Cottagewood Senior Community Memory Care, located in Mankato, MN, is a facility dedicated to providing memory care for seniors with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. As a specialized memory care community, Cottagewood offers tailored assisted-living services designed to accommodate the unique needs of residents experiencing memory loss. The facility emphasizes a secure environment to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents. Cottagewood integrates various therapeutic activities designed to enhance cognitive health, which are part of personalized care plans crafted to meet individual needs.

Cottagewood Senior Community provides a comprehensive suite of care services including medication management, incontinence care, ambulatory care, and diabetes care. These services are supported by professional staff who undergo continuous training to deliver high-quality care in a supportive setting. The facility features a secured community layout specifically designed for residents with memory loss to promote both safety and independence. Additionally, Cottagewood offers a barber/beauty salon on-site, ensuring residents have access to grooming and personal care services as part of their daily routine.

Despite its well-maintained and friendly environment, feedback from residents and families indicates mixed experiences with Cottagewood's care quality and staff. While many appreciate the family-style meals, engaging activities, and some attentive support from the staff, concerns have been raised regarding communication and management’s responsiveness, particularly in handling personal belongings after a resident's passing. Recent efforts have been made to enhance resident engagement through updated programming and increased community involvement, aiming to improve the overall experience for both residents and their families.

Costs at this community start at $2,455 and range up to $4,996. The average price in the community is $3,725, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,191. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.