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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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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.
The well-maintained, quiet country setting is what draws residents to the Park Villa Apartments, and the amenities are what keep them here. Spacious floor plans, laundry facilities on each floor, controlled entries with an intercom system, elevators and underground parking make life here...
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 sensational place to call home in a community that gets tons of TLC? Then look no further than affordable Raintree West! Offering spacious 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment homes with spacious kitchens and tons of closet space or 3 bedroom townhomes with your own private entry and...
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, 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: 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.
Pine Manor Townhouses offer a quiet country setting in the pines with beautifully landscaped grounds to conform with the natural enviroment. Inside are all of the conveniences you need and outside is a fun playground for the kids.
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.
Golden Horizons is a friendly, peaceful assisted living community located in Tower, Minnesota. The oldest city north of Duluth, Tower was incorporated in 1889 and is located 24 miles north of Virginia. The city is defined by its captivating scenery and breathtaking sunsets over Lake Vermilion....
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.
Sahlman East and West townhomes and apartments offer affordable city living in a small town environment. From the well-maintained grounds with basketball courts and three playgrounds to the friendly, helpful staff, you'll enjoy everything life has to offer here.
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
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.
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
Wales, MN
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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Average cost of Independent Living in Wales over time
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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.
Wales, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
1.6%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
4.8%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
1.6%
30.3%
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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%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
4.8%
42.8%
Room service
Room service
6.5%
36.3%
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.
Wales, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
6.5%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.2%
27.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
1.6%
32.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
11.3%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.3%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.9%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.5%
37.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
4.8%
40.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.3%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
11.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
4.8%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.5%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.7%
45.8%
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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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