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The cost of independent living in Parent is about $2,115 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 16 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 Benedict Court
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The staff and facility is great and it is on a great location. It's near several parks, close to public transportation, and not in the middle of the busy city. The staff is probably the biggest reason we...
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.
Convenience, independence and lifestyle are important aspects of choosing a senior community. St. Benedict’s Senior Community – St. Cloud is convenient to Hwy. 10 and local restaurants, shopping, places of worship, cultural activities, parks and other attractions. We provide a full continuum of...
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I would highly recommend them to other families. They provide excellent care. It's great people. It's very clean, and they always have activities.
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.
Retirement ApartmentsFor the active adult 62 and better, Benedict Village is an opportunity to simplify your life and focus on the things you enjoy. These attractive and spacious apartment homes are for those who want a high level of independence combined with the abundance of services, benefits ...
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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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We moved my brother to the Sanctuary [date removed]. It is a beautiful place, very clean with a kindhearted staff. The nurses are responsive, the care attendants are the best, and the staff overall are...
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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Toured lots of facilities in the area and found a new home. Apt homes are nice and roomy and they offer tons of activities, outings and in house religious services along with beauty salon. Staff works...
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.
Ridgeview Place/Prairie Ridge is an assisted living community located in beautiful Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota. Prairie Ridge is a memory care unit for residents with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s located on the beautiful grounds of Ridgeview Place. Beautifully landscaped grounds and...
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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: 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.
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.
Get settled in an affordable townhome, recently refurbished with a spacious kitchen, lots of cabinet space, up-to-date appliances, new bathroom, master bedroom with a large closet and new carpeting on the first and second levels. Each unit also has air conditioners and a full basement with washer...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Home Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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: 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: 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.
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Parent, MN

The average cost of senior living in Parent is $2,115 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milaca, MN with an average of $1,687 per month.

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

Parent, MN
$2,115/mo
$2,246/mo
$2,243/mo

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

Parent, MN
$2,115/mo
U.S. national average
$4,149/mo

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

$3,055/mo
Independent Living
$2,115/mo

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

Studio
$1,944/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,807/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,958/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Parent

Recent reviews for independent living in Parent

The Sanctuary at St. Cloud in Saint Cloud, MN

5.0
Kind and friendly staff. Family and children are always welcome. Being in a carefree, safe envrionment. New, clean rooms and community spaces. Chef [name removed] wonderful cuisine. variety of creative activities., The other residents are full of fun and laughs.

Benedict Court in Saint Cloud, MN

5.0
Very good. Staff is helpful and the apartment is amazing! There are three meals a day served and the residents have choices to choose from. The staff communication with the family is good, especially when it comes to staffing issues.

Chateau Waters in Sartell, MN

5.0
I would tell my friends it is a definitely the place to be. My room is beautiful, it is like living in my own home. It has a washer and dryer, a kitchenette with a microwave-all the appliances are full size. The kitchen even has an island it. The activities right now include exercise ...
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Parent independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Parent independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Parent, 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 Parent 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 Parent partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Parent, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.1%
32.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Parent 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 Parent communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Parent, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
7.1%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Parent 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 Parent offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Parent, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
44.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.4%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.4%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
45.8%
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Serenity Place on 7th, Talamore St Cloud and Benedict Court are the top-rated independent living facilities near Parent, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 15 independent living facilities near Parent, Minnesota. See the full list.

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