Senior Care & Community Resources in Mankato, MN | Visiting Angels

Skilled Nursing Services

Blue Earth County Human Services
410 S. Fifth St. Mankato, MN
Sliding fee scale, depending on income eligibility requirements | 8-5 M-F
Information: 507-304-4319 | Intake Line: 507-304-4444

Alliance Health Care
600 S. Riverfront Dr. #100 Mankato, MN
Home Health: $32/hr. & $175 startup | Companion/Homemaking: $28/hr. | Skilled Nursing: $185 per visit & $255 startup
Medical Supplies: 1-800-548-0981 | Costs- Stacy: 507-386-1953 | alliancehealthcare.com

Emergency Services/Lifeline

Pathstone Home Services Lifeline
708 Mound Ave. Mankato, MN
$36/month, free activation
Kim: 507-385-4210 | pathstoneliving.org

Mayo Health Systems Lifeline
1025 Marsh St., Mankato, MN
$36/month & $34 installation fee | Installation fee depends on the system and how it is installed
Lindsey or Jennifer: 507-385-2689 | mayoclinichealthsystem.org

Vine Caregiving Services
Caregiving Consulting | Durable Medical Equipment- VINE Faith in Action
421 E. Hickory St., Mankato, MN
Professional coaching/support services. Offered one-to-one. Donation requested. | We load a wide array of durable medical equipment. The cost is 25% of the new.
Mary Wichtendahl, LSW: 507-387-1666

Mankato Area Lifelong Learners

• Phone: 1‑800‑722‑0544 (via Minnesota State University, Mankato)
• Website Contact: Mankato Lifelong Learners calendar/registration

Offerings: 

• Quarterly in‑depth presentations and discussions on current topics such as the Great Decisions series
• Social groups and informal gatherings to promote learning and fellowship
• Special events, guest speakers, and adult education experiences designed to stimulate the mind and build community engagement

MN River Area Agency on Aging (MNRAAA)

Address: 201 N Broad St, Suite 102, Mankato, MN 56001 | Phone: 507‑387‑1256 

Services Include:

• Referrals to community programs, caregiver support, and county-based resources.
• Assistance with applying to support programs via Older Americans Act funding
• Coordination among local service providers in the senior support network

Hospice Care/Palliative Care

St. Croix Hospice
1401 N. Riverfront Dr. Mankato, MN
Nursing, physicians, social workers, home health aides, bereavement counselors, spiritual care, and volunteers
507-779-7227 | stcroixhospice.com

Mayo Health Systems Hospice Care
1400 Madison Ave. #324 A Mankato, MN
Patient & family-centered care for patients facing a terminal illness and no longer pursuing curative treatment
507-385-2618 | 800-327-3721 ext. 2618 | mayoclinichealthsystem.org

Palliative Care
1025 Marsh St.,  Mankato, MN
Palliative care addresses the complex physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs that may accompany a serious illness with treatment.
507-385-2929 ext. 4794 | mayoclinichealthsystem.org

Miscellaneous

Campus Coiffures Haircutting Services
251 Bunting Lane, Mankato, MN
$45 in-home service
Ken Bunde: 507-345-5789

Homebound Beauty Haircutting Services
1720 Lor Ray Dr. North Mankato, MN
All salon services are offered in your home
Kim Luiken: 507-380-1313

Minnesota Valley Action Council Energy Assistance
706 N. Victory Dr. Mankato, MN
Assistance with heating and energy bills
507-345-6822 | 800-767-7139 ext. 2433 | mnvac.org

Services for the Blind/Hard of Hearing

State Services for the Blind
12 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN
Provides books on CD and other equipment for the visually impaired
507-389-6070 | TTY 507-389-3257

Nutritional Services

Hot Meals on Wheels VINE Faith in Action
421 E. Hickory St., Mankato, MN
Serves Mankato/North Mankato $3.00 per meal | Delivered M-F, no special diets | Menu is in Free Press or Home Magazine on Tuesdays
Adam Massmann: 507-387-4076

Meals on Wheels Lutheran Social Services
Mankato & St. Peter
Home delivery within Mankato city limit, St. Peter city limits, and on a limited basis to Kasota; federally subsidized | Suggested donation over age 60: $4 | Suggested donation under age 60: $7 | Meal comes with milk | Pick up frozen meals for the weekend or order in bulk | Check with them regarding salt diet restriction
Shawn: 507-625-8970 | Rosie in St. Peter: 507-934-8850

Mom's Meals
3210 SE Corporate Woods Dr. Ankey, IA 50021
Independent at-home program providing freshly-made, nutritious & great-tasting home-delivered meals in bulk. $6.49 per meal | Will work with agencies
877-508-6667 |Hours: 8 am-6 pm CT | momsmeals.com

Echo Food Shelf
1014 S. Front St. PO Box 3212 Mankato, MN
Serves Blue Earth County and the City of North Mankato | Set up appointment MTWF 11 am-4:30 pm, Th 9 am-7 pm | Distribution hours: MTWF 12:30-4:30 pm, Th 10:30 am-7 pm
507-345-7508 | echofoodshelf.org

Hy-Vee Downtown Grocery Delivery Service
410 Riverfront Dr., Mankato, MN
Delivered Tuesdays and & Thursdays | $10 delivery charge; no minimum order | within Mankato, North Mankato city limits | Delivery is between 2-6pm
507-625-1107 (call between 9-10 am)

Hilltop Hy-Vee Grocery Delivery Service
2010 Adams St. Mankato, MN
Delivered on Wednesday | $15 delivery charge, no minimum order | within Mankato, North Mankato city limits
507-625-9070 (order on Tuesdays before noon)

Support Groups

Memory Support Group at the VINE Adult Community Center
421 E. Hickory St., Mankato, MN
This is for those concerned about their memory or who have been diagnosed with cognitive impairment. Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month, 10-11 am
Mary Wichtendahl, LSW: 507-387-1666

Caregiver Support Non-Disease Specific
421 E. Hickory St., Mankato, MN
Meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month from 1:30-3 pm
Mary Wichtendahl, LSW: 507-387-1666

Alzheimer's Specific Autumn Grace
118 Raven Court, Mankato, MN
2nd Tuesday from 5-6:30 pm | Includes a light dinner and respite for dementia patient | Free of charge if you call ahead of time for respite
Nancy Anderson: 507-388-3660

Alzheimer's Specific Crossview Covenant
2000 W. Howard Dr. North Mankato, MN
1st Thursday of each month, 6:30-8 pm, faith-based group
Sharon Chader: 507-243-3603

Parkinson's Specific United Church of Christ
150 Stadium Court, Mankato, MN
Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 2 pm except January and February (weather-related)
Irene: 507-304-7026

Hearing Loss Support Group
Hospital Main Entrance Room 0308/0310
Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 5:308 pm
Email: hlsgmankato@gmail.com

Transportation Option for Seniors

Mankato Transit System

offers affordable bus service & paratransit. | Seniors (60+) ride fare is just $0.75 per trip; multiple routes connect senior centers, retail, healthcare sites, and residential areas.

Senior Living Communities

Vista Prairie at North Pointe

Location: 1360 Adams St, Mankato, MN 56001

Phone: 507‑550‑1481 |offering social programs, wellness classes, game rooms, memory care based on Montessori Moments, outings, and daily enriching activities. You may contact them by phone for the schedule.

Mankato Lodge Senior Living

Location: 1360 Adams St, Mankato, MN 56001 |Contact via website only (request tour) 

They offer independent and assisted living with amenities like dining, wellness spaces, pet-friendly areas, a fitness center, outings, entertainment rooms, and scheduled group events.