Assisted living
Assisted living in Le Sueur, MN
A private studio apartment at 105 Plum Run, with staff in the building 24 hours a day and help that is matched to what each person needs. Apartments start at $2,000 a month. Care is priced by level, and every level is published below.
What assisted living means here
Assisted living at French Meadow Place is two things billed separately: the apartment, and the care. The apartment rate covers the home itself and the services everyone receives. The care level covers the hands-on help one person receives.
That split is fair to families. Someone who needs a safety check and a reminder about appointments does not pay the same as someone who needs help with every transfer.
A nurse completes an assessment before move-in to set the starting care level. It is reviewed when needs change, in either direction.
Assisted living care levels and what each one costs
Rates on this page come from the Canva rate sheets. The previous agency noted the published prices were placeholders. Ron to confirm every figure, and confirm we can publish them as “starting at”, before launch.
| Care level | What is provided | Monthly care cost |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1, essential | One safety check every shift. Help scheduling appointments. Light help with mobility. A monthly wellness check by a nurse. | $2,000 |
| Level 2, moderate | Two safety checks every shift. Medication management. Light help with bathing and dressing. Cueing at meals. | $2,500 |
| Level 3, increased | Three safety checks every shift. Moderate hands-on help with daily activities. One-person transfers. Diabetes management. | $3,000 |
| Level 4, comprehensive | Four safety checks every shift. Full help with daily activities and mobility. Diabetes, catheter and ostomy care. | $3,500 |
If care needs grow beyond Level 4, or memory loss becomes the main concern, memory care is in the same building.
Assisted living apartments
Classic Studio
302 square feet. From $2,000 a month.
Premier Studio
411 square feet. From $2,200 a month.
Square footage: rate sheets say 302 and 411. The floor plan sheet thumbnail appears to say 322 and 421. Confirm which is correct.
A spouse or partner can share an apartment. The second occupant rate is $1,200 a month, plus that person’s own care level if they need care. See floor plans.
Included with every assisted living apartment
- The private apartment, with utilities
- Weekly housekeeping and laundry
- Social and wellness programs
- Staff on site 24 hours a day, and a nurse on call 24 hours a day
- An emergency response system and a personalized call light
- Fall-prevention technology
- Monitored building access and protected outdoor space
The rate sheet says utilities exclude phone and cable. The brochure says cable TV is included. Confirm which is current. Also confirm the brochure claim of a 24-hour on-call nurse is still accurate today.
Priced separately
- Care level: $2,000 to $3,500 a month
- Meal plan: $350, $550 or $750 a month for one, two or three meals a day
- Community fee: $1,750, one time, non-refundable
Assisted living questions
How do you decide which care level someone needs?
A nurse completes an assessment before move-in and recommends a level based on the help the person needs each day. You will know the level and the price before you sign a contract.
What happens if my parent needs more help later?
The care level is reviewed when needs change. Moving up a level changes the care portion of the bill. The apartment rate stays tied to the apartment. If memory care becomes the better fit, it is here in the same building.
Can you manage medications?
Yes. Medication management starts at care Level 2.
Can a couple live together?
Yes. The second occupant rate is $1,200 a month, and each person has their own care level based on their own needs.
Can we try it before committing?
Yes. A respite stay of up to 30 days is $225 a day in assisted living. It works well after a hospital stay or when a family caregiver needs a break.
See an assisted living apartment in person
Walk through a studio, meet the people who work here, and get your pricing questions answered.