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Photo of Good Life Assisted Living and Memory Care
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I cannot say enough good things about Good Life Senior Living! Below are some of the things that I found to be exemplary. It’s easy to understand why this facility has won so many awards. PROMPT RESPONSES...
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.
If you are looking for care for your loved one who struggles with Memory, Dementia, or just needs Assisted Care, at Good Life we offer a smaller, more intimate, and more personal setting for our residents to call home. Being at home is such an important part of achieving a higher level of care....
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My parents and I have lived at Pathways on the Park since [date removed] and we really love it here everybody is so nice, and the staff are really nice, and the place is always clean and welcoming. I give...
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.
Pathways on the Park has everything you could want for independent living in a pleasant and friendly adult living community. Pathways is a sunny, tranquil apartment community where the living is easy and you're always surrounded by friends. if you want to put a different flair in your days,...
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They communicate really well. During the Covid-19. I have gotten regular emails. We really like the religious aspect of the community. The staff there is very nice and cheerful. To me since it is a...
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.
Saint Therese of Woodbury in Woodbury, Minnesota, offers a full continuum of senior care in a community setting consisting of well-appointed senior apartments including independent, assisted living and memory care apartments. In addition, the campus will feature private care suites offering...
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The experience has been overall very good and the care is great. My frustration is not necessarily their fault, it is just with the meds. They make you go through their company for medications and they were...
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.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareCentrally located, New Perspective senior living in Woodbury, MN, is off of I-494 and I-94, a short distance from the middle of town. We are just minutes away from the Woodwinds Health campus, outdoor attractions, and several shopping...
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I would tell others that health care is understaffed from hospitals to home care. You need to advocate for your loved one while being reasonable with the staff...they really do try. I would recommend...
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.
At Woodbury Senior Living, we serve seniors and their families by encouraging them to thrive – by offering a wide variety of wellness-focused services and activities while empowering them to live as independently as possible. Woodbury Senior Living provides a full spectrum of care options in a...
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Everything at Briarcliff has been very good. The move-in was easy and the manager was very helpful with everything. The couple of things that needed attention in the apartment were taken care of almost...
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.
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There’s been a “getting used to every thing” time but we are happy. It is not cheap to live here but the care my wire needs is costly. The food is pretty good and if they serve something we don’t like they...
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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My mom was only there for 3 months, she passed away. Everyone was so good to us in just a short time. My mom was very reluctant to move, but fit in perfectly and made the transition so simple
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.
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
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.
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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
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, 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, 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.
St. Andrew’s Village is nestled in the heart of Mahtomedi on the campus of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church. The Village offers independent housing, assisted living and memory care in a small town atmosphere. The Town Square offers a café, chapel, wellness center, library and beauty salon. On the...
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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.
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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.
Photo of Croixdale
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.
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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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 a quiet, scenic community with a beautiful wooded backdrop, Waterford Townhomes provide a comfortable, affordable neighborhood for busy families. New windows and siding, plus some units have been remodeled with maple cabinetry, dishwashers and microwaves.
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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.
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: 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.
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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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.
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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.
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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
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, 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
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Echo Ridge's mission is to provide a unique senior living community for adults 55 and better.  At Echo Ridge, embrace a lifestyle low in maintenance and high in comfort, complete with a general store, beauty shop, fitness center, library, wood shop, billiards room and chapel. ...

Cost of independent living in Washington County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Washington County is $3,232 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stillwater, MN with an average of $3,166 per month.

Independent living costs in Washington County, MN, vs. nearby counties

Washington County, MN
$3,232/mo
$3,217/mo

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

Washington County, MN
$3,232/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Washington County, MN, vs. other senior living options

$4,378/mo
Independent Living
$3,232/mo

Independent living costs in Washington County, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,810/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,246/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,136/mo

Senior living costs in Washington County 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: Washington County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWashington County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,232/mo$3,145/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,597/mo$4,281/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,378/mo$4,073/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Washington County, MN:$3,232/mo
Minnesota:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Washington County, MN:$4,597/mo
Minnesota:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Washington County, MN:$4,378/mo
Minnesota:$4,073/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Washington County, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Washington County 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
Washington County, MN$2,899/mo$2,528/mo+14.7%
Minnesota$2,732/mo$2,477/mo+10.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Washington County, MN
2024 average cost:$2,899/mo
2023 average cost:$2,528/mo
Percent change:+14.7%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,732/mo
2023 average cost:$2,477/mo
Percent change:+10.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Washington County

Recent reviews for independent living in Washington County

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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Meadow Woods - Martin Luther Campus in Bloomington, MN

5.0
I think they do a great job at Meadow Woods! The staff here is very friendly and easy to work with. They've been very accommodating in regards to some billing issues we've had in regards to getting funding with the VA straightened out. The facility itself is well kept and clean, and they do a ...
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Washington County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Washington County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Washington County, 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 Washington County 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 Washington County 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
9.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Washington County 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 Washington County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
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37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Washington County 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 Washington County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
43.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
17.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.9%
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The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community, Gable Pines and New Perspective of Oakdale are the top-rated independent living facilities near Washington County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 69 independent living facilities near Washington County, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Washington County, Minnesota are The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community, RosePointe I and Gable Pines. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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