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The cost of independent living in Cottonwood County is about $2,869 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 49 options. Read 25 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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Photo of Golden Horizons of Worthington
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My grandmother lives at Golden Horizons and she loves it! The administrator Cherry is an exceptional person. She truly cares about her residents and staff. Though like everybody else, they are short of help...
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.
Add: Our beautiful and modern new Memory Care community opened in June of 2021. This spacious community provides a peaceful and warm environment to enjoy the comforts at home with proper safety and care measures. The architectural design suites residents who are more prone to wandering, anxiety...
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Our mother was admitted to Garnette Gardens for hospice care. She couldn’t have gotten any better care. The staff treated her with respect, compassion and dignity until her passing. Our community is so...
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.
Surrounded by a lovely residential neighborhood with a peaceful courtyard, gardens and convenient walking trails, Garnette Gardens is this community's jewel in Senior Living. The facility enhances daily living for residents with amenities that include a state-of-the-art entertainment center and a...
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I have never been To an assisted-living facility before I didn’t know what to Expect. I come and go I want I am independent living I eat With other people living here, I enjoy the conversation and a...
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.
Sleepy Eye Assisted Living offers personalized services along with the privacy of your own apartment. From our compassionate, professional staff to customized assistance and wellness programs. Our Assisted Living is located in a quiet residential location of Sleepy Eye, MN yet close enough to...
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Keelson was very accommodating to my sister's needs. She felt almost immediately at home and seems to have fitted in well. Keelson communicates her needs to us. I would recommend Keelson to other...
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.
Keelson Harbour is an Assisted Living Community located in Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa. Our beautiful property is located on a quiet hill with easy access to nearby lakes. Residents enjoy an on-site pond, complete with growing ducklings and their families. With many nearby attractions,...
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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.
Located in rural southern Minnesota, Truman Manor Apartments are connected directly to Truman Senior Living. As a partner of LeadingAge, we pride ourselves with top senior care and a variety of available services. Under the new ownership of the Heartland Senior Living non-profit group,...
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We picked this community because, it's closer to family. It's been a really good experience. They offer activities such as; Bingo, painting on a canvas, different kinds of game shows and bus outings.
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.
Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates is located in the heart of southern, Fairmont, Martin County, Minnesota. Our scenic assisted living community is located down the road from a string of five beautiful lakes. Fairmont is a lovely place to call home and a great place for visiting family members...
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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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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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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: 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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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
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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.
Photo of Lake Villa Maria
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.
Photo of Temperance Lake Ridge
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.
Photo of Prairie House Supportive Lvng
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.
Photo of Ecumen Meadows
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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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.
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.
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.
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 Wel-Life At Spirit Lake
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 Cottonwood County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Cottonwood County is $2,869 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Butterfield, MN with an average of $1,958 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cottonwood County, MN vs. nearby counties

Cottonwood County, MN
$2,869/mo

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

Cottonwood County, MN
$2,869/mo
U.S. national average
$4,035/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Cottonwood County vs. other types of senior living

$2,869/mo
Independent Living
$2,869/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Cottonwood County, MN by room type

Semi-Private
$4,500/mo
Studio
$4,501/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,736/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,700/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Cottonwood County

Recent reviews for independent living in Cottonwood County

Keelson Harbour in Spirit Lake, IA

3.9
I am no expert on what care should be like. I see people that are in pretty bad shape that require a lot of attention, in my opinion, questionable if they shouldn't be in skilled nursing instead. But what do I know!! Most of the workers try hard to be accommodating, but the shortage of help puts ...
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Vista Prairie at Garnette Gardens in Redwood Falls, MN

5.0
My mom moved into Garnett Gardens in 2018. She was in assisted living. She loved the activity of people always being around. She visited with friends. Loved playing in the Nut Goodie Band. Entertainment, making lefse and other food. We moved her into the Memory Care unit awhile ago when she ...
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Golden Horizons of Worthington

4.1
My mother lives in Golden Horizons Memory Care she has been there since it opened and loves it. RN [name removed]is very caring and helpful and concerned for the residents. Staff is caring to my mother. She has a lot of space to wander in the facility. It’s a beautiful facility very home like. ...
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Cottonwood County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cottonwood County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cottonwood County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.4%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.3%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
2.4%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
2.4%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.4%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cottonwood County, MNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
7.3%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cottonwood County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
12.2%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.9%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.8%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.6%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.2%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.8%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.8%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
14.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
7.3%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.2%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.2%
45.8%
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Golden Horizons of Worthington, Vista Prairie at Garnette Gardens and Sleepy Eye Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cottonwood County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 49 independent living facilities near Cottonwood County, Minnesota. See the full list.

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