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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ellendale, MN

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ellendale nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Ellendale, MN may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Ellendale or another care type is right for you. Browse 13 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ellendale.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Blooming Prairie, New Richland or Geneva.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Ellendale, MN

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Last Updated: 2/21/25
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Birchwood Cottages - Owatonna
5.0 / 5.0

I wish we had moved my mom here years earlier. I see photos of her and she is dressed up like her old self and her hair is combed nicely. They have good activities, even if she is not actually participating she is sitting at the table interacting with the other residents. They have a Facebook page for families to be able to see their loved ones. The staff is friendly and pro active and seem to enjoy their jobs.

Oak Park Place - Albert Lea
4.4 / 5.0

They really try and involve the community and their decorations are beautiful. The facility is very nice and clean and always decorated. As far as improving, on the memory care side, I have seen no activities with those residents. And with memory care it may be difficult, but they have puzzles on a shelf but I have never seen any open. There is very little interaction with the residents. They seem to just send everyone back to their rooms after mealtime. On the other side, assisted living side, they have several activities that residents can partake in like exercise class, bingo, a boat trip outing, but nothing in memory care.

Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN
4.8 / 5.0

This is a very good comforting place for a family member to be. The staff are very caring and helpful with my loved one. They provide good quality care.

Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC

1201 Garfield Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
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3 reviews

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...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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For over 40 years, Thorne Crest has offered seniors the ability to create a lifestyle of their choosing. During that time we have developed programs and offered services to compliment the changing needs and lifestyles of residents and families. Today Thorne Crest continues a tradition of...

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Birchwood Cottages - Owatonna

1905 Austin Rd, Owatonna, MN 55060

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The staff is friendly and informative. The communication is good between the staff and our family they keep us well informed. They have activities going and for the residents to participate in. I would...

Provides: Memory Care

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...

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Timberdale Trace

334 Cedardale Dr SE, Owatonna, MN 55060

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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19 reviews

The staff really care and do a great job treating every resident like family. Activities are great compared to other local places. Room sizes and layouts are a little bit smaller than other places we toured,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Oak Park Place - Albert Lea

1615 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007

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7.0
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3 reviews

It is a very nice facility and very clean. They are adding more activities which is great. The room sizes in memory care are great. I feel my mother in law's room is quite large comparatively speaking.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Oak Park Place Assisted Living Facility located in Albert Lea, Minnesota is a delightful place for seniors. Residents are presented with a variety of therapeutic activities to help them enjoy life to the fullest. While the main goal of Oak Park Place is to provide a place where residents can...

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Ecumen CountrySide

650 El Dorado St SE, Owatonna, MN 55060

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8.0
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1 review

My loved one is currently resident at Ecumen CountrySide and everything has been great for her so far. We have had a great experience as my loved one has transitioned from her home to Assisted Living. We...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Ecumen CountrySide

650 El Dorado St SE, Owatonna, MN 55060

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8.0
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1 review

My loved one is currently resident at Ecumen CountrySide and everything has been great for her so far. We have had a great experience as my loved one has transitioned from her home to Assisted Living. We...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Whispering Oak Place

903 Calverly Ct, Ellendale, MN 56026

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7.0
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1 review

I would tell others looking that they are having a hard time getting quality qualified personal just like all the other facilities in the area that are in the same business so the turn over rate is high....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Whispering OaksWhispering Oaks assisted living community is located in Ellendale, MN. Ellendale was incorporated in 1901, and came about when the railroad came through. It was named after the railroad president’s wife. You’ll find "country style living" here in a small and quiet town. Churches...

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Heather Haus Apartment

220 4th St, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917

Provides: Assisted Living

Heather Haus Apartment

220 4th St, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917

Provides: Assisted Living

Waters Edge

1841 EAGLE VIEW CIRCLE, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

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Waters Edge

1841 EAGLE VIEW CIRCLE, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Thorne Crest Retirement Community

1201 Garfield Ave., Albert Lea, MN 56007

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Thorne Crest Retirement Community

1201 Garfield Ave., Albert Lea, MN 56007

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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What are nursing homes?

Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide long-term care for seniors with significant physical or mental health conditions, and short-term care to people recovering from an injury or hospital stay. Nursing homes provide personal assistance and medical care from licensed professionals. Services in skilled nursing facilities often include:

  • Help with personal care
  • Rehabilitation care, including physical and speech therapy
  • Mobility assistance
  • Palliative and hospice care
  • Health care services
  • Complimentary transportation
  • 24-hour care and supervision
Complete guide to nursing homes

Ellendale, Minnesota

Nursing Homes

A nursing home offers lodging to two or more seniors who have no personal ties to the administrator. This type of establishment provides its residents with care administered by on-site nurses. These caregivers offer care for seniors who are unable to take care of themselves.

Nursing homes can be a helpful and comfy living alternative for persons 65 years or older, however nursing homes will routinely individuals 55 and greater rarely heard of in senior care regarding care types.A large number of nursing home occupants are seniors who have incontinence issues, have mental or physical disabilities, experience difficulty with vision and hearing, or require assistance with daily tasks such as bathing. As a resident of a nursing home, you can expect the right to have protections against involuntary transfer or discharge, have your representative notified about your care, be free from restraints, and to manage your money. Nursing homes are required to provide a professionallly directed program of activities, emergency dental services, nursing and related services, and routine personal hygiene items to residents. Many occupants of nursing homes are seniorswith . These can encompass verbal fits, resisting care, or an urge to wander. Examples of care services and amenitiesprovided at nursing homes might include senior centers, meal programs, social and recreational activities, and personal care (including dressing, bathing, and toilet assistance).

Cost of Living

The community in which a senior care community is located can have a major impact on the cost of care. The overall cost of living can be a major influence when determining which facility meets the needs of your loved one. The rent burden for Ellendale is around 15.5% of the average person’s monthly income. Monthly, the median rent in Ellendale is $824 and the median price for a home for Ellendale costs around $93,047.

Demographics and Values

Ellendale has a population density of 319 people per square mile. Currently, the population of Ellendale consists of 690 people. In terms of education, 1.8% have a graduate degree, 39.8% have a high-school diploma, and 20.3% have a college degree. In Ellendale, 10.5% of the population are veterans of the United States armed forces. Racially, the population of Ellendale is 0.0% other or not specified, 95.5% white, 0.0% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 2.7% black, 0.3% mixed race, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, and 0.0% Hispanic. In Ellendale, 69.4% participate in the labor force, 5.0% do not have health insurance, 15.0% have some form of disability, and 10.2% live in poverty. Out of the total city population, 46.9% are male and 53.1% are female. The median age of Ellendale is 36 years old.

State Information

An overview of Minnesota

Residents of Minnesota enjoy its natural beauty which ranks 3rd in the United States. Minnesota is ranked 3rd in quality of life and 10th in healthcare. Out of a national average of 100, Minnesota has a cost of living index rating of 102, a grocery index rating of 107, and a housing index rating of 88. There are 140 general hospitals and 61 health centers that provide care for 5,654,535 Minnesota residents. The three highest ranked hospitals in Minnesota are Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Mayo Clinic Health System – Red Wing, and Alomere Health.

Social demographics of the state

In terms of religious values, 34% of Minnesota’s population regularly attend some form of service and there are in total 5,953 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-19%, Mainline Protestant-29%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. In Minnesota there are 170 masonic lodges. The state has a median age of 38 and 29% of its population being over the age of 55. The state of Minnesota ranks 27th in the country for diversity, and the state is considered LGBTQ friendly. During the latest presidential election, 45% voted for the Republican candidate while 46% voted for the Democratic candidate.

State-wide weather information

The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of June at around 5.59 inches. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Minnesota is around 2.37 inches. On average, the humidity rating for Minnesota is around 70%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 80% in the month of December. The average air quality index rating in Minnesota is 34.5 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of May with a rating of 42.7 AQI. During the winter, the average temperature in Minnesota drops to around 13F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 33F during the month of February. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around -11F during the month of January. During the summer, the average temperature in Minnesota is around 67F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 86F during the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 42F in the month of June. While residents of Minnesota mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Minnesota can include floods and earthquakes (high).

Wildlife to be found in Minnesota

The state of Minnesota has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of wine, red, and black spine, black cherry, juniper, and mountain ash. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the American kestrel, the red-winged blackbird, the horned lark, or the trumpeter swans. The state animal of Minnesota is the eastern timber wolf.

Disclosure: A Place for Mom refers to "nursing home" here generally as an umbrella term to include assisted living facilities. It is not used to indicate that the facility meets official state requirements for level of care of a skilled nursing facility, as defined in that particular jurisdiction.

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Water's Edge, Mankato Lodge Senior Living and Brookdale Mankato are the top-rated nursing homes near Ellendale, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

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