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The cost of independent living in Sunrise is about $3,163 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 447 options. Read 4242 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: 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, 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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My mother was transferred from the hospital to Boutwells TCU with an undiagnosed fractured vertebrae. I was extremely concerned her vertebrae was fractured. Staff were very supportive and assisted our...
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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Your lifestyle will flow with the serenity of the Mississippi River when you make your home at Cutters Grove Apartment Homes. Observe nature with the unsurpassed beauty of the trees, unruffled wildlife and acres of parkland as your neighbor. Fishing docks, picnic gazebos, walking trails,...
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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, 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.
Croixdale has been a vital part of the Bayport community for over 45 years. We have senior apartments, assisted living and memory care in our beautiful community. Our apartments range from 585-1300 square feet and most apartments have a view of our courtyard which includes two large ponds, a...
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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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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
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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: 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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My dad just loves Meadowood Shores! Meadowood is the independent living side of the campus. He didn't want to move from his house but he realized he needed a change, just too lonesome after mom passed a...
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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: 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.
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The Landmark of Fridley is the night staff was not very good and we had a lot of bumps in the road at first. Most of them were because of mom though. Things have evened out now. It's been a long road but all...
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.
The Landmark of Fridley senior living facility is located in Fridley, Minnesota. We are an assited living facility with a community of caring individuals who are committed to providing the best services to your loved ones. We take great pride in providing exceptional physical, social, personal,...
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.
Amazing kitchens? Private entry? Outdoor barbecue and picnic area? Check, check, and check! Woodview Apartments and Townhomes is tucked away in downtown Zimmerman, offering spacious and affordable 2 and 3 bedroom homes. Close to the city park and Lake Fremont, and offering convenient access to...
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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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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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: 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: 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.
Warm, family like atmosphere with many social activities. Has community and dining room. Park like back yard with walking paths, screened gazebo, gas grill and picnic tables.Special events include BBQ, yard sale and more.
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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.
What a great opportunity to live within walking distance to so many small city attractions. Elk Ridge has apartments and townhouses that offer 24-hour maintenance, on-site management, detached garages, a playground and a picnic area.
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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.
Comforts of Home Maplewood is located overlooking beautiful Knucklhead Lake.  With 20 private Memory Care rooms and 22 private Assisted Living rooms we are able to provide each resident with quality care at a competitive price with a personal touch.  Come discover what makes us different!
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Sunrise, MN

The average cost of senior living in Sunrise is $3,163 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Braham, MN with an average of $2,235 per month.

Independent living costs in Sunrise, MN, vs. nearby cities

Sunrise, MN
$3,163/mo
$2,849/mo

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

Sunrise, MN
$3,163/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

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

$4,322/mo
Independent Living
$3,163/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,412/mo
Studio
$5,053/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,752/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,796/mo

Senior living costs in Sunrise 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: Sunrise, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSunrise, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,163/mo$3,161/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$4,497/mo$4,306/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$4,322/mo$4,100/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Sunrise, MN:$3,163/mo
Minnesota:$3,161/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Sunrise, MN:$4,497/mo
Minnesota:$4,306/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Sunrise, MN:$4,322/mo
Minnesota:$4,100/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Sunrise, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sunrise 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Sunrise, MN$2,642/mo$2,424/mo+9.0%
Minnesota$2,717/mo$2,477/mo+9.7%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Sunrise, MN
2024 average cost:$2,642/mo
2023 average cost:$2,424/mo
Percent change:+9.0%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,717/mo
2023 average cost:$2,477/mo
Percent change:+9.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Sunrise

Recent reviews for independent living in Sunrise

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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff and residents. Many reviews praise the warm and welcoming nature of the staff and residents at various communities, such as RidgePointe Senior Living, New Perspective of Oakdale, and RosePointe I, making new friends and feeling at home a priority.
Abundance of activities and events. Residents express appreciation for the diverse range of activities and events offered at their communities, including movies, hobbies, and excursions, such as at RosePointe I, The Waters of White Bear Lake, and The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community.
Comfortable and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the importance of cleanliness and comfort in their living spaces, with communities like Gable Pines, Rose Arbor and Wildflower Lodge, and Tradition Living updating interiors and maintaining high standards.
Supportive and helpful care services. Families and residents express gratitude for the caring and attentive care services provided at their communities, including assistance with daily tasks and health needs, as noted at Broadwell Senior Living, Tradition Living, and The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community.
Access to nearby amenities and attractions. Residents enjoy the convenience of being near shops, restaurants, and other amenities, with communities like RidgePointe Senior Living, New Perspective of Oakdale, and Scandia Shores offering easy access to local services and attractions.
Flexible meal plans and dining experiences. Reviews highlight the importance of quality meals and dining experiences, with communities like Bel Rae Senior Living, The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community, and Waterford Estates and Manor offering a range of meal options and accommodating dietary restrictions.
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Sunrise independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunrise independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunrise, 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 Sunrise 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 Sunrise 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
10.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.5%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
17.3%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.9%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunrise 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 Sunrise communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
21.7%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunrise 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 Sunrise offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunrise, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.8%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.3%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.6%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.8%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.8%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.8%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
35.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
14.5%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.8%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Encore at North Branch, RosePointe I and The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sunrise, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 447 independent living facilities near Sunrise, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sunrise, Minnesota are RosePointe I, The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community and Gable Pines. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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