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The cost of independent living in Kingston is about $3,044 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 260 options.

Read 2416 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as St. Cloud, Hutchinson and Buffalo.

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Photo of Amira Choice Champlin
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Overall the experience was good and I would recommend Amira Choice especially for one healthier than my mom. My mom's fast decline had her so homebound that she didn't partake in the many varied activities...
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.
Amira Choice Champlin is nestled in a beautiful wooded setting on a hill overlooking lovely Mill Pond. We offer assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care, so should your needs change over time, and you require memory care, you have the security of knowing you can remain here, in your...
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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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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
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.
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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Everyone was friendly, welcoming and accommodating. They offered 4 different sizes with various options. So several options for cost. Family member is just getting settled. So far so good.
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.
Here at Broadwell, we’re proud to offer a fullrange of services from household chores toassistance with dressing in the morning, all theway to providing 24-hour memory care. Ourservices are personalized and flexible as needschange over time. We can help you recoverfrom a hospital stay or provide...
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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
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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.
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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They are wonderful!! They had a spot available. They had what we were looking for. The staff and residents are very friendly, helpful, and nice.
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.
Ecumen of Litchfield's main focus is providing quality professional care and services, tailored to individual needs, in an enriching community setting. We accomplish this with our full range of lifestyle choices and care options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, adult...
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I couldn't say enough good things about Cedar! We were so blessed to find them! Staff was amazing, kind, attentive, understanding, patient and caring. Multiple fun activities for all different resident...
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.
Cedar Crest of Silver Lake is a 40 bed facility that enhances the lifestyles of the elderly. We provide All Levels of care, from minimal to total cares. We have a memory care unit with 24/hour staffing. We have licensed RNs, LPNs, TMAs, HHAs and Aides. All meals, snacks and entertainment are...
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Photo of Monticello St. Benedict's Community
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Very friendly and helpful staff. Answer questions thoroughly. Lots of activities for people, apartments are large. They have coffee morning meetings ups, washers and dryers in each floor for those who don't...
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.
St. Benedict's Senior Community - Monticello serves the housing needs of seniors with excellence. Along with our senior services in St. Cloud, we have earned our excellent reputation by providing superior service and housing options to seniors and their families for more than 30 years. Memory...
Photo of St Cloud Carefree Living by Oxford Living
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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.
Welcome to St. Cloud Carefree Living, a vibrant and supportive assisted living community dedicated to helping seniors live their best lives. We understand the importance of finding a place that feels like home, which is why we offer a warm, personalized environment with compassionate care and...
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Photo of Harrison Bay Senior Living
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We like the facilities, beautiful and clean. The staff is also nice for the most part. We just were taken back by an incident that happens couple of weeks ago with our relative. We have called the office...
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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Photo of Stonebay of Orono
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Very nice facility and staff are great. Food is good with many options. Has independent living which I am in, but also has assisted and memory care. I highly recommend this place for any level of care 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.
An exceptionally designed community located in pristine Orono that blends a classy touch with family care and offers a “life on the lake lifestyle”.Our community will make you feel at home, whether you’re in one of our unique assisted living or memory care homes. Each unit has been designed...
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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.
Long Lake Assisted Living is located in the city of Long Lake. We are nestled in a neighborhood two blocks from the Long Lake downtown area, which holds restaurants, shopping centers, antique shops, and much more. We offer a family atmosphere and personalized care to meet each resident’s...
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5 stars! This is just what we were looking for for my sister. I loved the director and the nurse! I live in Sarasota and am not close to my sister... so I felt like I left her in much better hands... pure...
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.
Located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Plymouth, Cornerstone Assisted Living is near shopping, restaurants, churches, entertainment, and professional services, and our scheduled transportation can take you there. You’ll enjoy carefree independence at Cornerstone. Inside, you’ll find a...
Photo of Suite Living of Ramsey
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Mom has barely made a [date removed] there, she wound up in the hospital for almost a week. I have been gone for the holidays and will be back tomorrow. I will be creating more of a schedule to be with my...
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 Ramsey 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 Elder Homestead
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The staff were friendly, caring and professional. The facility was comfortable and clean. I felt my family member got great care there for a good value.
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.
At Elder Homestead we strive to achieve a high quality of life for all of our senior citizens. Each resident will need a different level of care, and we can work to make sure that each elderly person has the care needed to maintain a safe living environment. There are many activities and...
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Photo of Suite Living of Crystal
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Sometimes it is hard to get a hold of anyone. When my mom was having issues with her legs swelling it took a while before they had the medical personnel evaluate her. The room sizes are great. Amenities...
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 Crystal 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 Benedictine Living Community Shakopee St. Gertrude's
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The apartment is very spacious, food in the dining room is good, with bright open spaces with lots of windows. They have very friendly residents and staff. I would recommend them to others who are searching...
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.
Benedictine St. Gertrude's provides award-winning senior care: assisted living, long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, outpatient therapy and therapy services in your home. Assisted living at Benedictine St. Gertrude's is designed to support independence and well-being close to...
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Elim Shores has been great so far. While the building is older and there are drawbacks with that, the people are great and my mom is definitely feeling at home more and more all the time. I would recommend
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.
On the shores of Mitchell Lake in Eden Prairie you can experience all the comforts of home with convenient shopping and services nearby. Elim Shores is a 63 unit apartment building nestled in a residential setting where our residents are the #1 priority, offering a refreshing change of scenery...
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[name removed] was amazing. The staff was always kind and helpful. The facilities are beautiful. At the end the nursing staff had changed to a temp staff so that had some challenges but overall it was a...
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.
Carefree living at Okalee gives you time for the people you love and things you love to do, as the daily details can be done for you. A welcoming environment, exceptional hospitality and a full array of services create a joy-filled life at Okalee, a community that refreshes, revives and helps you...
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The staff at Lakeside Generations are very nice and very understanding. I appreciate how accommodating and flexible they've been with my family member / their patient.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lakeside Generations Assisted Living options support dignity, independence and choice through services tailored to meet the needs of each individual resident. Community members enjoy peace of mind in an environment that lets them take advantage of new opportunities and experiences. Included in...
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The staff are caring and very supportive of my family member. During COVID they started OVER charging for extra items. they charged us $25 dollars just to get my family member a cup of water. Also if they...
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.
What is assisted living at Lake Ridge? A carefree, active senior lifestyle enhanced with the personal care and health care you need to maintain your independence. You’ll enjoy a private apartment ready for you to furnish as you wish and decorate to make it home. Housekeeping and laundry are done...
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I think they are doing a good job. Any issues we are having are more with my loved one than the facility itself. Cottagewood is a great place. The staff is friendly. Another really good thing is they have...
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.
Cottagewood Senior Community is an assisted living community located in the quiet town of Buffalo, MN. We have grounds that are professionally kept, and a huge fountain that greets everyone as they enter our facility. Buffalo is a small town with the kind of charm that visiting relatives will...
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Admin staff is Very unstable. Have had three directors in the year we have been here. On the fourth director now. We Love the small town feel. Many walking paths, friendly people, and a church we enjoy. We...
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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I would highly recommend them to other families. They provide excellent care. It's great people. It's very clean, and they always have activities.
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.
Retirement ApartmentsFor the active adult 62 and better, Benedict Village is an opportunity to simplify your life and focus on the things you enjoy. These attractive and spacious apartment homes are for those who want a high level of independence combined with the abundance of services, benefits ...
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The staff and facility is great and it is on a great location. It's near several parks, close to public transportation, and not in the middle of the busy city. The staff is probably the biggest reason we...
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.
Convenience, independence and lifestyle are important aspects of choosing a senior community. St. Benedict’s Senior Community – St. Cloud is convenient to Hwy. 10 and local restaurants, shopping, places of worship, cultural activities, parks and other attractions. We provide a full continuum of...

Cost of independent living in Kingston, MN

The average cost of senior living in Kingston is $3,044 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eden Valley, MN with an average of $2,113 per month.

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

Kingston, MN
$3,044/mo
$3,364/mo

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

Kingston, MN
$3,044/mo
U.S. national average
$4,245/mo

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

$3,858/mo
Independent Living
$3,044/mo

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

Studio
$1,828/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,443/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,219/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,300/mo

Senior living costs in Kingston 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: Kingston, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKingston, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,044/mo$3,196/mo$4,245/mo
Assisted Living$4,155/mo$4,348/mo$4,789/mo
Memory Care$3,858/mo$4,148/mo$5,058/mo
Independent Living
Kingston, MN:$3,044/mo
Minnesota:$3,196/mo
U.S.:$4,245/mo
Assisted Living
Kingston, MN:$4,155/mo
Minnesota:$4,348/mo
U.S.:$4,789/mo
Memory Care
Kingston, MN:$3,858/mo
Minnesota:$4,148/mo
U.S.:$5,058/mo
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Independent living costs in Kingston, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Kingston 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 median 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
Kingston, MN$2,511/mo$2,471/mo+1.6%
Minnesota$2,695/mo$2,460/mo+9.6%
National$3,254/mo$3,162/mo+2.9%
Kingston, MN
2024 average cost:$2,511/mo
2023 average cost:$2,471/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,695/mo
2023 average cost:$2,460/mo
Percent change:+9.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,254/mo
2023 average cost:$3,162/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Kingston

Recent reviews for independent living in Kingston

New Perspective Waconia

5.0
We toured this community. And we fell in love . It had everything mom needed. The food is always being raved by my mother. The caregivers here are great and helpful. It is alway clean and tidy. She enjoys the activities like bingo and rosary they even have a bus that will take them to walgreens ...
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The Sanctuary at St. Cloud in Saint Cloud, MN

5.0
Kind and friendly staff. Family and children are always welcome. Being in a carefree, safe envrionment. New, clean rooms and community spaces. Chef [name removed] wonderful cuisine. variety of creative activities., The other residents are full of fun and laughs.

Beacon Hill in Minnetonka, MN

5.0
Looked at other places was like a big hotel. Knew I would feel more at home here.

Kingston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kingston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kingston, 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 Kingston 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 Kingston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kingston, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.7%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.5%
35.5%
No sugar
No sugar
18.7%
31.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.6%
34.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.8%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Kingston 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 Kingston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kingston, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.5%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.3%
44.6%
Room service
Room service
23.7%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.4%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kingston 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 Kingston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kingston, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.8%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.9%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.1%
48.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.7%
49.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.1%
44.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.1%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.7%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.8%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
33.8%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
14.6%
34%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.5%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.5%
47.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Havenwood of Buffalo, RidgePointe Senior Living and Heritage Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kingston, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 260 independent living facilities near Kingston, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Kingston, Minnesota are Havenwood of Buffalo, RidgePointe Senior Living and Copperfield Hill. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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