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The Pillars Of Mankato

The Pillars Of Mankato is an assisted living and memory care community in Mankato, MN.

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3125 Prairie Rose Drive, Mankato, MN 56001

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4.8 from 51 reviews
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Overall Review of The Pillars Of Mankato

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Memory care feels especially supported

Residents and families describe memory care as attentive and respectful.

Several reviews mention memory care specifically, including families who moved in after memory concerns and others who described how their loved one was managed in that setting. Residents describe consistent follow-through from staff, and one review highlights memory-care staff by name and says the team did a great job. In the same set of reviews, families also say they feel supported as needs change.

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Caring, attentive staff stands out

Staff members are repeatedly described as caring, attentive, and professional.

Across the reviews, residents and families describe staff as compassionate and responsive, including nurses who notify families promptly with concerns. Multiple reviewers say staff get to know residents well and treat people with respect. Several also call out the professionalism and friendliness of the team, including positive experiences with front desk and concierge support.

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Food quality gets consistent praise

Food is a frequent highlight, including praise for the chef.

Reviews frequently mention food, with one family saying it is always good and another describing the overall memory care journey as including exceptional food. A separate review also points to a chef and describes it alongside the community’s other accommodations. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and provides meals with special diets supported.

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Activities are a strong daily fit

Activities and events are described as engaging and well planned.

Some reviews emphasize activities, including comments that the activities are top rated and that residents enjoy fun events. One review also notes that even during a difficult period, the resident stayed happy and calm, with video chats included. The community offers planned daily activities, resident-run options, and scheduled day trips.

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Clean, well-kept spaces

Residents and visitors describe the building as clean and tidy.

A couple of reviews specifically mention cleanliness, saying areas looked clean and things were tidy. Another review describes the environment positively in the same general context as the care experience. The community also provides housekeeping services and has indoor common areas residents can use.

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Features

Housing

  • 140 resident community capacity 140 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Mankato, Minnesota offers a variety of amenities that cater to seniors looking for convenience and comfort. There are several cafes and restaurants within close proximity, providing easy access to dining options. Transportation services such as U-Save Auto Rental and Taxi Pros make getting around simple. Pharmacies like Shopko and Hy-Vee are nearby for any prescription needs. Nearby medical facilities include Mankato Clinic and Now Care Medical Centers for health care services. Residents can also enjoy parks like Lake Dorothy Park and theaters like Cinemark for entertainment options. Places of worship such as Two Rivers Vineyard Church and hospitals like The Thro Company provide additional support within the community. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded environment with essential services for senior living.

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (0.9 miles)
  • Peet's Coffee and Tea (1.1 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (1.5 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (2.8 miles)
  • Coffee Hag (3.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Red Lobster (1 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1 miles)
  • Culver's (1.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • Panda Express (1.1 miles)
  • Applebee's (1.1 miles)
  • Wow! Zone (1.1 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Save Auto Rental (1 miles)
  • Taxi Pros (3 miles)
  • Mankato Regional Airport (MKT) (4.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Shopko Pharmacies (1.1 miles)
  • Hy-Vee Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Siebels, Mark - Mark Siebels (1.1 miles)
  • Thrifty White Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Target Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Mankato Clinic, Occupational Medicine (1.2 miles)
  • Now Care Medical Centers (1.2 miles)
  • Permanent Choice (1.4 miles)
  • Ophthalmology Associates (1.5 miles)
  • Associates In Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery PA (1.7 miles)
  • Minnesota Vision Therapy Center (1.8 miles)
  • Reynolds Custom Hearing (1.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Theaters (1.4 miles)

Parks

  • Lake Dorothy Park (1.5 miles)
  • Highland Park (2.8 miles)
  • Seven Mile Creek County Park (3.1 miles)
  • Riverfront Park (3.3 miles)
  • Spring Lake Park (4.2 miles)
  • Sibley Park (4.6 miles)
  • Land of Memories Park (5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Two Rivers Vineyard Church (1.8 miles)
  • Evangelical Lutheran Synod (2.5 miles)
  • St Peter & Paul's Catholic Church-Office, Theresa House (2.9 miles)
  • Campus Lutheran Chapel (3 miles)
  • Immanuel Lutheran School (3.1 miles)
  • Resurrection Lutheran Church (3.2 miles)
  • St Boniface's Chapel (3.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • The Thro Company (2.3 miles)
  • Mankato House Health Care Center (3.4 miles)

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