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2135 Lor Ray Dr, North Mankato, MN 56003

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Overall, the service is great. However, I have experienced some problems with my meds. Not knowing when I'm getting a new one and not always sure what they are for.

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Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows

With daily care from a compassionate care team in a comfortable and welcoming environment, residents at Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows have all they need to live fulfilling lifestyles. The senior living community offers assisted living and respite care for seniors in North Mankato, Minnesota. Residents stay as healthy, active, and independent as possible with daily living activities assistance, meal preparation, housekeeping, medication management, and other helpful services.

In addition to care services, Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows features on-site amenities and group activities that keep residents engaged and involved in the community. No matter whether seniors enjoy going for walks, participating in hobbies, socializing, or just relaxing, they have all the spaces they need to live as they please. The senior living community staff also plans and hosts recreational activities on-site frequently. With fun, educational, and devotional services, residents have plenty to look forward to.

Outside the Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows community, the North Mankato neighborhood offers residents plenty of businesses and amenities to utilize and frequent. The community is a short distance away from hospitals, community centers, churches, and grocery stores. There are also recreational attractions like local parks, shopping malls, and golf clubs close by.

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Amenities
at Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows

Healthcare Services

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Memory Care
  • Diabetic Care

Meals & Dining

  • Meals Provided
  • Professional Chef
  • Guest Meals

Room Amenities

  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers

Community Amenities

Transportation & parking

  • Uncovered Parking
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation

Pets

  • Cats Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed

Common areas

  • Private Bath
  • Barber Shop
  • Central Fireplace
  • Beauty Salon
  • Indoor Atrium
  • TV Lounge
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Library
  • Indoor Common Areas

Recreational areas

  • Piano or Organ
  • Movie or Theater Room

Services

  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Holiday Parties
  • Activities On-site
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Wii Bowling
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Catholic Services
  • Happy Hour
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Activities Off-site
  • Birthday Parties
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Other Religious Services
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Devotional Activities On-Site

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Pet friendly

Yes

Pet friendly

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A Place for Mom has scored Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows with 8.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows has 18 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.9 out of 5.
Overall Rating
3.9
Cleanliness
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Care Services
4.0
Staff
3.7
Meals & Dining
3.0
Activities
3.9
Value for Cost
3.7
A Place for Mom has scored Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows with 8.2 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows has 18 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.9 out of 5.
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1-18 of 18 reviews
unhappy - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 20, 2023
1.0
extremely disappointed in director
My loved one has been a resident at Monarch Meadows for 18 years and we have seen lots of changes over the years. A significant med error occurred last fall where my mother did not receive her evening meds for five days which included blood thinners which are life saving meds. The investigation lead to a dismissal of a nurse, the director and the med passer. Since the new executive director started on [date removed], five residents have left, many good staff have left because of her poor leadership skills and her lack of interpersonal skills. Complaints have not been handled correctly and the management and staff turnover is very high. An 11 percent increase in rent is being implemented and causing more complaints from the vulnerable adults who reside there. Some really good staff have stayed and I thank them for that. If the executive director would leave, I feel there would be much less turnover and would have happier residents and staff that would stay.
Cleanliness
2
Friendliness
3
Care Services
3
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
1
Activities
1
Value for Cost
1
Response from Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows
June 21, 2023
Hi [removed], thank you for sharing your experience. Over the course of the last few months, we have taken the time and invested the necessary resources to investigate your concerns as well as talk to current residents and staff, including your mother, whom we deeply care about. We were pleased at the findings. It is our top priority that our staff, and residents feel welcome, respected, safe, and well cared for at Monarch Meadows. We are confident in the leadership team that we now have in place at Monarch Meadows. Vista Prairie Communities follows all state and federal guidelines when hiring for licensed positions including upper management. Qualifications, background checks and references are thoroughly reviewed. While we appreciate the kind things that you have said regarding our care staff who we agree are good, we do understand your unhappiness regarding the turnover of some staff that you may have had a close relationship with. Unfortunately, we cannot share details regarding the reasons of the turnovers, however, we can assure you that Vista Prairie Communities has an HR team that is consulted when terminations occur, and conducts exit interviews upon separation. Multiple improvements, changes, and resources have been implemented at Monarch Meadows since January, 2023 which we know is not always popular or well-received. If you would like to speak in more depth regarding your concerns or reasons why senior care communities across the state of Minnesota must raise rents (quality staffing, food costs, inflation, etc.), please reach out to us as you have done previously at info@vistaprairie.org or by calling (952)837-0558
Tammy R Evans
Assisted Living
June 17, 2023
1.0
Amazing changes
I have been visiting this facility for years now, and the last few months things have definitely been awsome...from the beautiful atmosphere when you enter, to the awsome staff...you walk in and you feel welcomed...there always willing to help you with your needs...I always see residents out in comman areas visiting or just ready paper. ..always something fun going on...they have added new furniture in comman areas and it's beautiful..let me tell you this staff cares about there residents..
Cleanliness
1
Friendliness
1
Care Services
1
Staff
1
Meals & Dining
1
Activities
1
Value for Cost
1
anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
October 5, 2022
4.0
Cleanliness
3
Friendliness
4
Care Services
3
Staff
3
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
2
Value for Cost
3
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
October 3, 2022
4.0
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
4
Value for Cost
3
Response from Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows
October 4, 2022
Thank you for your review. Your feedback is important to us as we are always striving to make Monarch Meadows the best it can be for our residents and staff!
Elaine G - Resident/client
Assisted Living
September 30, 2022
5.0
I like all the help here.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
5
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Response from Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows
October 4, 2022
Elaine, thank you for your kind review. We also like all of our help here at Monarch Meadows, so we're glad to hear you feel the same way! (:
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
September 30, 2022
4.0
Overall, the service is great. However, I have experienced some problems with my meds. Not knowing when I'm getting a new one and not always sure what they are for.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
3
Value for Cost
5
Response from Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows
October 5, 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We are happy to hear that you enjoy the service here at Monarch Meadows. We would like to learn more about your experience with your medications. Please contact the Executive Director, David Lewis at 507-401-2096 to discuss further
anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
July 29, 2022
4.0
I did not want to leave my home. It is okay being here. It is hard that people "get in my business." Staff is helpful and kind. Food has good days and bad days but generally satisfactory.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
4
Value for Cost
3
Response from Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows
October 4, 2022
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you did not want to leave your home... We hope that you will be able to call Monarch Meadows your "home" one day, and we're happy to know that you have enjoyed your time here with us so far.
Anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
July 29, 2022
4.0
All in all pretty good.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
5
Response from Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows
October 4, 2022
Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear that you are enjoying Monarch Meadows!
Terri S - Resident/client
Assisted Living
July 15, 2022
4.0
For the most part, it is a nice place to live.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
3
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
4
Value for Cost
3
Response from Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows
October 4, 2022
Terri, thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you are enjoying life here at Monarch Meadows!
anonymous - Resident/client
Assisted Living
June 30, 2022
4.0
RA's are great.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Care Services
5
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
3
Activities
4
Value for Cost
4
Response from Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows
October 4, 2022
Thank for your review. We also love our team here!
FireballNE - Family/friend
Assisted Living
January 15, 2019
4.5
New Home
A group of five sibling children toured four options in the Mankato area for a new residence for a parent, a lifelong resident of Mankato/North Mankato area and we selected Monarch Meadows. We selected Monarch Meadows with consideration for: the friendliness, clean facility, welcoming dining areas, piano, activities including: exercise, movies and church services along with the possible future needs of staff and medical assistance. Our family member moved in in November and was immediately greeted and encouraged to join other residents for dining and activities. MM staff is friendly, helpful and considerate. We are very pleased with Monarch Meadows and our beloved family member resident is thrilled with her new surroundings.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
5
anonymous - Toured community
Assisted Living
July 7, 2017
5.0
Verified Review
Tour and care
We like the tour at this community. The staff were nice and caring to answer the questions we had. The menu and the activities seemed to be good for the residents. We would suggest families tour for the care of a loved one.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 1, 2016
5.0
Verified Review
Mom Is Meeting More People
Things are going quite well for my mom. She likes the meals that they make her and she gets 2 meals a day and we feel that it is nutritious. The social aspect of eating with the residents is good for her. They are all nice and the workers are too.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 28, 2016
3.5
Verified Review
Tougher Than Anticipated
I feel that my dad had a great start for his care. The staff were helpful and accommodating to the needs for Dad. The community is a clean place. My dad likes the food provided. It was a good experience
Cleanliness
3.5
Friendliness
3.5
Value for Cost
3.5
Care Services
3.5
Activities
3.5
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
June 20, 2016
3.5
Very good for basic assisted living needs
At first glance, Monarch Meadows has everything that a senior would need to make that next step into assisted living from independent living. However, if your loved one needs their highest level of care or has any medical conditions that need to be managed, I would recommend considering another option. I found that the the care (assistance) that their facility can provide and coordination of the home health care that they contract with often gets mismanaged or important details get overlooked. They are very willing to remedy the situation when issues are brought up which is great, but this type of system also allows (in my opinion) too much opportunity for the residents to refuse assistance/care. I think something that could tremendously improve this would be for any resident that is in a care suite (highest level of care) to be on a schedule of cares vs. giving an option for refusal. I know with my dad he will refuse the cares most times but if it presented as "this is what we are doing today" he is accepting. When you are dealing with individuals that do not have the capacity to properly judge when they need help, having an system where they can refuse care, yet are paying for that care is not an ideal situation. Overall I do think they are a good facility, they just happened to not be the best fit for our family.
Cleanliness
3.5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
3
Care Services
3
Activities
4
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
March 3, 2016
5.0
Verified Review
Easy To Work With
My mother is doing quite well at The Monarch Meadows and we are happy with our choice to move her there. It looks very nice and I've had no problem with the cleaning they are very clean. Staff here has been just the best with everything and helping us out with the move and getting mom settled in they have been very accommodating to her and her needs. This community has been very easy to work with they made to process very easy and smooth I would recommend for people to take a look at this community.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
5
Care Services
5
Activities
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
November 16, 2015
4.5
Verified Review
going good
Monarch Meadows is going good. It is still so new. It is an adjustment period right now. So far everything is good. The staff is very cooperative when I talk to them. If there is anything I need to change they are willing to try it.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
5
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
5
anonymous - Family/friend
Assisted Living
July 8, 2015
4.5
Verified Review
It was a good experience..
It was a good experience. They had the type of nursing that he needed. My husband was very pleased with the atmosphere. He was surprised that it didn't look like a nursing home at all. I would consider the Monarch Meadows again if we needed hospice care. The location was a great distance from us, but that's a small matter. I would recommend the Monarch Meadows to anyone. (Activities not applicable)
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4
Care Services
4
Activities
4.5
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