mean so much!
kimberly k - Resident/client
Memory Care
November 20, 2024
4.0
lovely place
the Staaf is so friendly and helpful here. you can really tell they care about you and are here for you. my room has an amazing view of the pond that we have behind the facility. there is alot of wildlife to see out there. my daughter did a really good job picking this as a place for me.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Water's Edge
November 22, 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are thrilled to have you both as port of our family!
Georgia S - Resident/client
Assisted Living
November 13, 2024
5.0
Very good
Amazing view of pond outside! Lots of Wild life to see. Staff are very social and get to know cares fast. Resident are welcoming and car to get to know you. Lots to do and keep busy. Lots of bird feedings
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Response from Water's Edge
November 18, 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad you enjoy the beautiful pond views, wildlife, and bird feedings. It’s wonderful to hear that our social staff, welcoming residents, and engaging activities have made a positive impression. We appreciate your feedback!
Jolene K - Toured community
Assisted Living
November 7, 2024
5.0
I am considering moving both of my parents from North Dakota to Mankato to be near me so I can visit them daily. Mom is in Memory Care and Dad assisted living. The individual apartments and community living areas are so cozy and homey exactly what I want for my parents.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Staff
5
Activities
5
Response from Water's Edge
November 13, 2024
Thank you for your review!
Ann J - Family/friend
Memory Care
September 5, 2024
4.0
Caring and Compassionate
We were happy and overall satisfied with our choice for our mom to live at Water's Edge. The staff truly cared about our mother. When she was able to be active, there were enough activities to participate. The once a month dinners are a fun way for family to join in as a group, but I was always welcome to play bingo or join in singing. Sometimes communication between staff leaving and next staff member coming on board wasn't the smoothest process, at least from what we experienced/witnessed as our mother was in final weeks. But overall, the caring and compassion helped my mother enjoy her last year at Water's Edge. She loved her window overlooking the pond. Very beautiful setting.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
5
Response from Water's Edge
November 15, 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience. We're so glad your mother felt cared for and enjoyed her time at Water's Edge. Your feedback about communication is appreciated, and we’ll work on improving it. We’re honored to have been part of her journey.
Amy B - Resident/client
Assisted Living
August 26, 2024
5.0
Love living here!
I love the accommodations, the staff and my new friends. I like my private room and bathroom/walk in shower with my heated flooring. I have the ability to see out to nature. There is a nice pond behind the building where we see the geese daily. The location is convenient for my personal needs. I like the activities planned, specially the music and bible study. I like the ease of getting my clothes washed. The new housekeeper is great!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
2
Activities
3
Value for Cost
5
Response from Water's Edge
November 15, 2024
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so happy to hear you’re enjoying your private room, the beautiful surroundings, and the activities. It's wonderful to know that the staff and services are meeting your needs!"
Richard L - Resident/client
Assisted Living
August 26, 2024
5.0
I'm a resident here
I think all the staff that work here are amazing. They take good care of all of us. The food is pretty good and bingo is fun for all of us. The nurses really care about everything and make everyone feel safe and at home.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Water's Edge
November 15, 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you feel cared for and enjoy the activities. Our team is dedicated to making everyone feel at home!
Miranda L - Toured community
Assisted Living
August 22, 2024
5.0
Excellent from top to bottom
Everyone there was so kind and helpful, the director went above and beyond while giving us a tour and it felt like she genuinely cared about the people there, there were some younger staffers I spoke too as well and they were all very respectful and kind! Great place, clean, fun and welcoming!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Water's Edge
November 15, 2024
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear that you had a positive experience and felt welcomed by our team. Your feedback means a lot to us!
Mary Grace C - Resident/client
Assisted Living
August 6, 2024
5.0
This facility is very supportive.
Water’s Edge is a fun family like atmosphere. The staff is very attentive to your needs and routines. I really enjoy mealtimes, visiting with the other residents. The dietary department has been helpful with my restrictive diet. I am satisfied with the food. There is a great selection of activities that include all residents.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Water's Edge
November 15, 2024
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoy the atmosphere, meals, and activities at Water's Edge. It's great to know that the dietary department is supporting your needs and that the staff is attentive to you and your fellow residents.
Carolyn C - Resident/client
Memory Care
August 6, 2024
5.0
It’s a very comfortable homey place to live
I like living here, and there is plenty to do. I enjoy the garden and taking care of the flowers and vegetables. Residents are involved in these activities, which is good. I would like to have more opportunities for dance, however.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Water's Edge
November 15, 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoy the garden and the activities with other residents. We’ll definitely take your suggestion for more dance opportunities into consideration!
Dorothy M - Resident/client
Assisted Living
July 26, 2024
5.0
Great place to live
It’s a great place to live! I believe my friends would love it here too. I enjoy visiting with both staff and residents. Staff are great at meeting my needs as well as giving me privacy and respect. I have a great view from my window. It is nice to watch the geese on the pond.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Water's Edge
August 13, 2024
Thank you for your review!
Pat B - Toured community
Assisted Living
July 17, 2024
5.0
Visitor
Very welcoming environment. Friendly staff and very helpful answering questions. Activity director is great, plans fun activities and games for the residents. Very clean and nice upgrades.The different levels of care are very helpful for all the needs of the residents.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Response from Water's Edge
August 13, 2024
Thank you for your review!
Diana O - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 27, 2024
4.0
Our experience with Water’s Edge has been good.
We moved my mom into Water’s Edge two months ago. Mom has dementia which at this time consists of no short term memory and the beginning of cognitive reasoning difficulties. Water’s Edge was able to place her in her own room not in memory care but just Level II assistance which has been wonderful for her. She loves her room, enjoys her floor mates and feels safe and happy. The staff is so nice and I love that they always call her by name when they come into her room. The only problem I have had is in understanding all the processes involved in assisted living. It is sometimes hard to get someone on the phone but when I do they are very helpful. This should not be a problem as time goes on and we get more familiar with everything. I would definitely recommend Water’s Edge to others.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Response from Water's Edge
August 13, 2024
Thank you for your review!
Maddie G - Industry reviewer
Assisted Living
December 29, 2023
5.0
Very friendly environment with great staff!
I highly recommend waters edge! Great community with a vote feel. Residents and staff have always been friendly when I have been in the building. Staff are always jumping in to help each other out and I can tell they have a great team established.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Water's Edge
December 31, 2023
Thank you for your review!
Erin A - Industry reviewer
Assisted Living
December 29, 2023
5.0
Love Waters Edge!
Staff here are so kind and compassionate to all the residents. They are always willing to go above and beyond for the residents they serve. The residents here seem genuinely happy to be there. I would choose Waters Edge every day of the week!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Water's Edge
January 2, 2024
Thank you for your review!
Holly H - Toured community
Assisted Living
December 29, 2023
5.0
Watersedge is home away from hom
I worked in nursing homes and with geriatrics for over 30 years and this is the nicest and most homey place I have experienced. I was AMAZED at how cheerful and FUN they had it decorated for Christmas! Activities are a huge part of living in a community like this and Water's Edge has a Top Notch activity crew! I can't speak highly enough!!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Response from Water's Edge
December 31, 2023
Thank you for your review!
Kelroy - Family/friend
Memory Care
December 29, 2023
5.0
Pleased with waters edge
I am a family member of one of the residence in the memory care. Overall, I have been very pleased with the care that my family member has received a special shout out to nurse [name removed] and to life coordinator [name removed] for excellent care I especially like the activities that are offered and the nursing care that is provided. I also think the cooking staff are tremendous. I have been able to include myself in several meals with my family member, and they have been excellent. I like the outside patio area that is provided and as a special touch, straight holiday season, the staff decorate the facility to make it very homey and welcoming. Overall, I am very pleased with the care that my loved one is receiving. Communication to me has also been exemplary, and they also help tremendously with setting up medical appointments which is very helpful for me as I am doing my part from out of town.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
4
Response from Water's Edge
December 31, 2023
Thank you for your review!
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