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Vista Prairie At Monarch Meado

2135 Lor Ray Drive, North Mankato, MN

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

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About Vista Prairie At Monarch Meado

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,…

Family and resident feedback

4.5 out of 5 from 9 reviews

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★★★★★

Critical

I am/was a resident of this facility

I moved into Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows. My daughter chose it, and she liked the ambiance of it, so that's why I'm here. The facility was very nice and clean. They have libraries. They play bingo a couple of times a week. They have entertainment and movies. The staff members were all very nice. The food could be better, but it's okay.

NancyMarch 14, 2024Caring.com

★★★★★

Critical

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 …

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Cleanliness
2.0 / 5
Friendliness
3.0 / 5
Value for Cost
1.0 / 5
Care Services
3.0 / 5
Activities
1.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
1.0 / 5
unhappyJune 20, 2023Published source

★★★★★

Critical

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..

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Cleanliness
1.0 / 5
Friendliness
1.0 / 5
Value for Cost
1.0 / 5
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1.0 / 5
Activities
1.0 / 5
Staff
1.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
1.0 / 5
Tammy R EvansJune 17, 2023Published source

★★★★★

Positive

I am/was a resident of this facility

The staff and the meals here in Vista Prairie at Monarch Meadows are good. I have a lovely apartment and I'm allowed to have my dog here with me. It is a two-bedroom and I have a small patio behind my unit. We have a nice grass area out here that we can walk around on. Compared to the people I had in Arizona, the staff here is much younger and I get the impression that they're not as informed, but they're fine. They take care of us and give us medications. Because of our age, we don't have any o…

SharonDecember 19, 2022Caring.com

★★★★★

Positive

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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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
AnonymousSeptember 30, 2022Published source

★★★★★

Positive

I like all the help here.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Elaine GSeptember 30, 2022Published source

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Operator
Not yet resolved
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
October 22, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Professional Chef
  • Guest Meals
  • Meals Provided

Health & wellness

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

Services & convenience

  • Dogs Allowed
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • English
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Cats Allowed

Activities & engagement

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

Outdoor spaces

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

Apartment & room features

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

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked October 22, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
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Exact unit availability
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