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Assisted living costs in Darwin average about $4,161 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 166 communities in Darwin. Our detailed directory has 1061 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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Summerwood of Chanhassen is the fourth senior care facility we have found and moved my parents to. They have been in one other independent living facility, and then two other assisted living, and Summerwood...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I simply cannot understand some of the other reviewers. The admissions person at Hillcrest was wonderful, and helped us when no one else could (we needed to be close to oxygen therapy). The nurse [name...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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.
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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.
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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.
Provide the Comfort and Feel of Living at Home We have been providing care for over five years, and are committed to helping our residents age with dignity and elegance. Our residents, while unable to live independently, enjoy the comfort and feel of 'living at home.' Provide Excellence in Care ...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Steven's Residence is a 3,500 square foot single level private residential care home located on 1 1/2 wooded acres in Minnetonka. It is owned and operated by two Registered Nurses; the owners are on site full-time and on call 24/7. The home was opened in 1998. Steven's Residence accepts people...
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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.
Valleyview Assisted Living is located on a 14-acre wooded campus just off Hwy. 169 between Shakopee and Jordan. Some things that set Valleyview apart from the others are: an indoor vented smoking room, on-site psychiatric services, small pets allowed (if resident can care for them), and...
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people friendly location great too transportation, groceries, banking, staff superb. lots to participate in I don't feel like I'm walking into a hotel - it's my home!
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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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I would want others to know that we had a really great experience and I would recommend The Glen at Minnetonka to anyone looking for a senior living community for themselves or a loved one.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
The Glenn by St. Therese Southwest is an assisted living located in the sprawling area of Minnetonka, MN. This area is known for its natural beauty and friendly residents. For most seniors, finding an area where they can retire is a top concern. There are so many different areas out there that a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Carefully Senior Home Care is a vibrant senior care home located in the beautiful region of Minnetonka, Minnesota in the great Hennepin County. Our home is located in this region because of its moderate weather conditions which are highly favorable to the living of seniors. Our home is in a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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This is an amazing place with caring and loving caregivers! The resident to staff ratio is like no other and you will not find a more hands on Director of Nursing or Owner!
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.

Cost of assisted living in Darwin, MN

The average cost of senior living in Darwin is $4,161 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Paynesville, MN with an average of $2,297 per month.

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

Darwin, MN
$4,161/mo
$3,557/mo

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

Darwin, MN
$4,161/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,161/mo
$3,877/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,246/mo
Private
$10,280/mo
Studio
$4,806/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,662/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,123/mo

Senior living costs in Darwin 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: Darwin, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDarwin, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,161/mo$4,282/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$3,877/mo$4,074/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$3,048/mo$3,146/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Darwin, MN:$4,161/mo
Minnesota:$4,282/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Darwin, MN:$3,877/mo
Minnesota:$4,074/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Darwin, MN:$3,048/mo
Minnesota:$3,146/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Darwin, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Darwin 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Darwin, MN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Darwin 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
Darwin, MN$5,742/mo$4,808/mo+19.4%
Minnesota$5,599/mo$4,990/mo+12.2%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Darwin, MN
2024 average cost:$5,742/mo
2023 average cost:$4,808/mo
Percent change:+19.4%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$5,599/mo
2023 average cost:$4,990/mo
Percent change:+12.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Darwin, MN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Darwin.

What families are saying about assisted living in Darwin

Recent reviews for assisted living in Darwin

Trouvaille Memory Care Suites in Excelsior, MN

5.0
We've been very pleased with how things have gone with BeeHive Homes! It's a very nice community, and they've been very easy to work with through the whole process. They were very accommodating to our situation when we moved our loved one in, and we've been happy with the service and ...
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The Sanctuary at St. Cloud in Saint Cloud, MN

5.0
Kind and friendly staff. Family and children are always welcome. Being in a carefree, safe envrionment. New, clean rooms and community spaces. Chef [name removed] wonderful cuisine. variety of creative activities., The other residents are full of fun and laughs.

Beacon Hill in Minnetonka, MN

5.0
people friendly location great too transportation, groceries, banking, staff superb. lots to participate in I don't feel like I'm walking into a hotel - it's my home!

Darwin review score based on 232 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 232 reviews of 140 Darwin assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Darwin 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

Darwin review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Darwin, MN140 facilities
7.5
Dassel, MN11 facilities
7.6
Litchfield, MN116 facilities

Review subcategories for Darwin 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 232 reviews of 140 Darwin assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Darwin 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.
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Cleanliness
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4.1
Friendliness
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4.2
Care services
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3.8
Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Darwin assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darwin assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darwin, 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 Darwin 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 Darwin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
50.7%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.3%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.7%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.1%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.7%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Darwin 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 Darwin Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Darwin, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Darwin 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 Darwin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Darwin, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.9%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
22.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.6%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Darwin 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 Darwin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.1%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
24.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darwin 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 Darwin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Darwin, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.1%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.6%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
37.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.6%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Darwin

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 Darwin protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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