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Page 12 of Best Independent Living in Minnesota

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 211 independent living communities in MN using MN Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in MN
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211 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 43/ 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: 61The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Minnesota. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Minnesota

Info below is compiled from the MN Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
111
Facility 111
MN AVG 61
Rank #97 / 528
No
37
Facility 37
MN AVG 43
Rank #357 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MN AVG 18
Rank #20 / 138
81.1% -
87.1%
Facility 87.1%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #41 / 149
4
21
Facility 21
MN AVG 10
Rank #248 / 274
5.3
Facility 5.3
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #71 / 274
Trillium Woods
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Plymouth (Glacier Vista)
44
Facility 44
MN AVG 61
Rank #273 / 528
No
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 43
Rank #585 / 632
-
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 18
Rank #89 / 138
72.7% A+---3
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #27 / 274
1.3
Facility 1.3
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #12 / 274
Charter House
IL
HOS
NH
SNF
Nw Rochester (Lincolnshire - Arbor Glen)
330
Facility 330
MN AVG 61
Rank #3 / 528
No
59
Facility 59
MN AVG 43
Rank #185 / 632
-
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 18
Rank #4 / 138
-A+---5
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 10
Rank #123 / 274
1.8
Facility 1.8
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #13 / 274
Folkestone
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Wayzata (South Wayzata Boulevard)
90
Facility 90
MN AVG 61
Rank #142 / 528
No
53
Facility 53
MN AVG 43
Rank #233 / 632
-- 32.2% ----3
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 10
Rank #123 / 274
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #19 / 274
Walker Methodist Walker Place
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Minneapolis (Southwest Minneapolis)
120
Facility 120
MN AVG 61
Rank #71 / 528
Yes
74
Facility 74
MN AVG 43
Rank #86 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 18
Rank #41 / 138
96.7% A+
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #14 / 149
1
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 10
Rank #123 / 274
9.0
Facility 9.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #137 / 274
Asst Lvg In Heritage Hall
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
52
Facility 52
MN AVG 61
Rank #248 / 528
No
50
Facility 50
MN AVG 43
Rank #250 / 632
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16
Facility 16
MN AVG 10
Rank #218 / 274
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #34 / 274
New Perspective Columbia Heights
IL
AL
MC
Columbia Heights
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 61
Rank #158 / 528
Yes
60
Facility 60
MN AVG 43
Rank #173 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #47 / 138
85.9% A+
85%
Facility 85%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #50 / 149
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #60 / 274
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #72 / 274
Nine Mile Creek Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
107
Facility 107
MN AVG 61
Rank #108 / 528
No
29
Facility 29
MN AVG 43
Rank #423 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 18
Rank #71 / 138
93.5% A+
80.7%
Facility 80.7%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #76 / 149
1
1
Facility 1
MN AVG 10
Rank #5 / 274
1.0
Facility 1.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #5 / 274
Haven Homes Assisted Living
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Maple Plain
106
Facility 106
MN AVG 61
Rank #110 / 528
Yes
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 43
Rank #295 / 632
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Vernon Terrace of Edina
IL
AL
MC
Edina (Grandview)
170
Facility 170
MN AVG 61
Rank #18 / 528
Yes
70
Facility 70
MN AVG 43
Rank #111 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed- 87.6% -
82.9%
Facility 82.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #62 / 149
1
2
Facility 2
MN AVG 10
Rank #10 / 274
2.0
Facility 2.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #14 / 274
Chosen Valley Assisted Living
IL
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Se Chatfield
40
Facility 40
MN AVG 61
Rank #293 / 528
No
43
Facility 43
MN AVG 43
Rank #308 / 632
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Friendship Village of Bloomington
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 61
Rank #158 / 528
Yes
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 43
Rank #525 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed
47
Facility 47
MN AVG 18
Rank #2 / 138
84.7% -
78.9%
Facility 78.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #90 / 149
4
26
Facility 26
MN AVG 10
Rank #259 / 274
6.5
Facility 6.5
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #96 / 274
New Perspective Carlson Parkway
IL
AL
MC
Minnetonka
115
Facility 115
MN AVG 61
Rank #87 / 528
Yes
32
Facility 32
MN AVG 43
Rank #395 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #47 / 138
88.7% A+
80.4%
Facility 80.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #78 / 149
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274
New Perspective Eagan
IL
AL
MC
Eagan
145
Facility 145
MN AVG 61
Rank #38 / 528
Yes
66
Facility 66
MN AVG 43
Rank #132 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #47 / 138
50.3% A+
69.9%
Facility 69.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #127 / 149
1
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 10
Rank #14 / 274
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #19 / 274
Eventide Catered Living
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Moorhead
145
Facility 145
MN AVG 61
Rank #38 / 528
No
44
Facility 44
MN AVG 43
Rank #304 / 632
-
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 18
Rank #104 / 138
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Prestigious Care Homes

4369 Ewing Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55422
Overview of Prestigious Care Homes

Kick-start your worry-free retirement journey with Prestigious Care Homes, a blissful community in Minneapolis, MN, offering independent living, assisted living, and in-home care. They strive to provide residents from different backgrounds with an affordable living environment with access to personalized care services, should the need arise. Their care services are designed to help residents maintain their independence while offering them compassionate support with their daily living activities, medication management, and more.

With household chores handled for them, residents can focus on living their lives fully and maintaining their well-being. There’s also an array of fun and engaging activities available to residents, giving them plenty of opportunities to stay active, engaged, and well-connected. At Prestigious Care Homes, they go above and beyond in giving residents comfort and convenience in every aspect of their lives.

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Overview of Ingleside

Experience compassionate care and assistance with Ingleside, a respected senior living community in Fairmont, Minnesota, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Residents enjoy their privacy in their beautifully designed accommodations with laundry and housekeeping services for a maintenance-free living experience. The community provides residents with a wide array of services, including daily living assistance, medicine administration, and wellness checks to ensure they are always comfortable and in their best state.

In addition to personalized care services, residents here are offered a vibrant array of activities and events to keep them entertained, happy, and connected all year round. Residents are served with three delectable meals daily with snacks in between to keep them nourished and healthy. An array of amenities, such as an activities area, salon, and relaxing outdoor areas, are offered to make residents’ living experience more convenient and enjoyable.

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Overview of Willows Landing

Set in Monticello, MN, Willows Landing is a luxury senior living community, offering three different care levels, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community boasts elegant accommodations with convenient access to excellent services, amenities, and conveniences. With the help of a dependable care team, the community reassures residents that they’ll be provided with the care they deserve and need to enjoy a vacation-style retirement.

Offering convenient access to local amenities, such as restaurants, banks, grocery stores, and more, the community provides an ideal place for those seeking a vibrant and comfortable environment with plenty of opportunities for recreation. Residents here also enjoy an array of vibrant activities, delightful meals, and thoughtful amenities, all designed to give residents the comfort and convenience they need to live a relaxing retirement experience.

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Overview of Seven Hills Senior Living

Situated on Selby Avenue, Seven Hills Senior Living is a senior living community in St. Paul, Minnesota, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Operating for two years, it has 110 studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments and currently serves 72 residents. The community is approved for dementia care and is situated in an accessible area of Ramsey County near downtown St. Paul.

Housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and transportation for appointments and outings are offered. Daily programming also includes artistic, musical, physical, and cognitive activities designed to encourage engagement and independence for older adults. Furthermore, the surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 87, making many shops, services, and everyday destinations accessible on foot.

State inspections have identified areas for improvement in fire safety procedures, building maintenance, quality management documentation, and dementia care training.

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Overview of Cedars of Austin
Cedars of Austin is a senior living community located in Austin, Minnesota. It offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care services. The community is family-owned and has been serving seniors for over 40 years.

Contact Cedars Of Austin

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.

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Overview of Broadwell Senior Living – Plymouth

Plymouth’s newest luxury senior living experience is within arm’s reach. Discover endless possibilities that cultivate growth and independence while receiving full support with assisted living, independent living, and memory care support. Continue to fulfill purposeful living and immerse in personal pursuits that expand a vibrant retirement experience.

At Broadwell Senior Living in Plymouth, the management team and staff believe in empowering residents to thrive with a simple lifestyle that greatly impacts their lives to meaningful connections that last. Broadwell’s residential living is built on comfort and flexibility, ensuring that residents’ unique needs are met and nurtured. Its featured accommodations include 24/7 care and supervision, an expansive culinary experience, life-enriching programs, calendar-filled activities, and specialized medical services—to name a few of the forward-thinking services and amenities that help ensure a hassle-free lifestyle.

Contact Broadwell Senior Living – Plymouth

Overview of Edgewood Vista – Hermantown

Nestled atop a hill in the charming suburbs of Duluth, Minnesota, Edgewood Hermantown is a premier assisted living community that offers a convenient and vibrant lifestyle for area seniors. With its close proximity to local restaurants, shopping centers, and top-notch medical services, Edgewood Hermantown provides residents with easy access to everything they need. At Edgewood Hermantown, the beautiful campus is designed to cater to the varying needs of seniors throughout their aging journey.

For active and independent seniors, the Independent Living community offers a carefree and socially engaging lifestyle, allowing residents to enjoy their retirement years to the fullest. Edgewood Hermantown also offers Assisted Living and Memory Care services, ensuring that residents receive the personalized care they deserve. In addition to the range of care options, Edgewood Hermantown goes above and beyond by providing on-site Therapy Services, Home Health, and Hospice care through their dedicated healthcare services division, CaringEdge. This comprehensive continuum of care ensures that residents have access to the necessary support and services, all within the comforts of their community. With its picturesque location, array of care options, and commitment to exceptional care, Edgewood Hermantown is the ideal choice for seniors seeking a fulfilling and worry-free lifestyle.

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Overview of Highland Path

Set in Ramsey County, St Paul, MN, Highland Path is a dynamic senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living and memory care services. The community offers a maintenance-free living environment nearby shopping, groceries and dining options for meeting with friends and family. Featuring a wide array of flawlessly designed floor plans, the community warrants residents are able to find the ideal residence that matches their lifestyle needs and preferences. Residents needing extra care and support are provided with a 24 hour on-site resident assistant team and access to an array of rehabilitative services for all residents.

Most of the chores like housekeeping and meal preparation are handled by the team to provide residents with convenience and more time to spend on their well-being and enjoyment. Residents also enjoy access to a salon and fitness center, keeping them looking and feeling good. Here, residents’ lives are simplified while being provided with plenty of time and opportunities to live a fulfilling life.

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Overview of Chaska Heights Senior Living
Chaska Heights Senior Living is located in Chaska, MN. It offers a warm, welcoming environment for residents of all kinds of lifestyles, with varying levels of care to suit individual needs. The community provides a dynamic calendar of activities and prioritizes health and safety for all residents.

Contact Chaska Heights Senior Living

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

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

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

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

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

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

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

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

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

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.

  • Includes
  • 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 211 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.