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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Hartland, MN

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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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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...
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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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, 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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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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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 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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Cost of independent living in Hartland, MN

The average cost of senior living in Hartland is $3,448 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bricelyn, MN with an average of $2,318 per month.

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

Hartland, MN
$3,448/mo
$3,569/mo

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

Hartland, MN
$3,448/mo
U.S. national average
$4,031/mo

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

$3,942/mo
Independent Living
$3,448/mo

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

Studio
$3,942/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,006/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,539/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Hartland over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Hartland

Recent reviews for independent living in Hartland

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.

Oak Park Place - Albert Lea

4.4
I would tell others come walk through and visit. It's the greatest! Talk to the ladies who live there and sit out front in the nice weather - they'll tell you. They're friendly and greet you as you come. I was impressed walking in the door how clean and organized it was. And it smells good, ...
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Timberdale Trace in Owatonna, MN

4.1
My loved one has been very happy with Timberdale Trace and I think that they've been great as well. I would recommend this facility to others.

Hartland independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hartland independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hartland, 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 Hartland 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 Hartland 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
14.3%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
32.7%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
31.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Hartland 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 Hartland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
34.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hartland 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 Hartland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
43.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
36.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
40%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
45.8%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
45.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
38.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
45.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Traditions of Owatonna II, Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC and Ecumen CountrySide are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hartland, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Hartland, Minnesota. See the full list.

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