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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Waite Park, MN

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The cost of independent living in Waite Park is about $2,681 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 131 options.

Read 861 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 St. Cloud, Becker and Sartell.

Waite Park Independent Living Facilities | 861 Reviews

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Last Updated: 9/22/26
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Photo of Park Plaza
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.
Just 48 spacious, inviting apartments with amenities such as dishwashers, garbage disposals, master bedrooms with connecting bath, walk-in closets and private balconies. You'll appreciate the controlled access entry, fitness room, laundry facilities and heated underground parking. All within...
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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.
Photo of St Cloud Carefree Living by Oxford Living
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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.
Welcome to St. Cloud Carefree Living, a vibrant and supportive assisted living community dedicated to helping seniors live their best lives. We understand the importance of finding a place that feels like home, which is why we offer a warm, personalized environment with compassionate care and...
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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.
Get settled in an affordable townhome, recently refurbished with a spacious kitchen, lots of cabinet space, up-to-date appliances, new bathroom, master bedroom with a large closet and new carpeting on the first and second levels. Each unit also has air conditioners and a full basement with washer...
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Toured lots of facilities in the area and found a new home. Apt homes are nice and roomy and they offer tons of activities, outings and in house religious services along with beauty salon. Staff works...
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.
Ridgeview Place/Prairie Ridge is an assisted living community located in beautiful Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota. Prairie Ridge is a memory care unit for residents with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s located on the beautiful grounds of Ridgeview Place. Beautifully landscaped grounds 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.
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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We moved my brother to the Sanctuary [date removed]. It is a beautiful place, very clean with a kindhearted staff. The nurses are responsive, the care attendants are the best, and the staff overall are...
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.
River Oak Heights in Cold Spring, Minnesota is a prestigious address that offers you stunning views of the rolling greens of the River Oaks Golf Course. Easy access to Hwy 23 and just minutes from St. Cloud. Enjoy the convenience of being in walking distance from the Medical Clinic, the...
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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.
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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.
Hyatt House of HoldingfordLocated just nine miles north of Highway 94, Hyatt House of Holdingford is an assisted living community that’s located in Holdingford, Minnesota. A modern atmosphere, a warm and inviting location, and outstanding access to amenities makes Hyatt House of Holdingford an...
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: 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Hillside Terrace I and II
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.
Hillside Terrace I brings you spacious 2 and 3 bedroom townhomes, each with a private entrance and back patio. Every home has a walk-in storage room and washer/dryer hook-ups, plus access to our on-site laundry facilities. Spacious and airy, you are sure to feel right at home in these dazzling...
Photo of Benedict Village
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.
Photo of Mississippi Shores
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
One-level living in a lovely setting built for seniors and disabled persons. Controlled access entry, cozy community room, beautiful outside gardens, picnic and playground, plus a convenient parking lot with plug-ins for cold winter days.
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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.
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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Bridgeway Estates
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Bridgeway is designed "senior specific" for excellent accessibility; single-handle faucets, grab bars in the bathroom along with a walk-in shower with seat and adjustable wand, electrical outlets placed higher for ease of use, lever handle door hardware, light switches placed lower for ease of...
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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.
Buckman Apartments is a senior apartments located in the picturesque coastal city of Portland, Multnomah County, OR. They have options for young professionals just starting out but they also have options for those who are nearing their golden years. Senior citizens will find these apartments to...

Cost of independent living in Waite Park, MN

The average cost of senior living in Waite Park is $2,681 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Joseph, MN with an average of $2,681 per month.

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

Waite Park, MN
$2,681/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Waite Park, MN, vs. other senior living options

$6,353/mo
Independent Living
$2,681/mo

Independent living costs in Waite Park, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,408/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,500/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,360/mo

Senior living costs in Waite Park 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: Waite Park, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaite Park, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$2,681/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$3,819/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,353/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Waite Park, MN:$2,681/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Waite Park, MN:$3,819/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Waite Park, MN:$6,353/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Waite Park, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Waite Park 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 average 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
Waite Park, MN$2,931/mo$2,812/mo+4.2%
Minnesota$2,556/mo$2,414/mo+5.9%
National$3,140/mo$2,934/mo+7.0%
Waite Park, MN
2024 average cost:$2,931/mo
2023 average cost:$2,812/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,556/mo
2023 average cost:$2,414/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,140/mo
2023 average cost:$2,934/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Waite Park

Recent reviews for independent living in Waite Park

The Sanctuary at St. Cloud in Saint Cloud, MN

5.0
Kind and friendly staff. Family and children are always welcome. Being in a carefree, safe envrionment. New, clean rooms and community spaces. Chef [name removed] wonderful cuisine. variety of creative activities., The other residents are full of fun and laughs.

Willows Landing in Monticello, MN

4.1
Overall it has been a good experience. It has taken my loved one a long time to adjust, and she's still working on that. But mostly it has been positive. She's meeting new people and getting out a little bit more, which has been wonderful for her. The apartment is nice. It has great light, ...
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Benedict Court in Saint Cloud, MN

5.0
Very good. Staff is helpful and the apartment is amazing! There are three meals a day served and the residents have choices to choose from. The staff communication with the family is good, especially when it comes to staffing issues.

Waite Park independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waite Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waite Park, 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 Waite Park 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 Waite Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waite Park, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
16.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.5%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Waite Park 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 Waite Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waite Park, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.7%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waite Park 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 Waite Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waite Park, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.6%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
27.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
12.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.8%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.5%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Place, Havenwood of Buffalo and Rose Arbor and Wildflower Lodge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waite Park, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 131 independent living facilities near Waite Park, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Waite Park, Minnesota are Havenwood of Buffalo and Wellstead Lodge Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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