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The cost of independent living in Ham Lake is about $2,992 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 529 options.

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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.
The Royal Oaks is an assisted living community located on the western border of Wisconsin, in the city of Osceola. Located less than a mile from the Saint Croix River and practically overgrown with nearby forests, Osceola is a perfect place for enjoying long walks in the woods or picnics on a...
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I would recommend you check the community to see if it is the right fit for your loved one. The value for the money is good here. The staff communication has been good with the family. They are always...
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.
Our assisted living community in West St. Paul, Minn., offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into creative projects, happy hour socials, card and board games, lively meals, fitness classes, fun outings and anything else that you want to do. And there’s always the...
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We chose this place for my grandma because it is a nice and clean community. The grounds are well maintained. The activities are great she enjoys that the most, such as movies, bingo and they do crossword...
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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.
Embrace the many perks and benefits of a maintenance-free lifestyle and Red Carpet living at our Jaybird Senior Living Assisted Living community, Landings of Minnetonka. Whether you are searching for yourself or a loved one, our Minnetonka assisted living community is designed to help seniors...
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We chose Trail of Orono because of the location, the facility itself, and the staff members really sold us. The room sizes are pretty standard compared to others that we looked into. They do have a lot of...
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.
You can receive assisted living and memory care at Trails of Orono in Orono, Minnesota. Our staff offers our residents a full range of services to help with daily life activities. Those would include preparing meals, cleaning, bathing, toileting, medication assistance, and much more. Both of our...
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It's an ok place to live, I've seen better & worse. Care is better if the person living there can speak for themselves. Occasional complaints of the food sometimes being boring & the same dessert for both...
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.
Vista Prairie at River Heights provides seniors with assisted living in the great city of Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Those who visit Saint Paul will find that the city has much to offer. Guests of our residents will want to check out the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, as well as the...
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The experience has been overall very good and the care is great. My frustration is not necessarily their fault, it is just with the meds. They make you go through their company for medications and they were...
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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.
Senior living is about living life your way, with fewer everyday worries and more time for what you enjoy. At StoryPoint Woodbury, independent living, assisted living, and memory care offer a welcoming lifestyle that feels comfortable, engaging, and full of possibilities.Independent living offers...
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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.
Orono Woods Senior Living is nestled in the woods bordering Orono and Long Lake, Minnesota. We are just off of Wayzata Boulevard. This exceptional apartment community for 55 years and older offers the peace and tranquility of a small town with the city conveniences. It is truly the best of both...
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Assisted Living does not mean that you are off the hook. They demanded that I be there all the time and hired an outside company to help come take care of my dad. I would recommend them very highly. I do...
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.
The Pines is a beautiful site nestled into the heart of Richfield. Around the corner from picturesque Wood Lake, The Pines is situated in a residential neighborhood less than a block from the hub of activity. This cozy retreat is the perfect home for those who are ready to let go of worries and...
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My Mother was only here for a month but the time she was here, it was excellent. All of the staff members were wonderful and I could not be more pleased with the care she got. The quality of the staff...
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 Advanced Assisted Living and Memory Care of Mendota Heights provides exceptional senior living services in a warm, welcoming, home-like environment. We aim to deliver top-notch care that is affordable and tailored to meet your specific needs.A great alternative to yesterday's nursing...
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This is a much better place then the place he was living in, in Florida. Might be a little spendy but they have a lot of additional support, especially in the dependent care side. The food is great. I would...
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.
OverviewThe Glenn Hopkins (formerly St. Therese Southwest) has been providing exceptional service to the senior community for 30 years beginning in 1988. Our caring staff have a combined experience level of over 50 years in the senior care service industry. Many of our staff have extensive...
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The size of the room is perfect. The facility is clean and nice. [name removed] is amazing. My Dad is already making friends and loving his new 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.
The Glenn West St. Paul is a faith-based retirement home for adults 55+, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Residents enjoy maintenance-free living, chef-prepared meals, exceptional hospitality, attentive health services, compassionate care, enriching activities,...
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I would tell others that health care is understaffed from hospitals to home care. You need to advocate for your loved one while being reasonable with the staff...they really do try. I would recommend...
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.
At Woodbury Senior Living, we serve seniors and their families by encouraging them to thrive – by offering a wide variety of wellness-focused services and activities while empowering them to live as independently as possible. Woodbury Senior Living provides a full spectrum of care options in a...
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Activities are provided for the residents that would like to engage in them. The needs of the patients are unpredictable the caregivers have to adjust fairly quick. I really like the flexibility of the...
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.
Mainstreet Village of Richfield, a housing with services community, provides both independent senior living and assisted senior living. Our premier community offers an attractive, welcoming and vibrant community where residents can choose from a mix of housing options, services and amenities that...
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We absolutely love York Gardens. I highly recommend it for anyone who is looking a home like feel. We love the privacy we get with the individual units and plenty of space. Food is great, staff is very...
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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 near a variety of shopping, retail centers, and Fairview Southdale Hospital, York Gardens offers a range of amenities including: rooftop patios, spa, bistro, theater, salon, libraries, club lounge and concierge to schedule appointments. York Gardens offers the best in senior living with...
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We do think they tried very hard when it came to the meals and dining experience. They did have good activities like arts and crafts and different painting classes. Based on the experience we have had so far...
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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.
Keller Lake Commons is an assisted living facility located on the shores of Keller Lake in Big Lake, Minnesota. Residing at Keller Lake Commons brings some pretty terrific benefits which include exceptional assistance with your daily living needs along with the opportunity to become part of a...
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Haven Homes was not adequately staffed to care for my husband who had been diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer's. We picked thi community because of the location-it was near me. I was told by a staff person I...
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.
Haven Homes has faithfully served generations of Maple Plain seniors, providing high quality senior health and living.Haven Homes offers so many amenities, services and living options to live well today with peace of mind for tomorrow. Well-designed apartments and suites, emergency call systems,...
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They communicate really well. During the Covid-19. I have gotten regular emails. We really like the religious aspect of the community. The staff there is very nice and cheerful. To me since it is a...
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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.
Saint Therese of Woodbury in Woodbury, Minnesota, offers a full continuum of senior care in a community setting consisting of well-appointed senior apartments including independent, assisted living and memory care apartments. In addition, the campus will feature private care suites offering...
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Pretty facility, room layout choices are quite nice. Mom's studio is a good size and very comfortable for her. Friendly tenants - my mom has made lots of new friends. They have a nice variety of activities...
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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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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We had some frustrations with nursing staff communications at first but staff have since changed and seems better. Activities staff are great and my aunt goes to alot of the activities. NP visits in house...
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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.
Friendship Village of Bloomington a CCRC is located in the serene area of Bloomington, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The scenic community is surrounded by independent living apartments; a peaceful and calm neighborhood assuring residents of security within the community and relaxing fun-filled...
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My mom is getting the care and safety she needs at this community. She general likes the meals they make for the residents. There are two buildings and it seems like there are more activities in one building...
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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 is located in the beautiful town of St. Croix, WI. Nestled between breathtaking creeks, rivers, and golf courses, our senior living apartments are a wonderful home away from home for your loved ones. All of our spectacular living spaces include cable TV and a telephone. The rooms...
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Meadow Woods Assisted Living has overall been a good experience. The staff has been real helpful and the outreach director has been really helpful. They do have the same activities over and over again. Other...
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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.
Meadow Woods, an assisted living residence located in a quiet Bloomington neighborhood on the Minnesota River bluffs, offers the perfect combination of independence and personal care. We encourage your independence by providing choices. Select your floor plan, bring your own furnishings, choose...
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Mom and I have the 2 bed 2 bath in the all ages building. It fits our needs. The residents are friendly and the staff have been wonderful!!
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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.
Sterling Ponds Apartments in Eden Prairie, Minnesota is a remarkably unique community that features both a traditional apartment community and a 55 senior apartment community. Located in the desirable Eden Prairie neighborhood, Sterling Ponds Apartments is within walking distance to restaurants...
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This facility is a great fit for my loved one. The staff are friendly and attentive. The food is great. His apartment is comfortable. It's a bit far from the elevator, but he manages. The pricing matched his...
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.
Suite Living of Eden Prairie is a 32 private suite Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Community that provides quality care to our seniors, with a personal touch. Our communities are small and intimate, providing a cozy warm atmosphere that feels like home. Suite Living is locally owned and...
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Cost of independent living in Ham Lake, MN

The average cost of senior living in Ham Lake is $2,992 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Woodbury, MN with an average of $2,661 per month.

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

Ham Lake, MN
$2,992/mo
U.S. national average
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Independent living costs in Ham Lake, MN, vs. other senior living options

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Independent Living
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Independent living costs in Ham Lake, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,640/mo
1 Bedroom
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2 Bedroom
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Senior living costs in Ham 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: Ham Lake, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHam Lake, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$2,992/mo$3,007/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,524/mo$5,433/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,728/mo$7,754/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Ham Lake, MN:$2,992/mo
Minnesota:$3,007/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Ham Lake, MN:$5,524/mo
Minnesota:$5,433/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Ham Lake, MN:$7,728/mo
Minnesota:$7,754/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Ham Lake, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ham 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.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ham Lake, MN$2,827/mo$2,718/mo+4.0%
Minnesota$2,936/mo$2,806/mo+4.6%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Ham Lake, MN
2024 average cost:$2,827/mo
2023 average cost:$2,718/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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2024 average cost:$2,936/mo
2023 average cost:$2,806/mo
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National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Ham Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Ham 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

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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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Ham Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ham Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ham 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 Ham 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 Ham 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
10.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.4%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
18%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.2%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ham 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 Ham Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ham Lake, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.7%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
26.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ham 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 Ham Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ham Lake, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
35%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.7%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.1%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
16.1%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.9%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.3%
47.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Place, Havenwood of Burnsville and Havenwood of Buffalo are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ham Lake, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 529 independent living facilities near Ham Lake, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ham Lake, Minnesota are Havenwood of Buffalo, RidgePointe Senior Living and The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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