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The cost of independent living in Freeborn is about $3,622 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 7 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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Last Updated: 12/20/24
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Our experience with Thorne Crest was very short. We set up my parents in independent living and shortly after we moved them in one parent started showing major signs of needing to be put in a memory care...
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.
For over 40 years, Thorne Crest has offered seniors the ability to create a lifestyle of their choosing. During that time we have developed programs and offered services to compliment the changing needs and lifestyles of residents and families. Today Thorne Crest continues a tradition of...
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It is a very nice facility and very clean. They are adding more activities which is great. The room sizes in memory care are great. I feel my mother in law's room is quite large comparatively speaking.
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.
Oak Park Place Assisted Living Facility located in Albert Lea, Minnesota is a delightful place for seniors. Residents are presented with a variety of therapeutic activities to help them enjoy life to the fullest. While the main goal of Oak Park Place is to provide a place where residents can...
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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
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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.
Photo of Thorne Crest Retirement Community
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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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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Cost of independent living in Freeborn, MN

The average cost of senior living in Freeborn is $3,622 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bricelyn, MN with an average of $2,325 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Freeborn, MN vs. nearby cities

Freeborn, MN
$3,622/mo
$3,798/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Freeborn, MN vs. the state and national average

Freeborn, MN
$3,622/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Freeborn vs. other types of senior living

$3,399/mo
Independent Living
$3,622/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Freeborn, MN by room type

Studio
$4,063/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,224/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,046/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Freeborn over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Freeborn

Recent reviews for independent living in Freeborn

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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Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN

4.8
This is a very good comforting place for a family member to be. The staff are very caring and helpful with my loved one. They provide good quality care.

Freeborn independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Freeborn independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Freeborn, 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 Freeborn 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 Freeborn 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
16.7%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Freeborn 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 Freeborn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Freeborn, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Freeborn 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 Freeborn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.7%
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