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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mille Lacs County, 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 Mille Lacs County 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, 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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We realized that my parents needed to move from their home into a facility. We knew absolutely nothing about where to go nor how to get there. We learned that an organization existed, A Place for Mom. We...
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.
Arbor Oaks Senior Living is located in the small Western Minnesota city of Andover, Anoka County. Bordered on the south by Crooked Lake, Andover offers community residents abundant chances to enjoy seasonal water recreational activities. The annual community celebration, Andover Family Fun Fest,...
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Cost of independent living in Mille Lacs County, 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 Mille Lacs County

Recent reviews for independent living in Mille Lacs County

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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Rivers Edge Assisted Living in Aitkin, MN

5.0
My grandpa has been living at this assisted living facility for a year now and it has been a wonderful experience. The staff are incredibly attentive and caring, always going out of their way to make sure he is comfortable and well taken care of. The facility itself is well-maintained and has a ...
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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
3.9%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.7%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
12.7%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.8%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
11.4%
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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
4.9%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.7%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
7.8%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.9%
17.6%
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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
17.6%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
2.9%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.8%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.5%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.8%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.8%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.6%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
19.6%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
8.8%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.8%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
47.5%
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