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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.
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: 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.
Welcome to the Rosemount Plaza Apartments an inviting community that offers everything seniors 62 or those with disabilities desire, including the peacefulness of concrete construction, controlled entry, and handicap accessible main doors in quiet Rosemount. These fantastic 1 bedroom apartment...
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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, 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, 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.
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.
Enjoy the peace and quiet of Abbey Field Townhomes, offering affordable 2 and 3 bedroom townhomes with spacious layouts in a community close to the Twin Cities. Featuring picnic areas, playground and basketball hoops for our residents to enjoy, and convenient access to several nearby parks,...
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The community is small but very personable. I feel because it's small the service and care are more ones on one. I would recommend this community to others.
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.
Nagel Assisted Living & Memory Care, founded in 2015, is an exciting new addition to the city of Waconia, MN. Housed in the former Nagel Hospital opened in 1940, our community has been designed with an eye toward keeping the charm of this historic site while freshly renovating the entire...
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I'am pleased with all this community has done for us. My father is doing pretty well here. The community looks nice, they do a good job with making sure everything is well maintained and tidy. The staff is...
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.
Westwood Place is an Assisted Living Residence. It is for elderly people who take care of their own needs, but have difficulty performing daily tasks. It provides companionship with other elderly persons and daily activities to keep both the mind and body active while still encouraging...
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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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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.
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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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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, 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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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.
Meadows on Fairview is modern construction with an Arts and Crafts, prairie-style design. We offer an apartment home setting for adults age 62 and older who need daily assistance. For those with mild to moderate memory loss, The Cottage at Meadows on Fairview offers memory care. As your needs...
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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: 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, Memory Care, 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.
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: 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.
One-level living in a lovely setting built for seniors and disabled persons. Controlled access entry, cozy community room, beautiful outside gardens, picnic and playground, plus a convenient parking lot with plug-ins for cold winter days.
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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.
You want comfort and convenience, at an affordable price. You want independence, with opportunities to connect with others. You want privacy and space, paired with safety and security. You’ll find all of that and more at Spero Senior Living.With 55 brand new units and a variety of floor plans to...
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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Crystal, MN

The average cost of senior living in Crystal is $2,907 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Paul, MN with an average of $2,566 per month.

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

Crystal, MN
$2,907/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,610/mo
Independent Living
$2,907/mo

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

Studio
$2,667/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,583/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,320/mo

Senior living costs in Crystal 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: Crystal, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCrystal, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$2,907/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,621/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,610/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Crystal, MN:$2,907/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Crystal, MN:$5,621/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Crystal, MN:$7,610/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Crystal, MN, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in Crystal, MN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Crystal 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
Crystal, MN$2,827/mo$2,718/mo+4.0%
Minnesota$2,936/mo$2,806/mo+4.6%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Crystal, MN
2024 average cost:$2,827/mo
2023 average cost:$2,718/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,936/mo
2023 average cost:$2,806/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Crystal

Recent reviews for independent living in Crystal

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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Meadow Woods - Martin Luther Campus in Bloomington, MN

5.0
I think they do a great job at Meadow Woods! The staff here is very friendly and easy to work with. They've been very accommodating in regards to some billing issues we've had in regards to getting funding with the VA straightened out. The facility itself is well kept and clean, and they do a ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Wide range of activities. Residents at various communities, including RidgePointe Senior Living, Copperfield Hill, and RosePointe I, express appreciation for the diverse activities offered, such as movies, museum outings, gardening classes, and more, giving them opportunities to stay engaged and active.
Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the warmth and dedication of the staff at their communities, such as Waterford Estates and Manor, The Residences at Crestview, and StoryPoint Carlson Parkway, who go above and beyond to make the senior living experience enjoyable and comfortable.
Safe and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently highlight the importance of cleanliness and safety in senior living communities. At The Kenwood, RidgePointe Senior Living, and Tradition Living, residents praise the well-maintained living spaces, both inside their apartments and in common areas.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Numerous reviews emphasize the high quality of meals and dining experiences at their communities, like RosePointe I, Waterford Estates and Manor, and Broadwell Senior Living, which help enhance residents' overall satisfaction.
Community atmosphere. Many residents find joy in the social aspect of living in a senior community. At places such as RosePointe I, Round Lake Senior Living, and The Residences at St. Anthony, they express gratitude for the sense of belonging and friendship they've found among fellow residents.
Customizable amenities. Residents at several communities, including RosePointe I, Broadwell Senior Living, and RidgePointe Senior Living, appreciate the flexibility to choose their preferred living arrangements, meal plans, and activities to suit their individual needs.
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Crystal independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Crystal independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Crystal, 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 Crystal 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 Crystal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Crystal, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
18.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.5%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Crystal 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 Crystal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Crystal, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
27.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Crystal 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 Crystal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Crystal, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.9%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
38.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
16.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.9%
47.6%
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