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The cost of independent living in New Sweden is about $3,123 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 30 options. Read 75 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 Mankato Lodge Senior Living
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My loved one was previously a resident at Mankato Lodge Senior Living and the whole experience was great. The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, care services and value for cost were also...
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.
Mankato Lodge, professionally managed by Sinceri Senior Living, offers engaging and personalized care focused on the uniqueness of each resident, providing services best suited to your individual needs. We are proud to have been a part of the Mankato community for 24 years. We offer spacious...
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For the short time we were there things went well. Brookdale has a small and homey setting to it and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far
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.
Our community, located in Mankato, Minn., in a residential neighborhood just west of Lake Dorothy Park, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, art and other creative projects, lively meals, fun outings...
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Friendly staff, clean and inviting environment. Often see the executive director and other leaders helping and on the floor. You typically don't see this anywhere. Wonderful place for my dad and now my mom.
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.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareAt New Perspective’s senior living community in Mankato, Minnesota, you’re a short distance from the conveniences you want and need. Within minutes of the community you’ll find the River Hills Mall, six parks, a nature center, a golf club,...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Old Main Village and the overall experience was good. The staff was good. The main guy up front was very helpful! The facility was pretty clean. The move in process...
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.
Old Main Village Senior Living is a part the former Mankato State campus, which was converted into gracious senior living in 1988. We are centrally located in downtown Mankato. We have 73 apartments, each completely unique, with a full kitchen, beautiful tall windows and additional storage space...
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I like this community for my mother. The staff is very friendly, the community is very clean. My mother loves the food. The only thing is after 5pm there is not a lot of staff on the first floor and that is...
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.
French Meadow Place is a cozy community nestled in the charming city of Le Sueur, Minnesota. Located just 30 minutes south of the Twin Cities, French Meadow offers the perfect blend of convenient city access with a welcoming small-town feel. Our dedicated care team is committed to ensuring that...
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Overall, the service is great. However, I have experienced some problems with my meds. Not knowing when I'm getting a new one and not always sure what they are for.
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.
With ample walking paths and an adjacent park, Monarch Meadows offers easy access to nature, providing opportunities for reflection and rejuvenation. Our structured programs are designed to enrich our residents' lives by promoting spiritual, recreational or educational benefits with each...
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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.
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: 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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This is a great community. We liked the care, but they need to keep up more on the cleaning of the hallways. They could use a little improvement in cleaning. They have gotten better when having staff...
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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Photo of Good Samaritan Society-St Peter
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
How inviting to live in this peaceful community enhanced with beautifully landscaped courtyards and southern views of the quaint city of St. Peter. Even the name sounds cozy. Each unit features a private entry — plus a washer/dryer and single detached garage are included in the monthly rent.
Photo of Real Life Senior Cooperative
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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 Home of Southern Minnesota
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 Bridgewater At Mankato II
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.
Photo of Bridgewater At Mankato
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 Realife Mankato Cooperative
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.

Cost of independent living in New Sweden, MN

The average cost of senior living in New Sweden is $3,123 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gibbon, MN with an average of $2,104 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in New Sweden, MN vs. nearby cities

New Sweden, MN
$3,123/mo
$3,166/mo
$2,789/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in New Sweden, MN vs. the state and national average

New Sweden, MN
$3,123/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in New Sweden vs. other types of senior living

$3,664/mo
Independent Living
$3,123/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in New Sweden, MN by room type

Studio
$3,327/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,830/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,804/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in New Sweden

Recent reviews for independent living in New Sweden

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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Mankato Lodge Senior Living

5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Mankato Lodge Senior Living and the whole experience was great. The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, care services and value for cost were also great. I would recommend Mankato Lodge Senior Living to others.

Water's Edge in Mankato, MN

4.1
My mom and my mother in-law have lived here for 3 years. They both felt very at home here. Unfortunately my mother in law passed this year at 102. Everyone here really helped with the loss of my mothers best friend

New Sweden independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Sweden independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Sweden, 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 Sweden 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 Sweden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Sweden, MNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
4.5%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.7%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in New Sweden 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 Sweden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Sweden, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.6%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
13.6%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Sweden 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 Sweden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Sweden, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.6%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4.5%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.8%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
4.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.7%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.6%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.7%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Water's Edge, Mankato Lodge Senior Living and Brookdale Mankato are the top-rated independent living facilities near New Sweden, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 30 independent living facilities near New Sweden, Minnesota. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in New Sweden, Minnesota is Water's Edge. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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