Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato
Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Independent Living & Memory Care · North Mankato, MN

Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato

Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, Independent Living & Memory Care · North Mankato, MN

Overview of Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato

Live your retirement life in a bliss with Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato, a paradisal senior living community in North Mankato, MN. The community offers different lifestyle options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, making sure residents have access to the services they need for their continuously changing needs. Bright and cozy accommodations are offered to give residents a relaxing space for enjoying their precious personal time or inviting friends over.

A vibrant range of activities and fitness classes help residents stay active and inspired to live a dynamic and fulfilling life. Various amenities, such as a beauty salon, movie theater, library, fireplaces, and relaxing outdoor spaces are also offered to make residents’ living experience more enjoyable and convenient. Here, residents have access to the support, convenience, and programming they need to lead the lifestyle they want and deserve.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 90 Rank #131 / 480Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 131st out of 480 assisted living communities we track in Minnesota for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #351 / 526Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 351st out of 526 assisted living communities we track in Minnesota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
31 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited. Rank #33 / 235Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 33rd out of 235 assisted living communities we track in Minnesota for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 235. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
96.7% This home is often near full
Higher than the Minnesota average: 75.7%
Occupied beds
87 / 90

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountyNicollet

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Doctor on Staff
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$2,500 per month

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Inspection History

In Minnesota, the Department of Health, Health Regulation Division is the primary authority for conducting onsite inspections and reporting on the quality of care in residential facilities.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
10 deficiencies 1 inspection

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Minnesota state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2025 vs. Minnesota state average
Overall vs. MN average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Minnesota average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (1% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (9% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMN Averagevs. MN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1011 This facility has 9% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (10 vs. MN avg 11).↓ 9% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 10.09.91 This facility has 1% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (10 vs. MN avg 9.91).↑ 1% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMN Averagevs. MN Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 11 This facility has total inspections in line with the Minnesota average (1 vs. MN avg 1).— At avg

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Staffing Rating
5 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring staffing levels, including hours of care provided per resident per day.

Ranked 1st (tied) of 158 homes in Minnesota See full Minnesota ranking
Quality of Life Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring resident well-being and satisfaction.

Ranked 54th (tied) of 136 homes in Minnesota

Family Satisfaction Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring surveys of residents' family members.

Ranked 52nd (tied) of 123 homes in Minnesota

Resident Health Rating
4 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring health outcomes and care quality for residents.

Ranked 65th (tied) of 134 homes in Minnesota

Safety Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring how well the facility maintains a safe environment for residents.

Ranked 55th (tied) of 134 homes in Minnesota

Scores

QoL Overall Satisfaction
71.3% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring resident well-being and satisfaction.

Minnesota average: 72.4%

Family Overall Satisfaction
85.5% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring surveys of residents' family members.

Minnesota average: 83.7%

Food Quality Score
83.7% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring satisfaction with food quality and meal service.

Community Activities Score
73.4% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring meaningful activities and engagement opportunities.

Safety & Privacy Score
89.4% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring safety and privacy conditions for residents.

Religion & Spirituality Score
96.1% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring support for religious and spiritual needs.

Family Satisfaction - Care
77.1% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with overall care experience.

Family Satisfaction - Cost
73.3% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with value and cost of care.

Family Satisfaction - Housekeeping
82.0% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with cleanliness and housekeeping.

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Drew Hood

Administrator

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Address 0.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from North Mankato's city center to Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Mankato

Info below is compiled from the MN Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Minnesota interviews residents directly — covering food, activities, staff, privacy, and sense of choice — including those with memory loss. The facility's score is compared to similarly sized facilities statewide and converted to a 1–5 star rating. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
Minnesota surveys the primary family contact for each resident, asking about meals, staff responsiveness, safety, and likelihood to recommend. Scores are compared to peer facilities and converted to a 1–5 star rating. "–" = too few responses to score; "X" = facility refused to participate. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
The percentage of residents who reported satisfaction with food variety and mealtimes in Minnesota's statewide quality-of-life survey. Food tends to score lower than other domains statewide, so scores above 85% reflect strong performance relative to peers. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
New Perspective Mankato
AL
IL
MC
Mankato
140
Facility 140
MN AVG 60
Rank #40 / 480
Yes
57
Facility 57
MN AVG 44
Rank #177 / 526
-
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 17
Rank #36 / 115
-A+-1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #162 / 249
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #172 / 249
The Pillars of Mankato
AL
IL
MC
Mankato
140
Facility 140
MN AVG 60
Rank #40 / 480
Yes
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 44
Rank #486 / 526
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84.4%
Facility 84.4%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #50 / 143
1
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 10
Rank #13 / 249
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #17 / 249
Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
North Mankato
90
Facility 90
MN AVG 60
Rank #131 / 480
No
31
Facility 31
MN AVG 44
Rank #351 / 526
--
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #33 / 235
-
83.7%
Facility 83.7%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #56 / 143
1
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 10
Rank #128 / 249
10.0
Facility 10.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #138 / 249
Autumn Grace Assisted Living
AL
MC
Mankato
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 60
Rank #321 / 480
Yes
39
Facility 39
MN AVG 44
Rank #302 / 526
Studio
24
Facility 24
MN AVG 17
Rank #23 / 115
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #158 / 235
A+-1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #38 / 249
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #46 / 249
Brookdale Mankato
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Mankato
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 60
Rank #321 / 480
Yes
49
Facility 49
MN AVG 44
Rank #223 / 526
Suite-
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #84 / 235
-
59.6%
Facility 59.6%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #141 / 143
1
14
Facility 14
MN AVG 10
Rank #184 / 249
14.0
Facility 14.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #194 / 249

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MN assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato is located in North Mankato, Minnesota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Minnesota.

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Elderly Waiver

Minnesota Medicaid EW

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $3,000 individual, higher than most states
MN

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Home aides

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Minnesota ECS

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
MN

Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.

Benefits
In-home support (2-4 hours/week) Respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Minnesota Alternative Care Program

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.
MN

CDCS option; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~5 days/year) Home health Meals Home mods

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Minnesota Senior Health Options

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN

7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite Adult day care Home mods $900/year groceries (some plans)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN

Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite Adult day care Home mods Limited nursing home care

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Minnesota Consumer Support Grant

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
MN

Can hire family; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Cash (~$500-$1,500/month) for personal care Respite Home mods Assistive tech

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MN

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Minnesota resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MN

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato

Is Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato in a walkable area?

Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato has a walk score of 31. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato?

Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato's occupancy is 96.7%.

Are pets allowed at Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato?

No, Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato have?

Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato has 90 beds.

How much does Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato cost per month?

Pricing at Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato starts at $2,500 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Has Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato had any deficiencies?

Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato has had 10 reported deficiencies according to records from Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS).

Are there photos of Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato?

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