Page 21 of Best Independent Living in Minnesota

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.

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

Overview of The Legacy of St Michael

The Legacy of St Michael offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, hospice care, and respite care in St. Michael, MN. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports a resident at the end of life, and respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs time away. The combination of independent living, assisted living, and memory care may suit a resident whose needs grow over time because care can change within the community.

The 110 bed community also offers short term rehab and rehabilitation services, giving a resident a temporary setting focused on recovery before returning to their usual living arrangement. A monthly activity calendar and a separate memory care activity calendar outline scheduled activities for residents, including those in memory care. Staff coverage is available throughout the day and night through 24 hour staffing, and Shaelee Reichstadt is the director.

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$3,605/Month Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

Overview of All Saints Senior Living

All Saints Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Shakopee, MN, within a 100-bed setting. The community’s secure environment can accommodate those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Licensed nurses and CNAs are also available on-site, along with 24-hour staffing, ensuring residents can access care whenever needed.

Respite services provide temporary relief for families whose primary caregiver needs time away. The community’s wide range of care also allows residents to stay even when their needs progress. Named programs include Care Suites and Lifespark COMPLETE. Michelle Demcho serves as director.

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$3,925/Month Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

Autumn Glen Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Coon Rapids, MN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while the resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain in the same community. Care needs can change gradually. Having several options in one community may support continuity as those needs develop.

Birchview Gardens Assisted LIV in Hackensack, MN offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while independent living provides a private apartment with community services for residents who do not need daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels may allow a resident’s care to change over time without moving to another community.

The community has 41 beds, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting. Private apartments give each resident an individual living space, and the community opened in 2007. Residents have access to a Beauty/Barber Salon, an exercise room, a library, and a game room with a pool table, along with a great room and dining room with fireplaces. These spaces support grooming, exercise, reading, games, and shared activities.

A private walking track and outdoor patio provide designated places to spend time outside. Scheduled transportation can support shopping trips, so a resident does not have to arrange every ride independently. The area’s walk score is 43, making it a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride.

Medicaid and Medicare are accepted payment options, and the listed starting price is $1,192.00. Birchview Gardens Assisted LIV may be a good fit for a resident who wants a private apartment and may need a different level of support over time, including secured memory care. The community’s care and payment details should be matched to the resident’s needs and coverage.

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Starting Price $1,192/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Surrounded by lively local amenities in Shakopee, MN, Community Assisted Living. is a distinguished community that offers assisted living. With top-tier services around the clock, residents receive the utmost assistance for their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring. Alongside accessible and secure accommodations, housekeeping and maintenance are provided to ensure a maintenance-free living.

Residents can make new friends and gain meaningful experiences with a variety of recreational activities and light exercises. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Medication management and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. With compassionate support and state-of-the-art amenities, the community ensures residents have the finest retirement experience.

Overview of Saint Therese of Corcoran

Providing plenty of opportunities for intergenerational interaction and meaningful connections, Saint Therese of Corcoran is a reliable senior living community in Hennepin County, Maple Grove, MN, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Settled into a walkable neighborhood surrounded by open spaces, bike paths, parks and countryside, the community fosters an active and vibrant lifestyle. The community takes on an individualized approach to care, providing residents with personalized care plans that are tailored to their unique needs.

At Saint Therese of Corcoran, residents maintain the independence they want with the level of daily support they need. In addition to personalized care, the community offers plenty of opportunities for social interaction, enjoyment and wellness through their wide array of engaging activities and amenities. Here, residents are free to take a class of their liking, swim in the indoor pool, shop at a farmer’s market, and work out in the fitness center. Whatever it is you want to do, Saint Therese of Corcoran is there to assist you in living the retirement lifestyle that you desire.

Located in Worthington, Minnesota, Golden Horizons of Worthington is a senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care for older adults. The community is about a mile from Sanford Worthington Medical Center, providing convenient access to hospital services when additional medical care is needed.

Its dedicated memory care program, introduced in June 2021, is designed to support older adults living with memory loss through a spacious, secure environment that promotes comfort, familiarity, and consistent daily routines while providing appropriate supervision.

The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 21, making it largely car-dependent. Most errands and outings require a vehicle, as few destinations are within easy walking distance.