Page 11 of Best Independent Living in Minnesota

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Oak Park Senior Living

13936 Lower 59Th Street North, Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Overview of Oak Park Senior Living

Oak Park Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. Independent living gives residents a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other tasks while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

With 162 beds, the community has more residents and staff than a smaller home, along with usually more programming. A fitness center supports exercise on site, the movie theater offers entertainment without leaving the community, and the beauty salon provides salon services without arranging an outside visit. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them. Daily meals are prepared by an in-house chef and dining staff, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner made on site.

Respite care provides short-term stays when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another care level does not require leaving the community.

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Overview of Eagan Pointe Senior Living

Eagan Pointe Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Eagan, MN. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With all three care levels on one campus, a resident whose needs grow over time may be able to remain in the community rather than move elsewhere. The community has 170 beds.

Residents have access to a fitness center, movie theater, beauty salon, library, and community room, with spaces for exercise, entertainment, grooming, reading, and shared activities. Daily chef prepared meals include continental breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, and monthly activities include parties, celebrations, and field trips. A Walk Score of 65 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to manage certain outings independently. Pets are allowed, letting residents keep a pet when they move into the community.

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Overview of Copperfield Hill Senior Living

Situated in the peaceful area of Hennepin County, Robbinsdale, MN, Copperfield Hill Senior Living is a thriving senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can comfortably age in place with the help of a compassionate care team that collaborates with residents, their families, and healthcare providers in creating a care plan that meets all of their needs. Safety and comfort are guaranteed with tastefully designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.

Residents dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are given the right amount of care and assistance with their memory care program that combines a homelike, family atmosphere with specialized care and unique programming. The community also provides plenty of opportunities for socialization, fostering a sense of belonging and reducing feelings of loneliness. With their wide array of supportive services, deliciously prepared meals, and a trained team available 24-hours a day, the community warrants a nourishing environment for a fulfilling retirement experience.

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Overview of Edgewood Vista – Hermantown

Edgewood Vista – Hermantown is a senior living community set on a hillside in the Duluth suburbs of northern Minnesota, about 2.5 miles from the center of Hermantown. The campus brings together independent living, assisted living, and memory care in one place, which gives families a path to stay put as needs change rather than moving again later. It has been operating for 26 years, a long enough run that the community has settled into the area and built a track record with local families.

Residents live in private rooms in a single-story building, a layout worth noting for anyone concerned about stairs or elevators. The community welcomes residents aged 55 and older, and pets are allowed, which matters a great deal to people who do not want to give up a companion animal when they move. Transportation services and fitness and recreation programming round out daily life on the campus.

Care support runs deeper than the housing itself. Through CaringEdge, the community’s healthcare services division, residents have access to on-site therapy services, home health, and hospice care. Having those services delivered on campus can spare residents the strain of traveling to appointments during recovery or at the end of life, and it keeps care coordinated under one roof.

The surrounding area is car dependent, with a walkability score of 18 out of 100, so most errands and outings will involve a drive. That said, the profile describes a location close to restaurants, shopping, and medical services, so the practical distances are short even when a car is needed. Visiting family should plan on driving, which is typical for suburban campuses of this kind in the Duluth area.

For admissions questions, Susan Muehlberger is the named contact for the community.

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Overview of Nokomis Square Cooperative

Live independently with Nokomis Square Cooperative Senior Living Community, a dedicated 55+ community that offers cooperative living. The community features 200 one- and two-bedroom accommodations, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents can keep their peace of mind with assistance from the management and dedicated services.

Here, residents meet new friends and live actively with various activities and engaging events. With top-notch kitchen features, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its vibrant and welcoming environment.

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RosePointe I

2555 Hamline Ave N, Roseville, MN 55113
Overview of RosePointe I

RosePointe I is an independent living community in Roseville, MN for adults aged 62 and older. Independent living provides a private residence with community services rather than daily care, so RosePointe I may be a good fit for an older adult who does not need regular assistance with daily tasks.

Housing options include one-bedroom, one-bedroom plus den, and two-bedroom units. The one-bedroom layouts suit a single resident, while a two-bedroom unit can accommodate a couple moving together; pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet when they move in.

A fitness center supports on-site exercise, the library provides space for reading, and outdoor walking paths offer a place to walk outside. On-site beauty salon and barber services support personal grooming without requiring a trip elsewhere, while transportation is available for residents who need a ride. RosePointe I has a Walk Score of 45 out of 100, a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so residents who no longer drive will generally need transportation for errands.

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Overview of Eventide the Linden

Eventide the Linden in Moorhead, MN, offers skilled nursing and nursing home care. Assisted living, independent living, memory care, hospice care, and respite care share the license with them.

Assisted living apartments carry help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the apartment stays the resident’s own. Independent living apartments come without that daily care attached. A resident at risk of wandering belongs on the memory care side, where the space is secured and watched.

Staff are in the building at every hour, including overnight, which is what a skilled nursing designation requires. Hospice care attends to comfort at the end of life. A usual caregiver with travel to do, or recovery of their own, is who respite care is built to assist.

Two hundred and twenty beds put this at the high-capacity end of senior living, where a resident has a wider range of services and programs on hand than a small home carries. Rehabilitation and transitional care both cover the stretch after an illness, injury, or hospital admission.

Walk Score for the surrounding streets scores an 88, so they’re very walkable. Seven levels at one address mean the next stage of care is already licensed where the resident lives.

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Inver Glen Senior Living

7260 South Robert Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
Overview of Inver Glen Senior Living

Inver Glen Senior Living delivers three tiers of care, independent living, assisted living, and memory care, in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. Independent living suites suit active seniors who want access to shared community perks without personal assistance. Assisted living delivers targeted daily support for personal care, medication management, and dressing, while a secured memory care wing provides supervision for residents prone to wandering.

Housing up to 120 residents across its campus, this pet-friendly location allows individuals to age in place as care requirements evolve. On-site chefs prepare continental breakfasts, lunches, and dinners every day. Community features include a full-service salon and a unique intergenerational program that pairs residents with preschool children for shared activities.

Families looking for a versatile senior campus in Minnesota can connect with Inver Glen Senior Living to learn more about apartment layouts and meal options.

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Elim Shores

7900 Timber Lake Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Overview of Elim Shores

Under a single license in Eden Prairie, MN, Elim Shores runs independent living, hospice care, and assisted living. Independent living supplies the community’s services and leaves the day alone. Assisted living picks that up instead, covering dressing, bathing, and medication, and the apartment stays the resident’s. Hospice care is here for the last stretch of a life, when treatment has stopped being the point.

The count here reaches 70 beds, with one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts drawn up. A one-bedroom is a private space for one person. A two-bedroom takes a couple who are moving together.

A salon is one of the amenities, and a garden, walking paths, and seating areas are others. Scheduled outings for shopping and entertainment run beside clubs, classes, and events. Worship happens on the premises, under a named program called Religious Services.

Rehabilitation Services round out the service list, and respite stays are available when the usual caregiver has travel or a recovery ahead. The place suits somebody who wants to live independently now, may want help with the day later, and may want hospice care after that, all at one address.

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Overview of South Grove Lodge Senior Living

Situated in the tranquil Austin, MN, South Grove Lodge Senior Living is an astounding senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and respite care. Experience unparalleled comfort and security with a wide selection of cozy and elegant studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. The community boasts a dedicated and highly qualified team providing exceptional care and support for seniors to flourish and aspire to be the best version of themselves.

Create lasting moments with friends and lead a meaningful life through engaging activities and exciting programs. Have the finest dining experience with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary requirements and preferences. South Grove Lodge Senior Living is a good place for seniors to live their lives to the fullest with its wonderful common spaces and serene environment.

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

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  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

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  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Minnesota

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 217 independent living communities in Minnesota. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Minnesota?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Minnesota, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Minnesota?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

Independent Living in Minnesota at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 46/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Minnesota. 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: 110The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Minnesota. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90