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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mille Lacs County, MN

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The cost of independent living in Mille Lacs County is about $2,415 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 115 options. Read 221 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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My parents lived at Arlington Place until an apartment opened up closer to myself. During that time my parents were loved and cared for in every way. My mother, a social butterfly before her stroke, came out...
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, 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: 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.
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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.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
You'll be impressed by this impeccably clean, beautifully maintained building, spacious grounds and patio area designed especially for elderly seniors and disabled individuals. There is a large party room with a full kitchen on the first floor and a cheerful day room on both second and third...
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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.
Spacious townhomes with abundant closet space, bright sunny patios, large eat-in kitchens, private patios, off-street parking and a playground make for just some of the amenities you will find at affordable North Mora Estates. You'll appreciate this quiet and well-maintained community - inside...
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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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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: 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.
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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: 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.
If you are 62 or older or disabled then Riverside Senior Apartments is the place for you. Imagine lovely spring, summer and fall days sitting with friends in the screened porch enjoying the sights and the sounds of the beautiful Rum River. That's just one benefit of living at Riverside Senior...
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
GracePointe Crossing is located on a 70-acre campus along the Rum River in Cambridge.  In partnership with Presbyterian Homes and Services, GracePointe offers an array of housing and health care options for seniors.  The GracePointe campus is close to downtown Cambridge, yet tucked in...
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: 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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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, 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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Amazing kitchens? Private entry? Outdoor barbecue and picnic area? Check, check, and check! Woodview Apartments and Townhomes is tucked away in downtown Zimmerman, offering spacious and affordable 2 and 3 bedroom homes. Close to the city park and Lake Fremont, and offering convenient access to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Bridgeway is designed "senior specific" for excellent accessibility; single-handle faucets, grab bars in the bathroom along with a walk-in shower with seat and adjustable wand, electrical outlets placed higher for ease of use, lever handle door hardware, light switches placed lower for ease of...

Cost of independent living in Mille Lacs County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Mille Lacs County is $2,415 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Onamia, MN with an average of $1,614 per month.

Independent living costs in Mille Lacs County, MN, vs. nearby counties

Mille Lacs County, MN
$2,415/mo
$1,614/mo
$2,987/mo

Independent living costs in Mille Lacs County, MN, vs. state and national averages

Mille Lacs County, MN
$2,415/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Mille Lacs County, MN, vs. other senior living options

$3,160/mo
Independent Living
$2,415/mo

Independent living costs in Mille Lacs County, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,200/mo
Studio
$3,732/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,344/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,082/mo

Senior living costs in Mille Lacs County 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: Mille Lacs County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMille Lacs County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$2,415/mo$3,146/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,196/mo$4,282/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,160/mo$4,074/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Mille Lacs County, MN:$2,415/mo
Minnesota:$3,146/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Mille Lacs County, MN:$3,196/mo
Minnesota:$4,282/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Mille Lacs County, MN:$3,160/mo
Minnesota:$4,074/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Mille Lacs County

Recent reviews for independent living in Mille Lacs County

Golden Horizons of Aitkin

4.8
We chose Golden Horizons of Aitkin initially because the facility was smaller and easier for her to navigate. Mom really wanted to hate it when she got there. But the friendliness of everyone (and the good food) won her over despite her efforts to be miserable.

The Sanctuary at St. Cloud in Saint Cloud, MN

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

Willows Landing in Monticello, MN

4.1
Overall it has been a good experience. It has taken my loved one a long time to adjust, and she's still working on that. But mostly it has been positive. She's meeting new people and getting out a little bit more, which has been wonderful for her. The apartment is nice. It has great light, ...
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Mille Lacs County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mille Lacs County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mille Lacs County, 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 Mille Lacs County 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 Mille Lacs County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mille Lacs County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mille Lacs County 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 Mille Lacs County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mille Lacs County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mille Lacs County 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 Mille Lacs County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mille Lacs County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
18%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
18%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16%
46.4%
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Talamore St Cloud, Willows Landing and Golden Horizons of Sandstone are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mille Lacs County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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