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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Riverside Heights, MN
The cost of independent living in Riverside Heights is about $3,005 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 78 options. Read 134 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Fairmont, Blue Earth and Minnesota Lake.
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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, 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
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
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Riverside Heights, MN
The average cost of senior living in Riverside Heights is $3,005 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lewisville, MN with an average of $1,763 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Riverside Heights, MN vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about independent living in Riverside Heights
Recent reviews for independent living in Riverside Heights
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.
Oak Park Place - Albert Lea
4.4
They really try and involve the community and their decorations are beautiful. The facility is very nice and clean and always decorated. As far as improving, on the memory care side, I have seen no activities with those residents. And with memory care it may be difficult, but they have puzzles ...
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Riverside Heights independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riverside Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riverside Heights, 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 Riverside Heights 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 Riverside Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
1.7%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.7%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
6.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.3%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.7%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Riverside Heights 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 Riverside Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riverside Heights, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
8.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riverside Heights 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 Riverside Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.7%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.7%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
45.8%
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Water's Edge, Mankato Lodge Senior Living and Brookdale Mankato are the top-rated independent living facilities near Riverside Heights, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 78 independent living facilities near Riverside Heights, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Riverside Heights, Minnesota is Water's Edge. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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