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Photo of Temperance Lake Ridge
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Boulder Estates
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Weiner Memorial Medical Ctr
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Hill Street Place
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of North Point
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Prairie House Supportive Lvng
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Garfield Place
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Laurels Edge Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Home of Southern Minnesota
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Ecumen Meadows
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Dotson, MN

The average cost of senior living in Dotson is $4,719 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Mankato, MN with an average of $4,250 per month.

Assisted living costs in Dotson, MN, vs. state and national averages

Dotson, MN
$4,719/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

Assisted living costs in Dotson, MN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,719/mo
$6,790/mo

Assisted living costs in Dotson, MN, by floor plan type

1 Bedroom
$3,621/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,265/mo

Senior living costs in Dotson vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dotson, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDotson, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,719/mo$5,433/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,790/mo$7,754/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$2,913/mo$3,007/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Dotson, MN:$4,719/mo
Minnesota:$5,433/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Dotson, MN:$6,790/mo
Minnesota:$7,754/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Dotson, MN:$2,913/mo
Minnesota:$3,007/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dotson, MN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Dotson.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dotson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dotson

Old Main Village in Mankato, MN

5.0
Old Main is a beautiful place to work. The staff are so welcoming and willing to help you anyway they can. The residents are equally welcoming and helpful. Great atmosphere and overall positive place to work!

Golden Horizons of Worthington

4.8
At Golden Horizons Worthington my parents reside. The RN Administration Sherry has been a nurse for years and truly cares for the people. She has been there almost 10 years! Staff is always friendly. Activities are fun and creative. Always a clean environment.

Birchwood Cottage - Mankato in North Mankato, MN

5.0
Things are going great. The staff are attentive and respecting my moms needs. They have so many activities going on - they have her out doing things that she would have never done before. It is expensive but for what she is getting and in comparison to other places it is great. The director ...
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Dotson review score based on 9 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 9 reviews of 1 Dotson assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dotson review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Dotson review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Dotson, MN1 facilities
8.9
North Mankato, MN9 facilities
8.6
Springfield, MN1 facilities

Dotson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dotson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dotson, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Dotson assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Dotson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dotson, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22%
45.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.3%
29.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.4%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22.9%
49.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.5%
26.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.6%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
13.7%
41.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
17.5%
46%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dotson assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Dotson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dotson, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
17.6%
44.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.3%
28.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.9%
35.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.4%
12%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dotson assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dotson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dotson, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.4%
24%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.8%
35.9%
No sugar
No sugar
5.5%
32.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.1%
32%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dotson assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dotson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dotson, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.7%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.6%
37.1%
Room service
Room service
11.7%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.2%
15.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dotson assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Dotson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dotson, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.8%
40.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.7%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.7%
26.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.4%
43.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.3%
43.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.4%
45.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.5%
36.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.1%
31.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.3%
33.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.2%
40.9%
Live performances
Live performances
19.5%
41%
Dances
Dances
8.8%
26.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.4%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.4%
40.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dotson

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Minnesota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dotson protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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