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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.
Located in Oakdale, Minnesota, Peaceful Lodge is a brand new assisted living residence that is warm and welcoming from the moment you set eyes on it. Our community offers easy access to Highway 94 and is close to restaurants, shopping malls and clinics. Our residents love how easy it is to get...
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We chose Oak Meadows because they had everything we were looking for. It is such a welcoming atmosphere when you walk in and the price was right. The staff are over the top incredible. The apartment sizes...
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.
Welcome to Oak Meadows! Located in beautiful Oakdale, we are a not-for-profit senior living community in Minnesota. We opened on April 1, 1998. From our stunning campus to our dedicated staff, we are committed to providing excellent care, engaging activities, and a strong community for our...
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Easy transition. The room was clean and ready to go. Some confusion about the services still an ongoing issue with my mother-in-law but that may be her understanding. Food is excellent.
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.
Cerenity Humboldt offers 117 exceptional, yet affordable apartments for seniors who no longer want to live on their own, but want to maintain their independence. Meals are served restaurant-style in the Humboldt Bluff Café. A wide range of recreational activities are available, including arts and...
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All went fine, they are very nice. The people were and are very nice. They had my loved one's room all ready for his arrival. There are several activities like bingo, sing along, coloring, etc. I've eaten...
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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My father is still adjusting to the changes but is doing well in this community. The staff has been very helpful and accommodating to his needs. The place is very clean at all times. For a while, my father...
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.
This community offers assisted living and memory care in a unique home-like setting. We promise to offer the highest quality of care at the most affordable price. At Gracewood Senior Living we make assisted living, memory care and respite care easy to understand.
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This is a secure small community. The caregivers are attentive. They interact well with the residents and their families. They are aware of what is going on. The food is good and they offer a good variety...
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.
White Pine Senior White Pine Senior Living is located in Fridley, MN, home of the Springbrook Nature Center. Nicknamed Friendly Fridley, this city also boasts four beautiful parks located within it. Here at White Pine Senior Living, we are known for our beautiful community senior housing, with...
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Everything at Briarcliff has been very good. The move-in was easy and the manager was very helpful with everything. The couple of things that needed attention in the apartment were taken care of almost...
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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All these places are expensive. Personal Care is not the cheapest, but I feel good about the place - especially that it's small and the staff seems really good and dedicated. I think it's a really good place...
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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The name of the facility says it all! Your loved one will receive personalized care at Personal Care Senior Living (PCSL). My mother and father spent their last remaining months at PCSL. Staff was...
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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Like any new community, they are struggling to find staff & keep staff. They need to provide large glasses of water with every meal as dehydration is a problem for the elderly. Glasses are tiny & water not...
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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There’s been a “getting used to every thing” time but we are happy. It is not cheap to live here but the care my wire needs is costly. The food is pretty good and if they serve something we don’t like they...
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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My loved one was previously a resident at Johanna Shores and everything about the experience was great. I think that this facility has better overall services and values, compared to some of the other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills is located on the shores of Lake Johanna and offers a full continuum of care from Independent living to total care in our nursing facility.There are two costs in assisted living. The first is the cost of rent on a studio unit and the second charge is for the home...
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My mom was only there for 3 months, she passed away. Everyone was so good to us in just a short time. My mom was very reluctant to move, but fit in perfectly and made the transition so simple
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: 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: 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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the best thing we did was to move our loved one to the Pillars of White Bear over a year ago. the Pillars program provides extensive opportunities for musical enrichment, the activities director creates an...
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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As someone who has worked in this field I understand the demands on nursing. The current nursing staff will answer emergency calls 24/7 and their door is always open to listen or handle any concerns. The...
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: 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: 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: 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.
Lakewood Hills Apartments in White Bear Lake, Minnesota is located on a four acre wooded preserve. Lakewood Hills is a one-of-a-kind community offering 1, 1 plus den and 2 bedroom pet-friendly apartments for rent. With heated underground parking, picnic area, a party room and billiard room, you...
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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.
Woodlynn Village offers you the comfort of your own home without the maintenance worries of ownership.  At Woodlynn Village you will find privacy plus the ease of one-level living.  Located in the quiet suburb of Maplewood, you are a short distance from stores, churches, restaurants, parks and...
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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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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.
Comforts of Home Maplewood is located overlooking beautiful Knucklhead Lake.  With 20 private Memory Care rooms and 22 private Assisted Living rooms we are able to provide each resident with quality care at a competitive price with a personal touch.  Come discover what makes us different!
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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.

Cost of independent living in Gem Lake, MN

The average cost of senior living in Gem Lake is $3,325 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grant, MN with an average of $3,188 per month.

Independent living costs in Gem Lake, MN, vs. nearby cities

Gem Lake, MN
$3,325/mo

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

Gem Lake, MN
$3,325/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Gem Lake, MN, vs. other senior living options

$4,393/mo
Independent Living
$3,325/mo

Independent living costs in Gem Lake, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,400/mo
Studio
$4,810/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,845/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,682/mo

Senior living costs in Gem Lake 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: Gem Lake, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGem Lake, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,325/mo$3,146/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,700/mo$4,282/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,393/mo$4,074/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Gem Lake, MN:$3,325/mo
Minnesota:$3,146/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Gem Lake, MN:$4,700/mo
Minnesota:$4,282/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Gem Lake, MN:$4,393/mo
Minnesota:$4,074/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Gem Lake, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gem Lake 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gem Lake, MN$2,607/mo$2,291/mo+13.8%
Minnesota$2,732/mo$2,477/mo+10.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Gem Lake, MN
2024 average cost:$2,607/mo
2023 average cost:$2,291/mo
Percent change:+13.8%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,732/mo
2023 average cost:$2,477/mo
Percent change:+10.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Gem Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Gem Lake

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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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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Meadow Woods - Martin Luther Campus in Bloomington, MN

5.0
I think they do a great job at Meadow Woods! The staff here is very friendly and easy to work with. They've been very accommodating in regards to some billing issues we've had in regards to getting funding with the VA straightened out. The facility itself is well kept and clean, and they do a ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Active social calendar with a variety of options. Residents at various communities express appreciation for the diverse social activities and events offered, such as game nights, movie screenings, and outings. At RosePointe I, the active calendar ensures there's something for everyone, allowing residents to stay engaged and connect with their ...
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Friendly and helpful staff members. Several reviews mention the kindness and supportiveness of the staff at their communities. For instance, at The Waters of White Bear Lake, residents and their families praise the long-term relationships they've built with the caring and attentive caregivers.
Delicious meals and dining experiences. Many reviews highlight the importance of quality food in overall satisfaction with their senior living community. At Chandler Place, the residents enjoy the variety of meal options and the friendly dining room staff, creating a positive dining experience.
Clean and well-maintained interiors and exteriors. Reviews often emphasize the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in a senior living community. At The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community, the staff ensures the building is well-maintained, from the private living spaces to the common areas, creating a welcoming and comfortable ...
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Welcoming and friendly community atmosphere. Residents consistently express enjoyment of the warm and welcoming community atmosphere. At RosePointe I, the welcoming spirit is felt throughout the community, from the friendly residents to the helpful staff, creating a true sense of home for seniors.
Accessible transportation and outings. Several reviews mention the convenience of transportation services, making it easier for residents to get around and enjoy outings. At New Perspective of Oakdale, the community offers transportation to medical appointments, shopping trips, and more, enhancing the overall living experience.
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Gem Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gem Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gem Lake, 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 Gem Lake 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 Gem Lake 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
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Gem Lake 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 Gem Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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43.5%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gem Lake 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 Gem Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
34.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community, Gable Pines and The Waters of White Bear Lake are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gem Lake, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 146 independent living facilities near Gem Lake, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gem Lake, Minnesota are The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community, RosePointe I and Gable Pines. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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