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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gaylord, MN
The cost of independent living in Gaylord is about $2,789 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 28 options. Read 55 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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The staff are all very friendly and the support staff do a fantastic job taking care of Mom from a fall to just helping her with things she can't do on her own. The cook even made her extra gravy (her...
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 15 years, Kingsway Retirement Living has offered independent living, assisted living and memory care in southeastern Minnesota. Our team members have over 100 years of combined experience in senior care. Awarded "Best of Assisted Living" four times by SeniorAdvisor, Kingsway is part of a...
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It was the perfect distance between the kids. It was super clean, great layout, cost was great, the staff was and is very helpful and it's across the parking lot from a doctors office/pharmacy. I have and...
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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Cedar Crest of Silver Lake is the only facility we looked at before she got sick. And they broke their policy of no Friday processing of new guests as things were urgent. We had nurse and an office person...
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.
Cedar Crest of Silver Lake is a 40 bed facility that enhances the lifestyles of the elderly. We provide All Levels of care, from minimal to total cares. We have a memory care unit with 24/hour staffing. We have licensed RNs, LPNs, TMAs, HHAs and Aides. All meals, snacks and entertainment are...
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I like this community for my mother. The staff is very friendly, the community is very clean. My mother loves the food. The only thing is after 5pm there is not a lot of staff on the first floor and that is...
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.
French Meadow Place is a cozy community nestled in the charming city of Le Sueur, Minnesota. Located just 30 minutes south of the Twin Cities, French Meadow offers the perfect blend of convenient city access with a welcoming small-town feel. Our dedicated care team is committed to ensuring that...
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They offer a variety of daily activities. The community is clean and well taken care of. My brother loves the food. This is a smaller community so it works well for him. I would recommend this community.
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.
The Harbor was opened in 2006 and has 36 home like assisted living apartments. We offer the freedom of independent living blended with the quality services tailored to meet your every need. We offer spacious studio and one bedroom apartments. Each apartment features a full kitchen, including a...
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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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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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 is a great community. We liked the care, but they need to keep up more on the cleaning of the hallways. They could use a little improvement in cleaning. They have gotten better when having staff...
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, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
How inviting to live in this peaceful community enhanced with beautifully landscaped courtyards and southern views of the quaint city of St. Peter. Even the name sounds cozy. Each unit features a private entry — plus a washer/dryer and single detached garage are included in the monthly rent.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
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.
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.
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
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.
Provides: Independent Living
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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Cost of independent living in Gaylord, MN
The average cost of senior living in Gaylord is $2,789 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gibbon, MN with an average of $2,104 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gaylord, MN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Gaylord
Recent reviews for independent living in Gaylord
Cedar Crest of Silver Lake
5.0
This place is very clean and smells good. My mom is enjoying many of the residents. The activities and live music are back. The meals are well balanced and my mom says that she eats all the food that is given to her. I see many families visiting someone during the times i'm there. They are ...
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Kingsway Retirement Living in Belle Plaine, MN
4.9
Mom loves Kingsway Retirement Living and we're much more at ease now knowing that she is in a safe environment. The only reason I gave a 4 instead of a 5 for the value for the money is just because it is expensive (even though this facility was the least expensive of the 5 places we toured ...
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Spero Belle Plaine
5.0
Our experience at Spero Belle Plaine could not have been more pleasant. It has been a great place for my loved one. Dave at Spero was welcoming, genuine and has been extremely accommodating and helpful. Highly recommend Spero Belle Plaine.
Gaylord independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gaylord independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gaylord, 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 Gaylord 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 Gaylord 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
4.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
8.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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32.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Gaylord 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 Gaylord communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gaylord, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
17.4%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gaylord 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 Gaylord offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
13%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.7%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
17.4%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
8.7%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.4%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kingsway Retirement Living, Spero Belle Plaine and Cedar Crest of Silver Lake are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gaylord, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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