Brookdale Mankato

Brookdale Mankato is a vibrant assisted living community nestled within a beautiful, tree-filled residential neighborhood across from Lake Dorothy. The atmosphere here encourages residents to engage in a lively, fulfilling lifestyle, where the scenic setting is the backdrop for a warm and inviting environment. Residents enjoy not only the serenity of lakeside living, but also easy access to the amenities and cultural attractions of Mankato, a picturesque city along the Minnesota River. The area offers opportunities for fishing in state parks, exploring local museums, and enjoying the arts and culture scene. For added convenience, medical facilities such as the Mankato Clinic and nearby hospitals are only a short drive away.

Upon entering Brookdale Mankato, the welcoming lobby immediately sets a tone of community and comfort. Residents can spend their days in the community dining room, sharing lively meals with friends, or in the community living room, perfect for group activities and social gatherings. The charm of the patio, porch, and therapy room add layers of convenience and wellness, while the on-site salon offers personal care without leaving home. Activities are plentiful, with a calendar planned by the community’s activities coordinator that includes card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, art and creative projects, crafts, and movie nights, fostering a strong sense of engagement for body, mind, and spirit.

Apartments at Brookdale Mankato are designed for comfort and independence. The cozy, pet-friendly residences feature kitchenettes, spacious closets, and large windows that flood the space with natural light. Residents are welcome to decorate their apartments in their own unique style, creating an environment that truly feels like home. Daily cuisine is thoughtfully prepared and dining services are included, reducing the stress of planning and cooking meals. Housekeeping is also part of the experience, allowing residents to spend less time on chores and more time on the activities and relationships that matter most.

Personalized care is at the heart of Brookdale Mankato’s assisted living program. Residents benefit from the support of trained caregivers who can assist with activities of daily living, medication management, personal grooming, and coordination with outside care providers. The community emphasizes a tailored approach to each resident’s needs through customized service plans, ensuring the right balance of independence and support. Wellness programs, such as B-Fit and Brain Fit, are available to help residents live their best lives, promoting overall well-being and continued growth.

Brookdale Mankato also provides innovative conveniences through its Personal Solutions program. This service enables residents or their families to order personal necessities like toothpaste, mouthwash, soap, hearing aid batteries, and hygiene items for direct delivery to the resident’s door in discreet packaging. Orders are easily placed via email and charged to the monthly bill. This thoughtful amenity lets residents and their loved ones spend less time on errands and more time enjoying community life.

Beyond the community’s doors, residents may explore local highlights like Sibley Park for outdoor walks and animal visits, the Blue Earth County Historical Society Museum for interactive history exhibits, and the Carnegie Art Center to appreciate regional artwork. Outings to local spots, like a classic soda fountain shop, provide additional recreation and connection with Mankato’s heritage.

With its blend of picturesque surroundings, engaging lifestyle, individualized care, and thoughtful amenities, Brookdale Mankato stands out as a welcoming home for those seeking both independence and support in their senior years. The community’s commitment to quality, convenience, and resident satisfaction is evident in every detail, from the warm common spaces to the personalized services designed to help each person thrive.

Brookdale Mankato is managed by Brookdale.

Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) is the largest senior living operator in the United States, managing over 640 communities with capacity for approximately 59,000 residents across 41 states and employing around 36,000 associates. Founded in 1978 and publicly traded since 2005, Brookdale solidified its market leadership through major acquisitions including American Retirement Corporation (2006) and Emeritus Senior Living (2014), making it the only national full-spectrum senior living company. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Brookdale has topped the American Seniors Housing Association's ASHA 50 list and Argentum's largest providers list for multiple consecutive years.

The company's comprehensive care continuum includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs). Brookdale's signature Clare Bridge program, developed over 30 years ago by dementia-care experts, provides specialized Alzheimer's and dementia care through two distinct levels: Clare Bridge communities for comprehensive memory support and the Clare Bridge Solace program for advanced-stage dementia residents. The program is recognized by the Alzheimer's Association® for incorporating evidence-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations and features secure environments, enclosed courtyards, Daily Path programming with six structured activities daily, and the InTouch technology platform offering personalized brain-stimulating games and therapeutic content.

Brookdale's holistic Optimum Life® wellness approach balances six dimensions—Purposeful, Physical, Emotional, Social, Spiritual, and Intellectual—implemented through signature programs including B-Fit (eight exercise class options), Brain Fit (mental fitness workouts), My Life Story (resident storytelling), EngagementPlus (interest-based connections), Growing Together (collaborative learning), and The Ageless Spirit (kindness and gratitude practices). The Embrace Family Partnership provides caregiver education and support for families of memory care residents.

The company's Brookdale HealthPlus® care coordination model, winner of the 2024 Argentum Best of the Best Award placing it among the top 1% of operators, is a technology-enabled healthcare service featuring dedicated RN Care Managers who proactively manage residents' health, coordinate care transitions, and help prevent avoidable hospitalizations. Communities using HealthPlus report 78% fewer urgent care visits, 36% fewer hospitalizations, and 63% more completed annual wellness visits. The Personal Solutions program delivers hygiene products, medications, and daily necessities directly to residents' doors with discreet packaging and monthly billing convenience.

Following a strategic divestiture of its home health and hospice operations to HCA Healthcare (completed December 2023), Brookdale now focuses exclusively on senior living operations while maintaining its position as the industry's largest operator, committed to its mission of enriching lives with compassion, respect, excellence, and integrity.