Page 2 of Best Independent Living in Minneapolis, MN

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Sunrise of Golden Valley

4950 Olson Memorial Hwy Frontage Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Overview of Sunrise of Golden Valley

Sunrise of Golden Valley offers independent living in Golden Valley, MN. Its primary service is assisted living; it also offers memory care.

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Overview of Catholic Eldercare

Catholic Eldercare offers independent living in Minneapolis, MN. Its primary service is nursing home care; it also offers assisted living, memory care, respite care, and adult day services. ALM Inspection Grade: C-.

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Overview of Nokomis Square Cooperative

Nokomis Square Cooperative offers independent living in Minneapolis’s Minnehaha neighborhood. Apartment-style living comes with community services and no daily care, making it a possible fit for adults aged 55 and over who want to live independently. Residents can choose a one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment, and transportation is available.

The area has a Walk Score of 77, placing it in the very walkable band. Most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. Mary Kiser serves as director.

Starting Price $900/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Becketwood Cooperative

Becketwood Cooperative offers a quality senior living lifestyle for retirees in Minneapolis. They are considered one of the trusted communities for elegant retirement. The retirement community offers services that are catered to their every need. The faith-based 55+ adult community provides the best of convenience and comfort. Becketwood Cooperative offers exceptional independent living for seniors who want to stay active and have a quaint lifestyle.

Becketwood’s amenities include heated underground parking, a fitness and exercise center, social rooms, game rooms, and a picnic area; services include a well-equipped woodworking shop, and free coffee. Seniors are eligible for the Episcopal Homes of Minnesota for those in need of rehabilitation or long-term care services.

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Overview of Excelsior & Grand Apartments

Excelsior & Grand Apartments sits at 3820 Grand Way in St Louis Park, offering independent living in a mid-rise building with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. Starting price runs $2,895 a month, and the location does a lot of the work here. A Walk Score of 84 puts the neighborhood solidly in very walkable territory, so most errands don’t require a car, and there’s enough packed into a short walk to make that a real option, not just a nice idea on paper.

Inside, residents get a resort-style pool and a fitness center for staying active without leaving the building. There’s a community room with a fireplace too, which tends to become the actual social hub in places like this, somewhere people gather without needing an event on the calendar to justify it. A guest suite rounds things out, giving visiting family a place to stay without turning a resident’s own apartment into a guest room.

Pets are welcome, which matters more than it might sound like on paper. For a lot of people moving into independent living, not having to give up an animal companion is a real factor in the decision, not a minor detail. Between the walkable setting, the apartment variety, and amenities built for both activity and downtime, Excelsior & Grand Apartments reads as a straightforward option for someone who wants independence without sacrificing convenience or comfort.

Starting Price $1,895/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Ebenezer Tower Apartments

Ebenezer Tower Apartments sits at 2523 Portland Ave S in Minneapolis’s Phillips neighborhood, offering independent living in a high-rise with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Units run 342 to 730 square feet, each with its own kitchen and bathroom, some with balconies, and rent covers heat, air conditioning, water, and electricity. Residents need to be at least 50, and pets are welcome.

A Walk Score of 76 lands this in very walkable territory, so most errands don’t require a car, and there’s enough within a short walk to make that genuinely useful day to day. Tax credit apartment homes and HUD Section 8 subsidized options sit alongside market-rate units. A 24-hour on-site caretaker adds a layer of support beyond just the apartment itself.

Programming here includes an art program, a garden club, exercise programs, and volunteer opportunities, plus grocery delivery and on-site laundry that cut down on daily errands. Add in off-street reserved parking, weekly check cashing, a community computer, and an on-site beauty and barber shop, and the amenity list reads like a genuinely useful one. Starting price is $615 a month.

Ebenezer Tower Apartments describes a community built around accessibility, both in housing cost and in daily practicality, set in a walkable pocket of Minneapolis for residents who want independence without unnecessary friction in day-to-day life.

Starting Price $615/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of The Walkway Apartments

The Walkway Apartments offers independent living in Minneapolis, in the Lyn-Lake neighborhood. Residents have private apartments with community services, but no daily care, making this a possible fit for someone who wants an apartment setting without daily assistance.

Floor plans include studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments, with options for different household sizes and room needs. A swimming pool and spa are available on site, while the patio, outdoor seating and fire pit give residents designated outdoor areas to use. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in, and nearby Bryant Square Park and Mueller Park offer additional green spaces. The area has a Walk Score of 98 out of 100, a walker’s paradise where daily errands do not require a car; shops, pharmacies and other routine destinations can be within a short walk, allowing someone who no longer drives to get out independently.

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Saint Therese Senior Living

1660 S. Hwy 100 Suite 103, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Overview of Saint Therese Senior Living

Saint Therese Senior Living offers independent living in St Louis Park, MN. It also offers assisted living, memory care, hospice care, and palliative care.

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Overview of Knollwood Place Apartments

Knollwood Place Apartments is an independent living community in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, located in the Aquila neighborhood. Residents choose one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartments and receive community services rather than daily care. Starting prices range from $2,000 to $3,500 per month, giving families a clear basis for budgeting an apartment.

A Walk Score of 58 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot. Scheduled transportation is available for shopping, medical appointments, and recreational outings when residents need to go beyond walking distance. The community is wheelchair accessible, and residents may bring a pet when they move in.

An outdoor patio with a gazebo overlooks Lake L’Chaim. The on-site salon, fitness center, and Nosh Nook Deli give residents places for personal care, exercise, and food, while Jewish and interfaith offerings, spiritual programming, and a calendar of activities and events add organized ways to spend time. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver temporary coverage, and the community may be a good fit for someone seeking independent living with an apartment, scheduled transportation, and organized programming.

Starting Price $2,000 - $3,500/Month Info Pricing updated on March 6th, 2026

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Independent Living in Minneapolis at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 69/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Minneapolis, MN. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 174The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Minneapolis, MN. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90