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The cost of independent living in Stillwater is about $3,084 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 45 options. Read 308 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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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: 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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My Mom was just entering the mid stage of Alzheimer's, when she was diagnosed in, January 2014. She was 82 and vehinimently independent. By April 2015, it was pretty evident, she needed guidance, assistance...
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.
Set in a quiet, scenic community with a beautiful wooded backdrop, Waterford Townhomes provide a comfortable, affordable neighborhood for busy families. New windows and siding, plus some units have been remodeled with maple cabinetry, dishwashers and microwaves.
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I have lived here one year. FANTASTIC place to live. Bright and very comfortable. The residents are kind and many have developed great friendships. The community room is great and we play card and dice...
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: 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.
Lakewood Hills Apartments in White Bear Lake, Minnesota is located on a four acre wooded preserve. Lakewood Hills is a one-of-a-kind community offering 1, 1 plus den and 2 bedroom pet-friendly apartments for rent. With heated underground parking, picnic area, a party room and billiard room, you...
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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: 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.
Woodlynn Village offers you the comfort of your own home without the maintenance worries of ownership.  At Woodlynn Village you will find privacy plus the ease of one-level living.  Located in the quiet suburb of Maplewood, you are a short distance from stores, churches, restaurants, parks and...
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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.
Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living starts with the essentials of home: Privacy, Freedom, Comfort and Safety. We strive to help the resident maintain independence and preserve dignity, while offering the choices that lead to happier living. An assisted living environment is more than housing. For...
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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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As someone who has worked in this field I understand the demands on nursing. The current nursing staff will answer emergency calls 24/7 and their door is always open to listen or handle any concerns. The...
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: 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.
Echo Ridge's mission is to provide a unique senior living community for adults 55 and better.  At Echo Ridge, embrace a lifestyle low in maintenance and high in comfort, complete with a general store, beauty shop, fitness center, library, wood shop, billiards room and chapel. ...
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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.
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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: 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.
Norgard Court Apartments is a beautiful market rate independent senior living facility, centrally located in Maplewood, Minnesota. We are within walking distance to shopping and city parks.Our warm, home-like community offers one and two-bedroom units. Our two bedrooms feature two bathrooms. ...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Stillwater, MN

The average cost of senior living in Stillwater is $3,084 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marine on St. Croix, MN with an average of $3,061 per month.

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

Stillwater, MN
$3,084/mo
$3,230/mo

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

Stillwater, MN
$3,084/mo
U.S. national average
$4,035/mo

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

$4,313/mo
Independent Living
$3,084/mo

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

Semi-Private
$1,745/mo
Studio
$4,817/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,442/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,371/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Stillwater over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Stillwater

Recent reviews for independent living in Stillwater

Talamore Woodbury

5.0
The staff at Talamore are very nice, helpful, friendly and approachable. They go out of their way for us to have a pleasant experience. My loved one has 19 meals included in her rent and she has liked everything she has tried, especially the build your own omelet and the fish. The building is ...
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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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Saint Therese of Woodbury

4.5
Cannot think of one negative thing to say about this facility. It is a beautiful property with many amenities. The staff is amazing. Every level of care is given by extremely professional and kind members of St Therese staff. I was a patient for 6weeks and was extremely happy with everything, ...
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Stillwater independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stillwater independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stillwater, 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 Stillwater 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 Stillwater 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
14.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Stillwater 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 Stillwater communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stillwater, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.2%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
23.8%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stillwater 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 Stillwater offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.2%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
45.7%
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RosePointe I, Talamore Woodbury and The Lodge at Little Canada are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stillwater, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 45 independent living facilities near Stillwater, Minnesota. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Stillwater, Minnesota are RosePointe I, Talamore Woodbury and Gable Pines. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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