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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Alma City, MN

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The cost of independent living in Alma City is about $2,824 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 6 options.

Read 2 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Mankato, St. Peter and Mapleton.

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Caring staff. Made our parents feel like they’re part of this community and are treated like family since day 1. Clean building and full of smiles. Highly recommended calling [name removed]and have her give...
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 Oakwood Senior Living
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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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Photo of Colony Court
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.
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Photo of Mapleton Community Home
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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Cost of independent living in Alma City, MN

The average cost of senior living in Alma City is $2,824 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wells, MN with an average of $2,718 per month.

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

Alma City, MN
$2,824/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Alma City, MN, vs. other senior living options

$5,727/mo
Independent Living
$2,824/mo

Independent living costs in Alma City, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,731/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,580/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,425/mo

Senior living costs in Alma City 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: Alma City, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlma City, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$2,824/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,599/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,727/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Alma City, MN:$2,824/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Alma City, MN:$4,599/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Alma City, MN:$5,727/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Alma City, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Alma City 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 Alma City, MN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Alma City 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 average 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
Alma City, MN$2,924/mo$2,849/mo+2.6%
Minnesota$2,429/mo$2,318/mo+4.8%
National$2,950/mo$2,860/mo+3.1%
Alma City, MN
2024 average cost:$2,924/mo
2023 average cost:$2,849/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,429/mo
2023 average cost:$2,318/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,950/mo
2023 average cost:$2,860/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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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 Alma City

Recent reviews for independent living in Alma City

Old Main Village in Mankato, MN

4.4
I think Old Main Village is a really awesome place. They have so many activities and opportunities for social interaction. The facility always looks really clean. The public bathrooms downstairs are clean. The staff all seem really friendly. I would move there myself in a heartbeat. My ...
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Traditions of Waterville

5.0
My mother has been living at Traditions of Waterville for nearly two years. She began in Assisted Living and now lives in Memory Care. What most impresses me is the longevity of the staff who work there. Not only is there little turn over, but they like their job, and truly care for the ...
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New Perspective Mankato

5.0
The staff is fantastic. Very friendly and helpful. Lots of activities. We would absolutely recommend the community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Alma City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alma City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alma City, 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 Alma City 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 Alma City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
35.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
11.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Alma City 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 Alma City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Room service
Room service
25%
38.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alma City 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 Alma City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alma City, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
50%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
39.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
48%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
47.6%
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The Pillars of Mankato, Oakwood Senior Living and Colony Court are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alma City, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 6 independent living facilities near Alma City, Minnesota. See the full list.
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