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The cost of independent living in Hennepin County is about $3,063 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 531 options.

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Photo of The Preserve at Roseville
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40 reviews
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Recently The Preserve at Roseville has had an ownership change. It is Expensive. The Memory Care Staff and Nursing staff is very good. The apartment could be a bit cleaner in areas that are not immediately...
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.
Nestled up to 52-acres of the Harriett Alexander Wildlife Nature Preserve, The Preserve of Roseville offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care to support you or your loved one within the comfort of their own private apartment home. Our gorgeous community is designed to reflect...
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9.3
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Size of the rooms are phenomenal! Very large; fits easily Queen bed, multiple loungers, dresser and tables! Staff is friendly and helpful. Activities director loves what she does and truly cares for 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.
Suite Living of Forest Lake 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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Photo of Oak Ridge Assisted Living
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9.3
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9.3
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The staff is what makes it a 5. Even when you see a new nurse or aid they come up and introduce themselves and then let me know how mom was doing that day. So easy to ask and get full answers.
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.
There's something special about our family at Oak Ridge Assisted Living.  It's the sense of security that comes from a caring community.  Opened in 2002, Oak Ridge is nestled near parks, shopping, and churches in the historic river town of Hastings.  Oak Ridge is a safe and...
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Photo of Lino Lakes Assisted Living and Memory Care
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9.3
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1.Overall experience - 5 2.Cleanliness of the facility - 3 (I'm always cleaning their room & taking out the garbage) 3.Friendliness - 5 4.Quality of care - 3 (need to have more therapy or something to light...
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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Photo of The Waters of Kingsley Shores and Kingsley Place
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9.3
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9.3
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Overall the experience has been really good. The residents are wonderful and instantly welcoming. I've heard that is not the case everywhere but my mom had so many people ask her to join them for meals and...
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.
The Waters of Kingsley Shores and Kingsley Place is located in the beautiful town of Lakeville, Dakota County, Minnesota. Lakeville is a community full of recreational opportunities including numerous parks and lakes for activities as well as gorgeous scenic views. If you love the natural world,...
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Photo of StoryPoint Roseville
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44 Floor plans available
9.2
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The staff is friendly and attentive. The facility appears clean. My aunt did not participate in any activities and did not eat in the dining room.
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.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available each day. At StoryPoint Roseville, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a welcoming...
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Photo of Benedictine Windermere Way
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From what I have seen and experienced personally, I would give Windermere a 5 on items 1 - 7. However, it's difficult to give a high mark for item 8 simply because the cost is beyond what people of modest...
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.
Benedictine Windermere Way frees you from home maintenance, offering beautiful, spacious apartments, resort-inspired amenities, outdoor decks, patios and colorful gardens. Windermere Bluff Neighborhood Park is just across the street.Delicious culinary experiences are available in the...
Photo of Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood
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There are many great things to say about acumen seasons. But I will say these two because it is in contrast to a lot of experiences I had with senior living operations. One they were very transparent and...
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.
You and your family (even the grandkids!) will love our upbeat, activity-rich community, complete with superb chef-prepared dining options and generous on-site amenities and services. Feel free to pursue favorite pastimes, cultivate new interests, meet other retired professionals who share your...
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Photo of Suite Living of Prior Lake
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They were friendly and accommodating to my family's needs. Mom had gone into hospice. We were at Suite Living for one month. I would recommend them and use them again.
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.
Suite Living of Prior Lake 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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Photo of Suite Living of Rosemount
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My family member seems very comfortable there, which is key for me. The staff are kind to her, and the head nurse is proactive about tests that may be needed. She doesn't always like the meals, but she...
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.
Suite Living of Rosemount 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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Photo of Hallowstone at Inver Grove Heights
1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.1
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44 reviews
9.1
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44 reviews
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My sister is a resident here and I visit several times a week. We interact with many of the other residents. They are just like family. The staff has been great to work with. If any issue does come up, it is...
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.
If you’ve reached the stage of your life where you’re ready to leave the housekeeping, laundry and daily chores to someone else and enjoy your life, then we’re just what you’re looking for. Our assisted living community in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area provides the independence you...
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Photo of Suite Living of Anoka
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9.0
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36 reviews
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36 reviews
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It's clean, and I appreciate the aids and the staff. They have a great activities director, great nursing staff. The food is good! I would recommend.
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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Photo of OMRY Apartments
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All areas are a 10! It's a brand new building. The apartment size and location of the community are a 10/10!! Incredible in every way, and I'm very picky. I would recommend them to others who are searching...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hang up home maintenance and embrace the rewards of living well. OMRY at Canterbury delivers an invitingly distinctive 55+ lifestyle close to the places and pastimes you love most.Located within Shakopee's flourishing Canterbury Commons, OMRY offers walking trails and shuttle access to fantastic...
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Photo of The Shores of Lake Phalen
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As you can tell we were very happy with the Shores. The hands on staff in memory were amazingly kind, patient, attentive to my brother's distinctive needs, respectful and responsive to our questions and...
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.
Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota, delivers small town charm to residents of The Shores of Lake Phalen while providing them with easy access to the urban amenities and services of nearby Saint Paul. Outdoor enthusiasts will be thrilled to live on the shores of Lake Phalen where they can go...
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Photo of The Rivers
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It is very clean and inviting, a welcoming staff. The rooms are very nice as well. They are roomy and comfortable as well as pretty. The price is reasonable for what you receive. We appreciate that if my...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Rivers offers spacious:>INDEPENDENT LIVING: one and two bedroom apartments with full kitchens and baths, in-room washer & dryer, e/o week housekeeping/linen services, 20 MEALS INCLUSIVE, excellent views>ASSISTED LIVING: one and two bedroom apartments with kitchen and private...
Photo of The Timbers
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I only spoke with the sales girl and she was very nice but I had to move closer to my daughter who takes me shopping and to appt. I would recommend
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.
Apple Valley’s Newest Senior Apartment Community!Conveniently located near downtown Apple Valley, The Timbers is just minutes away from a dazzling array of shopping and restaurants.We are an energetic community with its own Resident Council partnering with Volunteers from the community. You’ll...
Photo of Blaine Senior Living
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All 5's. Just a wonderful facility for us and Mom. It's a friendly community. Great independent living. There are good community activities. Families are welcome.
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.
Photo of White Pine Advanced Assisted Living of Cottage Grove
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I like that it's fairly small and the residents get to know each other. Staff are easy to get a hold of and provide information on my family member. They customize the care to my family member's needs. I...
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.
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 White Pine Senior Living we make assisted living, memory care and respite care easy to understand.
Photo of Stoney River Assisted Living and Memory Support
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Her room exceeded expectations. The staff is good at responding to questions and concerns. They provide many activities that give residents a chance to interact. I would recommend to others.
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.
About the communityStoney River Assisted Living and Memory SupportWelcome to Stoney River of Ramsey, serving adults in the Ramsey and surrounding area. Stoney River of Ramsey is an extension of Health Dimensions GroupThe lifestyle at this community supports residents in the next phase of life....
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Photo of Beehive Homes of Lakeville
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The staff was so friendly. It was very clean and they had a wonderful girl doing activities., I would definitely recommend it to others. The social worker was very accommodating.
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.
BeeHive Homes of Lakeville is a brand new, small, intimate, home-like setting nestled in a protected nature area, conveniently located near shopping, City offices and Senior Center. BeeHive Homes is a national franchise with over 200 Homes. BeeHive Homes' philosophy is that we offer an intimate...
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[name removed] and I are very happy here at Willows Bend Senior Living Center. The place is well kept and everyone is so friendly. We get weekly flyers on what's going on to include outings. Staff even came...
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.
Proudly managed by Ebenezer, a trusted non-profit provider of residential housing and health care since 1917 and part of Fairview Health Services, Willows Bend Senior Living Community is devoted to enriching lives through a mission-driven approach to care and service.Offering maintenance-free...
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My father resided at Encore Mahtomedi until he passed away. The staff treated him like family. They actually truly cared for him. My mother in law recently needed memory care and of course she is now at...
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.
Encore of Mahtomedi is a small senior living community located in Mahtomedi, Minnesota. Here at Encore, we pride ourselves on being a a close knit family and provide our residents with the care and love that we would give to our own family. Our location is in a beautiful environment where...
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There are lots of RAs who truly care about us residents and it shows. [name removed] at the front desk knows the answer to just about every question you could think of! [name removed] in activities is very...
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.
Caretta Senior Living Maplewood, which opened in the fall of 2024, is nestled in Maplewood just off White Bear Avenue between I-694 and MN-36—making it easy for friends and family to visit. The area is surrounded by shopping, dining, entertainment, medical clinics, and beautiful parks.Our...
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Willows Landing is a nice place and we are thankful for it. Yes, we would recommend Willows Landing to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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 Willows Landing in Monticello, Minnesota, we want everybody to feel welcome. Our warmhearted team of professionals cares deeply for our residents, and we are committed to creating a community that feels just like family. Our stellar services and programs will complete the experience, freeing...
Photo of Kingsway Retirement Living
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My parents are super happy there. I have been there many times and even ate there as well. I would give it a five all around. My parents have never complained at all. Each interaction with staff has been...
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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Cost of independent living in Hennepin County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Hennepin County is $3,063 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Anoka County, MN with an average of $2,613 per month.

Independent living costs in Hennepin County, MN, vs. nearby counties

Hennepin County, MN
$3,063/mo

Independent living costs in Hennepin County, MN, vs. state and national averages

Hennepin County, MN
$3,063/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Hennepin County, MN, vs. other senior living options

$7,337/mo
Independent Living
$3,063/mo

Independent living costs in Hennepin County, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,651/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,569/mo

Senior living costs in Hennepin County 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: Hennepin County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHennepin County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,063/mo$3,007/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,400/mo$5,433/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,337/mo$7,754/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Hennepin County, MN:$3,063/mo
Minnesota:$3,007/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Hennepin County, MN:$5,400/mo
Minnesota:$5,433/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Hennepin County, MN:$7,337/mo
Minnesota:$7,754/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Hennepin County, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Hennepin County 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.

Hennepin County, MNMN stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Hennepin County, MN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hennepin County 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Hennepin County, MN$2,725/mo$2,786/mo-2.2%
Minnesota$2,936/mo$2,806/mo+4.6%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Hennepin County, MN
2024 average cost:$2,725/mo
2023 average cost:$2,786/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,936/mo
2023 average cost:$2,806/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Hennepin County

Recent reviews for independent living in Hennepin County

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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Milestone Senior Living Faribault

4.6
During the time, that my loved one was there they enjoyed the food. We picked this community, becasue the head nurse at the time was amazing and my loved ones were familar with the facilty. It was clean, and the staff was friendly. It was really good. I would recommend to other families.

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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Hennepin County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hennepin County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hennepin County, 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 Hennepin County 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 Hennepin County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hennepin County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.5%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
18.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.5%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Hennepin County 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 Hennepin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hennepin County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
27.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hennepin County 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 Hennepin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hennepin County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.2%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.5%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
16.4%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.8%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.5%
47.7%
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