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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Minnesota is $2,945, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Sherman area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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I am very comfortable in this community. The place is well maintained and home like. The room I'm in is pleasant, there is plenty of sunshine pouring in every day. There is a grocery delivery system in place...
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.
Highlands on Graham is a comfortable and secure senior housing complex located in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. With spacious rooms and friendly residents, Highlands on Graham is a great choice for your new home. St. Paul is an active city with generous and supportive citizens. Several...
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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.
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.
Summerhill is a three story building built on a beautifully landscaped campus located on a quiet street. Shopping, restaurants, and services are within a short distance. Summerhill is in the heart of the city, yet located in a residential setting. Built in 2003 our building is handicap...
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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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Like any new community, they are struggling to find staff & keep staff. They need to provide large glasses of water with every meal as dehydration is a problem for the elderly. Glasses are tiny & water not...
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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My loved one was previously a resident at Johanna Shores and everything about the experience was great. I think that this facility has better overall services and values, compared to some of the other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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.
Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills is located on the shores of Lake Johanna and offers a full continuum of care from Independent living to total care in our nursing facility.There are two costs in assisted living. The first is the cost of rent on a studio unit and the second charge is for the home...
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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.
Northgate Woods is one of the best assisted living facilities in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In fact, our facility is recognized globally as one of the best elder care facilities on the planet. We pride ourselves in providing excellent around the clock care for our seniors. Northgate also offers...
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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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.
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My husband and I have lived in Roseville all our 55 years of marriage and in selecting a new home we wanted to stay in the area. Before deciding on EagleCrest we visited ten independent living facilities in...
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: 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.
Terrific location near various shopping areas, grocery stores and more. Complementary van transportation to local shopping areas 4 days/week. On the 5th day, trips to casinos, restaurant, etc. Large 1 & 2 bedroom apartments with spacious closet space. NEWLY REMODELED kitchens and bathrooms....
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
You want comfort and convenience, at an affordable price. You want independence, with opportunities to connect with others. You want privacy and space, paired with safety and security. You’ll find all of that and more at Spero Senior Living.With 55 brand new units and a variety of floor plans to...
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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: 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.
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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.
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.
Enjoy the peace and quiet of Abbey Field Townhomes, offering affordable 2 and 3 bedroom townhomes with spacious layouts in a community close to the Twin Cities. Featuring picnic areas, playground and basketball hoops for our residents to enjoy, and convenient access to several nearby parks,...
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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.
Photo of Amira Choice Roseville at Lexington
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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Sherman, MN

The average cost of senior living in Minnesota is $2,945 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Minnesota vs. 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 state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeMinnesotaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$2,945/mo$3,520/mo16.3% below national median
Assisted Living$5,527/mo$5,830/mo5.2% below national median
Memory Care$7,592/mo$6,999/mo8.5% above national median
Independent Living
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:16.3% below national median
Assisted Living
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:5.2% below national median
Memory Care
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:8.5% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Sherman

Recent reviews for independent living in Sherman

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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Sherman independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sherman independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sherman, 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 Sherman 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 Sherman partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sherman, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.2%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sherman 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 Sherman communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sherman, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
26.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sherman 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 Sherman offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sherman, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.1%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.9%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
36.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
16.1%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.2%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.2%
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Cedar Crest of Silver Lake, Heritage Place and Havenwood of Burnsville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sherman, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 409 independent living facilities near Sherman, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sherman, Minnesota are Havenwood of Buffalo, RidgePointe Senior Living and Havenwood of Richfield. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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