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The cost of independent living in Dellwood is about $3,482 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 77 options. Read 742 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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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
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: 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: 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: 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: 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, 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: 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.
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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: 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, Senior Apartments
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.
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: 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: 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.
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: 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
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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.
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: 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.
Welcome to Pine Manor Estates! We are pleased to offer you Circle Pines newest active senior community. This state of the art facility was built in 2005 and was carefully designed with the active senior lifestyle in mind. You will be impressed by our professionally decorated common areas,...
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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.
Rosewood Estate provides assisted living in a homelike atmosphere that offers the comforts, conveniences and privacy found in a traditional home -complete with kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom(s). Most importantly, Rosewood Estate offers the independence residents desire while...

Cost of independent living in Dellwood, MN

The average cost of senior living in Dellwood is $3,482 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stillwater, MN with an average of $3,173 per month.

Independent living costs in Dellwood, MN, vs. nearby cities

Dellwood, MN
$3,482/mo
$3,460/mo

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

Dellwood, MN
$3,482/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

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

$4,655/mo
Independent Living
$3,482/mo

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

Studio
$2,665/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,628/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,230/mo

Senior living costs in Dellwood 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: Dellwood, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDellwood, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,482/mo$3,269/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,849/mo$4,418/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,655/mo$4,223/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Dellwood, MN:$3,482/mo
Minnesota:$3,269/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Dellwood, MN:$4,849/mo
Minnesota:$4,418/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Dellwood, MN:$4,655/mo
Minnesota:$4,223/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Dellwood, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dellwood 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 Dellwood, MN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dellwood 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 median 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
Dellwood, MN$2,734/mo$2,452/mo+11.5%
Minnesota$2,717/mo$2,477/mo+9.7%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Dellwood, MN
2024 average cost:$2,734/mo
2023 average cost:$2,452/mo
Percent change:+11.5%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,717/mo
2023 average cost:$2,477/mo
Percent change:+9.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Dellwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Dellwood

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

Active social calendar with various activities. Residents at multiple communities express enjoyment in the wide range of social activities offered. At RosePointe I, the active social calendar includes events like educational meetings, clubs, and spiritual gatherings. Residents at The Waters of White Bear Lake mention the fine dining optio ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at various communities. Residents of RosePointe I praise the helpfulness of the management team and staff in addressing their needs. At The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community, the friendly demeanor of t ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of facilities, whether it's the private rooms or common spaces. Residents of The Waters of White Bear Lake appreciate the spacious apartments with tall ceilings and well-lit halls, while those at The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Liv ...
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Delicious and nutritious meal options. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the food is a recurring positive theme. At RosePointe I, residents enjoy the variety of dietary options and appreciate the friendly servers in the dining room. At The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community, the staff accommodates individual ...
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Engaged management team. Several reviews stress the importance of an informed and supportive management team. At RosePointe I, the Aging-in-Place approach is praised for addressing the needs of residents as they progress through their senior years. At New Perspective of Oakdale, the management team is commended for ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating community spaces. Residents of RosePointe I appreciate the peaceful park setting and variety of common areas for socializing, educational opportunities, and spiritual growth. At The Waters of White Bear Lake, the well-maintained building and grounds provide a sense of pride for residents and their families.
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Dellwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dellwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dellwood, 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 Dellwood 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 Dellwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dellwood, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.6%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.9%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
15.9%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.7%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Dellwood 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 Dellwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dellwood, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.6%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.9%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
27.5%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dellwood 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 Dellwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dellwood, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.2%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.8%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.7%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.7%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.1%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.1%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.7%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.9%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
15.9%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.5%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community, Gable Pines and The Waters of White Bear Lake are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dellwood, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 77 independent living facilities near Dellwood, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dellwood, Minnesota are RidgePointe Senior Living, The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community and Talamore Woodbury. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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