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The cost of independent living in Afton is about $3,274 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 35 options. Read 226 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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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.
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: Independent Living
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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.
Echo Ridge's mission is to provide a unique senior living community for adults 55 and better.  At Echo Ridge, embrace a lifestyle low in maintenance and high in comfort, complete with a general store, beauty shop, fitness center, library, wood shop, billiards room and chapel. ...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Enjoy living at our brand new senior living apartments, with services. We offer just the right level of supports, to help make your life easier, and enjoyable. Please take a few moments to contact us for a personalized tour.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The search is over! With a location in minutes of everywhere including downtown St. Paul, Hwy 94, the airport and of course the Mall of America, Shamrock Court Apartments provides you with all the comforts of home. Some of our great ammenities include on site laundry, assigned parking,...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled on 18 acres of scenic wooded hills in the charming Battle Creek neighborhood, Afton View offers affordable 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment homes. These spacious layouts feature ample living space designed with your comfort in mind, and with convenient access to major highways, shopping, and...
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Cost of independent living in Afton, MN

The average cost of senior living in Afton is $3,274 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stillwater, MN with an average of $3,166 per month.

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

Afton, MN
$3,277/mo

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

Afton, MN
$3,277/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,462/mo
Independent Living
$3,277/mo

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

Studio
$3,401/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,569/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,103/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.
Independent Living$3,277/mo$3,146/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,661/mo$4,281/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,462/mo$4,073/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Afton, MN:$3,277/mo
Minnesota:$3,146/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Afton, MN:$4,661/mo
Minnesota:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Afton, MN:$4,462/mo
Minnesota:$4,073/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Afton, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Afton, MN

The table below shows how monthly independent 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$3,848/mo$3,082/mo+24.9%
Minnesota$2,473/mo$2,397/mo+3.2%
National$2,978/mo$2,836/mo+5.0%
Afton, MN
2024 average cost:$3,848/mo
2023 average cost:$3,082/mo
Percent change:+24.9%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,473/mo
2023 average cost:$2,397/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$2,978/mo
2023 average cost:$2,836/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Afton

Recent reviews for independent living in Afton

Bel Rae Senior Living in Mounds View, MN

4.7
We chose Bel Rae Senior Living because of the newness of the building, the friendly and helpful staff members, and the overall accommodations as well. He has a 1 bedroom apartment and it is a little on the smaller side if your have more furniture. The food is ok and they keep striving to improve ...
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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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Afton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Afton independent 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 dietary accommodations in Afton independent living

Independent 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
16.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Afton independent living

Our independent 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
22.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Afton independent 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 independent living communities in Afton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Afton, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.3%
46.4%
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