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 Local Programs for Seniors

ElderCare Services Incorporated- provides various services and assistance to clients ant their families. 507-243-3603

Project R.O.S.E- community based volunteer respite and informal caregiver support services. 507-387-1666

V.I.N.E Volunteer Interfaith Network Effort- community volunteer provides practical nonprofessional assistance at no charge. 507-387-1666




Local Senior Activity Programs

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of South Central Minnesota R.S.V.P- helps determine the needs and skill of seniors and matching them with volunteers with local needs. Phone Number: 1-507-387-5586

Summit Center- older adults come together for service and activities.




Help Lines

Life Lines-Program that provides a one press, lightweight, waterproof help button. When the button is pressed it gets you in touych with a life line monitor, who will talk to you and find out what you need help with.

ISJ Home Medical- Phone: 1-507-385-2689

Lifeline Systems- Phone: 1-800-LIFELINE

Mankato Lutheran Home- Phone: 1-507-385-4210 ext 303




Local Pharmacies That Deliver

Cub Pharmacy        Delivery Hours: Mon-Fri 9A-9P

Phone East Mankato: 1-507-625-1241

Phone West Mankato: 1-507-345-5066

HyVee- Downtown Pharmacy      Delivery Hours: Mon-Fri 9A-9P

Phone: 1-507-345-5091

Shopko Pharmacy-      Delivery Hours: Mon-Fri 8-9P, Sat 9A-6P, Sun 10A-6P

Phone: 1-507-387-6515

Snyder Pharmacy-     Delivery Hours: Mon-Fri deliveries go out at 4P

Phone: 1-507-345-1002

 Walgreens Pharmacy-   Delivery Hours: 24 hours goes out three times a day.For just $1.95, Walgreens can deliver your prescription right to your door.

Phone: 1-507-388-1315

Wal-Mart Delivery-     Delivery Hours: mail delivery only

Phone: 1-507-625-1660


 




Grocery Meal/Delivery

HyVee Downtown-    Phone: 1-507-625-1077

HyVee Hilltop-   Phone: 1-507-625-7565

Ray's Market-   Phone: 1-507-386-0226




Transportation

Americare Mobility Van- Medical Transportation provider. Fees vary.
Phone: 1-507-625-6741
 
Heartland Express- Need to apply through them to use the service. Only within the city limits. Fees vary- pay each time you get on bus.
Phone: 1-507-625-RIDE
 
Kato Cab- (10% discount for seniors)
Phone: 1-507-388-RIDE
 
Living At Home/Block Nurse Program’s- Volunteers provide transportation.
Call at least 24 hours ahead of time to set up time with the volunteer.
Phone: 1-507-345-2985
 
VINE- Volunteers provide transportation, can provide longer distances.
Call at least 24 hours ahead of time to set up time with the volunteer
Phone: 1-507-387-1666
 



Medical Equipment

Alliance Medical Supply-

Phone: 1-507-625-6741

 
American Legion Post 11-Lending you used medical equipment free of charge.
Phone: 1-507-345-3529
 
Healthworks Home Medical-
Phone: 1-507-344-8500
  
Family Medical Supply-
Phone: 1-507-625-1054
 
ISJ Home Medical Equipment and Services-
Phone: 1-507-385-2618 or 1-800-327-3721 ext. 2618 



Adult Day Care Services

Mankato Lutheran Adult Day Service-  Supervised structured environment with physical, social and spiritual stimulation.                                                      Phone: 1-507-345-4576

Natural Surroundings- Provide respite care and short-term stay* for Adults with memory impairments to help out caregivers.
Phone: 1-507-625-3323



Home Care Agencies

Alliance Health Services, Inc.-  Phone: 1-507-386-1953 or 1-800-484-5897
 
Healthworks Home Medical-  Phone: 1-507-344-8500
 
Home Nursing Services, Inc.-  Phone: 1-507-625-8730
 
Home Watch Home Care-  Phone: 1-507-388-5589
 
Immanuel St. Joseph’s-Mayo Health System, Community Health Services-
Phone: 1-507-345-2618 or 1-800-327-3721
 
Mankato Lutheran Home Care Agency-  Phone: 1-507-387-2475
 
New Horizons Home Care-  Phone: 1-507-625-1553
Prairie River Home Care, Inc.  Phone: 1-507-345-8591 or 1-800-852-4267



Local Assisted Living and Health Care Facilities

Autumn Grace-   Phone: 1-507-388-3660
 
Alterra Sterling House-  Phone: 1-507-386-1779

Barb’s In-Home Foster Care-  Phone: 1-507-387-5649
 
Hillcrest Health Care Center-  Phone: 1-507-387-3491
 
Home of Southern Minnesota, The  Phone: 1-507-345-8264
 
Keystone Communities of Mankato-  Phone: 1-507-388-2148
 
Laurel’s Edge-  Phone: 1-507-387-2133
 
Lutheran Home: Cedar Haven, The   Phone: 1-507-625-1512
 
Mankato House HealthCare Center-  Phone: 1-507-345-4631
 
Mankato Lutheran Home-  Phone: 1-507-345-4576
 
NorthPoint-  Phone: 1-507-344-0059
 
Oak Terrace-  Phone: 1-507-387-2037
 
Oaklawn Health Care Center-  Phone: 1-507-388-2913
 
Primrose Community-  Phone: 1-507-388-9292
 
Sibley Manor Assisted Living Residence-  Phone: 1-507-345-4576
 
Sunrise Cottage of MankatoPhone: 1-507-345-8787



Health Programs/Seminars andSupport Groups

 Diabetes Education

For those who have Diabetes, their families and friends.   No cost

Phone: 1-507-385-5943
 
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
A group program with individual goals for people who have lung disease and are referred by a physician. This program is to help you learn more about your disease and medications, and develop healthy new habits of nutrition and exercise.
Cost Varies.
Phone: 1-507-385-5605
 
ALS Support Group
This group is for any person with ALS, their family, friends, caregivers and any person who has lost a loved one to ALS.
Phone: 1-507-345-1694
Alzheimer’s Support Group   Laurel’s Edge
Phone: 1-507-387-2133
 
Alzheimer’s Association
A help line that provides Alzheimer’s Disease information, care giver education, professional education, books and videotapes, residential and service referral, community speakers, family support services, caregiver support groups. The Alzheimer’s Association Safe return Program is a recently developed program that was created to help identify and return to their loved ones, individuals who are memory impaired due to Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder.
Phone: 1-800-232-0851
 
 
Arthritis
Arthritis Foundation N. Central Chapter
Phone: 1-800-333-1380 ext. 107
 
Arthritis
For those who have Arthritis and their family and friends.
Phone: 1-507-243-3865
 
Cancer Support Group
For all persons living with cancer and their friends and families. A place to bring your questions, concerns, frustrations and hopes.
Phone: 1-507-327-7104

Caregiver Support Group
VINE offers a monthly care giving program for people caring for an elderly family member or friend. Each session includes a guest speaker, facilitated discussion time and refreshments. Volunteer respite care and transportation are available upon request.
Phone: 1-507-387-1666
Diabetes Education Support Group
A support and education group to assist those managing their diabetes. Family and friends welcome.
Phone: 1-507-385-2651.
 
Grief Support Group
A support group for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Offered several times throughout the year.
Phone: 1-507-385-2989 or 800-327-3721 ext. 2989.
Heart-to-Heart Support Group
An educational program for people with heart disease.
Family and friends welcome.
 For Information:385-2607.
 
Parkinson's Support Group
Support group for those with Parkinson's, family, friends and health care professionals. Phone: 1-507-327-7104
Sleep Apnea Support Group
A.W.A.K.E. is a national support group for those who suffer from Sleep Apnea.
Phone: 1-507-385-2679.
 
Weavers Support Group
A support group for those over 60 years of age who grieve the loss of a spouse.
Phone: 1-507-385-2989 or 1-800-327-3721 ext. 2489