FAQ
Oakwood questions and answers
Straight answers to what people ask on the phone. If yours is missing, call 507-231-1515.
Rooms
Are rooms private?
Yes. Private rooms with private bathrooms are the standard. Semi-private rooms, studios and one-bedrooms are also available.
Do rooms come furnished?
Your choice. Rooms can be furnished, partly furnished or unfurnished.
Is there a phone in the room?
Residents arrange their own phone service, so they keep their own number and plan.
Are pets allowed?
Small pets are welcome.
Is there parking?
Yes. There is parking for residents.
Money
What is the monthly cost?
The base rate for a private suite is $6,810 a month. One of four care levels is added: $930, $1,560, $2,250 or $2,850. The meal plan, three meals and two snacks a day, is $270. At the first care level that totals $8,010 a month.
Is there a lease or a buy-in?
No long lease and no buy-in. There is a one-time, non-refundable community fee of $1,000.
How often do rates change?
Rates are reviewed annually.
Do you take Elderly Waiver or Medical Assistance?
VERIFY: waiver acceptance, counties and any private-pay period. Ownership to answer before launch.
Does Medicare cover assisted living?
No. Medicare pays for medical care, not for room, board or personal care in assisted living or memory care.
Care
What is the difference between the four levels of care?
VERIFY: plain-language description of levels I to IV from the community
Is memory care secured?
Yes. Memory care is secured, and there is an enclosed courtyard for time outdoors.
Is Oakwood licensed for memory care?
Minnesota requires an Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care license for secured memory care. You can look up our license and inspection results at the Minnesota Department of Health.
Does a health care power of attorney need to be in place before move-in?
VERIFY: the old site said a health care POA “cannot already be activated at move-in”. That wording looks like it came from a Wisconsin template. Confirm Oakwood’s actual admission policy with Ron before anything is published.
Is there a salon?
Yes. The salon comes weekly. Services are an extra charge.
Daily life
What are meals like?
Meals are made and served in the building: three meals and two snacks a day on the meal plan.
Can family eat with a resident?
Yes. Guest meals are available for a fee.
Are there activities on weekends?
Yes. Activities run seven days a week.
Do you provide transportation?
We do not run our own transportation, but our team helps residents and families coordinate rides to appointments, errands and outings.
Can residents see a doctor without leaving?
Yes. Oakwood partners with Mankato Clinic, and their providers visit residents here every week.
Ask us the rest in person
Bring your list. We like lists.