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The cost of independent living in Forest is about $2,907 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 288 options.

Read 2644 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 Baldwin, Menomonie and Amery.

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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.
Heritage Court Assisted LivingHeritage Court Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Hammond, WI. The village of Hammond is very small and quiet. Hammond is located in St. Croix County, which has been the fastest growing county in the state for the past 10 years.We at Heritage...
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Mom was a resident of Comforts of Home Assisted Living from [dates removed] when she transitioned to the Memory Care Unit. The move to COH for Mom was the perfect "fit". The staff members, including the...
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.
Comforts of Home is a beautiful and affordable senior living community that helps ensure your loved ones will feel safe and cared for while maintaining their sense of dignity without the stressors of home ownership. Accepting the idea that our parents are aging is hard enough; figuring out how to...
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Given how difficult the times were and now always being able to allowed to visit we did find the staff to be very warm, caring and loving people. Our loved ones time there was a little rough at first, but...
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
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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.
The Royal Oaks is an assisted living community located on the western border of Wisconsin, in the city of Osceola. Located less than a mile from the Saint Croix River and practically overgrown with nearby forests, Osceola is a perfect place for enjoying long walks in the woods or picnics on a...
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My mom is getting the care and safety she needs at this community. She general likes the meals they make for the residents. There are two buildings and it seems like there are more activities in one building...
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.
Comforts of Home is located in the beautiful town of St. Croix, WI. Nestled between breathtaking creeks, rivers, and golf courses, our senior living apartments are a wonderful home away from home for your loved ones. All of our spectacular living spaces include cable TV and a telephone. The rooms...
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1.Overall experience. Overall I think it was good. Some things I didn't care for but I imagine that's going to happen everywhere. It's a tough job. But I would recommend them and go back again for my mom...
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.
Welcome To Cambridge Senior Living!Based in beautiful Western Wisconsin, the ALL NEW Cambridge Senior Living is proud to provide senior care to individuals or couples who are functionally or physically impaired due to the onset of early to advanced aging. Our senior community can accommodate a...
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Everything is working out very well since my mothers move to this community. She is doing very well, and she loves it here. It is a beautiful community. They do a very good job with keeping everything very...
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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 beautiful Memory Care residence in River Falls provides dignified, quality care for seniors who can no longer live alone because of dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our programs are designed to help those with cognitive needs providing a safe, nurturing and secure home environment. We...
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The property is very nice. They have staffing issues on the weekends. I've share our concerns with nurse management and they will do their best to train the weekend staff to clean my mom's Pure Wick. Meals...
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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The staff and residents are really great. [name removed], the Director of Housing, was so accommodating when we needed more time to get Mom ready to leave transitional care and when we wanted to do a 2nd...
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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.
Oak Ridge Place is an assisted living community in the picturesque city of Stillwater, MN. Our peaceful community is surrounded by lush gardens, green lawns and shade trees, and is central to shopping, area hospitals and the scenic St. Croix River. Stillwater is an inviting place to settle down,...
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I would recommend Meadowbrook at Chetek to others, however it is not full Assisted Living. It's for those who want to simplify and may need some light help and ease of living. The move in process was smooth...
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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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For the most part, we're pleased with Brentwood. One area where we've had issues is with billing. There have been some discrepancies, and his first bill never got to him. But he's always been able to...
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.
Vista Prairie at Brentwood is a wonderful place to call home! Enjoy a worry-free lifestyle in a warm and friendly community with services and amenities to simplify life.Our residents can enjoy home-cooked, restaurant-style meals in our beautiful dining room. The staff engages residents in social...
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The one issue we had was that we had to move him due to memory care issues. The staff was great and took good care of him. Communication was good and they did a great job keeping us informed. Overall I...
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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.
For residents who cherish their independence but also need assistance with daily activities, Our House Senior Living in Rice Lake is the optimal lifestyle choice for assisted care. We provide a comfortable, caring and family-like atmosphere with three home-cooked meals a day (plus snacks), a...
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We chose Oak Meadows because they had everything we were looking for. It is such a welcoming atmosphere when you walk in and the price was right. The staff are over the top incredible. The apartment sizes...
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.
Welcome to Oak Meadows! Located in beautiful Oakdale, we are a not-for-profit senior living community in Minnesota. We opened on April 1, 1998. From our stunning campus to our dedicated staff, we are committed to providing excellent care, engaging activities, and a strong community for our...
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I was in great need of a solution for my mom. You asked the right questions and gave 5 great options. We chose Good Life in Hugo. It is a great fit for mom who needed a small community to be with. She is...
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.
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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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...
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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.
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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I lived here at Lake Square for 7 wonderful years.It is in a great location..Downtown WBL Management is great when you are in need of anything. Very pleasant in house Manager,that will care for your...
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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.
Lake Square Apartments is a lovely, three story Cape Cod building in a residential area adjacent to picturesque downtown White Bear Lake. Our apartment community is the ideal residence for active 55+adults, working or retired, and is complemented by a level of service that enables us to be the...
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Staff made me feel right at home. Even the office staff knew the names of all the residents and would help them if they needed it. Best choice I ever could have made. My mother is extremely happy
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.
You're at Home at Cambridge!No matter what stage of life you're in, Cambridge Senior Living has the flexibility to fit your lifestyle! Our two story building is comprised of four unique and comfortable households made up of 15 rooms each. Each household contains its very own Bistro eating area...
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I'm giving it a 4 because some areas could use a little more attention to cleanliness, like the plant in the entryway and some worn furniture in the lobby. However, the care and overall experience were a 5....
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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.
Located in Oakdale, Minnesota, Peaceful Lodge is a brand new assisted living residence that is warm and welcoming from the moment you set eyes on it. Our community offers easy access to Highway 94 and is close to restaurants, shopping malls and clinics. Our residents love how easy it is to get...
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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.
Suite Living of North St. Paul is a 32 private suite Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Community that provides quality care to our seniors, with a personal touch. Our communities are small and intimate, providing a cozy warm atmosphere that feels like home. Suite Living is locally owned...
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My very hard to please dad is very contented there. If you want modern uncomfortable furniture and a fake fireplace this is not your place, but old people like Old styled homey things. The food is homemade...
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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.
If you're looking for assisted living senior care for you elders in the Frederic, WI area, then look no further than Comforts of Home, Memory Care assisted living. Our assisted living community is one of the finest in Frederic and is loaded with amenities including water views as our...
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My Mom was just entering the mid stage of Alzheimer's, when she was diagnosed in, January 2014. She was 82 and vehinimently independent. By April 2015, it was pretty evident, she needed guidance, assistance...
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.
Located across from Beaver Lake in Maplewood, and just minutes north of the 3M campus and east of downtown St. Paul, Ecumen Lakeview Commons offers assisted living and memory care accommodations to match every individual’s needs in a comfortable environment with cozy common areas. As the most...
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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
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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.
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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The staff are friendly and helpful. The facility is clean and very nice. Even though my family member chooses not to participate, they have many activities and try to get the residents involved. The fees...
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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 beautiful location here in Centerville has been open since October 2022. We are just one of four NorBella communities in the Twin Cities. Our dynamic team brings together years of experience in Senior Living and brings a passion for senior care and our wonderful residents every day. One of...
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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.
Maple Ridge Apartments in Maplewood, Minnesota is a short walk to shopping and dinning at Maplewood Mall and Osaka Sushi and Hibachi. With amazing garden waterfalls and a dog park for your four-legged friends, this breathtaking community features a gorgeous tree-filled courtyard and offers a...
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We don't get the food but the staff and great administrators are caring and helpful. The value can't be beat. Apartments are large and bright.
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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.
"Are you on the lookout for a nurturing haven for your loved ones? Welcome to Carefree Cottages of Maplewood, an assisted living community nestled in the picturesque town of Maplewood, Minnesota, just outside Minneapolis. Resting beside a trio of serene ponds and adjacent to the Four Seasons...
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Cost of independent living in Forest, WI

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

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

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

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Forest 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.

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Forest, 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%
Forest, WI
2024 average cost:$2,827/mo
2023 average cost:$2,718/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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2024 average cost:$2,867/mo
2023 average cost:$2,990/mo
Percent change:-4.1%
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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 Forest

Recent reviews for independent living in Forest

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!

Forest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest, 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 Forest 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 Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
18.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest 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 Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forest, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
23.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest 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 Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
32.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.8%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
35.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
16%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
47.6%
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