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The cost of independent living in Maplewood is about $3,285 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 160 options. Read 1656 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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Photo of Cerenity Senior Care Marian
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
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.
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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.
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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: 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.
Set in a quiet, scenic community with a beautiful wooded backdrop, Waterford Townhomes provide a comfortable, affordable neighborhood for busy families. New windows and siding, plus some units have been remodeled with maple cabinetry, dishwashers and microwaves.
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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.
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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As someone who has worked in this field I understand the demands on nursing. The current nursing staff will answer emergency calls 24/7 and their door is always open to listen or handle any concerns. The...
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.
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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.
Woodlynn Village offers you the comfort of your own home without the maintenance worries of ownership.  At Woodlynn Village you will find privacy plus the ease of one-level living.  Located in the quiet suburb of Maplewood, you are a short distance from stores, churches, restaurants, parks and...
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The search is over! With a location in minutes of everywhere including downtown St. Paul, Hwy 94, the airport and of course the Mall of America, Shamrock Court Apartments provides you with all the comforts of home. Some of our great ammenities include on site laundry, assigned parking,...
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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.
Nestled on 18 acres of scenic wooded hills in the charming Battle Creek neighborhood, Afton View offers affordable 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment homes. These spacious layouts feature ample living space designed with your comfort in mind, and with convenient access to major highways, shopping, and...
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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.
Lakewood Hills Apartments in White Bear Lake, Minnesota is located on a four acre wooded preserve. Lakewood Hills is a one-of-a-kind community offering 1, 1 plus den and 2 bedroom pet-friendly apartments for rent. With heated underground parking, picnic area, a party room and billiard room, you...
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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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in an attractive, long-established area of St. Paul. Every apartment home has been carefully planned to be truly above the ordinary, with twelve different floor plans, each offering a three-season, enclosed porch and many with newly renovated interiors. We are like a quiet community...
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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.
Photo of Central Towers Limited Partner
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: 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: 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.
Warm, family like atmosphere with many social activities. Has community and dining room. Park like back yard with walking paths, screened gazebo, gas grill and picnic tables.Special events include BBQ, yard sale and more.
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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
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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.
Photo of Redeemers Arms
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.
Photo of Como By the Lake Apartments
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Maplewood, MN

The average cost of senior living in Maplewood is $3,285 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Elmo, MN with an average of $3,219 per month.

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

Maplewood, MN
$3,285/mo
$3,273/mo

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

Maplewood, MN
$3,285/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,342/mo
Independent Living
$3,285/mo

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

Studio
$4,857/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,894/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,917/mo

Senior living costs in Maplewood 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: Maplewood, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMaplewood, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,285/mo$3,146/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,672/mo$4,282/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,342/mo$4,074/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Maplewood, MN:$3,285/mo
Minnesota:$3,146/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Maplewood, MN:$4,672/mo
Minnesota:$4,282/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Maplewood, MN:$4,342/mo
Minnesota:$4,074/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Maplewood, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Maplewood 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
Maplewood, MN$2,728/mo$2,381/mo+14.6%
Minnesota$2,732/mo$2,477/mo+10.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Maplewood, MN
2024 average cost:$2,728/mo
2023 average cost:$2,381/mo
Percent change:+14.6%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Maplewood

Recent reviews for independent living in Maplewood

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

Diverse social calendar with various activities. Reviews consistently mention the wide range of social activities and events that keep residents engaged and active at different communities such as RosePointe I, The Waters of White Bear Lake, and New Perspective of Oakdale.
Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews praise the kindness, attentiveness, and dedication of the staff in communities like The Lodge at Little Canada, RosePointe I, and The Waters of White Bear Lake.
Delicious and customizable meal options. Residents express their satisfaction with the quality and variety of meals at various communities, such as RosePointe I, Gable Pines, and The Waters of White Bear Lake.
Engaging common areas and amenities. Reviews highlight the importance of common areas and amenities, like well-maintained gardens, libraries, and lounges, at communities such as RosePointe I, The Waters of White Bear Lake, and New Perspective of Oakdale.
A sense of community and belonging. Many residents appreciate the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere at their communities, like RosePointe I, The Waters of White Bear Lake, and New Perspective of Oakdale, where they've formed deep friendships and connections.
Properly maintained and clean living spaces. Reviews often discuss the importance of cleanliness and upkeep, including well-maintained apartments and common areas, at communities such as Gable Pines, The Waters of White Bear Lake, and Talamore Woodbury.
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Maplewood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Maplewood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Maplewood, 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 Maplewood 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 Maplewood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Maplewood, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Maplewood 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 Maplewood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Maplewood, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Maplewood 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 Maplewood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Maplewood, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
31%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31%
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