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The cost of independent living in Waterville is about $3,561 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 252 options. Read 1866 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.

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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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: 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.
Lovely, spacious apartment homes located in the heart of downtown Chanhassen - a vibrant, growing community with a 'small town' feel. Our apartment community features heated underground parking and car wash bay, elevator, fitness and community rooms, plus beautifully landscaped grounds with a...
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.
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The community is small but very personable. I feel because it's small the service and care are more ones on one. I would recommend this community to others.
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.
Nagel Assisted Living & Memory Care, founded in 2015, is an exciting new addition to the city of Waconia, MN. Housed in the former Nagel Hospital opened in 1940, our community has been designed with an eye toward keeping the charm of this historic site while freshly renovating the entire...
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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.
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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.
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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
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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: Independent Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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
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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 mother is currently at Walker Methodist Care Suites. She has not been here long, but she is very happy here. She loves the size of her apartment, she enjoys the food, goes to activities, and chats with...
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.
Our Community At Walker Methodist Care Suites in Edina, we offer Assisted Living, Care Suites, and Memory Care living options. We are a small community of 72 private apartments offering cozy surroundings and life-enriching amenities. Our professional health care staff and specially trained care...
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Great location friendly people throughout. Nice daily meals at a great price ??
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 Yorktown Continental Apartments is a 12-story building of 263 one bedroom apartments for independent seniors. We are within walking distance to the Galleria, Southdale Mall, Target, CVS, Walgreens, Cub Foods, Byerly's, YMCA, lots of entertainment and The Hennepin County Library Government...
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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: 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.
Risor is a vibrant new community of rental apartments designed for those aged 55+ who are ready to celebrate the next adventure. Shed the obligations of homeownership and spend time with the hobbies and people that bring joy and meaning to your world. Our Bloomington location offers river bluff...
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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.
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people friendly location great too transportation, groceries, banking, staff superb. lots to participate in I don't feel like I'm walking into a hotel - it's my home!
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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I would want others to know that we had a really great experience and I would recommend The Glen at Minnetonka to anyone looking for a senior living community for themselves or a loved one.
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.
The Glenn by St. Therese Southwest is an assisted living located in the sprawling area of Minnetonka, MN. This area is known for its natural beauty and friendly residents. For most seniors, finding an area where they can retire is a top concern. There are so many different areas out there that a...
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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.
Our Senior Apartments in Austin, MN offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. All Our House Senior Living Apartments offer a full complement of amenities and services including private apartments with...
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Waterville, MN

The average cost of senior living in Waterville is $3,561 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Peter, MN with an average of $3,249 per month.

Independent living costs in Waterville, MN, vs. nearby cities

Waterville, MN
$3,561/mo
$3,414/mo
$3,404/mo

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

Waterville, MN
$3,561/mo
U.S. national average
$4,210/mo

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

$4,164/mo
Independent Living
$3,561/mo

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

Studio
$2,240/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,692/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,677/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,300/mo

Senior living costs in Waterville 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: Waterville, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaterville, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,561/mo$3,180/mo$4,210/mo
Assisted Living$4,602/mo$4,317/mo$4,750/mo
Memory Care$4,164/mo$4,110/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Waterville, MN:$3,561/mo
Minnesota:$3,180/mo
U.S.:$4,210/mo
Assisted Living
Waterville, MN:$4,602/mo
Minnesota:$4,317/mo
U.S.:$4,750/mo
Memory Care
Waterville, MN:$4,164/mo
Minnesota:$4,110/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
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Independent living costs in Waterville, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Waterville 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
Waterville, MN$2,859/mo$2,641/mo+8.3%
Minnesota$2,703/mo$2,477/mo+9.1%
National$3,256/mo$3,167/mo+2.8%
Waterville, MN
2024 average cost:$2,859/mo
2023 average cost:$2,641/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,703/mo
2023 average cost:$2,477/mo
Percent change:+9.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,167/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Waterville

Recent reviews for independent living in Waterville

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.

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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New Perspective Waconia

5.0
We toured this community. And we fell in love . It had everything mom needed. The food is always being raved by my mother. The caregivers here are great and helpful. It is alway clean and tidy. She enjoys the activities like bingo and rosary they even have a bus that will take them to walgreens ...
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Waterville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterville, 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 Waterville 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 Waterville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waterville, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.3%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.1%
34.9%
No sugar
No sugar
19.2%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.4%
34.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.7%
10.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterville 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 Waterville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waterville, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.4%
37%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
44%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterville 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 Waterville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.1%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
28.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.1%
33.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.3%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
54.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.5%
43.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.4%
38.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
42.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
43.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
19.2%
33.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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40%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Havenwood of Burnsville, Havenwood of Richfield and Water's Edge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waterville, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 252 independent living facilities near Waterville, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Waterville, Minnesota are Havenwood of Richfield and Edina Heights Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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