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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Benton County, MN

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Minnesota is $2,945, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Benton County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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: 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: 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.
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Everyone is friendly and nice and helpful. It is a great group of people but my mother in law fell and I didn't get a call right away which could have been better. I know they're busy but they could have...
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 Legacy of Delano offers an assisted living community to seniors in the Delano, Wright County, Minnesota. This community looks out for those dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia, and it offers seniors a comfortable home in a quiet community. Those living in Delano or visiting our residents...
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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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, 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: 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.
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.
Woodland Mounds is decorated and laid out tastefully with a main lobby, fireplace and comfortable seating on the first floor. Also on the first floor is an Activity Room and Kitchen with regularly scheduled activities. A bathroom with handicap access is centralized in the building. A library...
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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.
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Caring people that work at this facility. I've seen the home aides really interact with the residents at this facility. They are very caring and kind. They are very knowledgeable and available.
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.
At Select Senior Living of Coon Rapids, we want you to feel right at home — because that's exactly where you are. Our comfortable and attractive apartment community features a wide range of worry-free, convenient living arrangements, which are designed to fit the personal style and evolving needs...
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Osseo Commons A 55+ Community Located on Central Avenue in a the small town of Osseo, this new building is waiting for you! Osseo Commons offers convenient and spacious living with numerous retail and professional services just outside your front door. The one bedroom, one bedroom plus den, and...
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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.
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From the moment we walked through the doors, we knew this was the place for our. So welcoming and friendly. You can tell that the culture is one of caring and help. I can see why the facility is full. ...
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.
Epiphany Assisted Living is located on the beautiful Epiphany Campus in Coon Rapids. The Campus includes Epiphany Church and school. Also, Epiphany Pines Senior Housing. Epiphany Assisted Living is a non-denominational building. Epiphany Assisted Living has 50 apartments and 14 unit Memory...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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
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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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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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Cost of independent living in Benton County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Minnesota is $2,945 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Independent living costs in Benton County, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,527/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,352/mo

Senior living costs in Minnesota vs. 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 state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeMinnesotaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$2,945/mo$3,520/mo16.3% below national median
Assisted Living$5,527/mo$5,830/mo5.2% below national median
Memory Care$7,592/mo$6,999/mo8.5% above national median
Independent Living
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:16.3% below national median
Assisted Living
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:5.2% below national median
Memory Care
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:8.5% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Benton County

Recent reviews for independent living in Benton County

The Sanctuary at St. Cloud in Saint Cloud, MN

5.0
Kind and friendly staff. Family and children are always welcome. Being in a carefree, safe envrionment. New, clean rooms and community spaces. Chef [name removed] wonderful cuisine. variety of creative activities., The other residents are full of fun and laughs.

Willows Landing in Monticello, MN

4.1
Overall it has been a good experience. It has taken my loved one a long time to adjust, and she's still working on that. But mostly it has been positive. She's meeting new people and getting out a little bit more, which has been wonderful for her. The apartment is nice. It has great light, ...
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Benedict Court in Saint Cloud, MN

5.0
Very good. Staff is helpful and the apartment is amazing! There are three meals a day served and the residents have choices to choose from. The staff communication with the family is good, especially when it comes to staffing issues.

Benton County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benton County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benton County, 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 Benton County 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 Benton County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Benton County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
13.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.7%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Benton County 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 Benton County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benton County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.4%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
13.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Benton County 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 Benton County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
24.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.6%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.6%
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Heritage Place, Havenwood of Buffalo and Rose Arbor and Wildflower Lodge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Benton County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 144 independent living facilities near Benton County, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Benton County, Minnesota are Havenwood of Buffalo and Wellstead Lodge Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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