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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Saratoga, MN

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The cost of independent living in Saratoga is about $3,055 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 91 options.

Read 207 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 Rochester, Winona and St. Charles.

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Photo of The Meadows of Mabel
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, 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.
Photo of Caledonia Rehab and Retire Ctr
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
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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: 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, 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.
Nestled in Pepin, Wisconsin, overlooking the picturesque Mississippi River, our expansive 44,000 square foot facility offers ample space, ensuring every resident enjoys the privacy of their own room. Our serene surroundings boast beautifully landscaped gardens intertwined with meandering...
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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, 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.
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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.
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Photo of Prairie Home Assisted Living
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 Elysian Senior Homes of Lake City
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
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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 The Heights Assisted Living
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 liked the facility and I liked the staff that are here, they treat us well and take very good care of us. Everybody is friendly and helpful and they keep an eye on us. The food here is just typical mass...
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
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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 Eagle Crest South
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.
Photo of Cass Street Assisted Living
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: 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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Redwood Terrace offers a relaxed life-style for seniors in a welcoming setting. This community offers apartments and townhouses with private entrances, laundry facilities and individual laundry hook-ups, and ample parking. The one bedroom apartments welcome small pets...
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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.
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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 Bethany-St Joseph Care Ctr
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.

Cost of independent living in Saratoga, MN

The average cost of senior living in Saratoga is $3,055 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dover, MN with an average of $2,545 per month.

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

Saratoga, MN
$3,055/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$7,100/mo
Independent Living
$3,055/mo

Independent living costs in Saratoga, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,715/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,748/mo

Senior living costs in Saratoga 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: Saratoga, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaratoga, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,055/mo$3,007/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$4,944/mo$5,433/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,100/mo$7,754/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Saratoga, MN:$3,055/mo
Minnesota:$3,007/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Saratoga, MN:$4,944/mo
Minnesota:$5,433/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Saratoga, MN:$7,100/mo
Minnesota:$7,754/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Saratoga

Recent reviews for independent living in Saratoga

Harmony Place

5.0
We choose Harmony Place due to the very friendly staff and the cleanliness of the facility. Due to our experience here so far, we would definitely recommend this facility to other families who are looking.

The Homestead at Rochester

3.7
I would tell others that they need to really check on the meal programs. The meals come from an outside source and the wait staff sometimes are not very good for this environment of people. The food is not very food and that was one of the things that we were sold on. There are a few things they ...
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Park Lane Estates in Preston, MN

5.0
I couldn't be any more pleased with this community, and all they have done for us. Everything is working out very well, and my mother is doing great since her move here. This is the best community for her, and her needs. They are taking very good care of her. A place for mom was great with all ...
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Saratoga independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saratoga independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saratoga, 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 Saratoga 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 Saratoga partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saratoga, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.9%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Saratoga 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 Saratoga communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saratoga, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
19.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saratoga 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 Saratoga offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saratoga, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
19.8%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.4%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
5.5%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.1%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.8%
47.7%
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