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Birchwood Cottages
Assisted Living · Minnesota, MN
Front exterior of Birchwood Cottages with landscaped entrance Outdoor patio area with seating and grass Bright and welcoming common area with comfortable furniture Outdoor seating area with shaded benches and planters Interior view of a kitchen area in a senior facility Interior view of a common area with seating Staff member and resident with a heart-shaped cookie Group of people in purple shirts at an outdoor event

Birchwood Cottages

Assisted Living · Minnesota, MN
1630 Lor Ray Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Birchwood Cottages

Birchwood Cottages is a memory care focused assisted living community located in North Mankato, MN. It provides a safe and homestyle environment for residents living with memory loss. The community is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of residents and their families.
(507) 613-0006
(507) 613-0006
Bed community size
32-bed community Rank #329 / 536Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 329th out of 536 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 47 / 100 Rank #279 / 633Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 279th out of 633 homes in Minnesota. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Minnesota SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountyNicollet
AccreditationsSteps to Excellence program through LeadingAge Minnesota

Additional Services

1 service
Enhanced Care Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsServices & Amenities, News/Events

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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.

Inspection oversight

  • Latest inspection: October 17, 2025

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

Birchwood Cottages 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).
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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
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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 Birchwood Cottages

Is Birchwood Cottages in a walkable area?

Birchwood Cottages has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How many beds does Birchwood Cottages have?

Birchwood Cottages has 32 beds.

Are there photos of Birchwood Cottages?

Yes — there are 8 photos of Birchwood Cottages in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Birchwood Cottages?

Birchwood Cottages is located at 1630 Lor Ray Drive.

What is the phone number of Birchwood Cottages?

(507) 613-0006 will put you in contact with the team at Birchwood Cottages.

What county is Birchwood Cottages located in?

Birchwood Cottages is in Nicollet County.

Is Birchwood Cottages Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Birchwood Cottages is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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