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The average cost of assisted living in the city is $4,393 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 10 Assisted Living Communities in Mankato and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Mankato, MN
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"Step into Old Main Village and take comfort in knowing that you have come to the right place. We have been a part of the Mankato community f..."
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"Full-Continuum of Care Campus with a variety of different apartment styles and care levels. We offer long-term care, short-term care, thera..."
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"Brookdale Mankato (formerly Sterling House of Mankato) is an assisted living community providing seniors with the fulfilling lifestyle and c..."
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"Water's Edge is a senior housing facility in Mankato that offers innovative elder care. The company strives to provide a real home with qual..."
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"We believe that you should live your senior years with vitality and joy, which is why Keystone of Mankato is designed to have all the amenit..."
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"We are an independent and assisted living facility located in Mankato, Minnesota. Laurels Edge's downtown location allows for easy community..."
READ MORE3125 Prairie Rose Dr, Mankato, MN 56001
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"The living arrangements and care services offered at Comfort Residence have been thoughtfully designed to provide you or your loved one with..."
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"Enjoy Your Every Day at Ecumen Prairie Hill in St. Peter, Minnesota Sensational senior living begins at Prairie Hill, where the beauty of t..."
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"Welcome home to a confident life. Care for your loved one in St. Peter, Minnesota. Friendly assistance. Empowering care. Welcome to Ecumen ..."
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"Located in Mankato MN, Autumn Grace was created so your loved one has a place to call home. We have maintained advanced quality care while r..."
READ MORE2135 Lor Ray Dr, North Mankato, MN 56003
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1575 Hoover Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003
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"Oak Terrace Senior Communities is a family owned and operated senior living community. We are proud of our three communities in North Mankat..."
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222 S Murphy St, Lake Crystal, MN 56055
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"Crystal Seasons units are very up-to-date as well as have an open floor plan. We also offer a wide range of services to make the transition ..."
READ MORE206 3Rd Avenue Ne, PO Box 365, Mapleton, MN 56065
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511 West Blue Earth, Lake Crystal, MN 56055
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1906 Sunrise Drive, Saint Peter, MN 56082
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1010 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, St Peter, MN 56082
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1302 W Traverse Rd, Saint Peter, MN 56082
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"Heritage Meadows is situated on the west edge of the city of St. Peter, MN. The inviting community boasts scenic views of the Minnesota Rive..."
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READ MOREGenworth’s 2018 Cost of Care study reveals a notable variance in assisted living costs within the state of Minnesota. Average monthly rates are highest in the Minneapolis area ($4,425) and lowest in Rochester ($3,770) and St. Cloud ($3,716). Although Mankato is the smallest city surveyed at $4,393, rates here are only a bit lower than in Minneapolis and just above those in Duluth, where assisted living averages $4,250 per month. The cost in Mankato also tops the identical state and national monthly averages of $4,000.
Mankato
$4,393
National Average
$4,000
State Average
$4,000
Minneapolis
$4,425
Duluth
$4,250
St. Cloud
$3,716
Rochester
$3,770
The Genworth study also shows that nursing homes are the most expensive senior care option in Mankato. Adult day health services are about one-fifth the cost, but they only provide services Monday through Friday in a daytime care center. Assisted living rates are over $5,500 less than nursing home care and over $1,000 less than in-home services. Nursing homes offer specialized, round-the-clock services, which helps justify the higher cost. Seniors who choose in-home care must still pay household operating expenses on top of the amount paid for provided services, which increases the overall cost. In contrast, monthly assisted living facility fees usually include room and board.
Assisted Living
$4,393
Homemaker Services
$5,339
Home Health Aide
$5,434
Adult Day Health Services
$2,080
Nursing Home Care
$10,047
Minnesota provides free or low-cost health care coverage to over 750,000 low-income residents with joint funding from the federal government and within the framework of the national Medicaid program. Through the state Medical Assistance program, eligible Minnesotans receive a range of essential services, such as doctor visits, hospital care, clinic and urgent care visits, prescription drug coverage, ambulance and nonmedical transportation, laboratory and x-ray services and nursing home care.
Mankato seniors aged 65 or older or disabled can qualify for medical and long-term care services through the MA program if they’re U.S. citizens or legal residents and meet specific financial guidelines. To qualify, individuals must earn less than $1,012 per month, or 100% of the federal poverty level, and have $3,000 or less in assets.
All sources of income count, but some assets don’t, including a vehicle, principal home worth less than $572,000, household furnishings and personal belongings.
To apply for Medical Assistance coverage, seniors can visit the Mankato Blue Earth County Human Services office at 410 S. 5th St. or call (507) 304-4335.
Regular MA only covers long-term care in nursing homes. However, it does offer two waiver programs that may help seniors with assisted living costs. Unlike MA nursing home coverage, these programs aren’t entitlements, so waiting lists may be in effect.
MA Elderly Waiver
The Medical Assistance Elderly waiver gives Mankato residents aged 65 and older an option to remain in the community and put off admission to an institutional care facility. To qualify for the waiver, seniors must complete a long-term care consultation and be assessed as needing the level of care normally provided in a nursing home. Additionally they must:
Supplemental Aid Benefits
The state Supplemental Aid program provides cash assistance and is available to Minnesota residents who receive or are eligible for federal Supplemental Security Income payments and have total assets below $2,000. Those who have higher incomes may also qualify if they’re aged 65 or older or have been deemed blind or disabled by the SSA and have less than $10,000 in assets.
To apply for Supplemental Aid, Mankato seniors can contact Blue Earth County Social Services at (507) 304-4335.
Minnesota Housing Support Program
The state Housing Support program is available to low-income, limited resource seniors and disabled adults to help pay for room and board in various assisted living settings. Applicants who don’t qualify for MA benefits and waiver programs may be eligible for additional services, including medical and social services coordination, medication reminders and transportation. To qualify, applicants must be aged 65 or older, or under age 64 with a health condition that affects their self-sufficiency. They must also have less than $10,000 in assets and meet one of these financial criteria:
The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging serves the needs of seniors throughout the southwest region of the state, including Blue Earth County. Through the agency, Mankato seniors can access the Senior LinkAge Line to reach a reliable source of information on aging-related resources and programs in their immediate area, as well as assistance with a variety of needs and concerns, such as care transition, long-term care education, health care insurance options and local transportation assistance. Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
201 N. Broad St., Ste. 102, Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-1256
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