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The cost of independent living in Palmer is about $3,484 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 209 options. Read 1026 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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We chose New Perspective Prior Lake because of the location, price and ability to stay in her own apartment and add services as needed, when needed. Tenants seem very happy. We haven't used much in terms...
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.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareSurrounded by picturesque parks and lakes and a short distance from all the conveniences you want and need, New Perspective’s senior living Prior Lake community has everything you and your loved one needs. Residents can take a stroll on...
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I have had a wonderful experience with Twin Rivers! My parents are treated with great respect and if they are in need of any care, the staff is always right there willing to help. The head cook and kitchen...
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.
We offer independent, assisted living and memory care options. Cannon Rivers Senior Community is designed to adapt to each person's changing needs. We offer a lifestyle that provides residents and families with peace of mind knowing that a full range of personal and health care services are...
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My mom has high needs and they do a great job providing personal care and ensuring she is part of the community. The spiritual focus and wonderful volunteers really add to the sense of community.
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.
The Fountains at Hosanna, an assisted living, independent living, and memory care facility located in Lakeville Minnesota, is one of the premier facilities of its kind in the country. The primary focus of every service we offer is to provide a resident centered approach, an approached designed to...
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NorBella Prior Lake has been great across the board. The facility has clearly focused on providing compassionate and kind care to their residents.
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.
This beautiful new community is tucked in a lovely setting in Prior Lake, offering a cozy boutique-style environment with only 40 apartments for assisted living and memory care. Residents have comfortable, studio-sized apartments with kitchenettes. Our chef does all the cooking—three delicious...
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I enjoy being here. The manager is very nice. I have no issues with garden court at all. I picked this community because it's close to my daughter.
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.
Promoting a friendly, active community for seniors 62 and those with disabilities, the Garden Court Apartments invite you to come and enjoy carefree living at its finest. This charming community offers 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes that are not only unique, but spacious. Featuring off-street...
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Wonderful Staff and facility!
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.
Located in rural Winnebago, Minnesota, Parker Oaks Senior Living has deep roots in serving the surrounding communities. As a partner of LeadingAge, we pride ourselves with top senior care and a wide range of available services. Under the new ownership of the Heartland Senior Living non-profit...
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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.
The Regent at Burnsville faithfully provides our community members and their families with high-quality senior living options and health care.Located on beautiful Earley Lake, the Regent is south of the Minnesota River in picturesque Burnsville. Here, you’ll find a warm atmosphere and friendly...
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Staff is very friendly and helpful. All staff are great at staying connected and communicating with residents family. Like most facilities they do have some staffing shortage issues but I still feel like it...
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.
All Saints Senior Living lies on a beautiful campus in Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota. With all the amenities a modern assisted living home could offer, All Saints provides an independent and productive lifestyle with the safety and security many residents seek. Shopping and entertainment are...
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My sister in law who is in the community seems to be a little confused about the whole transitioning process. However, when i have visit her she really does seem to enjoy her meals they look healthy and...
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.
Our House Memory Care is located in Austin, Minnesota. Our House Memory Care offers a safe, comfortable environment for your loved who is having memory problems or has been diagnosed with Dementia or Alzheimer's. Knowing that your loved one is having their needs met in a caring, compassionate...
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This really was an amazing place. The staff are incredible to my mom. The manager [name removed] is always willing to talk if we need it. Mom loves to bake and has made so many friends. We're so glad she...
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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.
Benedictine St. Gertrude's provides award-winning senior care: assisted living, long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, outpatient therapy and therapy services in your home. Assisted living at Benedictine St. Gertrude's is designed to support independence and well-being close to...
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The staff are attentive and very responsive! The apartment sizes vary greatly. Amenities offered to residents are great.
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.
Risor is a vibrant new community of apartments and townhomes designed for those ready to spread your wings and celebrate the next adventure. Shed the obligations of homeownership and spend time with the hobbies and people that bring joy and meaning to your world. Our incredible Apple Valley...
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My mother has been at Centennial house for 2 1/2 years including this past year during the Covid pandemic. The staff is personal and helpful. It amazes me that they often refer to my sister and I by name...
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.
Ecumen Centennial House in Apple Valley is a small, assisted living and memory care option for older adults. It’s two one-story buildings are connected by an all-weather hallway and a sun-drenched gazebo. The gazebo overlooks a spectacular pond frequented six month out of the year by water fowl....
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I was very pleased with the care that my husband received while at the Cedars of Austin. The staff was very kind and met all his needs. Every day he had an activity that he would enjoy, from weekly bus...
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.
In 1985, Darrel Farr renovated the Red Cedar Inn to create The Cedars of Austin. The ideal location in the heart of Austin, beautiful view of the Red Cedar River, walking paths around the Mill Pond and wonderful common area design made it an easy choice.Mr. Farr knows that loving care and a sense...
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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.
Experience a higher quality lifestyle in a 55+ community centered around active adults expecting more out of life. As a marquee destination for active senior living in Chaska, MN, Zen Chaska Senior Living welcomes you with luxury amenities, spacious floor plans, and exciting resident events, all...
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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.
Hang up home maintenance and embrace the rewards of living well. OMRY at Canterbury delivers an invitingly distinctive 55+ lifestyle close to the places and pastimes you love most.Located within Shakopee's flourishing Canterbury Commons, OMRY offers walking trails and shuttle access to fantastic...
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The nurse is thorough. The facility is beautiful. They don't have a cart to help you move in and out that would be an improvement they could make. The room sizes are very large.
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.
Suite Living of Shakopee is a 32 private suite Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Community that provides quality care to our seniors, with a personal touch. Our communities are small and intimate, providing a cozy warm atmosphere that feels like home. Suite Living is locally owned and...
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They offer a variety of daily activities. The community is clean and well taken care of. My brother loves the food. This is a smaller community so it works well for him. I would recommend this community.
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.
The Harbor was opened in 2006 and has 36 home like assisted living apartments. We offer the freedom of independent living blended with the quality services tailored to meet your every need. We offer spacious studio and one bedroom apartments. Each apartment features a full kitchen, including a...
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I've had some issues on my loved ones behalf that haven't gotten resolved yet. It's convenient, and the staff are certainly nice. There are just a couple issues I've been concerned about, but I would...
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.
We’re excited to welcome you to Prairie Bluffs Senior Living.Nestled amongst towering trees and nearby meadows, Prairie Bluffs Senior Living is a locally-owned premier senior community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Transitional Care. Conveniently located right off...
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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.
Suite Living of Eden Prairie is a 32 private suite Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Community that provides quality care to our seniors, with a personal touch. Our communities are small and intimate, providing a cozy warm atmosphere that feels like home. Suite Living is locally owned and...
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Meadow Woods Assisted Living has overall been a good experience. The staff has been real helpful and the outreach director has been really helpful. They do have the same activities over and over again. Other...
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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.
Meadow Woods, an assisted living residence located in a quiet Bloomington neighborhood on the Minnesota River bluffs, offers the perfect combination of independence and personal care. We encourage your independence by providing choices. Select your floor plan, bring your own furnishings, choose...
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We had some frustrations with nursing staff communications at first but staff have since changed and seems better. Activities staff are great and my aunt goes to alot of the activities. NP visits in house...
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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.
Friendship Village of Bloomington a CCRC is located in the serene area of Bloomington, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The scenic community is surrounded by independent living apartments; a peaceful and calm neighborhood assuring residents of security within the community and relaxing fun-filled...
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Mom and I have the 2 bed 2 bath in the all ages building. It fits our needs. The residents are friendly and the staff have been wonderful!!
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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.
Sterling Ponds Apartments in Eden Prairie, Minnesota is a remarkably unique community that features both a traditional apartment community and a 55 senior apartment community. Located in the desirable Eden Prairie neighborhood, Sterling Ponds Apartments is within walking distance to restaurants...
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My experience with the team at New Perspective has been incredible! I own a home care agency in California so I deal with families in crisis all the time. When I found myself having to deal with some very...
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.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareLocated minutes west of Minneapolis in the lovely lakeside community of Waconia, Minnesota, New Perspective’s senior assisted living community features the beauty and amenities of a fine hotel. Ridgeview Hospital is located across the...
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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.
Located in rural southern Minnesota, Truman Manor Apartments are connected directly to Truman Senior Living. As a partner of LeadingAge, we pride ourselves with top senior care and a variety of available services. Under the new ownership of the Heartland Senior Living non-profit group,...
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Food good, cleanliness, friendly staff, flexible. One item: encouragement to meet others and activities.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Palmer, MN

The average cost of senior living in Palmer is $3,484 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ellendale, MN with an average of $3,205 per month.

Independent living costs in Palmer, MN, vs. nearby cities

Palmer, MN
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$3,974/mo

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

Palmer, MN
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$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Palmer, MN, vs. other senior living options

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Independent Living
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Independent living costs in Palmer, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,034/mo
1 Bedroom
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2 Bedroom
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Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,300/mo

Senior living costs in Palmer 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: Palmer, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typePalmer, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,484/mo$3,269/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,276/mo$4,418/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,104/mo$4,223/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Palmer, MN:$3,484/mo
Minnesota:$3,269/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Palmer, MN:$4,276/mo
Minnesota:$4,418/mo
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Memory Care
Palmer, MN:$4,104/mo
Minnesota:$4,223/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Palmer, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Palmer 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Palmer, MN$2,695/mo$2,261/mo+19.2%
Minnesota$2,717/mo$2,477/mo+9.7%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Palmer, MN
2024 average cost:$2,695/mo
2023 average cost:$2,261/mo
Percent change:+19.2%
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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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Palmer

Recent reviews for independent living in Palmer

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.

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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New Perspective Waconia

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We toured this community. And we fell in love . It had everything mom needed. The food is always being raved by my mother. The caregivers here are great and helpful. It is alway clean and tidy. She enjoys the activities like bingo and rosary they even have a bus that will take them to walgreens ...
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Palmer independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palmer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palmer, 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 Palmer 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 Palmer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Palmer, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
18.6%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.5%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.7%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Palmer 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 Palmer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Palmer, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.3%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.9%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
26%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palmer 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 Palmer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palmer, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.4%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.4%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.9%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.1%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.6%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.2%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.9%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.1%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40.1%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
14.7%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.7%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Water's Edge, Havenwood of Burnsville and Mankato Lodge Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Palmer, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 209 independent living facilities near Palmer, Minnesota. See the full list.
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