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The cost of independent living in Vasa is about $2,706 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 428 options.

Read 4836 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Northfield, Cottage Grove and Hastings.

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Photo of Summerhill of Apple Valley/Co-Op
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.
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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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Our daughter felt like she was home for the first time. She has had difficulties adjusting from home life to group home life and the staff made her feel so welcomed. She picked out a color for her room and...
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
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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.
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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I am so happy that we chose Red Cedar Canyon Senior Living for my mom. First of all, the staff made it very homey for her…. Not sterile and cold like so many assisted living facilities. I toured multiple...
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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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.
Kingsley Place Independent Senior living features 55 luxury apartments for active adults 55 or better. This beatiful new community is nestled between Orchard Lake and Kingsley Lake and boasts water and woodland view. Located near ample dining and shopping options, just off of HWY 35 and Kenwood...
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
This quiet residential neighborhood offers beautiful woodland surroundings with mature trees and pleasant wildlife. Spacious floor plans, a washer and dryer in every unit and convenient tuck-under garages make Parkwood Heights an extremely popular place to live. Some units have been remodeled...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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
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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.
The search is over! With a location in minutes of everywhere including downtown St. Paul, Hwy 94, the airport and of course the Mall of America, Shamrock Court Apartments provides you with all the comforts of home. Some of our great ammenities include on site laundry, assigned parking,...
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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.
Nestled on 18 acres of scenic wooded hills in the charming Battle Creek neighborhood, Afton View offers affordable 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment homes. These spacious layouts feature ample living space designed with your comfort in mind, and with convenient access to major highways, shopping, and...
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This is what I am hearing from my loved one - the resident. Our loved one would love to have more of a variety of activities. Music during happy hour (great idea). More organized games other than bingo, more...
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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When I moved in 14 years ago it was brand new. It's independent living and you're responsible for your own apartment. You have to be 62 or older to get in here. They don't do cleaning or anything like that....
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
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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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My husband and I have lived in the independent living at Valley Ridge since it opened in 2012. We are very happy here. The staff can't be beat. There are activities to participate in. The other residents...
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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My wife and I recently made the transition into this community and I could not be more pleased with our experience so far. My favorite thing about this establishment would have to be the staff. They are...
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 Vasa, MN

The average cost of senior living in Vasa is $2,706 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rochester, MN with an average of $2,578 per month.

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

Vasa, MN
$2,706/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,181/mo
Independent Living
$2,706/mo

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

Studio
$2,557/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,629/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,441/mo

Senior living costs in Vasa 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: Vasa, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVasa, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$2,706/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,048/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,181/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Vasa, MN:$2,706/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Vasa, MN:$5,048/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Vasa, MN:$6,181/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Vasa

Recent reviews for independent living in Vasa

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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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.

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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Vasa independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vasa independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vasa, 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 Vasa 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 Vasa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Vasa, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
18.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Vasa 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 Vasa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Vasa, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
29%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vasa 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 Vasa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Vasa, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.7%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
39.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
16.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
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Havenwood of Burnsville, Keystone Place at LaValle Fields and RidgePointe Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Vasa, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 428 independent living facilities near Vasa, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Vasa, Minnesota are RidgePointe Senior Living, The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community and Havenwood of Richfield. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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