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The cost of independent living in North St Paul is about $2,907 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 524 options.

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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
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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.
You want comfort and convenience, at an affordable price. You want independence, with opportunities to connect with others. You want privacy and space, paired with safety and security. You’ll find all of that and more at Spero Senior Living.With 55 brand new units and a variety of floor plans to...
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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.
Hillside Terrace is a quality senior apartments community designed to serve the area of Long Lake and Orono, Minnesota in Hennepin County. For seniors 62 and over there can be no better place to reside. Long Lake is home to four parks, plus quality hiking and biking trails. There is also the...
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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.
Lovely, spacious apartment homes located in the heart of downtown Chanhassen - a vibrant, growing community with a 'small town' feel. Our apartment community features heated underground parking and car wash bay, elevator, fitness and community rooms, plus beautifully landscaped grounds with a...
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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.
Long Lake Assisted Living is located in the city of Long Lake. We are nestled in a neighborhood two blocks from the Long Lake downtown area, which holds restaurants, shopping centers, antique shops, and much more. We offer a family atmosphere and personalized care to meet each resident’s...
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Summerwood of Chanhassen is the fourth senior care facility we have found and moved my parents to. They have been in one other independent living facility, and then two other assisted living, and Summerwood...
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.
McKenna Crossing is a vibrant community that is outpacing the rest.  Featuring Senior Apartments, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, this master-planned community is a joint venture between Presbyterian Homes & Services and Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church and it is scheduled to open...
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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.
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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.
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Seems to be a really nice place.
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.
Lake Hazeltine Woods Townhomes, has dog and cat friendly townhomes for rent in Chaska, Minnesota. All of the luxury townhomes include private entries, spacious floor plans, lots of windows, fireplaces, attached garages, and in-unit washer and dryers. The beautifully landscaped grounds feature a...
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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.
Now you can live in a community with personality and an apartment home with style. Just take a look at everything Riva Ridge has to offer: heated underground garage with car wash bay, basic cable, spacious community room, outdoor pool, volleyball and basketball courts, outdoor grills and play...
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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: 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.
Situated in a cozy area off of the main highway, Comforts of Home in Baldwin, WI offers an excellent option for seniors and the elderly looking to experience independent living, but in a social, manageable setting. Comforts of Home is a close-knit, caring community that offers a quality of life...
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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.
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.
Enjoy the peace and quiet of Abbey Field Townhomes, offering affordable 2 and 3 bedroom townhomes with spacious layouts in a community close to the Twin Cities. Featuring picnic areas, playground and basketball hoops for our residents to enjoy, and convenient access to several nearby parks,...
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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
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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: 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: 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, 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.
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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Cost of independent living in North St Paul, MN

The average cost of senior living in North St Paul is $2,907 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lakeville, MN with an average of $2,644 per month.

Independent living costs in North St Paul, MN, vs. state and national averages

North St Paul, MN
$2,907/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in North St Paul, MN, vs. other senior living options

$7,610/mo
Independent Living
$2,907/mo

Independent living costs in North St Paul, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,667/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,583/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,320/mo

Senior living costs in North St Paul 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: North St Paul, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth St Paul, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$2,907/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,621/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,610/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
North St Paul, MN:$2,907/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
North St Paul, MN:$5,621/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
North St Paul, MN:$7,610/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in North St Paul, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in North St Paul 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 average 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
North St Paul, MN$2,827/mo$2,718/mo+4.0%
Minnesota$2,936/mo$2,806/mo+4.6%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
North St Paul, MN
2024 average cost:$2,827/mo
2023 average cost:$2,718/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,936/mo
2023 average cost:$2,806/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in North St Paul

Recent reviews for independent living in North St Paul

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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Milestone Senior Living Faribault

4.6
During the time, that my loved one was there they enjoyed the food. We picked this community, becasue the head nurse at the time was amazing and my loved ones were familar with the facilty. It was clean, and the staff was friendly. It was really good. I would recommend to other families.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Active social calendar. Residents of various communities, such as RosePointe I, StoryPoint White Bear Lake, and RosePointe I, enjoy a full calendar of social events and activities. These offerings range from educational presentations and religious discussions to game nights, movie screenings, and outings to local ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Reviews consistently praise the kindness and attentiveness of staff members across multiple communities, including The Lodge at Little Canada, The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community, and StoryPoint Oakdale, who go above and beyond to ensure residents' needs are met and thei ...
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Nutritious and delicious meals. Community dining experiences are a highlight for many seniors living at communities like RosePointe I, StoryPoint White Bear Lake, and RosePointe I. Meals are often described as nutritious, tasty, and customizable, with a range of options to accommodate individual tastes and dietary requir ...
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Engaging resident programs. Residents at communities including The Lodge at Little Canada, The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community, and StoryPoint Oakdale, participate in a variety of resident-led initiatives. These programs enrich their daily lives through activities like book clubs, gardening, and ar ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Several reviews mention the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in their satisfaction with their living situation, noting that communities like Gable Pines, Polar Ridge Senior Living, and Garden Terrace Commons Apartments take great pride in maintaining their buildings and grounds.
Supportive community atmosphere. Many residents speak of the sense of camaraderie and connection they've found among their fellow community members at communities such as RosePointe I, StoryPoint White Bear Lake, and RosePointe I. This supportive atmosphere makes each day more enjoyable and fulfilling.
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North St Paul independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North St Paul independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North St Paul, 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 North St Paul 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 North St Paul partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North St Paul, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
17.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.5%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in North St Paul 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 North St Paul communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North St Paul, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
27.1%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.9%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North St Paul 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 North St Paul offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North St Paul, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.4%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
38.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
16.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.7%
47.6%
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Norgard Court Apartments, Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood and The Shores of Lake Phalen are the top-rated independent living facilities near North St Paul, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 524 independent living facilities near North St Paul, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in North St Paul, Minnesota are Havenwood of Buffalo, RidgePointe Senior Living and The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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