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Assisted living costs in Benning average about $4,599 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 104 communities in Benning. Our detailed directory has 505 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Mankato, New Ulm and Madelia.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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Photo of Mankato Lodge Senior Living
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9.4
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16 reviews
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The people working here are so helpful with anything you need and the people living here are so friendly. Would highly recommend living here!
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.
Mankato Lodge, professionally managed by Sinceri Senior Living, offers engaging and personalized care focused on the uniqueness of each resident, providing services best suited to your individual needs. We are proud to have been a part of the Mankato community for 24 years. We offer spacious...
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Photo of StoryPoint Mankato
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Staff here is wonderful, they always seem happy and very helpful. There seems to be something going on everyday through the weekdays but things seem to go to your own resources on the weekends. There are a...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Mankato! This isn't just a place to reside - it's a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...
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Photo of Water's Edge
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8.7
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38 reviews
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My sister [name removed] experience at Waters Edge was very good. The staff was always helpful and kind. The facility was welcoming and comfortable. [name removed] had a wonderful view of the lake from...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Photo of The Waters of Kingsley Shores and Kingsley Place
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Overall the experience has been really good. The residents are wonderful and instantly welcoming. I've heard that is not the case everywhere but my mom had so many people ask her to join them for meals and...
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.
The Waters of Kingsley Shores and Kingsley Place is located in the beautiful town of Lakeville, Dakota County, Minnesota. Lakeville is a community full of recreational opportunities including numerous parks and lakes for activities as well as gorgeous scenic views. If you love the natural world,...
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Photo of Benedictine Court St. Peter
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All would get a rating of 5 except for 6. Food. [name removed] makes his own meals. However I know the chef was very helpful in trying to create pepper-free meals for Perry (he has an allergic reaction to...
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.
Our assisted living community, Benedictine Court, is committed to delivering personalized care that brings both comfort and peace of mind. Rest assured, our dedicated teams collaborate closely with a wide network of Benedictine professionals across the Midwest, ensuring that you receive the...
Photo of Suite Living of Prior Lake
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They were friendly and accommodating to my family's needs. Mom had gone into hospice. We were at Suite Living for one month. I would recommend them and use them again.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Suite Living of Prior Lake is a 32 private suite Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Community that provides quality care to our seniors, with a personal touch. Our communities are small and intimate, providing a cozy warm atmosphere that feels like home. Suite Living is locally owned and...
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Photo of Benedictine Windermere Way
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From what I have seen and experienced personally, I would give Windermere a 5 on items 1 - 7. However, it's difficult to give a high mark for item 8 simply because the cost is beyond what people of modest...
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.
Benedictine Windermere Way frees you from home maintenance, offering beautiful, spacious apartments, resort-inspired amenities, outdoor decks, patios and colorful gardens. Windermere Bluff Neighborhood Park is just across the street.Delicious culinary experiences are available in the...
Photo of Beehive Homes of Lakeville
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The staff was so friendly. It was very clean and they had a wonderful girl doing activities., I would definitely recommend it to others. The social worker was very accommodating.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
BeeHive Homes of Lakeville is a brand new, small, intimate, home-like setting nestled in a protected nature area, conveniently located near shopping, City offices and Senior Center. BeeHive Homes is a national franchise with over 200 Homes. BeeHive Homes' philosophy is that we offer an intimate...
Photo of Kingsway Retirement Living
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My parents are super happy there. I have been there many times and even ate there as well. I would give it a five all around. My parents have never complained at all. Each interaction with staff has been...
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.
For over 15 years, Kingsway Retirement Living has offered independent living, assisted living and memory care in southeastern Minnesota. Our team members have over 100 years of combined experience in senior care. Awarded "Best of Assisted Living" four times by SeniorAdvisor, Kingsway is part of a...
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Photo of Benedictine Living Community Shakopee St. Gertrude's
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The food needs improvement. Everything else was great. Wonderful staff all around. Activities good but could use more games or card games. A lot of bingo. Cleanliness was great and apartment size great
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.
Benedictine St. Gertrude's provides award-winning senior care: assisted living, long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, outpatient therapy and therapy services in your home. Assisted living at Benedictine St. Gertrude's is designed to support independence and well-being close to...
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Photo of StoryPoint Faribault
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The transition was better than expected. Staff has been great at every level, and the encouragement by the staff to do activities and during meals is appreciated.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Faribault! This isn't just a place to reside - it's a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...
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Photo of Birchwood Cottage - Mankato
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Meals started out great but when chef changed they weren't as good. For activities, a little more variety in musicians coming in would have been nice. Religious Sunday service was just televised. Price...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Birchwood Cottages specializes in memory care, providing assisted living services in an enhanced care home-like setting.PEOPLE are the heart of Birchwood Cottages. We support meaningful connections between team members and residents. This fosters an uplifting and positive environment in which to...
Photo of Rivers of Life Memory Care and Enhanced Assisted Living of Savage
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Staff to resident ratio is great, staff truly cares about all residents and their families, it's kept very clean, food is great and the activities are just right.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Photo of Cedar Crest of Silver Lake
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I couldn't say enough good things about Cedar! We were so blessed to find them! Staff was amazing, kind, attentive, understanding, patient and caring. Multiple fun activities for all different resident...
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.
Cedar Crest of Silver Lake is a 40 bed facility that enhances the lifestyles of the elderly. We provide All Levels of care, from minimal to total cares. We have a memory care unit with 24/hour staffing. We have licensed RNs, LPNs, TMAs, HHAs and Aides. All meals, snacks and entertainment are...
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The staff has been great to work with. It's taking a while for my parents to come to grips with the fact that they can't move back to their home. But, I think they will be fine. I would recommend the...
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.
Old Main Village Senior Living is a part the former Mankato State campus, which was converted into gracious senior living in 1988. We are centrally located in downtown Mankato. We have 73 apartments, each completely unique, with a full kitchen, beautiful tall windows and additional storage space...
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Photo of Timberdale Trace
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The community is very safe, clean and inviting. There are many activities to keep the residents active and engaged. The activities director is very creative and involves as many of the residents in the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
We are a quaint Assisted Living and Memory Care community nestled in a cul-de-sac of neighborhood houses. Both our Timberdale Trace communities are shaped like cottages and only have one level. All of our common spaces are in the center, making it very easy to get to activities and the dining...
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Photo of Suite Living of Lakeville
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My husband said he would not go back. I would find the same stuff on the floor after a few days and I would do a clean up in the bathroom when I was there. He would also say they would be out of certain...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Suite Living of Lakeville is a 32 private suite Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Community that provides quality care to our seniors, with a personal touch. Our communities are small and intimate, providing a cozy warm atmosphere that feels like home. Suite Living is locally owned and...
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Photo of NorBella Savage
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Everything is pretty wonderful except her mom and laundry can messy at times. Meals are amazing and room size is generous. The only bad thing is the laundry put away is disorganized and her room can be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Photo of Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows
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Overall, the service is great. However, I have experienced some problems with my meds. Not knowing when I'm getting a new one and not always sure what they are for.
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.
With ample walking paths and an adjacent park, Monarch Meadows offers easy access to nature, providing opportunities for reflection and rejuvenation. Our structured programs are designed to enrich our residents' lives by promoting spiritual, recreational or educational benefits with each...
Photo of Hallowstone at Mankato
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For the short time we were there things went well. Brookdale has a small and homey setting to it and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far
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.
Our community, located in Mankato, Minn., in a residential neighborhood just west of Lake Dorothy Park, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, art and other creative projects, lively meals, fun outings...
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i like living at Autumnn Grace. Sometimes i get frustratd with myself for not being able to do my ADL'S. Someone is always here to assist me. it has been two years since living here. i like it.
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 Benedictine Living St. Peter
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This is a great community. We liked the care, but they need to keep up more on the cleaning of the hallways. They could use a little improvement in cleaning. They have gotten better when having staff...
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.
Independent living is about freedom to choose the things you want to do, while leaving chores and home maintenance behind. At Benedictine Heritage Meadows, we’re proud to offer just that. In addition to comfortable residence options, you’ll find an engaging independent living lifestyle — all...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Ecumen Prairie Hill offers an ideal residential location with beautiful wooded views and access to nearby parks, walking paths, clinics and River’s Edge Hospital.
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I like this community for my mother. The staff is very friendly, the community is very clean. My mother loves the food. The only thing is after 5pm there is not a lot of staff on the first floor and that is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
French Meadow Place is a cozy community nestled in the charming city of Le Sueur, Minnesota. Located just 30 minutes south of the Twin Cities, French Meadow offers the perfect blend of convenient city access with a welcoming small-town feel. Our dedicated care team is committed to ensuring that...
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Very friendly and engaged with plenty of activities for family member. Room sizes and amenities offered for residents are excellent.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Beacon has a quiet, small town coziness touch, located in the heart of Mapleton, Minnesota. Country living at its finest with the comforts of excellent care, located a short distance from Mankato and Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital. You'll have peace of mind knowing the care and team are...

Cost of assisted living in Benning, MN

The average cost of senior living in Benning is $4,599 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Mankato, MN with an average of $4,334 per month.

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

Benning, MN
$4,599/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,599/mo
$5,727/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,131/mo
Studio
$4,289/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,334/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,267/mo

Senior living costs in Benning 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: Benning, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBenning, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,599/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,727/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,824/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Benning, MN:$4,599/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Benning, MN:$5,727/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Benning, MN:$2,824/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Benning, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Benning and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Benning, MN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Benning have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Benning, MN$5,245/mo$5,048/mo+3.9%
Minnesota$4,743/mo$4,798/mo-1.1%
National$4,899/mo$4,633/mo+5.7%
Benning, MN
2024 average cost:$5,245/mo
2023 average cost:$5,048/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$4,743/mo
2023 average cost:$4,798/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
National
2024 average cost:$4,899/mo
2023 average cost:$4,633/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Benning, 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 Benning.

What families are saying about assisted living in Benning

Recent reviews for assisted living in Benning

StoryPoint Mankato

4.9
Friendly staff, clean and inviting environment. Often see the executive director and other leaders helping and on the floor. You typically don't see this anywhere. Wonderful place for my dad and now my mom.

Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN

4.9
Our experience with Thorne Crest was very short. We set up my parents in independent living and shortly after we moved them in one parent started showing major signs of needing to be put in a memory care unit. Thorne Crest has a small memory care unit with a big waiting list. We needed to look ...
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Mill City Senior Living in Faribault, MN

4.0
Overall it has been a very good experience. Mom and dad like it there. Like all places they are short on staff, but staff they have have been wonderful. The rooms are large. They have a washer and dryer in each room. They have everything that they could need. My mom needs a lot of help and they ...
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Benning review score based on 87 family reviews

7.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 87 reviews of 104 Benning assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Benning 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

Benning review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
Benning, MN104 facilities
8.5
North Mankato, MN31 facilities
7.7
Waseca, MN133 facilities

Review subcategories for Benning assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 87 reviews of 104 Benning assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Benning resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Benning, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.5
Friendliness
3.2
3.5
Care services
2.9
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
2.8
3.1
Activities
2.9
3.1
Value for cost*
2.8
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Benning assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benning assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benning, 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 Benning 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 Benning that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Benning, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.3%
53.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
57.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.8%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.8%
52.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Benning 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 Benning Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Benning, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Benning 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 Benning partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Benning, MNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
38.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
19.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Benning 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 Benning communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benning, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
18.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Benning 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 Benning offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Benning, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
42.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
36.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
39.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Benning

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 Benning protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Mankato Lodge Senior Living, StoryPoint Mankato and Water's Edge are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Benning, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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