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North Point in North Mankato, MN

North Point is an assisted living community in North Mankato, MN.

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North Point in North Mankato, MN

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North Point

2135 Lor Ray Dr, North Mankato, MN 56003

To contact a resident: (507) 344-0059

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 38 reviews
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Overall Review of North Point

common 30 reviews mention this

Compassionate, hands-on staffing stands out

Care team members are described as kind, respectful, and genuinely invested in residents.

Across the reviews, residents and families consistently describe staff who treat people with kindness and take time to get to know them. Multiple comments also mention responsive help with day-to-day needs, repairs, and communication within the building. Even in negative reviews, residents point to medication staff and care delivery as the specific area that needs improvement.

common 13 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents describe a full mix of on-site activities and scheduled entertainment.

Many reviews highlight an active schedule, including bingo, games, movies, and social gatherings, with an activities calendar families say is kept full. Residents also mention exercises, crafts, and faith-based or devotional offerings, plus outings planned by an activities director. A few reviewers frame it as a community that helps residents stay more active than a more institutional setting.

common 8 reviews mention this

Meals are a frequent point

Families and residents often say the community meals are good and well organized.

Several reviews say the food is good and that there are structured meal times, with dining areas where residents can get three meals a day. Some residents mention room service and special dietary restrictions as part of how meals are handled. A smaller number of comments say the food could be better, but most describe it positively.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Medication support is central, with concerns

Medication handling is described as important—though a few reviews raise serious timing and error concerns.

Reviews repeatedly connect the care experience to medication support, including help with dispensing medications and added services when health needs increase. Some families also describe end-of-life care coordination, including hospice involvement. However, there are also reviews describing medication timing failures and at least one med error, which are raised as significant reasons for concern.

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Features

Housing

  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • TV room TV room
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Companion care Companion care
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy

Dining

  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Stories Stories
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in North Mankato, Minnesota, this area offers a convenient selection of amenities for senior living. With a variety of restaurants including Culver's, McDonald's, and Hardee's within close proximity, residents have easy access to dining options. Nearby pharmacies such as Walgreens and CVS provide convenient healthcare services. For outdoor recreation, there are several parks like Spring Lake Park and Riverfront Park nearby. Places of worship including New Creation World Outreach Church and Seventh-Day Adventist Church offer spiritual support. Access to medical care is also convenient with options like Southern Minnesota Surgical and Msu-Student Health Services nearby. Overall, this area provides a balance of convenience and amenities for seniors looking to settle in North Mankato.

Restaurants

  • Culver's (1.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.3 miles)
  • Hardee's (1.4 miles)
  • Pizza Hut (2.6 miles)
  • Burger King (2.6 miles)
  • Little Caesars Pizza (2.6 miles)
  • Loose Moose Saloon-Conference (2.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Supervalu (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
  • Thrifty White Pharmacy (4.4 miles)

Parks

  • Spring Lake Park (1.5 miles)
  • Riverfront Park (2.3 miles)
  • Land of Memories Park (2.4 miles)
  • Sibley Park (2.5 miles)
  • Seven Mile Creek County Park (2.7 miles)
  • Highland Park (3.5 miles)
  • Minneopa Falls (4.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • New Creation World Outreach Church (1.8 miles)
  • Life Family Church (1.9 miles)
  • Seventh-Day Adventist Church (1.9 miles)
  • Evangelical Covenant Church (2 miles)
  • Immanuel Lutheran School (2.7 miles)
  • Resurrection Lutheran Church (2.7 miles)
  • St Peter & Paul's Catholic Church-Office, Theresa House (2.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Ecumen Pathstone Store (2.2 miles)
  • Southern Minnesota Surgical (2.4 miles)
  • Primrose Mental Health (2.7 miles)
  • Carlson-Tillisch Eye Clinic (2.7 miles)
  • Eiselt, Tracye O.D. (2.7 miles)
  • PrairieCare (2.8 miles)
  • Msu-Student Health Services (2.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Coffee Hag (2.6 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (4.1 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (4.2 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.9 miles)
  • Peet's Coffee and Tea (5 miles)

Transportation

  • Taxi Pros (2.7 miles)
  • U-Save Auto Rental (4.7 miles)
  • Mankato Regional Airport (MKT) (6.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • The Thro Company (3.5 miles)
  • Mankato House Health Care Center (3.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Theaters (4.6 miles)

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