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The cost of independent living in Dodge County is about $3,782 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 115 options. Read 264 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 Prairie Senior Cottages Of Alb
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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This is a very well maintained and nice looking community. My mother is doing very well since her move. She has adjusted well to it. They have a good staff here, they have been very welcoming and helpful....
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.
Traditions of Waterville offers many different options to fit different lifestyles. -Private dining area that is reservable for private parties-Guest room apartments available for rent-A cozy fireplace nook -A wide variety of activities for everyone! Regular musical entertainment and pie...
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
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 Deer Crest Senior Living
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.
Photo of Elysian Senior Homes of Lake City
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
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, 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.
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, 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.
Nestled in Pepin, Wisconsin, overlooking the picturesque Mississippi River, our expansive 44,000 square foot facility offers ample space, ensuring every resident enjoys the privacy of their own room. Our serene surroundings boast beautifully landscaped gardens intertwined with meandering...
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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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This was on the list from a place for mom and it's also very close to me. So far it's been good, this has been a big cahnge and whenever I ask my parents about it their response is its okay but nothings...
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.
We have 39 Apartments in a quiet rural town setting. We offer both Assisted Living and Secured Memory Care Apartments. Traditions will work to help you maintain your independence, by providing a wide variety of services with the assistance of our helpful staff. We have inviting common areas...
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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.
This is a lake view Adult Foster Care facility for 55 and older. Will welcome residents with beginning dementia, Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's. It contains four large master bedrooms with call light system and a large guest room. 24-Hour supervision with licensed staff. Will...
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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
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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
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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 is there now 2/2014. The building is beautiful, everything is new. The staff for the most part are wonderful. Of course there are never enough employees in these places. I don't like the fact in...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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 Carriage House Senior Living
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.

Cost of independent living in Dodge County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Dodge County is $3,782 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mapleview, MN with an average of $3,140 per month.

Independent living costs in Dodge County, MN, vs. nearby counties

Dodge County, MN
$3,782/mo
$3,733/mo

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

Dodge County, MN
$3,782/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

Independent living costs in Dodge County, MN, vs. other senior living options

$4,173/mo
Independent Living
$3,782/mo

Independent living costs in Dodge County, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,930/mo
Studio
$4,391/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,205/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,038/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,540/mo

Senior living costs in Dodge County 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: Dodge County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDodge County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,782/mo$3,141/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$4,183/mo$4,282/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,173/mo$4,073/mo$4,962/mo
Independent Living
Dodge County, MN:$3,782/mo
Minnesota:$3,141/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Dodge County, MN:$4,183/mo
Minnesota:$4,282/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Dodge County, MN:$4,173/mo
Minnesota:$4,073/mo
U.S.:$4,962/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Dodge County

Recent reviews for independent living in Dodge County

Milestone Senior Living Faribault

4.6
During the time, that my loved one was there they enjoyed the food. We picked this community, becasue the head nurse at the time was amazing and my loved ones were familar with the facilty. It was clean, and the staff was friendly. It was really good. I would recommend to other families.

Mill City Senior Living in Faribault, MN

4.0
Overall it has been a very good experience. Mom and dad like it there. Like all places they are short on staff, but staff they have have been wonderful. The rooms are large. They have a washer and dryer in each room. They have everything that they could need. My mom needs a lot of help and they ...
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The Homestead at Rochester

3.7
I would tell others that they need to really check on the meal programs. The meals come from an outside source and the wait staff sometimes are not very good for this environment of people. The food is not very food and that was one of the things that we were sold on. There are a few things they ...
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Dodge County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dodge County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dodge 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 Dodge 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 Dodge County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dodge County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.1%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
17.9%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.9%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dodge 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 Dodge County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dodge County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dodge 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 Dodge County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dodge County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.4%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.7%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.9%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.3%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.7%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
33.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
10.5%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.8%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.4%
46.5%
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Prairie Meadows, Beehive Homes of Lakeville and South Grove Lodge Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dodge County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 115 independent living facilities near Dodge County, Minnesota. See the full list.
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