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The cost of independent living in New Brighton is about $3,479 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 217 options. Read 2408 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 Heritage Commons at Pond’s Edge
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: 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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the best thing we did was to move our loved one to the Pillars of White Bear over a year ago. the Pillars program provides extensive opportunities for musical enrichment, the activities director creates an...
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, 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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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.
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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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Workers and staff are nice. Love my 2 bedroom apartment, spending time in the library, and all of the entertainment that comes to perform.
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.
Endless possibilities await you at Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake--a Brooklyn Park master-planned community located on 15 acres near the Church of St. Gerard. This extraordinary community for older adults encompasses every facet of senior living. It's here that you'll find a way of life that...
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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.
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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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Redeemers Arms
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
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.
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: 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.
Welcome to Loren on Park, an independent living community for people 55+ with a rich history of supporting continuing education and the arts. Located in the heart of the Historic Phillips neighborhood in revitalized Midtown Minneapolis, Loren on Park offers exciting living opportunities for...
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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.
The 64-unit Lake Street Station senior apartments in Minneapolis, MN are located on the East Lake Street. The breathtaking housing is very close to the busy Hi-Lake Shopping Center. The independent living community occupying this paradise has immediate access to high- end retail, food, and...
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I am grateful to Waverly Gardens for the care they have provided my father. They have been supportive through his health changes and financial transitions. Wherever we go in the building, everyone greets my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Anthony James is a senior independent living community for adults over the age of fifty-five. We are nestled in a park-like setting, just blocks from groceries, dining, shopping and churches. Our building is accessible and has an elevator. All of our one and two bedroom apartment homes have...
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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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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Comfort Residence
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.
Introducing The Eloise, a 100-unit 55+ community tucked into the all-new Wirth on the Woods development located between the quaint Bryn Mawr neighborhood in Minneapolis and the 759-acre Theodore Wirth Regional Park. Simply step out the door of your new home to connect with nature and your...
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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.

Cost of independent living in New Brighton, MN

The average cost of senior living in New Brighton is $3,479 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coon Rapids, MN with an average of $3,429 per month.

Independent living costs in New Brighton, MN, vs. nearby cities

New Brighton, MN
$3,479/mo
$3,468/mo

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

New Brighton, MN
$3,479/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in New Brighton, MN, vs. other senior living options

$4,596/mo
Independent Living
$3,479/mo

Independent living costs in New Brighton, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,205/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,112/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,645/mo

Senior living costs in New Brighton 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: New Brighton, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNew Brighton, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,479/mo$3,269/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,871/mo$4,418/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,596/mo$4,223/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
New Brighton, MN:$3,479/mo
Minnesota:$3,269/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
New Brighton, MN:$4,871/mo
Minnesota:$4,418/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
New Brighton, MN:$4,596/mo
Minnesota:$4,223/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in New Brighton, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in New Brighton 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
New Brighton, MN$2,660/mo$1,891/mo+40.6%
Minnesota$2,717/mo$2,477/mo+9.7%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
New Brighton, MN
2024 average cost:$2,660/mo
2023 average cost:$1,891/mo
Percent change:+40.6%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,717/mo
2023 average cost:$2,477/mo
Percent change:+9.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in New Brighton

Recent reviews for independent living in New Brighton

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

Active social calendar and engaging activities. Residents at various communities, including Waterford Estates and Manor, RosePointe I, and The Waters of White Bear Lake, appreciate the wide range of activities and social events offered, providing ample opportunities for residents to engage and stay active. From Bingo and dominos to outi ...
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Friendly and helpful staff who care for residents' needs. Reviews consistently praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff members at communities like RosePointe I, Crest View Senior Community at Blaine, and Lyons Court Senior Apartments. Their dedication to ensuring residents' needs are met goes beyond the call of duty, creating a warm an ...
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Beautifully maintained facilities with various apartment options. Many residents enjoy the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities, such as The Waters of White Bear Lake, Chandler Place, and Crest View Senior Community at Blaine, along with the availability of different apartment sizes and styles to suit various preferences.
Access to amenities like dining services and transportation. Communities like RosePointe I, Crest View Senior Community at Blaine, and The Lodge at Little Canada provide valuable amenities like dining services, transportation, and housekeeping, making daily life easier and more convenient for residents.
Sense of community and welcoming atmosphere. Residents at communities such as The Waters of White Bear Lake, The Kenwood, and Scandia Shores enjoy the friendly and welcoming atmosphere, which fosters a strong sense of community among residents and their families.
Independence and opportunities for aging in place. Many communities, including RosePointe I, The Waters of White Bear Lake, and Gable Pines, offer opportunities for aging in place, allowing residents to maintain their independence while receiving necessary care and support.
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New Brighton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Brighton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Brighton, 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 New Brighton 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 New Brighton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Brighton, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.8%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.7%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
14.1%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.2%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.9%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in New Brighton 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 New Brighton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.7%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.2%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
25%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Brighton 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 New Brighton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Brighton, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
31%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.1%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.8%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.7%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.6%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.6%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.1%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
32.6%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
11.4%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.9%
46.8%
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Brightondale Senior Campus, Bel Rae Senior Living and RosePointe I are the top-rated independent living facilities near New Brighton, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 217 independent living facilities near New Brighton, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in New Brighton, Minnesota are RidgePointe Senior Living, The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community and Talamore Woodbury. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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