Page 15 of Best Independent Living in Minnesota

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 216 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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Avg Walk Score: 45/ 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
Overview of Oak Meadows Senior Living
Oak Meadows Senior Living is a senior living community in Oakdale, Minnesota. It offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care options. The community is committed to providing excellent care, engaging activities, and a strong community for its residents.

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Overview of Aurora on France Senior Living

Aurora on France Senior Living is a 130-bed nursing home located on France Avenue in Edina, Minnesota. Owned by Nadette Waligora, the facility accepts Medicare and private pay to cover care expenses. The surrounding neighborhood is highly walkable, allowing visitors to handle most errands entirely on foot.

The facility focuses heavily on transitional care, with residents staying for an average of just 22 days as they move through post-acute rehabilitation and recovery. To support this fast-paced environment, the floor staff provides 7 hours and 17 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, which includes 5 hours and 54 minutes of daily care specifically from nurse aides. This setup is designed for individuals recovering from surgery, managing complex medical needs, or transitioning out of a hospital stay.

Daily life includes a mix of therapy routines and social activities, such as weekly coffee visits, movie outings, shopping trips, and spiritual programming. Residents also have access to wellness classes and outdoor spaces. The 24-hour staff handles daily treatments and rehab services, and the facility offers respite care for families needing short-term skilled support.

Prospective individuals checking out local options can find a practical setup for short-term recovery due to the heavy rehab focus and the convenient location. The admissions department can be reached directly to clarify current bed availability, confirm specific insurance coverages, or arrange an in-person tour of the campus.

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Overview of Auburn Meadows
Auburn Meadows is an assisted living facility located in Waconia, Minnesota. It offers a mix of privacy and community with private apartments and various amenities. The facility is designed to help residents enjoy the comforts of home while receiving the care they need.

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Overview of Crossroads Care Center

Crossroads Care Center, located in Worthington, MN, is a skilled nursing facility offeering high quality nursing services from transitional care, memory care, respite care, rehabilitations, long term care, and hospice care. To ensure that each residents’ specific needs are met, they provide personalized care programs which includes 24/7 nursing care, and access to state-of-the-art facilities.
Valuing the role of the environment, CrossroadsCare Center offers a secure community with comforatble spaces, where seniors living with Alzheimer’s or dementia can thrive. Their therapy services include speech, occupational and physical, giving residents assistence to achieve the highest level of functionality as possible.

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Overview of Eden Prairie Senior Living
Eden Prairie Senior Living is a senior living community located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. It offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments, along with a variety of amenities and services. The community focuses on providing a high quality of life with a continuum of care tailored to residents' needs.

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Overview of Lexington Pointe Senior Living
Lexington Pointe Senior Living is a distinguished senior living community in Eagan, Minnesota that offers independent, assisted, and memory care living options. The facility provides a high quality of life with a continuum of care designed to fit the lifestyle and evolving needs of residents. It features a range of amenities and activities to support the health and happiness of every resident.

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The Harbor At Peace Village

300 Faxon Road North, Norwood Youngamerica, MN 55368
Overview of The Harbor at Peace Village

The Harbor at Peace Village is an 82-bed assisted living community located in Norwood Young America, Minnesota. Situated in Carver County, southwest of the Twin Cities metro area, this facility operates as part of an integrated senior living campus alongside The Villa, an independent living community, and The Haven, which specializes in memory care.

The multi-tiered structure allows residents to transition between independent lifestyles and higher levels of support without changing locations as their physical or cognitive needs evolve. The surrounding residential neighborhood is car-dependent, carrying a walkability score of 39 out of 100, which indicates that most routine local travel and family visits require a vehicle.

The facility holds state approval to deliver dedicated dementia care, providing secured on-site memory support to manage cognitive decline safely. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants manage the daily clinical operations, providing medication reminders, wellness monitoring, and hands-on assistance with personal care routines.

Prospective residents looking into regional care networks can contact the Norwood Young America administrative office to verify current apartment availability and baseline intake protocols.

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Overview of Auburn Homes and Services Waconia

Auburn Homes and Services Waconia, situated in the beautiful town of Waconia, MN, is an esteemed senior living providing outstanding assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing care, and rehabilitation services. The community features an elegant and professional atmosphere, ensuring service is delivered well with compassion and integrity. Residents can choose from cozy studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom luxury, and private apartments, providing a perfect blend of privacy and community.

Here, residents are treated to delicious and nutritious meals while enjoying a wide array of activities and programs that invigorate the body, mind, and spirit. Live life to the fullest with its top-tier amenities and services, catering to unique individual needs, assisted by a dedicated team. Every moment is crafted to celebrate life and foster a vibrant and fulfilling experience for all.

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Overview of Havenwood of Richfield
Havenwood of Richfield is a senior living community located in Richfield, Minnesota. It offers a range of living options including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community focuses on providing a vibrant lifestyle with various amenities and support services.

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Towerlight On Wooddale Avenue

3601 Wooddale Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Overview of Towerlight on Wooddale Avenue
Towerlight on Wooddale Avenue is a senior living community in St. Louis Park, MN. It offers a range of services including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Enhanced Care. The community focuses on providing quality lifestyle programs and culinary services to support the well-being of its residents.

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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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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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  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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 216 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.