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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Birchwood Village, MN

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The cost of independent living in Birchwood Village is about $3,119 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 108 options. Read 1063 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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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.
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As someone who has worked in this field I understand the demands on nursing. The current nursing staff will answer emergency calls 24/7 and their door is always open to listen or handle any concerns. 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.
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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: 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.
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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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.
Norgard Court Apartments is a beautiful market rate independent senior living facility, centrally located in Maplewood, Minnesota. We are within walking distance to shopping and city parks.Our warm, home-like community offers one and two-bedroom units. Our two bedrooms feature two bathrooms. ...
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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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the best thing we did was to move our loved one to the Pillars of White Bear over a year ago. the Pillars program provides extensive opportunities for musical enrichment, the activities director creates an...
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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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: 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.
Comforts of Home Maplewood is located overlooking beautiful Knucklhead Lake.  With 20 private Memory Care rooms and 22 private Assisted Living rooms we are able to provide each resident with quality care at a competitive price with a personal touch.  Come discover what makes us different!
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I am grateful to Waverly Gardens for the care they have provided my father. They have been supportive through his health changes and financial transitions. Wherever we go in the building, everyone greets my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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: 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.
Set in a quiet, scenic community with a beautiful wooded backdrop, Waterford Townhomes provide a comfortable, affordable neighborhood for busy families. New windows and siding, plus some units have been remodeled with maple cabinetry, dishwashers and microwaves.
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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: 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.
Hazel Senior Living is a brand new assisted living facility in St. Paul with 24-private studio units. We believe in compassionate care while promoting independence for all Residents. Our staff has over 10 years of experience in senior care. Our team consists of Housing Manager, Director of...
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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.
Warm, family like atmosphere with many social activities. Has community and dining room. Park like back yard with walking paths, screened gazebo, gas grill and picnic tables.Special events include BBQ, yard sale and more.
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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.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Phalen Shores is a Senior (55+) Independent Living Rental Community. It is located in the heart of St. Paul’s beautiful Phalen Park neighborhood.We offer 1 and 2 bedroom units ranging in size from 700-950 square feet. We offer many features and amenities such as, controlled access entry, 24 hour...
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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.
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My mother was transferred from the hospital to Boutwells TCU with an undiagnosed fractured vertebrae. I was extremely concerned her vertebrae was fractured. Staff were very supportive and assisted our...
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Birchwood Village, MN

The average cost of senior living in Birchwood Village is $3,119 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stillwater, MN with an average of $3,084 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Birchwood Village, MN vs. nearby cities

Birchwood Village, MN
$3,119/mo
$3,105/mo
$3,088/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Birchwood Village, MN vs. the state and national average

Birchwood Village, MN
$3,119/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Birchwood Village vs. other types of senior living

$4,206/mo
Independent Living
$3,119/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Birchwood Village, MN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,622/mo
Studio
$5,013/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,514/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,272/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Birchwood Village over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Birchwood Village

Recent reviews for independent living in Birchwood Village

Talamore Woodbury

5.0
The staff at Talamore are very nice, helpful, friendly and approachable. They go out of their way for us to have a pleasant experience. My loved one has 19 meals included in her rent and she has liked everything she has tried, especially the build your own omelet and the fish. The building is ...
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Parkshore Senior Campus in Saint Louis Park, MN

4.9
Being out of state we do not get to visit that much, however when we do speak with our loved one she does seem to enjoy the meals and dining service. We do think the overall value for the money is good and based on our experience so far we would recommend the Parkshore Senior Campus to other ...
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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Active social calendar with varied offerings. Residents at multiple communities praise the abundance of activities, including resident-led clubs and educational opportunities, which cater to various interests. For instance, at RosePointe I, the social calendar is so full that residents can't possibly attend everything. At The Waters of W ...
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Delightful dining options. Several reviews highlight the importance of quality dining experiences, with many communities offering varied menus and alternative meal choices, as noted at RosePointe I. Residents enjoy dining in the dining room to socialize with neighbors, while others prefer the convenience of their own ap ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews highlight the significance of caring and attentive staff members. For instance, at RosePointe I, residents express their gratitude for the friendly and skilled staff who ensure their needs are met. At The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community, the staff is descr ...
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Engaging community atmosphere. Communities with an active, engaged senior population contribute to a positive living experience. Residents at RosePointe II have found a sense of community, making new friends and enjoying social events, while at RosePointe I, residents appreciate the neighbors they've met and the feeling o ...
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Modern facilities with a homey environment. Newer buildings with thoughtful designs and well-maintained facilities provide a welcoming atmosphere for seniors. At The Waters of White Bear Lake, the apartments are described as beautifully designed with large windows, high ceilings, and spacious living areas. At The Waters of Oakdale, th ...
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Customized care and accommodations. Personalized care plans catering to individual needs and preferences are essential for many seniors. At RosePointe I, residents can choose their desired level of care and services, while at The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community, the small apartments are affordable and offer ...
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Birchwood Village independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Birchwood Village independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Birchwood Village, 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 Birchwood Village 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 Birchwood Village partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
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6%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
14%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Birchwood Village 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 Birchwood Village communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Birchwood Village 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 Birchwood Village offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
10%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
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RosePointe I, RidgePointe Senior Living and Talamore Woodbury are the top-rated independent living facilities near Birchwood Village, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 108 independent living facilities near Birchwood Village, Minnesota. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Birchwood Village, Minnesota are RosePointe I, Talamore Woodbury and Gable Pines. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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