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Assisted living costs in Shafer average about $5,621 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 385 communities in Shafer. Our detailed directory has 5163 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Stillwater, Forest Lake and New Richmond.

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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My loved one is currently a resident at Vernon Terrace of Edina and overall things are great now. The facility is very clean. The friendliness is good, but at one point it was poor. The staff and care...
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.
Vernon Terrace offers beautiful Senior Apartment Living in the heart of Edina, MN. We are conveniently located just blocks from major freeways, shopping, and medical facilities. We have a number of amenities, including free van service to shopping, medical appointments and weekly outings. Free...
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Activities are provided for the residents that would like to engage in them. The needs of the patients are unpredictable the caregivers have to adjust fairly quick. I really like the flexibility of the...
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.
Mainstreet Village of Richfield, a housing with services community, provides both independent senior living and assisted senior living. Our premier community offers an attractive, welcoming and vibrant community where residents can choose from a mix of housing options, services and amenities that...
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[name removed] is on the Tabitha unit, staff are friendly and helpful. [name removed] has always been a funny person, enjoys joking around and staff are really good with her. She's still recognizes her...
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.
Providing exceptional care since 1965, and rooted in Catholic beliefs, Benedictine Living Community-Regina offers a true continuum of care. Benedictine Living Community-Regina offers Independent & Assisted Living, along with early stage and end stage Memory Care. Sharing a campus with United...
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MY WIFE'S MOM STAYED AT CHAPEL VIEW AND SHE APPRECIATED THE STAFF AND THE FACILITY. IT'S HARD TO PROVIDE CARE THAT MAKES FAMILIES HAPPY BECAUSE IT'S NOT LIKE HOME BUT CHAPEL VIEW DOES A GREAT JOB. MANAGMENT...
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.
Our Mission is to foster fullness of life for the older adult and other people in need through the provision of housing and health care in a Christian environment. Augustana Care Corporation offers four independent living/with services and assisted living communities with a Christian Focus:...
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Pretty facility, room layout choices are quite nice. Mom's studio is a good size and very comfortable for her. Friendly tenants - my mom has made lots of new friends. They have a nice variety of activities...
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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This facility is very spacious and beautiful. It is a bit pricey, but so are a lot of retirement communities in the area. The staff is wonderful and they treat the residents well. The other residents here...
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.
About The Legacy of St. Michael Senior Living CommunitySt. Michael is a growing community of over 16,000 people with diverse business opportunities and we are the only Senior Community that offers Housing with Services for our seniors. We are only 25 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 35 miles...
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Great community. Staff is second to none. You can get as much help as you need or as little.
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.
Cecilia's Place Cecilia's Place is a senior residential care home that is located in the small city of Richfield, MN and in Hennepin county. Richfield is located in the St. Paul Region of Minneapolis and is close to the large Long Meadow Lake. The group home setting is local to many devotional...
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We absolutely love York Gardens. I highly recommend it for anyone who is looking a home like feel. We love the privacy we get with the individual units and plenty of space. Food is great, staff is very...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Located near a variety of shopping, retail centers, and Fairview Southdale Hospital, York Gardens offers a range of amenities including: rooftop patios, spa, bistro, theater, salon, libraries, club lounge and concierge to schedule appointments. York Gardens offers the best in senior living with...
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Joyful Residential AL is a caring, loving and a “like home” facility. The staff was very professional, patient, friendly and very attentive to my mother’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Mother was...
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.
Joyful Residential Assisted Living in Bloomington Minnesota offers a small scale, homelike living experience that is comforting and welcoming. We are located in a quiet, residential neighborhood and offer over 3,000 sq ft of living space. This includes 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms that is each...
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Meadow Woods Assisted Living has overall been a good experience. The staff has been real helpful and the outreach director has been really helpful. They do have the same activities over and over again. Other...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Meadow Woods, an assisted living residence located in a quiet Bloomington neighborhood on the Minnesota River bluffs, offers the perfect combination of independence and personal care. We encourage your independence by providing choices. Select your floor plan, bring your own furnishings, choose...
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We chose this place for my grandma because it is a nice and clean community. The grounds are well maintained. The activities are great she enjoys that the most, such as movies, bingo and they do crossword...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Embrace the many perks and benefits of a maintenance-free lifestyle and Red Carpet living at our Jaybird Senior Living Assisted Living community, Landings of Minnetonka. Whether you are searching for yourself or a loved one, our Minnetonka assisted living community is designed to help seniors...
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I want you and all of Grace House staff to know how deeply grateful I am to all of you for your work with [name removed] in these last eight or nine months. I know what a difference you made for [name...
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.
Rakhma is not 'a home'; rather it is home, where friends sing together, take walks together, and forgive repeated stories. Rakhma was a pioneer in offering alternatives to the typical long-term care setting, and has been a beacon of light for many families struggling with the devastating effects...
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We chose Trail of Orono because of the location, the facility itself, and the staff members really sold us. The room sizes are pretty standard compared to others that we looked into. They do have a lot of...
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.
You can receive assisted living and memory care at Trails of Orono in Orono, Minnesota. Our staff offers our residents a full range of services to help with daily life activities. Those would include preparing meals, cleaning, bathing, toileting, medication assistance, and much more. Both of our...
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I moved my grandmother into Emerald Crest from another Augustana facility (Regent) in mid-Summer, as her ability to manage and organize her day declined alongside her memory. The teams at both EC and the...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
The Assisted Living Memory Care Specialists With four locations in Burnsville, Minnetonka, Shakopee and Victoria, Minnesota, Emerald Crest by Augustana Care memory care communities are truly inspired by our residents and families. With a deep knowledge of memory care, we offer a specialized...
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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.
Suite Living of Eden Prairie is a 32 private suite Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Community that provides quality care to our seniors, with a personal touch. Our communities are small and intimate, providing a cozy warm atmosphere that feels like home. Suite Living is locally owned and...
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Staff were great, very caring, educated, and helpful Activities - their activity director was awesome. She always getting everyone involved. Even when it came to events to get family involved. That means so...
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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All these places are expensive. Personal Care is not the cheapest, but I feel good about the place - especially that it's small and the staff seems really good and dedicated. I think it's a really good place...
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.
Helping Hands Group HomeHelping Hands Group Home is a group home that is located in the serene city of Richfield, MN and in Hennepin county. Richfield is located in the St. Paul Region of the state and is home to the Minneapolis Saint Paul International Airport, which is great for ease of travel....
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My mother has been a resident in the memory care unit here for over a year and is now on Hospice. I cannot express enough how genuinely caring, respectful and dedicated the entire team is they treat her with...
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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I felt very comfortable with my loved one being here. The nurses were knowledgeable about end of life care and they didn't have any health care related survey tags from the state health department. The...
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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New, small and family owned. Mom was the first resident. They provide wonderful care for folks with dementia and other memory issues. Mom’s health has improved in the year and a half she has lived there.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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My mom was only there for 3 months, she passed away. Everyone was so good to us in just a short time. My mom was very reluctant to move, but fit in perfectly and made the transition so simple
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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We are very happy with Parks’ Place Memory Care as a patient and family. The staff works together and cohesively and there is enough staff for needs. We feel our LO is well cared for. Activities are...
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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.
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There’s been a “getting used to every thing” time but we are happy. It is not cheap to live here but the care my wire needs is costly. The food is pretty good and if they serve something we don’t like they...
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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Home is always clean. Great interactions with staff. Always willing to cooperate. [name removed] had knee surgery and more than happy to work with her to exercise. [name removed]an awesome job. Well worth...
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.
Country Comfort Eldercare is a warm and nurturing home that welcomes individuals who are moving on to the next stages of their lives. Located in the serene town of Lindstrom, Minnesota, those who live at Country Comfort Eldercare will get the most of their experience while transitioning to a new...

Cost of assisted living in Shafer, MN

The average cost of senior living in Shafer is $5,621 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cambridge, MN with an average of $4,989 per month.

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

Shafer, MN
$5,621/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,621/mo
$7,610/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,655/mo
Studio
$4,340/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,785/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,526/mo

Senior living costs in Shafer 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: Shafer, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShafer, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$5,621/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,610/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,907/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Shafer, MN:$5,621/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Shafer, MN:$7,610/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Shafer, MN:$2,907/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Shafer, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Shafer 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 Shafer, MN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Shafer 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shafer, MN$5,738/mo$5,215/mo+10.0%
Minnesota$5,610/mo$5,161/mo+8.7%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Shafer, MN
2024 average cost:$5,738/mo
2023 average cost:$5,215/mo
Percent change:+10.0%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$5,610/mo
2023 average cost:$5,161/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Shafer, MN

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What families are saying about assisted living in Shafer

Recent reviews for assisted living in Shafer

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

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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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Shafer review score based on 845 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 845 reviews of 385 Shafer assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shafer 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

Shafer review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Shafer 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 845 reviews of 385 Shafer assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Shafer 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.
Shafer, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
2.9
3.2
Staff
3.1
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
3.0
3.1
Value for cost*
2.9
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Shafer assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shafer assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shafer, 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 Shafer 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 Shafer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shafer, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.2%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.8%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.9%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shafer 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 Shafer Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shafer, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.7%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.7%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shafer 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 Shafer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shafer, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.5%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
24.9%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.6%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.9%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Shafer 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 Shafer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shafer, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.5%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.7%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.4%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shafer 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 Shafer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shafer, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.4%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.6%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.6%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.2%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.8%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.2%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
48%
Dances
Dances
21%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.3%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Shafer

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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There are 385 assisted living facilities near Shafer, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Shafer, Minnesota are Havenwood of Richfield, Gable Pines and Copperfield Hill. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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