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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Emerald, WI

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The cost of independent living in Emerald is about $2,907 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 293 options.

Read 2648 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 River Falls, Baldwin and Menomonie.

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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.
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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.
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The name of the facility says it all! Your loved one will receive personalized care at Personal Care Senior Living (PCSL). My mother and father spent their last remaining months at PCSL. Staff was...
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.
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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.
Crest View Senior Communities offers all the services you're ever likely to need. From senior housing, assisted living to skilled care services,you'll find that Crest View offers choices and options to fit your individual needs and is conveniently located close to shopping, churches, medical...
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The Landmark of Fridley is the night staff was not very good and we had a lot of bumps in the road at first. Most of them were because of mom though. Things have evened out now. It's been a long road but all...
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.
The Landmark of Fridley senior living facility is located in Fridley, Minnesota. We are an assited living facility with a community of caring individuals who are committed to providing the best services to your loved ones. We take great pride in providing exceptional physical, social, personal,...
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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.
Northgate Woods is one of the best assisted living facilities in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In fact, our facility is recognized globally as one of the best elder care facilities on the planet. We pride ourselves in providing excellent around the clock care for our seniors. Northgate also offers...
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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.
Welcome to the Rosemount Plaza Apartments an inviting community that offers everything seniors 62 or those with disabilities desire, including the peacefulness of concrete construction, controlled entry, and handicap accessible main doors in quiet Rosemount. These fantastic 1 bedroom apartment...
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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.
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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 64-unit Lake Street Station senior apartments in Minneapolis, MN are located on the East Lake Street. The breathtaking housing is very close to the busy Hi-Lake Shopping Center. The independent living community occupying this paradise has immediate access to high- end retail, food, 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.
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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: 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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Emerald, WI

The average cost of senior living in Emerald is $2,907 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glenwood City, WI with an average of $2,907 per month.

Independent living costs in Emerald, WI, vs. state and national averages

Emerald, WI
$2,907/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Emerald, WI, vs. other senior living options

$7,610/mo
Independent Living
$2,907/mo

Independent living costs in Emerald, WI, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,667/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,583/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,320/mo

Senior living costs in Emerald 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: Emerald, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEmerald, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$2,907/mo$3,028/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,621/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,610/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Emerald, WI:$2,907/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Emerald, WI:$5,621/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Emerald, WI:$7,610/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Emerald, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Emerald 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
Emerald, WI$2,827/mo$2,718/mo+4.0%
Wisconsin$2,867/mo$2,990/mo-4.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Emerald, WI
2024 average cost:$2,827/mo
2023 average cost:$2,718/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,867/mo
2023 average cost:$2,990/mo
Percent change:-4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Emerald

Recent reviews for independent living in Emerald

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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Saint Therese of Woodbury

4.5
Cannot think of one negative thing to say about this facility. It is a beautiful property with many amenities. The staff is amazing. Every level of care is given by extremely professional and kind members of St Therese staff. I was a patient for 6weeks and was extremely happy with everything, ...
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Scandia Shores in Shoreview, MN

5.0
My Mom loves Scandia Shores. The meals are wonderful!!! Its so nice to have so many activities. The residents are very friendly and the staff is helpful and cordial!

Emerald independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Emerald independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Emerald, 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 Emerald 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 Emerald partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Emerald, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
17.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Emerald 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 Emerald communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Emerald, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
23.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Emerald 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 Emerald offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Emerald, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
31.8%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.6%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
34.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
15.8%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.1%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Keystone Place at LaValle Fields, The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community and RosePointe I are the top-rated independent living facilities near Emerald, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 293 independent living facilities near Emerald, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Emerald, Wisconsin are The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community, Gable Pines and Oakwood Hills, A Sky Active Living Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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