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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Backus, MN
The cost of independent living in Backus is about $2,770 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 41 options. Read 40 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 Pequot Lakes, Walker and Crosslake.
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I recently had the pleasure of visiting River's Edge, an assisted living community where my grandmother resides, and I have nothing but positive things to say about it. From the moment I walked in, I was...
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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The location of the facility is very close to me and they are taking good care of my mom. The facility is cheaper in crosslake than others. The staff has been very willing to let me know how she's doing...
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.
Golden Horizons of Crosslake Golden Horizons of Crosslake is a community that provides assisted living in serene Crosslake, MN. Seniors are allowed to live independently as possible at the same time receiving health services and personal care. The community's apartments and health care services...
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We chose Golden Horizons of Aitkin initially because the facility was smaller and easier for her to navigate. Mom really wanted to hate it when she got there. But the friendliness of everyone (and the good...
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.
The Golden Horizons of Aitkin is a assisted living community located in the beautiful, rustic town of Aitkin, Aitkin County, Minnesota. Here you will get the chance to enjoy the great outdoors, with the various lakes, parks with walking trails, and recreational activities. Whether you love to...
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I couldn't believe when I found it. I was looking at paying a much higher price at another community, than this community for better services. The community is small and my dad enjoys May Creek. 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.
Nestled among the tall pines of lakes country in Walker, Minnesota, the May Creek Senior Living Campus is located on five acres overlooking Lake May Creek, which winds its way next to the campus. Located near shopping and attractions, our location offers the perfect combination of serenity,...
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All of the staff members here and just so nice and they are always there when I need them. The community is very clean and it has a very comfortable and homey atmosphere. The other residents are nice as well...
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.
Welcome to Edgewood Vista in Brainerd! Enjoy the central Minnesota lakes region in Brainerd, with Edgewood's ideal combination of living spaces, care and amenities. Built in 2005 and upgraded in 2012, Edgewood promotes residents' health and well-being in independent living, assisted living and...
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Dad is still here and he likes it there! He has said that the workers are all very nice and helpful if he needs something.
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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.
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
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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.
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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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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When we walked in to tour this community it was so inviting and we got such a good vibe. The staff is accommodating and caregivers really care for the residents it's not just a job to them. It is close to...
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.
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.
When it comes to choosing a senior assisted living community for yourself or a loved one in Minnesota, choose the Harmony House of Motley Minnesota. We at the Harmony House strive to provide the highest level of care and services to our residents. We understand that the golden years should be the...
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 all the comforts of home in this ideal Brainerd location, with extras like controlled access, generous off-street parking with plug-ins, on-site laundry facilities and a playground for the children.
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.
Located in Northern MN, Harmony house is nestled in the town of Brainerd, MN. It is the perfect place for any senior, and is located in a lovely residential area. It was opened in 1997 and consists of two ranch style rambler homes. They are connected with a beautiful outdoor patio in between...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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
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: 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, 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.
Welcome to Fair Oaks Apartments! As you drive up the lane, you will notice scenic Sunnybrook Park, an adventure for children and residents alike, with walking paths, playground and stocked trout stream. Walking into Fair Oaks Apartments, you'll be greeted by our beautiful, two-story atrium. This...
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
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
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.
Cost of independent living in Backus, MN
The average cost of senior living in Backus is $2,770 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Laporte, MN with an average of $2,023 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Backus, MN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Backus, MN vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Backus, MN by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Backus
Recent reviews for independent living in Backus
Rivers Edge Assisted Living in Aitkin, MN
5.0
My grandpa has been living at this assisted living facility for a year now and it has been a wonderful experience. The staff are incredibly attentive and caring, always going out of their way to make sure he is comfortable and well taken care of. The facility itself is well-maintained and has a ...
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Golden Horizons of Aitkin
5.0
Thank you so much for your help. [Name removed] really saved me a lot of time and I know I made a better decision because of her help. Everyone has been friendly and welcoming. My loved one spends a lot less time napping. My loved one is making friends and enjoying mealtimes and activities.
Golden Horizons of Crosslake
5.0
What our family likes the most about the Golden Horizons of Crosslake is the Efficiency through follow up care and concern. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would very much so recommend this community to other families.
Backus independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Backus independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Backus, 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 Backus 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 Backus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Backus, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Backus 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 Backus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Backus, MNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
3.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Backus 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 Backus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Backus, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
3.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.7%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
13.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
31.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
45.7%
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Rivers Edge Assisted Living, Golden Horizons of Crosslake and Golden Horizons of Aitkin are the top-rated independent living facilities near Backus, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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