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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Mankato, Minnesota

Mankato, MN has 5 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $6,386/mo. That's roughly in line with the Minnesota state median. The typical licensed assisted living provider in Mankato has 26 beds, against 5 statewide.

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Median monthly price, Mankato

$6,386/mo

Estimated range $6,029 – $7,229

● Mankato $6,386 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Mankato

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingMankatoMinnesotaNational
25th percentile$6,029/mo$6,275/mo$5,488/mo
Median$6,386/mo$6,573/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$7,229/mo$7,144/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Mankato runs about $43 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,705
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$8,150
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$31,118

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Mankato.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Mankato runs about $2,526 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Mankato has 2 such properties. The county aging agency at (507) 387-1256 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $8,150 a month. The local assisted living median is $6,386 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Mankato assisted living median of $6,386 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $8,150 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Mankato run about $10,343 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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5 assisted living communities in Mankato

What assisted living looks like in Mankato

The typical licensed assisted living provider in Mankato has 26 beds, against 5 across Minnesota. They range from 20 to 100.

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Free local help worth saving

Mankato, in Blue Earth County, has about 45,473 residents. About 5,772 of them (13%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $66,873.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging (MNRAAA)(507) 387-1256mnraaa.org

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Minnesota Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Minnesota State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Minnesota Aging and Disability Resources1-800-333-2433mn.gov

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Lyle C. Pearson Community Based Outpatient Clinicva.gov

    Primary Care Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Mankato.

  • Elderly WaiverOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Mankato more expensive than the rest of Minnesota?

Mankato's median assisted living cost is about 3% lower than the Minnesota state median.

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Reading up first? Assisted Living across Minnesota → · Assisted Living cost across Minnesota → · Adult Day Care vs Assisted Living →

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Assisted Living in Mankato: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers