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Best Assisted Living in Mankato, MN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 6 assisted living communities in Mankato, MN using MN Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in MN
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Jordan Weiss, PhD
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Mankato, MN our team has analyzed — not a count of every assisted living provider in Mankato, MN.
6 homes
Other senior care options in Mankato:
Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living

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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.
Autumn Grace Assisted Living
AL
MC
Mankato
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 61
Rank #322 / 481
Yes
39
Facility 39
MN AVG 44
Rank #303 / 527
Studio
24
Facility 24
MN AVG 17
Rank #24 / 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
Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
North Mankato
90
Facility 90
MN AVG 61
Rank #132 / 481
No
31
Facility 31
MN AVG 44
Rank #352 / 527
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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
New Perspective Mankato
AL
IL
MC
Mankato
140
Facility 140
MN AVG 61
Rank #41 / 481
Yes
57
Facility 57
MN AVG 44
Rank #178 / 527
-
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 61
Rank #41 / 481
Yes
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 44
Rank #487 / 527
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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
Brookdale Mankato
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Mankato
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 61
Rank #322 / 481
Yes
49
Facility 49
MN AVG 44
Rank #224 / 527
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
Water‘s Edge Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Mankato
-Yes
25
Facility 25
MN AVG 44
Rank #385 / 527
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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 6 analyzed for Mankato. See how we rank facilities

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Autumn Grace Assisted Living

118 Raven Ct, Mankato, MN 56001
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Autumn Grace Assisted Living, in Mankato, MN, has two sides, assisted living and memory care. Under assisted living, the private space is the resident’s own, and daily help covers dressing, bathing, and medication. Where a resident may wander, memory care answers with secured surroundings and supervision from staff.

At twenty beds, it’s a small community, the kind where the people living there and the staff become acquainted. Housing is in studios, each one a private living space.

The area scores 39 for Walk Score, which is car-dependent, so errands require rides for anyone not driving. Pets can move in with their owners.

$4,500/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026
Phone: (507) 479-2273

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Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato

1575 Hoover Drive, 1570 Tower Blvd, North Mankato, MN 56003
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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.

Starting Price $2,500/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026
Phone: (507) 387-2037

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New Perspective Mankato

100 Dublin Rd, Mankato, MN 56001
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New Perspective Mankato offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Mankato, MN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without leaving the community. The community has 140 beds. A Walk Score of 57 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach nearby destinations independently.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet to the community. That can help preserve an important part of daily life during a move.

Phone: (507) 933-4230

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The Pillars of Mankato

3125 Prairie Rose Dr, Mankato, MN 56001
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The Pillars of Mankato offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Mankato, MN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having several care types in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care levels does not require leaving the community. The Pillars of Mankato has 140 beds, and pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet in the community.

Phone: (507) 779-7977

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Brookdale Mankato

100 Teton Lane, Mankato, MN 56001
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Located in Mankato, Minnesota, Brookdale Mankato offers a dynamic assisted living community nestled in a serene residential area adjacent to Lake Dorothy. Residents enjoy a bustling social calendar filled with card games, fitness sessions, creative arts, and regular outings. The community provides personalized care assessments and 24/7 emergency assistance, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their families. Dining at Brookdale Mankato is a delightful experience with restaurant-style meals tailored to individual dietary needs.

At Brookdale Mankato, assisted living means more than just support—it’s about enabling residents to maintain their independence while receiving personalized care as needed. Caregivers assist with daily activities such as grooming and medication management, allowing residents to focus on enjoying life in a supportive and enriching environment.

Starting Price $4,510/Month Info Pricing updated on February 27th, 2026
Phone: (507) 386-1779

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Water‘s Edge Assisted Living & Memory Care

800 Agency Trail, Mankato, MN 56001
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Water’s Edge Assisted Living & Memory Care offers assisted living and memory care in Mankato, MN. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Both care types are available here, so a resident whose needs grow over time may not need to move to another community. Studio housing offers one private living space, and residents may bring a pet with them.

$4,700/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026
Phone: (507) 550-1481

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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No paid rankings Communities cannot pay to influence placement.
Data source Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS)
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Assisted Living in Mankato at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $5,521The average monthly cost across facilities in Mankato, MN. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 35/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Mankato, MN. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 82The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Mankato, MN. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Mankato, MN

What is the average cost of assisted living in Mankato, MN?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Mankato, MN is approximately $5,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Mankato, MN?

Assisted living in Mankato, MN typically ranges from $5,000–$7,600 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Mankato, MN?

Assisted living facilities in Mankato, MN typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Minnesota?

Assisted living in Minnesota supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Minnesota?

Assisted living in Minnesota is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Minnesota Medicaid cover assisted living?

Minnesota Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Minnesota) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

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