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The cost of independent living in Shaw is about $3,185 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 20 options. Read 21 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 Hermantown, Payne and Twig.

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Photo of Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living
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Our experience was awesome, the staff went above and beyond helping out when my dad entered into hospice care. He passed away last [date removed] and was able to stay right in his apartment until his final...
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.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Duluth are centrally located — close to shopping, hospitals, clinics — and provide independent living and assisted living senior care. Our community features spacious, private apartments for senior living!But we're nestled in a quiet woods area so we have...
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This is a beautiful community with nice grounds you can walk around. . The staff are friendly and helpful. The marketing person explained everything. They have a lot of activities including bingo and boat...
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.
Edgewood Vista is located in scenic Hermantown, Saint Louis County, Minnesota. This nurturing assisted living community is located on the North Shore right near Duluth. This peaceful community has a lot to offer those that love to live their lives independently. You or a loved one could enjoy...
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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: 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: 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.
Small, intimate and quiet, this 34-apartment community offers newly remodeled amenities, a controlled entry, off-street parking, garages and an on-site maintenance manager at your service.
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
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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 needed a place for my loved one to stay short term, and we chose Keystone Bluffs. Overall, I feel our experience was a good one. There were some things that were supposed to happen but never did such as...
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, 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 Ecumen Lakeland Shores Apartments, Duluth Senior Housing
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.

Cost of independent living in Shaw, MN

The average cost of senior living in Shaw is $3,185 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Meadowlands, MN with an average of $510 per month.

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

Shaw, MN
$3,185/mo
$2,853/mo

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

Shaw, MN
$3,185/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

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

$3,863/mo
Independent Living
$3,185/mo

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

Studio
$3,765/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,048/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,415/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Shaw over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Shaw

Recent reviews for independent living in Shaw

Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living

4.9
They were so welcoming. All Staff know you take an interesting you and try to connect you with activities and others. Provide activities outside the the living community. Morning van rides to Dr. And other needs to stores etc. A variety of social activities including church and Bible study. We ...
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Edgewood Vista - Hermantown

4.0
The staff are friendly, encouraging and keep me informed of how my brother in law is doing. He seems to like the food. He is not yet participating in any of the activities offered. The community is clean and I would currently recommend this community.

Shaw independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shaw independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shaw, 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 Shaw 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 Shaw partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shaw, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.3%
33.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shaw 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 Shaw communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shaw, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shaw 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 Shaw offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shaw, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
45.7%
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