The Beacon At Le Center III is an assisted living community in Mankato, MN.
Information last verified:
638 Southbend Avenue, Mankato, MN 56001
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and families describe a culture of kindness.
Several reviews emphasize a caring environment and a focus on residents, with staff described as compassionate and respectful. One review also highlights how the administration supports resources aimed at providing strong care to residents. A few reviews frame this as part of the overall culture at the facility, not just isolated interactions.
Some families struggle to reach staff by phone.
While one review says calls are answered quickly, multiple reviews describe problems getting through. One reviewer reports that no one answers the phone and that calls are sometimes redirected to extensions that do not work. Another review says residents have to wait longer when using the call button, and food issues add to delays in getting help.
Some reviews question consistency of care staff.
A family member describes dissatisfaction with care quality, citing staff turnover and untrained staff. Another review echoes staffing strain, saying help is spread thin and residents experience service delays. Taken together, these reviews point to concerns about consistency rather than day-to-day experiences improving over time.
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21 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities Scheduled daily activitiesThe Beacon At Le Center III is located at 638 Southbend Avenue, Mankato, MN 56001 in Nicollet County, Minnesota
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