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The cost of independent living in Smiths Mill is about $3,382 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 164 options. Read 599 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.

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Photo of Chaska Heights Senior Living
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.
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The community is small but very personable. I feel because it's small the service and care are more ones on one. I would recommend this community to others.
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.
Nagel Assisted Living & Memory Care, founded in 2015, is an exciting new addition to the city of Waconia, MN. Housed in the former Nagel Hospital opened in 1940, our community has been designed with an eye toward keeping the charm of this historic site while freshly renovating the entire...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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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Seems to be a really nice 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.
Lake Hazeltine Woods Townhomes, has dog and cat friendly townhomes for rent in Chaska, Minnesota. All of the luxury townhomes include private entries, spacious floor plans, lots of windows, fireplaces, attached garages, and in-unit washer and dryers. The beautifully landscaped grounds feature a...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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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I am a veteran and recently after a fall at home I was discharged from the VAMC to here. I am on a common blood thinner plus many other meds for hypertension and diabetes. I have a visiting nurse who comes...
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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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...

Cost of independent living in Smiths Mill, MN

The average cost of senior living in Smiths Mill is $3,382 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Crystal, MN with an average of $2,756 per month.

Independent living costs in Smiths Mill, MN, vs. nearby cities

Smiths Mill, MN
$3,382/mo

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

Smiths Mill, MN
$3,382/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

Independent living costs in Smiths Mill, MN, vs. other senior living options

$3,931/mo
Independent Living
$3,382/mo

Independent living costs in Smiths Mill, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,783/mo
Studio
$4,654/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,216/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,655/mo

Senior living costs in Smiths Mill 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: Smiths Mill, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmiths Mill, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,382/mo$3,141/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$4,051/mo$4,281/mo$4,702/mo
Memory Care$3,931/mo$4,072/mo$4,951/mo
Independent Living
Smiths Mill, MN:$3,382/mo
Minnesota:$3,141/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Smiths Mill, MN:$4,051/mo
Minnesota:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$4,702/mo
Memory Care
Smiths Mill, MN:$3,931/mo
Minnesota:$4,072/mo
U.S.:$4,951/mo
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Independent living costs in Smiths Mill, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Smiths Mill 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Smiths Mill, MN$2,578/mo$2,039/mo+26.5%
Minnesota$2,581/mo$2,454/mo+5.2%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Smiths Mill, MN
2024 average cost:$2,578/mo
2023 average cost:$2,039/mo
Percent change:+26.5%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,581/mo
2023 average cost:$2,454/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Smiths Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Smiths Mill

Milestone Senior Living Faribault

4.6
During the time, that my loved one was there they enjoyed the food. We picked this community, becasue the head nurse at the time was amazing and my loved ones were familar with the facilty. It was clean, and the staff was friendly. It was really good. I would recommend to other families.

New Perspective Waconia

5.0
We toured this community. And we fell in love . It had everything mom needed. The food is always being raved by my mother. The caregivers here are great and helpful. It is alway clean and tidy. She enjoys the activities like bingo and rosary they even have a bus that will take them to walgreens ...
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Mill City Senior Living in Faribault, MN

4.0
Overall it has been a very good experience. Mom and dad like it there. Like all places they are short on staff, but staff they have have been wonderful. The rooms are large. They have a washer and dryer in each room. They have everything that they could need. My mom needs a lot of help and they ...
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Smiths Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smiths Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smiths Mill, 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 Smiths Mill 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 Smiths Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smiths Mill, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.9%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
15.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Smiths Mill 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 Smiths Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smiths Mill, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.5%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smiths Mill 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 Smiths Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.7%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.8%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.7%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.5%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.1%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
12.2%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.5%
46.5%
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