Pricing ranges from
    $4,293 – 5,151/month

    Senior Living at Watkins - Winona Health

    175 E Wabasha St, Winona, MN, 55987
    4.5 · 4 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Impressed resident praises caring staff

    I live here and I'm impressed: staff are competent, caring and available 24/7 - helpfulness second to none. The historic mansion is immaculate with beautiful furniture, a pleasant modern dining room (good food and menu choices), library, fitness and movie rooms, balanced activities, and parts have been high-quality remodeled. My one-bedroom is efficient but a bit small and the older wing can feel hospital-like and shows some wear; admissions are flexible, medical assistance is accepted, it's affiliated with the local clinic/hospital, and charges are in line with other local facilities.

    Pricing

    $4,293+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $5,151+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.50 · 4 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.5
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • 24-hour competent and caring staff
    • friendly, professional, and helpful employees
    • well-maintained building with historic significance
    • high-quality remodeling and new updates
    • pleasant, modern dining area
    • choice of menu items and generally good food
    • balanced recreational and social programs
    • on-site amenities: library, fitness center, movie room
    • accepts medical assistance
    • affiliated with local clinic and hospital
    • flexible admission policies
    • charges in line with other local facilities
    • mansion-like ambiance in parts of the building
    • knowledgeable and pleasant tour guidance

    Cons

    • some rooms are small
    • overall facility is relatively small
    • some areas feel hospital-like
    • older portion of the building shows wear
    • COVID-era dining separation noted
    • no religious affiliation (may be a con for some residents)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is positive, with multiple reviewers highlighting caring staff, recent high-quality renovations, a pleasant dining experience, and a variety of activities and amenities. Many reviewers emphasize the competence and helpfulness of staff on site 24 hours, and the facility is described in several places as clean, immaculate, and well-maintained. The building's historic character comes up repeatedly as a favorable attribute, and remodeled sections are praised for modern finishes and attractive furniture, contributing to a generally welcoming environment.

    Staff and care quality are among the strongest themes. Reviews consistently call out staff as friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and exceptionally helpful — one summary even describes the helpfulness as "second to none." There is repeated mention of competent and caring staff available around the clock, and reviewers appreciated both the direct caregiving and the quality of tours provided by staff. These comments support a picture of reliable day-to-day care and customer service as central strengths of the community.

    Activities and amenities receive favorable mention as well. Reviewers note a balanced mix of recreational and social programs and describe the lifestyle as active. On-site amenities cited include a library, fitness center, and movie room, contributing to opportunities for engagement and leisure. The combination of programming and amenities supports an active, community-oriented residence rather than a purely medical or institutional model.

    Dining is described positively in multiple summaries. The dining area is characterized as modern and pleasant, with choice of menu items and generally good food. Several reviewers simply state that meals are provided and satisfactory, reinforcing that dining is a consistent, well-managed service offering.

    Facilities and building condition show a contrast in the reviews. Many comments highlight fresh, high-quality remodeling and modern, functional rooms in newer sections, along with beautiful furniture and unique updates where older construction was retained. At the same time, some reviewers note that the facility is smaller and that certain portions retain a more hospital-like feel or show signs of wear. This mixed feedback suggests a facility with successful recent upgrades but some residual variability in the condition and feel between renovated and older wings. The building’s historic aspects and ‘‘mansion ambiance’’ are seen as positives by some residents, but room size and the small scale of the community are raised as limitations by others.

    Management, policies, and practical considerations are addressed consistently. Reviewers appreciate flexible admission policies, the acceptance of medical assistance, and the facility’s affiliation with the local clinic and hospital — all of which ease transitions for residents with medical needs. Cost is described as comparable to other local facilities, which frames pricing as reasonable relative to the market. The community’s lack of religious affiliation is explicitly noted; although neutral for many, that may be a drawback for prospective residents seeking faith-based programming.

    Notable patterns and concerns: the primary concerns center on space and atmosphere — notably small rooms, the intimate/smaller scale of the facility, and portions that feel hospital-like or show wear. These issues appear most often in descriptions of the older portions of the building, whereas the remodeled areas receive strong praise. Another recurrent operational note is COVID-era dining separation; while this is a factual observation of past practice, it may reflect pandemic-era protocols rather than permanent policy. Overall, the reviews present a community with strong staff and service quality, attractive recent renovations, solid programming and clinical affiliations, and a few trade-offs related to space and variability between newer and older areas. Prospective residents should weigh the strengths in care, dining, and location against smaller room sizes and the mixed feel of older sections when considering this facility.

    Location

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    About Senior Living at Watkins - Winona Health

    Senior Living at Watkins - Winona Health sits in a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood in Winona, right on the Winona Health campus at 855 Mankato Avenue, so folks there can get all kinds of care and health services without going far, and you'll find almost 60 apartments for adults age 55 and better, with private options for those who want independence but need some support now and then. The community includes independent senior apartments, condos, and townhomes, plus assisted living residences, memory care at Adith Miller and Roger Metz Manors, and even nursing home care for those who need extra assistance. The apartments come with kitchenettes, meal preparation and service, walk-in tubs, washer and dryer access, cable TV, telephones, and you'll see thoughtful safety features like sprinkler systems, medical alert systems-including options from Bay Alarm Medical, Medical Guardian, and ADT Medical Alert-and a 24-hour call system to keep folks safe and connected if help's ever needed.

    The place gives residents transportation, housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning, which really helps with daily life, and they've got dining rooms for all-day meals-including special choices for allergies or diabetes-along with outdoor spaces, walking paths, a garden, and parking. You'll also find a Great Hall for big activities, the historic Watkins Mansion with private apartments and group gathering spots, the Ben & Adith Miller Auditorium for larger community events, media and activity rooms, and a fitness center and barber/salon right on site, which means plenty of opportunity for both staying active and relaxing on your own time. Social opportunities keep things lively, with arts and crafts, movie nights, health and wellness programs, therapeutic recreation, and even resident-run activities, and staff encourage participation but always respect personal privacy in the private apartments.

    Specialized care options cover a wide range, from assisted living and independent living to memory care and nursing homes, and staff coordinate closely with Winona Health, so folks can get help with bathing, dressing, mobility, medication, and day-to-day needs. Residents who need medical support have easy access to everything from family medicine, urgent care, and psychiatric services to surgery and inpatient care, specialized departments for vision, orthopedics, podiatry, women's health, and the Boyer Surgery Lounge, plus unique amenities like The Spa at Winona Health. There's also rehab therapy, an LSVT BIG Program for Parkinson's, occupational and speech therapy, and Winona Home Medical offers sleep management, advisor services, and CPAP equipment. The community supports aging safely with home care, safety guides, medical alert reviews, security systems, and accessibility features.

    The community offers programs for caregivers, transportation for errands or appointments, plus move-in coordination, and flexibility to adapt services to each resident. Long-term care insurance options are available, and there's help for families through hospice, palliative care offices, support groups, education programs, and community outreach. Staff and aides are always around to check in or lend a hand, and overall, Senior Living at Watkins - Winona Health aims to keep residents safe, comfortable, and engaged, whether someone's mostly independent, needs memory support, or is looking for more involved medical or personal care, and the place honors everyone's privacy while giving a supportive environment for folks to stay active as they're able.

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