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Assisted living costs in Dakota County average about $5,355 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 461 communities in Dakota County. Our detailed directory has 5795 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Minneapolis, Bloomington and St. Louis Park.

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 New Perspective Mahtomedi
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I really appreciate there is someone making home good food for my mom and watching over to make sure she doesn't choke. Her room is kept nice we really appreciate that. We all like that it's a small place...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Offering: Memory CareWith beautifully landscaped grounds and secured gardens, the New Perspective senior living community in Mahtomedi, MN is a friendly retirement village that provides the perfect setting for enjoying beautiful weather. In this village-like space, our residents enjoy coming...
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The staff is amazing as well as all of the other tenants. The property is beautiful indoors and out. There is activities to participate in if you choose to almost every day, the food is terrific.
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.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available each day. At StoryPoint Carlson Parkway, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a...
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[name removed] was amazing. The staff was always kind and helpful. The facilities are beautiful. At the end the nursing staff had changed to a temp staff so that had some challenges but overall it was 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.
Carefree living at Okalee gives you time for the people you love and things you love to do, as the daily details can be done for you. A welcoming environment, exceptional hospitality and a full array of services create a joy-filled life at Okalee, a community that refreshes, revives and helps you...
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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 Inver Grove Heights
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Some issues but all facilities have that. Both management and care staff are good. Care staff seems very caring. Food is good. My husband has gained weight. It's a clean building and rooms/baths are good...
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 Inver Grove Heights 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...
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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
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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.
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Elim Shores has been great so far. While the building is older and there are drawbacks with that, the people are great and my mom is definitely feeling at home more and more all the time. I would recommend
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.
On the shores of Mitchell Lake in Eden Prairie you can experience all the comforts of home with convenient shopping and services nearby. Elim Shores is a 63 unit apartment building nestled in a residential setting where our residents are the #1 priority, offering a refreshing change of scenery...
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This was difficult for us, as she wasn't here very long before she passed away. We weren't even here a month. While we were there they kept it clean, and the staff was friendly. I don't think they could have...
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.
Our Community At Walker Methodist Highview Hills, we ease everyday responsibilities and embrace active lifestyles. We are located in a quiet residential setting across from a park and just blocks from historic downtown Lakeville. Included in your monthly rent is a broad range of amenities: One...
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My mom has high needs and they do a great job providing personal care and ensuring she is part of the community. The spiritual focus and wonderful volunteers really add to the sense of community.
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.
The Fountains at Hosanna, an assisted living, independent living, and memory care facility located in Lakeville Minnesota, is one of the premier facilities of its kind in the country. The primary focus of every service we offer is to provide a resident centered approach, an approached designed to...
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My brother and I needed to find a new home for our mother who had developed dementia and was falling all the time at home. We moved her to White Pines in Inver Grove Heights, she made friends right away,...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
White Pine Advanced Memory Care and Men’s Memory Care of Inver Grove Heights provides exceptional senior living services in a warm, welcoming, home-like environment. We aim to deliver top-notch care that is affordable and tailored to meet your specific needs.At Inver Grove White Pine, we...
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Photo of White Pine Advanced Assisted Living of Inver Grove Heights
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Out of five facilities were my mom lived, white pine was the best. This is not to say there weren't issues. - food was horrible. Very rarely edible. - staff was 60/40 good. 60% cared and wanted to help. 40%...
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.
We take pride in providing the highest quality care at the most affordable price around and treat our residents with a caring compassion that defines us. Our simple yet home like atmosphere allow each resident to receive a personalized level of service while enjoying a setting that promotes care...
Photo of Benedictine Living Community Regina
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[name removed] is on the Tabitha unit, staff are friendly and helpful. [name removed] has always been a funny person, enjoys joking around and staff are really good with her. She's still recognizes her...
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.
Providing exceptional care since 1965, and rooted in Catholic beliefs, Benedictine Living Community-Regina offers a true continuum of care. Benedictine Living Community-Regina offers Independent & Assisted Living, along with early stage and end stage Memory Care. Sharing a campus with United...
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Photo of The Moments of Lakeville
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There's no specific person that's assigned to my wife, just group of nurses, staff and helpers. They still watch over her quite well.
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.
Photo of Burnsville Carefree Living by Oxford Living
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My mom loved the food there. She did not participate in any of the activities they offered. They were very nice. Just pay attention to the care they are paying for. I would do this no matter where my mom was...
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 Burnsville Carefree Living by Oxford Living, a vibrant and supportive assisted living community dedicated to helping seniors live their best lives. We understand the importance of finding a place that feels like home, which is why we offer a warm, personalized environment with...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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 Regent at Burnsville faithfully provides our community members and their families with high-quality senior living options and health care.Located on beautiful Earley Lake, the Regent is south of the Minnesota River in picturesque Burnsville. Here, you’ll find a warm atmosphere and friendly...
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My husband says he likes living at this community. The staff are real nice to him and make the residents feel like family. They are interactive with the residents and encourage them to participate in some of...
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.
White Pine Advanced Memory Care—Cottage Grove offers advanced memory care services in a warm, welcoming, home-like environment.At White Pine, we specialize in serving people with advanced levels of dementia who need a secure environment with 24-hour caregivers on staff. We offer a safe and...
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I moved my grandmother into Emerald Crest from another Augustana facility (Regent) in mid-Summer, as her ability to manage and organize her day declined alongside her memory. The teams at both EC and the...
Provides: Memory Care
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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 Assisted Living Memory Care Specialists With four locations in Burnsville, Minnetonka, Shakopee and Victoria, Minnesota, Emerald Crest by Augustana Care memory care communities are truly inspired by our residents and families. With a deep knowledge of memory care, we offer a specialized...
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I have had a wonderful experience with Twin Rivers! My parents are treated with great respect and if they are in need of any care, the staff is always right there willing to help. The head cook and kitchen...
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.
We offer independent, assisted living and memory care options. Cannon Rivers Senior Community is designed to adapt to each person's changing needs. We offer a lifestyle that provides residents and families with peace of mind knowing that a full range of personal and health care services are...
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[Name removed] treats you just like family. He wants the residents to feel at home here. The staff are very understanding and kind to work with. [Name removed] prepares homemade meals for the residents...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Highland Homes and Services provides your loved one with the best traditional family style assisted living experience. We have newly remodeled modern residential homes with a maximum of only 6 residents to 1 staff member per home. This ensures our residents get the highest level of personal care,...
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Meadow Woods Assisted Living has overall been a good experience. The staff has been real helpful and the outreach director has been really helpful. They do have the same activities over and over again. Other...
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.
Meadow Woods, an assisted living residence located in a quiet Bloomington neighborhood on the Minnesota River bluffs, offers the perfect combination of independence and personal care. We encourage your independence by providing choices. Select your floor plan, bring your own furnishings, choose...
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Joyful Residential AL is a caring, loving and a “like home” facility. The staff was very professional, patient, friendly and very attentive to my mother’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Mother was...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Joyful Residential Assisted Living in Bloomington Minnesota offers a small scale, homelike living experience that is comforting and welcoming. We are located in a quiet, residential neighborhood and offer over 3,000 sq ft of living space. This includes 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms that is each...
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My Mother was only here for a month but the time she was here, it was excellent. All of the staff members were wonderful and I could not be more pleased with the care she got. The quality of the staff...
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.
White Pine Advanced Assisted Living and Memory Care of Mendota Heights provides exceptional senior living services in a warm, welcoming, home-like environment. We aim to deliver top-notch care that is affordable and tailored to meet your specific needs.A great alternative to yesterday's nursing...
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The size of the room is perfect. The facility is clean and nice. [name removed] is amazing. My Dad is already making friends and loving his new community.
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 Glenn West St. Paul is a faith-based retirement home for adults 55+, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Residents enjoy maintenance-free living, chef-prepared meals, exceptional hospitality, attentive health services, compassionate care, enriching activities,...
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Pretty facility, room layout choices are quite nice. Mom's studio is a good size and very comfortable for her. Friendly tenants - my mom has made lots of new friends. They have a nice variety of activities...
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.
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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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Cost of assisted living in Dakota County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Dakota County is $5,355 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Northfield, MN with an average of $4,468 per month.

Assisted living costs in Dakota County, MN, vs. nearby counties

Dakota County, MN
$5,355/mo

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

Dakota County, MN
$5,355/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

Assisted living costs in Dakota County, MN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,355/mo
$7,871/mo

Assisted living costs in Dakota County, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,921/mo
Studio
$4,332/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,470/mo

Senior living costs in Dakota County 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: Dakota County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDakota County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,355/mo$5,433/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,871/mo$7,754/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$2,641/mo$3,007/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Dakota County, MN:$5,355/mo
Minnesota:$5,433/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Dakota County, MN:$7,871/mo
Minnesota:$7,754/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Dakota County, MN:$2,641/mo
Minnesota:$3,007/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dakota County, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dakota County 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 Dakota County, MN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Dakota County 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
Dakota County, MN$5,370/mo$4,815/mo+11.5%
Minnesota$5,610/mo$5,161/mo+8.7%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Dakota County, MN
2024 average cost:$5,370/mo
2023 average cost:$4,815/mo
Percent change:+11.5%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$5,610/mo
2023 average cost:$5,161/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dakota County, 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 Dakota County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dakota County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dakota County

Meadow Woods - Martin Luther Campus in Bloomington, MN

5.0
I think they do a great job at Meadow Woods! The staff here is very friendly and easy to work with. They've been very accommodating in regards to some billing issues we've had in regards to getting funding with the VA straightened out. The facility itself is well kept and clean, and they do a ...
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Saint Therese of Woodbury

4.5
Cannot think of one negative thing to say about this facility. It is a beautiful property with many amenities. The staff is amazing. Every level of care is given by extremely professional and kind members of St Therese staff. I was a patient for 6weeks and was extremely happy with everything, ...
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Wealshire Of Bloomington

5.0
My dad has been at Wealshire of Bloomington for almost three years. My brother and I were looking for a new place for dad as the Alzheimer's disease continued to make it hard for him to make safe decisions. He was very active and the place he was in did not fit as most residents were much ...
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Dakota County review score based on 908 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 908 reviews of 461 Dakota County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dakota County 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

Dakota County review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Dakota County, MN461 facilities
7.7
Ramsey County, MN463 facilities
7.7
Scott County, MN476 facilities

Review subcategories for Dakota County 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 908 reviews of 461 Dakota County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dakota County 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.
Dakota County, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.4
Care services
2.8
3.1
Staff
3.1
3.3
Meals & dining
2.9
3.0
Activities
2.9
3.0
Value for cost*
2.8
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Dakota County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dakota County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dakota County, 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 Dakota County 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 Dakota County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dakota County, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.6%
53.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.3%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.7%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.6%
57.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.8%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.8%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.4%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dakota County 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 Dakota County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dakota County, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.9%
33.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.5%
41.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dakota County 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 Dakota County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dakota County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.1%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.8%
42.3%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
38.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.7%
37.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.4%
19.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Dakota County 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 Dakota County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dakota County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.7%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.9%
43.6%
Room service
Room service
34.3%
38.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.8%
18.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dakota County 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 Dakota County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dakota County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
47%
47.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.4%
31.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
31.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.8%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.9%
50.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.8%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.3%
42.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.4%
39.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
48%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
22%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.6%
47.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dakota County

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