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Overview of Primrose of Duluth

Nestled in Duluth, Minnesota, Primrose of Duluth is a distinguished assisted living community with memory care services. They understand that each resident is a unique individual with their own preferences, emotions, and social needs so their care plans are tailored to meet the specific requirements of each resident, ensuring personalized and comprehensive support.

For residents who need memory care, Primrose offers specially designed apartments that provide a spacious and beautiful living environment. With a warm home-like ambiance, these memory care apartments are thoughtfully crafted to enhance the person-centered care approach that Primrose is known for. By creating an atmosphere that promotes comfort and familiarity, residents can feel at ease and receive the highest quality of care in a setting that feels like home.

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Gable Pines At Vadnais Heights

1260 East County Road East, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110
Overview of Gable Pines at Vadnais Heights

Gable Pines at Vadnais Heights offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Vadnais Heights, MN. Independent living means having a private living space with community services, without daily care. Assisted living adds help with everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication while the resident continues to have an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

The community has 160 beds, and Laura Strang serves as director. Having several care levels can work well when a resident’s needs increase over time, since they may be able to move between settings without leaving the community. The area has a Walk Score of 49, placing it in a car-dependent band where most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation arranged by someone who drives for routine trips outside the community.

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Overview of Bay Harbor Senior Living

Bay Harbor Senior Living provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care in La Crescent, MN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. The range of care types can suit a resident whose needs change over time.

The community has 86 beds. A Walk Score of 57 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still be able to complete some errands independently.

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Overview of Broadwell Plymouth Senior Livi

Broadwell Plymouth Senior Livi offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Plymouth, MN. Independent living provides a private apartment with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. The three care levels allow a resident to move to a different level of care as needs change without leaving the community.

The community has 130 beds. Studio apartments start at $2,215 per month, and one-bedroom apartments start at $3,060, giving families starting monthly prices for two apartment layouts. Restaurant-style dining is offered in a main dining room, private dining room, and bistro, with chef-prepared seasonal menu options served across those settings.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet in the community. The Waters is the owner. Broadwell Plymouth Senior Livi may be a good fit for someone who wants independent living now but may later need assisted living or memory care in the same community.

$2,215/Month

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Overview of Crest View Senior Community At

Licensed across nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, hospice care, and skilled nursing, Crest View Senior Community At works in Blaine, MN.

Independent living means services without care attached. What changes on the move up to assisted living is that help with bathing, dressing, and medication is added. A dementia care approval is written into the license, and memory care is kept secure and kept supervised.

The Licensed level for care that has become a nursing matter is skilled nursing, and hospice answers for someone whose comfort has become the whole aim. The six levels work inside 98 beds, with Rehabilitation Services named on top.

A Walk Score of 33 means the area is car-dependent.

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Overview of Vista Prairie at Ridgeway on G

Vista Prairie at Ridgeway on G serves New Ulm, Minnesota, through a combination of independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Independent living lets residents manage their daily schedules without routine assistance, while assisted living supports hands-on needs like bathing, dressing, and medication management. A secure memory care unit provides continuous supervision designed to protect residents prone to wandering.

This 60-bed community allows individuals to remain in place as personal care needs increase over time. Local errands are manageable on foot thanks to a walk score of 55, giving non-driving residents reasonable access to nearby destinations.

Older adults and family members seeking local care options can reach out to Vista Prairie at Ridgeway on G to discuss available accommodations or review program details.

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American Baptist Homes of the Midwest

14850 Scenic Heights Rd # 125, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Overview of American Baptist Homes of the Midwest

Based in the beautiful city of Eden Prairie, MN, American Baptist Homes of the Midwest is a trusted senior living community and home care provider, offering an array of senior living and health care options. This community satisfies their residents’ varying needs with their premiere independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehab, skilled nursing care and in-home care services. Serving seniors for over 93 years, American Baptist Homes of the Midwest boasts extensive experience and knowledge in providing compassionate and high-quality care services tailored to meet seniors’ unique needs.

The community makes sure its residents receive assistance with daily living activities and other specific services with the help of their caring, and attentive care team available to offer care and support any time of the day. American Baptist Homes of the Midwest aims to promote an active, engaging and independent lifestyle with their variety of wellness programs complemented with their state-of-the-art amenities. With its wide array of care services and life-enriching programs, residents are guaranteed to achieve their wellness goals and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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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
  • 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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  • 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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  • 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