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Assisted living costs in Afton average about $4,658 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 43 communities in Afton. Our detailed directory has 264 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Hamilton House
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of CLO - Stratford
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
CLO - Stratford CLO-Stratford is a residential care home located in the largest city of Woodbury, Minnesota, which is in Washington County. Our suburban area contains forty-five different parks for all members of the community to enjoy the scenic view. Woodbury is a wonderful place to live with...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Croixdale has been a vital part of the Bayport community for over 45 years. We have senior apartments, assisted living and memory care in our beautiful community. Our apartments range from 585-1300 square feet and most apartments have a view of our courtyard which includes two large ponds, a...
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My mother was transferred from the hospital to Boutwells TCU with an undiagnosed fractured vertebrae. I was extremely concerned her vertebrae was fractured. Staff were very supportive and assisted our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Triple Angels Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Oak Park Senior Living/The Villas of Oak Park
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My sister has been a resident at Loving Care and truly gets the BEST care around! The staff are excellent and always attentive to the needs of the residents. Thank God for this place ! I have been a...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Loving Care Cottage is a small full service assisted living in a residential home. Our emphasis is on serving cognitively impaired seniors, such as those with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia's. The small size of the home and the family atmosphere lend themselves to a feeling of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Scenic Hills #3
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Scenic Hills #3 is a senior care home that's located in Ramsey county, St. Paul, MN. Loving caregivers provide assistance to seniors who reside here in a group home setting. St. Paul is a historical and modern city dating back to its rising prominence in 1849 when it was honored with being the...
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Cost of assisted living in Afton, MN

The average cost of senior living in Afton is $4,658 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grant, MN with an average of $4,516 per month.

Assisted living costs in Afton, MN, vs. nearby cities

Afton, MN
$4,658/mo

Assisted living costs in Afton, MN, vs. state and national averages

Afton, MN
$4,658/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Afton, MN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,658/mo
$4,459/mo

Assisted living costs in Afton, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,029/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,531/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,023/mo

Senior living costs in Afton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Afton, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAfton, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,658/mo$4,281/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,459/mo$4,073/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,274/mo$3,145/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Afton, MN:$4,658/mo
Minnesota:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Afton, MN:$4,459/mo
Minnesota:$4,073/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Afton, MN:$3,274/mo
Minnesota:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Afton, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Afton and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Afton, MNMN stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Afton, MN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Afton have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Afton, MN$7,153/mo$7,382/mo-3.1%
Minnesota$4,990/mo$4,984/mo+0.1%
National$5,129/mo$4,794/mo+7.0%
Afton, MN
2024 average cost:$7,153/mo
2023 average cost:$7,382/mo
Percent change:-3.1%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$4,990/mo
2023 average cost:$4,984/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,129/mo
2023 average cost:$4,794/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Afton, MN

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What families are saying about assisted living in Afton

Recent reviews for assisted living in Afton

Meadow Woods - Martin Luther Campus in Bloomington, MN

5.0
I think they do a great job at Meadow Woods! The staff here is very friendly and easy to work with. They've been very accommodating in regards to some billing issues we've had in regards to getting funding with the VA straightened out. The facility itself is well kept and clean, and they do a ...
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Saint Therese of Woodbury

4.5
Cannot think of one negative thing to say about this facility. It is a beautiful property with many amenities. The staff is amazing. Every level of care is given by extremely professional and kind members of St Therese staff. I was a patient for 6weeks and was extremely happy with everything, ...
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Wealshire Of Bloomington

5.0
My dad has been at Wealshire of Bloomington for almost three years. My brother and I were looking for a new place for dad as the Alzheimer's disease continued to make it hard for him to make safe decisions. He was very active and the place he was in did not fit as most residents were much ...
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Afton review score based on 80 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 80 reviews of 35 Afton assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Afton review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Afton review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Afton, MN35 facilities
7.5
St. Marys Point, MN33 facilities
7.5

Review subcategories for Afton assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 80 reviews of 35 Afton assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Afton resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Afton, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Afton assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Afton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Afton, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Afton assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Afton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Afton, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.7%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.1%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Afton assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Afton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Afton, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.7%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Afton assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Afton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Afton, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.1%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.4%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Afton assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Afton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Afton, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.7%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
31.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.7%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Afton assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Afton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Afton, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.7%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.4%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.7%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.6%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
20%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.3%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Afton

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Minnesota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Afton protect seniors.
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