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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wales, MN
The cost of independent living in Wales is about $2,628 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 73 options. Read 54 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Two Harbors, Silver Bay and Winter.
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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.
Town View Villas is a senior housing community beautifully nestled in the western hillside close to the downtown area of Duluth, Saint Louis County, MN. It is an ideal place to stay with well-maintained units and grounds. The units have an awesome view of the harbor and Lake Superior. These...
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.
An amazing community of apartment homes located on the hill over looking Duluth and the lake. These unique buildings bring character and charm to living in the Duluth area. With multiple floor plans and views over looking the lake, we work at finding the perfect apartment to meet and exceed all...
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: 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.
Duluth, MN has a rich architectural history and one of the finest examples of its luxury residences has been remodeled and restored to provide quality living for people who seek an extremely comfortable residence. Munger Terrace is an expansive Victorian Era mansion with rooms completely...
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.
Located in the heart of gorgeous West Hillside, Duluth, this community offers many exciting venues for its residents to enjoy. Mere minutes away from five different parks, and within a stunning view of Lake Superior, this senior living facility is surrounded by endless beauties of nature to...
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.
Mesaba Villas South is an affordable senior housing community located in the seaport city of Duluth, Saint Louis County, MN. The community is located in a serene, quiet neighborhood with great views of the Harbor lake from most of the community units. It is located nearby Bayfront festival park...
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We needed a place for my loved one to stay short term, and we chose Keystone Bluffs. Overall, I feel our experience was a good one. There were some things that were supposed to happen but never did such as...
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.
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.
Set in the heart of West Duluth's neighborhood restoration area, Ramsey Village townhomes offer the epitome of urban living. Charming front porches, gourmet kitchens, open floor plans, vaulted ceilings, beautiful master suites — classic and inviting, inside and out.
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: 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.
Looking for a spacious apartment with a balcony or patio to enjoy warm summer days?Then choose Applewood West with its on-site laundry facilities, off-street parking and other great community amenities.
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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.
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.
Located on a hill overlooking a lovely pond and walking and biking paths, Eastview Apartments provides its residents with a peaceful home to get away from it all. In addition, offstreet parking, cozy balconies and paid utilities make this community a truly desirable place in which to live.
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
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.
Aside from the newly renovated apartment homes, common areas and updated appliances in many homes, perhaps the greatest attraction to Birchwood East is its quiet country setting surrounded by a beautiful forest. Come see for yourself.
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.
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.
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.
Looking for an apartment with character and history? Looking for something outside the ordinary vanilla box? Than Fairmount is perfect for you with the rich history of the building. This is a must see place that requires an in-person visit! Call today!
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I needed assistance in choosing a place for my brother, as I had no experience with this before. I feel I got that assistance, with no pressure from either A Place for Mom or from Encompass. We are very...
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.
Encompass Healthcare Assisted Living is located in the beautiful and scenic Superior, Wisconsin. The town of Superior is named for the lake to which it is closely located, the famous Great Lake of Lake Superior. Boating and other outdoor recreation along the shore of the lake. Superior also has...
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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.
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 relative has been living at Garden House for a little over a year now. She always tells me how friendly and helpful the staff are. That was a big concern of ours when we were looking for places for her...
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
Morgan Park is a small, friendly community surrounded by beautiful wooded landscaping. These updated townhomes offer spacious floor plans with lower-level patios and a large backyard with a shared playground, laundry facilities and rental garages.
Cost of independent living in Wales, MN
The average cost of senior living in Wales is $2,628 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Meadowlands, MN with an average of $510 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wales, MN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wales, MN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wales vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Wales, MN by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Wales
Recent reviews for independent living in Wales
Edgewood Virginia I Sr Lvg
4.1
Our family has been part of Edgewood for many years. We enjoy the activities, but hope to have more age appropriate activities. The help there is always nice and do their best. Pricing is a bit expensive for the range area. We just love Kelley the new clinical services director.
New Perspective Twin Ports in Superior, WI
5.0
He is doing good and he loves it in the community. It has all worked out very well. I felt good about it in the beginning and I was hoping for the best. They came through and did really well. We're very happy with the referral A Place For Mom gave us.
VitaCare Living of Proctor
5.0
My mother was there for a short period of time but in that time everything was quite nice.
Staff was friendly and attentive as well as caring.
Food was wonderful with many options.
Was a very nice place all around.
Wales independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wales independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wales, 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 Wales 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 Wales 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
1.6%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
4.8%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
1.6%
30.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Wales 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 Wales communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wales, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
4.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
6.5%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.6%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wales 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 Wales offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
6.5%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.2%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
1.6%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
11.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.3%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.5%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
4.8%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.3%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
11.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
4.8%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.5%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.7%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living, New Perspective Cloquet and Barnum and Silver Bay Carefree Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wales, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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