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The cost of independent living in Hinckley is about $2,554 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 52 options. Read 53 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Shields Plaza is a quaint, quiet and secure apartment building nestled in a park-like wooded setting in North Branch, MN. - Independent senior living apartment homes - Section 8 affordable subsidized housing - One- and two-bedroom units available - Non-smoking - Comfortable, relaxed atmosphere -...
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What a great place to live! The facility is so clean, the Manager is friendly and professional and the tenants are really nice. It is a well run facility and is always a pleasure to c\visit my Dad there. ...
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: 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
If you are 62 or older or disabled then Riverside Senior Apartments is the place for you. Imagine lovely spring, summer and fall days sitting with friends in the screened porch enjoying the sights and the sounds of the beautiful Rum River. That's just one benefit of living at Riverside Senior...
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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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.
Enjoy the essence of convenient maintenance-free retirement living, an active lifestyle that balances privacy and companionship of new friends on this beautiful community near the shores of Green Lake. The grounds have become the signature amenity of our community. The beauty and connection to...
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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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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.
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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.
Meadows on Fairview is modern construction with an Arts and Crafts, prairie-style design. We offer an apartment home setting for adults age 62 and older who need daily assistance. For those with mild to moderate memory loss, The Cottage at Meadows on Fairview offers memory care. As your needs...
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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.
Enjoy the peace and quiet of Abbey Field Townhomes, offering affordable 2 and 3 bedroom townhomes with spacious layouts in a community close to the Twin Cities. Featuring picnic areas, playground and basketball hoops for our residents to enjoy, and convenient access to several nearby parks,...
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Cost of independent living in Hinckley, MN

The average cost of senior living in Hinckley is $2,554 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ogilvie, MN with an average of $2,065 per month.

Independent living costs in Hinckley, MN, vs. nearby cities

Hinckley, MN
$2,554/mo
$4,232/mo

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

Hinckley, MN
$2,554/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Hinckley, MN, vs. other senior living options

$3,477/mo
Independent Living
$2,554/mo

Independent living costs in Hinckley, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,200/mo
Studio
$4,187/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,811/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,800/mo

Senior living costs in Hinckley vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Hinckley, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHinckley, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$2,554/mo$3,146/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,006/mo$4,282/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,477/mo$4,074/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Hinckley, MN:$2,554/mo
Minnesota:$3,146/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Hinckley, MN:$4,006/mo
Minnesota:$4,282/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Hinckley, MN:$3,477/mo
Minnesota:$4,074/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Hinckley

Recent reviews for independent living in Hinckley

Northern Pines Assisted Living in Pine City, MN

4.0
After looking for assisted living for my dad and visiting Northern Pines, we decided it would be the right place for him. The staff is easy to communicate with and seem knowledgeable about what they’re doing, the food is decent, they have a set scheduled for laundry and they clean the rooms more ...
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Encore at North Branch

4.8
They are very nice pleasant. They keep you posted on whats happening with your love one. They are good about getting their hair and nails done and keeping things clean and such.

Golden Horizons of Sandstone

5.0
They are beyond accommodating, work with each client and their needs individually. They have loving and caring staff, they make the residents their family. They want everyone to be happy. The entire staffs jumps in whenever needed and goes above and beyond in their care. I can't say enough good ...
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Hinckley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hinckley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hinckley, 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 Hinckley 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 Hinckley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hinckley, MNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
13.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.6%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Hinckley 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 Hinckley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hinckley, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
6.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hinckley 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 Hinckley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hinckley, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
6.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
2.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
2.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
2.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
33%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.4%
46.4%
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