Community profile

Water's Edge

800 Agency Trail, Mankato, MN

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

4.638 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Water's Edge

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Family and resident feedback

4.6 out of 5 from 38 reviews

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★★★★

Critical

Would not recommend

The staff during the day we're good. The evening staff were under trained and not supervised at all where it came down to where my wife was in intimate danger, and we had to move from the facility.

AnonymousMay 11, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Waters Edge was a very comfortable, friendly place. My sister was happy there.

My sister [name removed] experience at Waters Edge was very good. The staff was always helpful and kind. The facility was welcoming and comfortable. [name removed] had a wonderful view of the lake from her room and liked watching the wildlife.

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
Response from the community

Thank you for sharing your sister’s experience. We’re so glad she felt comfortable and enjoyed the lake view—it’s a peaceful spot we’re proud to offer.

June 24, 2025
Lynn HJune 12, 2025

★★★★

Positive

Safe and caring place for a loved one

The facility is wonderful in how it is laid out. All rooms are single rooms with a shared common area and open kitchen/dining area on each floor. The building sits on a secluded lot with a large pond in the back and lots of trees. Sightings of wildlife (deer, rabbits, geese, birds) occur often. My mom (who has memory loss and dementia) has been there for a year. We have had an administration and staff turnover already. The staff who work with the residents are great. They call the residents by name and are very fri

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
4.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
3.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
Response from the community

Thank you for your detailed feedback and for being such a dedicated visitor. We’re glad your mom feels happy and safe here and appreciate your kind words about our staff.

June 9, 2025
DOMay 8, 2025

★★★★

Positive

Review

We found a small facility for mom. It seems to be a good fit for her and our family. Everyone is friendly and I feel they genuinely care about the residents and want to provide support to them and their family members.

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so happy to hear that you found a good fit for your mom and that the staff is friendly and genuinely caring. It’s wonderful that you feel supported, and we truly appreciate your feedback. We’re confident your mom will continue to thrive in such a positive environment!

March 26, 2025
Katherine MMarch 10, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Very good facility

The staff is very nice. They take good care of my mother in law. They always have a smile and hello how are you doing? Every time I come to visit. They have a lot of different activities during the week.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Thank you for sharing your experience!

December 18, 2024
DaleDecember 13, 2024

★★★★

Positive

Overall a nice friendly environment

My mom and my mother in-law have lived here for 3 years. They both felt very at home here. Unfortunately my mother in law passed this year at 102. Everyone here really helped with the loss of my mothers best friend

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
4.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
3.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
3.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

Thank you for sharing your heartfelt experience. We’re honored to have been a part of your mom’s and mother-in-law’s lives over the past three years.

December 18, 2024
Stephanie SDecember 12, 2024

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
August 6, 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

  • Meals Provided
  • Anytime Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Vegetarian
  • Pureed Meals

Health & wellness

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

Services & convenience

  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Activities On-site
  • Holiday Parties
  • Other Religious Services
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Birthday Parties
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Live Well Programs
  • Community Service Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Gardening Club
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Men's Club
  • Trivia Games
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Karaoke
  • Bible Study Group
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Art Classes
  • Montessori Programs

Outdoor spaces

  • Outside Patio
  • Private Bath
  • Barber Shop
  • Central Fireplace
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Piano or Organ
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Raised Garden Beds

Apartment & room features

  • Kitchenette
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Garden View
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Bath Tubs
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered

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 August 6, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

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