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The cost of independent living in Lauderdale is about $3,360 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 230 options. Read 2499 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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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.
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Hubby & I have been fortunate to call Riverview Highlands Apts home for 3 years. The building is well managed and maintained and our fellow residents have come to feel like family. The apt is spacious with...
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.
Riverview Highlands apartments are a senior housing community located in the serene city of St Paul's, Ramsey County, MN. Located on the banks of the stunning River Mississippi, Riverview offers an enriching lifestyle to its residents with the beauty of nature within grasp. The amazing view of...
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Crossings at Brookwood is an elegant senior property with an exclusive list of amenities and available activities. As part of the Lang-Nelson family, The Crossings is able to provide its residents with a superior level of customer service. Call today to schedule a tour!
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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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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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My dad is doing really well at this place. He is in the memory care and they are attentive and understand him, doing a fine job with the care. The food is fine and dad thinks it has gotten better. My dad...
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.
Welcome to Prairie Lodge, an assisted living and memory care community located in Brooklyn Center.  We are located next door to the historic landmark Earle Brown Farm and within walking distance of a variety of shopping and dining options.   At Prairie Lodge our focus is on you, our...
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Phalen Shores is a Senior (55+) Independent Living Rental Community. It is located in the heart of St. Paul’s beautiful Phalen Park neighborhood.We offer 1 and 2 bedroom units ranging in size from 700-950 square feet. We offer many features and amenities such as, controlled access entry, 24 hour...
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My wife and I recently made the transition into this community and I could not be more pleased with our experience so far. My favorite thing about this establishment would have to be the staff. They are...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Minnesota’s first accredited continuing care retirement community, Covenant Village of Golden Valley is serenely set beside Bassett Creek Nature Preserve in one of the Twin Cities’ most livable communities. An indoor village center is the heart of campus activity and includes a bakery/cafe,...
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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.
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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: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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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.
Parkway Gardens Senior Apartment is an independent Senior Community for 55 and better. Our apartment community features a spacious community room with a full kitchen, a fitness center, wellness clinic, library, stretching room, business center, game room with billiard, laundry facility on every...
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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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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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My mother was recently at Cerenity Care Center for transitional care after a minor stroke. I was very impressed by the friendly and conscientious staff. I was especially grateful for the little extras they...
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: 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.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Comforts of Home Maplewood is located overlooking beautiful Knucklhead Lake.  With 20 private Memory Care rooms and 22 private Assisted Living rooms we are able to provide each resident with quality care at a competitive price with a personal touch.  Come discover what makes us different!
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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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My grandfather lives at meadow ridge and I can finally say he has found himself a great home. We had switched from 2 other assisted livings because they were not to his liking. He is very particular...
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Lauderdale, MN

The average cost of senior living in Lauderdale is $3,360 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fridley, MN with an average of $3,246 per month.

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

Lauderdale, MN
$3,360/mo

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

Lauderdale, MN
$3,360/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$4,404/mo
Independent Living
$3,360/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,036/mo
Studio
$4,902/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,819/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,802/mo

Senior living costs in Lauderdale 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: Lauderdale, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLauderdale, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,360/mo$3,145/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,698/mo$4,281/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,404/mo$4,073/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Lauderdale, MN:$3,360/mo
Minnesota:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Lauderdale, MN:$4,698/mo
Minnesota:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Lauderdale, MN:$4,404/mo
Minnesota:$4,073/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Lauderdale, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lauderdale 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
Lauderdale, MN$2,585/mo$2,125/mo+21.6%
Minnesota$2,732/mo$2,477/mo+10.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Lauderdale, MN
2024 average cost:$2,585/mo
2023 average cost:$2,125/mo
Percent change:+21.6%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,732/mo
2023 average cost:$2,477/mo
Percent change:+10.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lauderdale

Recent reviews for independent living in Lauderdale

Parkshore Senior Campus in Saint Louis Park, MN

4.9
Being out of state we do not get to visit that much, however when we do speak with our loved one she does seem to enjoy the meals and dining service. We do think the overall value for the money is good and based on our experience so far we would recommend the Parkshore Senior Campus to other ...
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Bel Rae Senior Living in Mounds View, MN

4.7
We chose Bel Rae Senior Living because of the newness of the building, the friendly and helpful staff members, and the overall accommodations as well. He has a 1 bedroom apartment and it is a little on the smaller side if your have more furniture. The food is ok and they keep striving to improve ...
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Meadow Woods - Martin Luther Campus in Bloomington, MN

5.0
I think they do a great job at Meadow Woods! The staff here is very friendly and easy to work with. They've been very accommodating in regards to some billing issues we've had in regards to getting funding with the VA straightened out. The facility itself is well kept and clean, and they do a ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Active social calendar with a variety of activities. Residents at various communities express appreciation for the numerous activities offered, such as bingo, movies, happy hours, and outings. For instance, at RosePointe I, one resident mentioned that there are 'loads of things to do' and that the place is 'clean and friendly'. At The Waters of ...
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Friendly and helpful staff who know residents by name. Throughout the reviews, staff members are praised for their warm and caring demeanor, often going above and beyond to make residents feel welcome and supported. At The Wellington Senior Living, a resident's dad has 'settled in pretty well' and is a 'big fan' of the staff. Another resident at ...
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Well-maintained facilities with clean apartments and common areas. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as an important factor for residents, with some specifically commenting on the upkeep of both private apartments and communal spaces. For example, at The Waters of White Bear Lake, the facility is described as 'beautiful' with 'huge windows' and 'spacio ...
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Wide range of apartment styles and sizes. Some reviews mention the variety of apartment options available, allowing residents to choose according to their preferences. For instance, at The Waters of White Bear Lake, the apartments are described as 'spacious' and 'first class', while at The Lodge at Little Canada, residents do 'all o ...
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Excellent dining experiences with accommodating chefs. Meals are a major focus for many residents, with several reviewers highlighting the quality of food and the chefs' willingness to accommodate dietary restrictions and personal preferences. At RosePointe I, residents enjoy 'eating in the dining room' for the 'nutritious, hot, great tasting' mea ...
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Supportive community atmosphere with opportunities for engagement. Community is another essential aspect for many residents, with several reviews mentioning the sense of belonging and involvement in various activities. For example, at RosePointe II, residents came from homes of their own and found a 'sense of community' and 'friendly people'. Another resident ...
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Lauderdale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lauderdale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lauderdale, 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 Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale 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
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lauderdale 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 Lauderdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

RosePointe I, The Lodge at Little Canada and Heritage Place of Roseville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lauderdale, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 230 independent living facilities near Lauderdale, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lauderdale, Minnesota are The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community, RosePointe I and Gable Pines. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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