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The cost of independent living in Ramsey County is about $3,308 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 206 options. Read 2017 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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Ramsey County Independent Living Facilities | 2017 Reviews

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Photo of Maple Hill Senior Living
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As someone who has worked in this field I understand the demands on nursing. The current nursing staff will answer emergency calls 24/7 and their door is always open to listen or handle any concerns. The...
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.
Photo of Maplewood Care Center
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 Home Care Senior Services
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, 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: 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 Willow Wood Apts
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.
Photo of Dellwood Gardens
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.
Woodlynn Village offers you the comfort of your own home without the maintenance worries of ownership.  At Woodlynn Village you will find privacy plus the ease of one-level living.  Located in the quiet suburb of Maplewood, you are a short distance from stores, churches, restaurants, parks 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.
Photo of Heritage House
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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.
Photo of Lakewood Hills
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.
Lakewood Hills Apartments in White Bear Lake, Minnesota is located on a four acre wooded preserve. Lakewood Hills is a one-of-a-kind community offering 1, 1 plus den and 2 bedroom pet-friendly apartments for rent. With heated underground parking, picnic area, a party room and billiard room, you...
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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.
Photo of Central Towers Limited Partner
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.
Photo of Parkway Gardens
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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.
Parkway Gardens Senior Apartment is an independent Senior Community for 55 and better. Our apartment community features a spacious community room with a full kitchen, a fitness center, wellness clinic, library, stretching room, business center, game room with billiard, laundry facility on every...
Photo of SummerHouse of Shoreview
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
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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.
Hazel Senior Living is a brand new assisted living facility in St. Paul with 24-private studio units. We believe in compassionate care while promoting independence for all Residents. Our staff has over 10 years of experience in senior care. Our team consists of Housing Manager, Director of...
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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
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, 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 Carty Heights
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Photo of Marian Center of St Paul
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My mother was recently at Cerenity Care Center for transitional care after a minor stroke. I was very impressed by the friendly and conscientious staff. I was especially grateful for the little extras they...
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.
Photo of St Anthony Health Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Our attractive campus consists of two attached buildings, which include St. Anthony Health Center and Chandler Place. St. Anthony Health Center offers long-term and short-term care for residents who require intensive rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. Chandler Place Retirement...
Photo of Winslow Commons
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.

Cost of independent living in Ramsey County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Ramsey County is $3,308 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Willernie, MN with an average of $3,220 per month.

Independent living costs in Ramsey County, MN, vs. nearby counties

Ramsey County, MN
$3,308/mo
$3,302/mo

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

Ramsey County, MN
$3,308/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Ramsey County, MN, vs. other senior living options

$4,373/mo
Independent Living
$3,308/mo

Independent living costs in Ramsey County, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,400/mo
Studio
$4,835/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,850/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,830/mo

Senior living costs in Ramsey County 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: Ramsey County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRamsey County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,308/mo$3,146/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,699/mo$4,282/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,373/mo$4,074/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Ramsey County, MN:$3,308/mo
Minnesota:$3,146/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Ramsey County, MN:$4,699/mo
Minnesota:$4,282/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Ramsey County, MN:$4,373/mo
Minnesota:$4,074/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Ramsey County, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ramsey County 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.

Ramsey County, MNMN stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Ramsey County, MN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ramsey County 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ramsey County, MN$2,671/mo$2,291/mo+16.6%
Minnesota$2,732/mo$2,477/mo+10.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Ramsey County, MN
2024 average cost:$2,671/mo
2023 average cost:$2,291/mo
Percent change:+16.6%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,732/mo
2023 average cost:$2,477/mo
Percent change:+10.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Ramsey County

Recent reviews for independent living in Ramsey County

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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Ramsey County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ramsey County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ramsey County, 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 Ramsey County 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 Ramsey County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ramsey County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ramsey County 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 Ramsey County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ramsey County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ramsey County 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 Ramsey County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ramsey County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.1%
46.4%
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