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The cost of independent living in Faribault County is about $3,156 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 94 options. Read 307 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 The Pillars of Mankato
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Caring staff. Made our parents feel like they’re part of this community and are treated like family since day 1. Clean building and full of smiles. Highly recommended calling [name removed]and have her give...
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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The facility has a very homey feel & the residents and staff have been very welcoming. There are a variety of different room layouts, some bigger than others. My mom's rooms are a bit smaller, but with her...
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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Both my brother and I highly recommend St. Benedictine. Their rehab care was excellent, and now that my brother is in their assisted living facility he is very happy with both the facility and the staff. --...
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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Food good, cleanliness, friendly staff, flexible. One item: encouragement to meet others and activities.
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
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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.
SisterCare is a 14 room cottage style Assisted Living Facility located in Blue Earth, MN. Blue Earth is located in Southern Minnesota at the intersections of Interstate I-90 and HWY 169. SisterCare is located just 1 block off of the Main Street. We are located close to banking, grocery...
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.
Elmore Assisted Living, founded in 2015, is an exciting new addition to the town of Elmore, MN. Our focus is to provide modest, economical housing accommodations that promote independence and well-being, with support available when needed. Residents live simply while not sacrificing quality of...
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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.
Photo of Ingleside 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.
Photo of Mills Harbour and Lake Mills Care Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationLake Mills Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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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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Photo of Prairie Senior Cottages Of Alb
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.
Photo of Thorne Crest Retirement Community
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
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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.
Photo of Laurels Edge Assisted 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.
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: 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
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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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Photo of Home of Southern Minnesota
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 Bridgewater At Mankato
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
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.
Photo of Realife Mankato Cooperative
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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I would tell others looking that they are having a hard time getting quality qualified personal just like all the other facilities in the area that are in the same business so the turn over rate is high....
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.
Whispering OaksWhispering Oaks assisted living community is located in Ellendale, MN. Ellendale was incorporated in 1901, and came about when the railroad came through. It was named after the railroad president’s wife. You’ll find "country style living" here in a small and quiet town. Churches...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Faribault County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Faribault County is $3,156 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Granada, MN with an average of $1,882 per month.

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

Faribault County, MN
$3,156/mo
$3,262/mo
$3,062/mo

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

Faribault County, MN
$3,156/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$3,611/mo
Independent Living
$3,156/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,250/mo
Studio
$3,698/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,259/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,654/mo

Senior living costs in Faribault 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: Faribault County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFaribault County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,156/mo$3,146/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,611/mo$4,282/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,611/mo$4,074/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Faribault County, MN:$3,156/mo
Minnesota:$3,146/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Faribault County, MN:$3,611/mo
Minnesota:$4,282/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Faribault County, MN:$3,611/mo
Minnesota:$4,074/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Faribault County, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Faribault County 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
Faribault County, MN$3,398/mo$2,987/mo+13.8%
Minnesota$2,450/mo$2,345/mo+4.5%
National$2,953/mo$2,846/mo+3.7%
Faribault County, MN
2024 average cost:$3,398/mo
2023 average cost:$2,987/mo
Percent change:+13.8%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,450/mo
2023 average cost:$2,345/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$2,953/mo
2023 average cost:$2,846/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Faribault County

Recent reviews for independent living in Faribault County

Old Main Village in Mankato, MN

4.4
I think Old Main Village is a really awesome place. They have so many activities and opportunities for social interaction. The facility always looks really clean. The public bathrooms downstairs are clean. The staff all seem really friendly. I would move there myself in a heartbeat. My ...
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Mankato Lodge Senior Living

5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Mankato Lodge Senior Living and the whole experience was great. The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, care services and value for cost were also great. I would recommend Mankato Lodge Senior Living to others.

Oak Park Place - Albert Lea

4.4
They really try and involve the community and their decorations are beautiful. The facility is very nice and clean and always decorated. As far as improving, on the memory care side, I have seen no activities with those residents. And with memory care it may be difficult, but they have puzzles ...
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Faribault County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Faribault County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Faribault 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 Faribault 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 Faribault County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Faribault County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Faribault 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 Faribault County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Faribault County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Faribault 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 Faribault County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Faribault County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
12.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.4%
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Water's Edge, TimberCrest at Glen Oaks and Mankato Lodge Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Faribault County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 94 independent living facilities near Faribault County, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Faribault County, Minnesota is Water's Edge. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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