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Photo of The Waters of Edina
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The staff/nurses that take care of mom are very friendly and talk to her often. they are patient and attentive to her needs She has a studio and it is spacious. the bathroom is large to accommodate lifts. it...
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.
Set in a serene wooded landscape with a pond, and adjacent to Colonial Church, The Waters of Edina features walking paths nestled amidst water features and mature evergreens. Inside, the warm glow of fireplaces and beautifully appointed interior spaces promote wellbeing, socializing and a sense...
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Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. My MIL could walk in doors to her therapy at the hospital. The privacy of her apartment but also the access to staff, support, meals etc. we really appreciated the...
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.
Our assisted living community, Benedictine Court, is committed to delivering personalized care that brings both comfort and peace of mind. Rest assured, our dedicated teams collaborate closely with a wide network of Benedictine professionals across the Midwest, ensuring that you receive the...
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We initially moved our mother to assisted living at Talamore. She was in the mid stages of Alzheimer’s but still functioning well. We felt the social interactions and activities would occupy her time well....
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.
Talamore is a new community, just having opened in February 2020. We offer a full continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, enhanced assisted living and a secured memory care. Talamore is able to provide a high care level: ostomies, sliding scale insulin, catheter care, wound...
Photo of Seven Hills Senior Living
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Seven Hills is such a welcoming and uplifting community here in St. Paul, and with so much charm!! The moment you walk through the doors, you can feel the warmth and genuine care that sets this assisted...
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.
Welcome to Seven Hills Senior Living!We are so excited to be part of the St Paul area. Our community gives residents lots of St. Paul’s charm and history with it's beautiful craftsmanship and exquisite décor throughout the entire building.We are located on a tree-lined avenue reinvigorated with...
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The staff were suburb and went above and beyond to help my family when we were supposed to have my Dad move in. He ended up in the hospital and everything was delayed over a week. They assisted with all the...
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.
North Ridge Health and Rehab is an assisted living community located in New Hope, Minnesota. Our residence is only a matter of minutes from New Hope's numerous religious organizations, shopping centers, and restaurants. However, we're also in a beautiful, residential area that offers our...
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So far, this has been a good move for us. Admin, staff, and residents have been very welcoming. They offered us a program that has helped reduce our rent to a more comfortable amount. We have moved in as...
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.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareNew Perspective’s senior living community in Eagan, Minnesota has the conveniences of a big city and the amenities of a tranquil getaway. Lakes, parks and shopping are all within a short driving distance including the Eagan Outlet Mall....
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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...
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I gave 4 stars as my mom has stated the food isn't the greatest. The apartment is a little more costly because she has a washer and dryer and a deck, but that is all they told me they had available when we...
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 The Homestead at Anoka, we’re a vibrant community of distinctive living and care choices – a welcoming place you’ll be happy to call home.Our delightfully spacious, well-appointed apartment homes invite you to enjoy privacy, security and lovely surroundings, rich with amenities. Add the...
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Photo of Waters of Eden Prairie
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What we like the most about the community is the calm atmosphere, clean, mother raves about the food and excellent meals. Very helpful staff. [name removed] and [name removed] especially And [name removed]...
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.
Set on a serene nature preserve overlooking a pond with a walking path, The Waters of Eden Prairie provides a tranquil hideaway — across from the Eden Prairie Mall and near other area attractions.Eden Prairie is located just southwest of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, and has been...
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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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Photo of Willows Bend Senior Living
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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
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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.
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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Photo of New Perspective Carlson Parkway
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Close to my home, beautiful property, friendly people, elder Waiver accepted. Beautiful studio apartment was available. It's a lovely facility but they do seem short staffed if you need alot of assistance.
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.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareNew Perspective | Minnetonka serves seniors in the Minnetonka, MN area with a senior living community where creative interior design combines warm, friendly tones with the beauty and amenities of a fine hotel. Residents of our senior...
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Photo of The Glenn
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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...
Photo of Suite Living of Rosemount
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Positive- very responsive care givers and administration. Things change quickly for older, declining seniors, and processes need to be nimble and change. Suite Living is really good about that. Areas for...
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.
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 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
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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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My loved one is very happy and has made many friends. They offer flexible meal plans and a la carte services. Good social events for a broad range of interests and abilities - many offsite tours to museums...
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.
Parkshore Senior Community is conveniently located in St. Louis Park just steps away from Byerly's, Park Nicollet Medical Center and Target. Wolfe Lake Park is just outside your door. Since 1988 Parkshore Senior Community has been committed to a continuum of care for our residents. This...
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I've only had contact with the on-site manager, he's very friendly and helpful Apartments are good size, not many amenities though, i wish there was a workout room with exercise equipment Nice lounge area...
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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Photo of The Hendrickson
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The Hendrickson is a new building. Each unit has great natural light, up to date kitchens and washer dryers. Underground parking spaces are available. The location is great: the apartment overlooks the farm...
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.
The Hendrickson is an exceptional 55+ senior living community located on Larpenteur Avenue near Snelling Avenue. We will offer a variety of studio, one, and two bedroom apartments, all complete with full kitchens, washers and dryers, and balconies with spectacular views. The main floor will house...
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5 on everything but the care services & meals and dining which do not apply. It's a great facility and I have been very happy here. Yes, I would definitely recommend the community to other families based on...
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.
Welcome home! Blaine Town Square Apartments is a 62+ senior and smoke-free community. We offer spacious one and two-bedroom apartment homes, including an in-unit washer and dryer and ample storage. Our property features two elevators, an indoor lap pool, fitness center, media center, community...
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Photo of Broadwell Senior Living
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The facilities are very clean, there are lots of activities going on every day, the dining room was safe, clean, accessible. The staff are friendly and approachable. My dad is very happy living at Broadwell.
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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It's a beautiful building, very well designed and decorated. It's less expensive than other popular places. The food is quite good. Nearly all the staff are kind and good people. Some of the aides are not...
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.
Amira Choice Bloomington empowers seniors to live optimistically, confidently and with a sense of purpose. We provide supportive services and individualized care within a community where everyone can flourish. Conveniently located in Bloomington, Minnesota, our vibrant and pet-friendly senior...
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The people are super friendly and care about the residents and their visiting guests. The assisted living rooms are thought out and flow well. They even have a room that out of town guests can rent at a very...
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.
Nestled near cozy neighborhoods, creeks and ponds, Bel Rae Senior Living is a locally owned premier senior community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Conveniently located right off Highway 10 and 35W in Mounds View, Bel Rae offers exceptional accommodations and...
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Everything is pretty wonderful except her mom and laundry can messy at times. Meals are amazing and room size is generous. The only bad thing is the laundry put away is disorganized and her room can be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Suite Living of Burnsville
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[name removed] was at SL Burnsville about 6 weeks. Then he moved to SL Inver Grove. Both places have been easy to work with, staff is cooperative and friendly. It's been an adjustment for us, but I'm...
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 Burnsville 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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Some of the staff are very nice, some are not very friendly. They could keep his room a little cleaner. They do a lot of fun activities. The food is good. Apartment size is great.
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.
Valora Senior Living of St. Anthony offers a different approach to aging. As a Lifespark community, we go beyond traditional care by focusing on the "Whole-Person" offering COMPLETE Senior Living—addressing the physical, emotional, and social needs of every resident so they can age...
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Cost of independent living in Lester Prairie, MN

The average cost of senior living in Lester Prairie is $3,271 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cokato, MN with an average of $2,624 per month.

Independent living costs in Lester Prairie, MN, vs. nearby cities

Lester Prairie, MN
$3,271/mo
$3,262/mo

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

Lester Prairie, MN
$3,271/mo
U.S. national average
$4,247/mo

Independent living costs in Lester Prairie, MN, vs. other senior living options

$4,210/mo
Independent Living
$3,271/mo

Independent living costs in Lester Prairie, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,400/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,522/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,309/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,300/mo

Senior living costs in Lester Prairie 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: Lester Prairie, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLester Prairie, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,271/mo$3,194/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living$4,491/mo$4,323/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$4,210/mo$4,117/mo$5,056/mo
Independent Living
Lester Prairie, MN:$3,271/mo
Minnesota:$3,194/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Lester Prairie, MN:$4,491/mo
Minnesota:$4,323/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Lester Prairie, MN:$4,210/mo
Minnesota:$4,117/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
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Independent living costs in Lester Prairie, MN, over time

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

Lester Prairie, MNMN stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Lester Prairie, MN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lester Prairie 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
Lester Prairie, MN$2,678/mo$2,497/mo+7.3%
Minnesota$2,701/mo$2,473/mo+9.2%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Lester Prairie, MN
2024 average cost:$2,678/mo
2023 average cost:$2,497/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,701/mo
2023 average cost:$2,473/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lester Prairie

Recent reviews for independent living in Lester Prairie

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

Friendly and helpful staff. Across multiple communities, such as Waterford Estates and Manor, The Timbers, and Crest View Senior Community at Blaine, reviews consistently praise the kindness and attentiveness of staff members. They go above and beyond to accommodate residents and provide excellent care.
Variety of activities and social opportunities. Communities like RosePointe I, The Waters of Edina, and Benedictine Windermere Way offer a wide range of activities and social events for residents. From games and bingo to museum outings and more, there's always something for everyone.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Many reviews highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of community facilities, including private apartments and communal areas. Residents of The Lodge at Little Canada, The Kenwood, and Rose Arbor and Wildflower Lodge express appreciation for the attention to detail.
Strong sense of community. Throughout the reviews, the sense of community is a common theme. At New Perspective Carlson Parkway, Crest View Senior Community at Blaine, and The Waters of Edina, residents have formed strong bonds with their neighbors and enjoy socializing with one another.
Flexible dining options. Some communities, including Broadwell Senior Living, Copperfield Hill, and Serenity Place on 7th, offer a variety of dining options to cater to residents' preferences and dietary needs. Whether it's a sit-down meal or take-out, there's something for everyone.
On-site amenities and services. Communities like RidgePointe Senior Living, Gable Pines, and Tradition Living offer a range of on-site amenities and services, such as beauty salons and convenience stores, to make daily life easier and more enjoyable for residents.
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Lester Prairie independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lester Prairie independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lester Prairie, 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 Lester Prairie 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 Lester Prairie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lester Prairie, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.5%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
19.2%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.8%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.6%
11.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lester Prairie 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 Lester Prairie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lester Prairie, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.8%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.6%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.5%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lester Prairie 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 Lester Prairie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lester Prairie, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.1%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.2%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.1%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.8%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.3%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.9%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.8%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.9%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.7%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
37.9%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
15.9%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.6%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
47.2%
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