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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Madelia, MN

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Minnesota is $2,945, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Madelia area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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.
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.
A lovely three-story apartment building designed with every valued convenience for seniors or disabled persons, including controlled access, an elevator, laundry facilities, screened deck and a spacious community room with organized social activities and a Monday through Friday hot meal program.
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This is a very well maintained and nice looking community. My mother is doing very well since her move. She has adjusted well to it. They have a good staff here, they have been very welcoming and helpful....
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.
Traditions of Waterville offers many different options to fit different lifestyles. -Private dining area that is reservable for private parties-Guest room apartments available for rent-A cozy fireplace nook -A wide variety of activities for everyone! Regular musical entertainment and pie...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
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This was on the list from a place for mom and it's also very close to me. So far it's been good, this has been a big cahnge and whenever I ask my parents about it their response is its okay but nothings...
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.
We have 39 Apartments in a quiet rural town setting. We offer both Assisted Living and Secured Memory Care Apartments. Traditions will work to help you maintain your independence, by providing a wide variety of services with the assistance of our helpful staff. We have inviting common areas...
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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Cost of independent living in Madelia, MN

The average cost of senior living in Minnesota is $2,945 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Minnesota vs. 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 state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeMinnesotaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$2,945/mo$3,520/mo16.3% below national median
Assisted Living$5,527/mo$5,830/mo5.2% below national median
Memory Care$7,592/mo$6,999/mo8.5% above national median
Independent Living
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:16.3% below national median
Assisted Living
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:5.2% below national median
Memory Care
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:8.5% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Madelia

Recent reviews for independent living in Madelia

Old Main Village in Mankato, MN

4.4
I think Old Main Village is a really awesome place. They have so many activities and opportunities for social interaction. The facility always looks really clean. The public bathrooms downstairs are clean. The staff all seem really friendly. I would move there myself in a heartbeat. My ...
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Traditions of Waterville

5.0
My mother has been living at Traditions of Waterville for nearly two years. She began in Assisted Living and now lives in Memory Care. What most impresses me is the longevity of the staff who work there. Not only is there little turn over, but they like their job, and truly care for the ...
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StoryPoint Mankato

5.0
The staff is fantastic. Very friendly and helpful. Lots of activities. We would absolutely recommend the community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Madelia independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Madelia independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Madelia, 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 Madelia 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 Madelia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Madelia, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
10.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.2%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Madelia 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 Madelia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Madelia, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
13.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Madelia 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 Madelia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Madelia, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
35.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
10.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.3%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.2%
47.6%
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Mankato Lodge Senior Living, Benedictine Court St. Peter and StoryPoint Mankato are the top-rated independent living facilities near Madelia, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 59 independent living facilities near Madelia, Minnesota. See the full list.
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