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The cost of independent living in Etter is about $3,389 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 590 options. Read 5658 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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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: 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, 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: 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.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The search is over! With a location in minutes of everywhere including downtown St. Paul, Hwy 94, the airport and of course the Mall of America, Shamrock Court Apartments provides you with all the comforts of home. Some of our great ammenities include on site laundry, assigned parking,...
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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.
Nestled on 18 acres of scenic wooded hills in the charming Battle Creek neighborhood, Afton View offers affordable 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment homes. These spacious layouts feature ample living space designed with your comfort in mind, and with convenient access to major highways, shopping, and...
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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
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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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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: 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.
Summerhill is a three story building built on a beautifully landscaped campus located on a quiet street. Shopping, restaurants, and services are within a short distance. Summerhill is in the heart of the city, yet located in a residential setting. Built in 2003 our building is handicap...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
From the moment you pull up to the entrance of Sun Cliffe apartment homes, you know you've discovered something special. Here we offer gracious living that includes elegant interior designs, a beautiful community room with full kitchen, a fitness room, elevator, controlled access, storage rooms...
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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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.
Summit Hill Assisted Living is located in a peaceful and picturesque area of Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, where your loved ones will feel right at home. Surrounded by greenery and with the convenience of a shopping center near by, our residents love living here. The security of our...
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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.
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I'm so thankful for finding this community for mom they are friendly and attentive to her needs.The food is comfort food and is great. It'ss really clean in there and the grounds are well maintained. Mom...
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.
Valleyview of Northfield (formerly Lindenwood) is located in a quiet, suburban Northfield neighborhood. We offer 40 individual rooms and 3 couple rooms for assisted living/memory care on a convenient one-level campus. Living at Valleyview of Northfield is much like living at home in a one-story...
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, 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
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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: 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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My mother was recently at Cerenity Care Center for transitional care after a minor stroke. I was very impressed by the friendly and conscientious staff. I was especially grateful for the little extras they...
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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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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Cost of independent living in Etter, MN

The average cost of senior living in Etter is $3,389 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Marys Point, MN with an average of $3,252 per month.

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

Etter, MN
$3,389/mo
$3,375/mo
$3,385/mo

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

Etter, MN
$3,389/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

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

$4,341/mo
Independent Living
$3,389/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,765/mo
Studio
$5,061/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,788/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,059/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,870/mo

Senior living costs in Etter 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: Etter, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEtter, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,389/mo$3,161/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$4,886/mo$4,306/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$4,341/mo$4,100/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Etter, MN:$3,389/mo
Minnesota:$3,161/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Etter, MN:$4,886/mo
Minnesota:$4,306/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Etter, MN:$4,341/mo
Minnesota:$4,100/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Etter, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Etter 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
Etter, MN$2,691/mo$2,506/mo+7.4%
Minnesota$2,717/mo$2,477/mo+9.7%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Etter, MN
2024 average cost:$2,691/mo
2023 average cost:$2,506/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,717/mo
2023 average cost:$2,477/mo
Percent change:+9.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Etter

Recent reviews for independent living in Etter

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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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.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews from communities RidgePointe Senior Living, New Perspective of Oakdale, Bel Rae Senior Living, and The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community praise the kindness and availability of the staff members. They go above and beyond to make residents and their famili ...
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Variety of activities for all interests. Communities like Heathers Estates, Crest View Senior Community at Blaine, and The Timbers offer a wide range of activities tailored to the interests of their residents. These include educational programs, social events, and outings to local attractions.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Both interior and exterior spaces are mentioned as being kept clean and updated in reviews for The Glenn Hopkins, Rose Arbor and Wildflower Lodge, and Gable Pines. Residents express appreciation for the attention to detail and the feeling of living in a comfortable, well-cared-for environm ...
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Affordable cost and value for money. Many reviews, such as those from The Boulevard, Crest View Senior Community at Blaine, and New Perspective of Oakdale, highlight the affordability and value for money that their communities offer. Residents appreciate the balance between cost and the quality of services and amenities.
Communication with families and transparency. Communication between families and staff is mentioned as a priority in reviews for The Waters of White Bear Lake, Keystone Place at LaValle Fields, and RosePointe I. Families appreciate regular updates and open dialogue about their loved ones' care and well-being.
Spacious and naturally lit living spaces. Residents of communities like New Perspective of Oakdale, Gable Pines, and The Lodge at Little Canada appreciate the bright, naturally lit living spaces, which contribute to a sense of warmth and openness. Families also note that the spacious apartments provide ample room for storage and c ...
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Etter independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Etter independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Etter, 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 Etter 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 Etter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.6%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.9%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Etter 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 Etter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Etter, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.8%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Etter 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 Etter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Etter, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.3%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.1%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.1%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.7%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.3%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.7%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
38.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
16.4%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.1%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Oak Ridge Assisted Living, RosePointe I and The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Etter, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 590 independent living facilities near Etter, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Etter, Minnesota are RosePointe I, The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community and Gable Pines. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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