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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Alford, MN
The cost of independent living in Alford is about $2,860 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 22 options. Read 32 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Duluth, Superior and Cloquet.
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The staff are awesome, very friendly and attentive. They always keep us informed have things are going. Mom is very happy and content with her new home and has made many new friends with the staff and other...
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.
Offering: Assisted Living, Memory CareNew Perspective’s senior living community in Cloquet is located in Carlton County, MN, southeast of Grand Rapids and highway 35. We offer a friendly community of five beautifully designed and custom-built homes. In this small, cottage-like environment,...
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5 on all. They were very kind and professional. My mother passed away[date removed]. They were all very helpful with every stage of her last days. I would highly recommend them.
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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This is a beautiful community with nice grounds you can walk around. . The staff are friendly and helpful. The marketing person explained everything. They have a lot of activities including bingo and boat...
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.
Edgewood Vista is located in scenic Hermantown, Saint Louis County, Minnesota. This nurturing assisted living community is located on the North Shore right near Duluth. This peaceful community has a lot to offer those that love to live their lives independently. You or a loved one could enjoy...
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Everything is going great! The staff are sure to take care of my father and they make sure that he is comfortable. The facility is also very nice and clean. For the most part, we have no complaints about New...
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.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareNew Perspective’s Twin Ports senior living community serves seniors in the Superior, WI and Duluth, MN area. The beauty and amenities of our New Perspective | Twin Ports location rivals a fine hotel. Residents are minutes away from...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sahlman East and West townhomes and apartments offer affordable city living in a small town environment. From the well-maintained grounds with basketball courts and three playgrounds to the friendly, helpful staff, you'll enjoy everything life has to offer here.
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.
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Morgan Park is a small, friendly community surrounded by beautiful wooded landscaping. These updated townhomes offer spacious floor plans with lower-level patios and a large backyard with a shared playground, laundry facilities and rental garages.
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My relative has been living at Garden House for a little over a year now. She always tells me how friendly and helpful the staff are. That was a big concern of ours when we were looking for places for her...
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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Looking for an apartment with character and history? Looking for something outside the ordinary vanilla box? Than Fairmount is perfect for you with the rich history of the building. This is a must see place that requires an in-person visit! Call today!
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Looking for a spacious apartment with a balcony or patio to enjoy warm summer days?Then choose Applewood West with its on-site laundry facilities, off-street parking and other great community amenities.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Set in the heart of West Duluth's neighborhood restoration area, Ramsey Village townhomes offer the epitome of urban living. Charming front porches, gourmet kitchens, open floor plans, vaulted ceilings, beautiful master suites — classic and inviting, inside and out.
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.
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I needed assistance in choosing a place for my brother, as I had no experience with this before. I feel I got that assistance, with no pressure from either A Place for Mom or from Encompass. We are very...
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.
Encompass Healthcare Assisted Living is located in the beautiful and scenic Superior, Wisconsin. The town of Superior is named for the lake to which it is closely located, the famous Great Lake of Lake Superior. Boating and other outdoor recreation along the shore of the lake. Superior also has...
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Cost of independent living in Alford, MN
The average cost of senior living in Alford is $2,860 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Meadowlands, MN with an average of $510 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alford, MN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alford, MN vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Alford, MN by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Alford
Recent reviews for independent living in Alford
New Perspective Twin Ports in Superior, WI
5.0
He is doing good and he loves it in the community. It has all worked out very well. I felt good about it in the beginning and I was hoping for the best. They came through and did really well. We're very happy with the referral A Place For Mom gave us.
VitaCare Living of Proctor
5.0
My mother was there for a short period of time but in that time everything was quite nice.
Staff was friendly and attentive as well as caring.
Food was wonderful with many options.
Was a very nice place all around.
Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living
4.9
They were so welcoming. All Staff know you take an interesting you and try to connect you with activities and others. Provide activities outside the the living community. Morning van rides to Dr. And other needs to stores etc. A variety of social activities including church and Bible study. We ...
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Alford independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alford, 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 Alford 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 Alford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alford, MNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
5.3%
30.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Alford 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 Alford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alford, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
10.5%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alford 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 Alford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alford, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
10.5%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.1%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.1%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.3%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.1%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
21.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
10.5%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.1%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living, New Perspective Cloquet and Barnum and VitaCare Living of Proctor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alford, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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