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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Clotho, MN

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The cost of independent living in Clotho is about $2,681 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 62 options.

Read 76 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 Alexandria, North Shore and Sauk Centre.

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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.
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
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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Silver Maple Residence Almond House
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
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
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.
Photo of River Oaks Heights
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.
River Oak Heights in Cold Spring, Minnesota is a prestigious address that offers you stunning views of the rolling greens of the River Oaks Golf Course. Easy access to Hwy 23 and just minutes from St. Cloud. Enjoy the convenience of being in walking distance from the Medical Clinic, the...
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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 Clotho, MN

The average cost of senior living in Clotho is $2,681 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Parkers Prairie, MN with an average of $2,564 per month.

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

Clotho, MN
$2,681/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Clotho, MN, vs. other senior living options

$6,353/mo
Independent Living
$2,681/mo

Independent living costs in Clotho, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,408/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,500/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,360/mo

Senior living costs in Clotho 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: Clotho, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClotho, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$2,681/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$3,819/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,353/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Clotho, MN:$2,681/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Clotho, MN:$3,819/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Clotho, MN:$6,353/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Clotho, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Clotho 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.

Clotho, MNMN stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Clotho, MN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Clotho 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
Clotho, MN$2,931/mo$2,812/mo+4.2%
Minnesota$2,556/mo$2,414/mo+5.9%
National$3,140/mo$2,934/mo+7.0%
Clotho, MN
2024 average cost:$2,931/mo
2023 average cost:$2,812/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,556/mo
2023 average cost:$2,414/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,140/mo
2023 average cost:$2,934/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Clotho

Recent reviews for independent living in Clotho

Edgewood Vista-Alexandria

4.2
I would definitely recommend this community to others. The director and the staff have been wonderful and easy to work with. The nursing staff is also very good. The communication is great and they communicate well.

Edgewood Brainerd Senior Lvg

4.5
My sister lives here currently in the memory care unit. I really appreciate that the staff checks on her every half hour. I have been there and have seen them doing it. The staff is very friendly. I haven’t tried the food, but a friend of mine has had lunch with my sister and said that the ...
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Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds in Alexandria, MN

4.9
Actual tours are helpful to actually see tenants in the environment and meet some of the staff. I had an excellent experience with Windmill Ponds.

Clotho independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clotho independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clotho, 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 Clotho 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 Clotho partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clotho, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
3.2%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
3.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Clotho 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 Clotho communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clotho, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
1.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
6.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clotho 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 Clotho offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clotho, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
11.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
1.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.5%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
16.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
6.5%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.8%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.5%
47.6%
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Cura of Melrose Park View Place, Highland Senior Living and Nordic Woods Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Clotho, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 62 independent living facilities near Clotho, Minnesota. See the full list.
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