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The cost of independent living in Saint Wendel is about $2,681 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 100 options.

Read 253 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as St. Cloud, Sartell and Clearwater.

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Photo of Vista Prairie at Copperleaf
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It is a good place. We picked this community because it is close for my sister, and the property is a good fit for my loved one.
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 near lakes, parks and the local golf course, Copperleaf sits in a quiet neighborhood on the north end of town. Our beautiful landscaping includes patios, ponds and raised garden beds, treating visitors and residents to a relaxing and inviting outdoor environment. We offer many programs...
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All of the staff members here and just so nice and they are always there when I need them. The community is very clean and it has a very comfortable and homey atmosphere. The other residents are nice as well...
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.
Welcome to Edgewood Vista in Brainerd! Enjoy the central Minnesota lakes region in Brainerd, with Edgewood's ideal combination of living spaces, care and amenities. Built in 2005 and upgraded in 2012, Edgewood promotes residents' health and well-being in independent living, assisted living and...
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From what I can see, I feel like they do a fairly decent job of caring for my loved one. I know it's a difficult job, and one I was no longer able to do myself. They get her up to go the bathroom every two...
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.
Enjoy northern Minnesota living at Edgewood in Alexandria. This home-like senior living community is the ideal combination of living spaces, care and amenities to promote residents' health and well being in assisted living and memory care.
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They are very patient especially with people like my dad who can be difficult at times Good communication with staff. They really care and get to know residents. As a caretaker I enjoy going there and feel...
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.
Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds is an assisted living community located in Alexandria, MN. Alexandria is a small town with about 11,000 residents, located in Douglas County with a few stores, local shops and places of worship. We are located on the east edge of town and residents who enjoy...
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My parents lived at Arlington Place until an apartment opened up closer to myself. During that time my parents were loved and cared for in every way. My mother, a social butterfly before her stroke, came out...
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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I have been an Independent resident at Woodland for almost 2 years. During this time, I have always felt safe here within the facility. The staff at the facility make me feel welcome all the time. You will...
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.
Hyatt House of HoldingfordLocated just nine miles north of Highway 94, Hyatt House of Holdingford is an assisted living community that’s located in Holdingford, Minnesota. A modern atmosphere, a warm and inviting location, and outstanding access to amenities makes Hyatt House of Holdingford an...
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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
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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
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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
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.
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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 Cedar Terrace
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.
Give yourself some space in an attractive, two-story townhome with features that include a separate living and dining froom, ceiling fans, washer and dryer hook-ups, off-street parking or an optional garage unit. Water, sewer and trash are included and, of course, lawn care and snow removal are...
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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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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
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.
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: 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.
Just 48 spacious, inviting apartments with amenities such as dishwashers, garbage disposals, master bedrooms with connecting bath, walk-in closets and private balconies. You'll appreciate the controlled access entry, fitness room, laundry facilities and heated underground parking. All within...
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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.
Welcome to St. Cloud Carefree Living, a vibrant and supportive assisted living community dedicated to helping seniors live their best lives. We understand the importance of finding a place that feels like home, which is why we offer a warm, personalized environment with compassionate care and...
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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.
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...
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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.
River Oak Heights in Cold Spring, Minnesota is a prestigious address that offers you stunning views of the rolling greens of the River Oaks Golf Course. Easy access to Hwy 23 and just minutes from St. Cloud. Enjoy the convenience of being in walking distance from the Medical Clinic, the...
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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.
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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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
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
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
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Bridgeway is designed "senior specific" for excellent accessibility; single-handle faucets, grab bars in the bathroom along with a walk-in shower with seat and adjustable wand, electrical outlets placed higher for ease of use, lever handle door hardware, light switches placed lower for ease of...

Cost of independent living in Saint Wendel, MN

The average cost of senior living in Saint Wendel is $2,681 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Stephen, MN with an average of $2,681 per month.

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

Saint Wendel, MN
$2,681/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Saint Wendel, MN, vs. other senior living options

$6,353/mo
Independent Living
$2,681/mo

Independent living costs in Saint Wendel, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,408/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,500/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,360/mo

Senior living costs in Saint Wendel 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: Saint Wendel, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaint Wendel, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$2,681/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$3,819/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,353/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Saint Wendel, MN:$2,681/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Saint Wendel, MN:$3,819/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Saint Wendel, MN:$6,353/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Saint Wendel, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Saint Wendel 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
Saint Wendel, MN$2,931/mo$2,812/mo+4.2%
Minnesota$2,556/mo$2,414/mo+5.9%
National$3,140/mo$2,934/mo+7.0%
Saint Wendel, MN
2024 average cost:$2,931/mo
2023 average cost:$2,812/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,556/mo
2023 average cost:$2,414/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,140/mo
2023 average cost:$2,934/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Saint Wendel

Recent reviews for independent living in Saint Wendel

Edgewood Vista-Alexandria

4.2
I would definitely recommend this community to others. The director and the staff have been wonderful and easy to work with. The nursing staff is also very good. The communication is great and they communicate well.

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.

Willows Landing in Monticello, MN

4.1
Overall it has been a good experience. It has taken my loved one a long time to adjust, and she's still working on that. But mostly it has been positive. She's meeting new people and getting out a little bit more, which has been wonderful for her. The apartment is nice. It has great light, ...
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Saint Wendel independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint Wendel independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint Wendel, 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 Saint Wendel 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 Saint Wendel 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
5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Saint Wendel 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 Saint Wendel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saint Wendel, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
10%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saint Wendel 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 Saint Wendel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
19%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Havenwood of Buffalo, Riverbend of Hanover and Cura of Melrose Park View Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Saint Wendel, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 100 independent living facilities near Saint Wendel, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Saint Wendel, Minnesota is Havenwood of Buffalo. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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