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Best Independent Living in Minnesota

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 194 independent living communities in Minnesota using Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in MN
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Jun 2026
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194 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

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New Perspective Columbia Heights
IL
AL
MC
Columbia Heights
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 61
Rank #159 / 532
Yes
60
Facility 60
MN AVG 43
Rank #173 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #95 / 302
A+
85%
Facility 85%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #50 / 149
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #61 / 276
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #75 / 276
Nine Mile Creek Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
107
Facility 107
MN AVG 61
Rank #109 / 532
No
29
Facility 29
MN AVG 43
Rank #423 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 18
Rank #71 / 137
93.5%
Facility 93.5%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #50 / 302
A+
80.7%
Facility 80.7%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #76 / 149
1
1
Facility 1
MN AVG 10
Rank #5 / 276
1.0
Facility 1.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #5 / 276
New Perspective Highland Park
IL
AL
MC
St Paul (Highland Park)
109
Facility 109
MN AVG 61
Rank #107 / 532
Yes
68
Facility 68
MN AVG 43
Rank #121 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
75.2%
Facility 75.2%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #182 / 302
A+
83.5%
Facility 83.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #61 / 149
1
22
Facility 22
MN AVG 10
Rank #253 / 276
22.0
Facility 22.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #260 / 276
New Perspective Faribault
IL
AL
MC
Faribault
65
Facility 65
MN AVG 61
Rank #216 / 532
Yes
39
Facility 39
MN AVG 43
Rank #344 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
76.9%
Facility 76.9%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #175 / 302
A+
89.1%
Facility 89.1%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #28 / 149
1
22
Facility 22
MN AVG 10
Rank #253 / 276
22.0
Facility 22.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #260 / 276
New Perspective Carlson Parkway
IL
AL
MC
Minnetonka
115
Facility 115
MN AVG 61
Rank #88 / 532
Yes
32
Facility 32
MN AVG 43
Rank #395 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
88.7%
Facility 88.7%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #81 / 302
A+
80.4%
Facility 80.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #78 / 149
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #40 / 276
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #52 / 276
New Perspective Senior Living | Waconia
IL
AL
MC
Waconia
120
Facility 120
MN AVG 61
Rank #72 / 532
Yes
37
Facility 37
MN AVG 43
Rank #357 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
-A+--
76.9%
Facility 76.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #105 / 149
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New Perspective Prior Lake
IL
AL
MC
Prior Lake
120
Facility 120
MN AVG 61
Rank #72 / 532
Yes
38
Facility 38
MN AVG 43
Rank #350 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
99.2%
Facility 99.2%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #33 / 302
A+
84%
Facility 84%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #57 / 149
1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #179 / 276
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #191 / 276
New Perspective Eagan
IL
AL
MC
Eagan
145
Facility 145
MN AVG 61
Rank #38 / 532
Yes
66
Facility 66
MN AVG 43
Rank #132 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
50.3%
Facility 50.3%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #265 / 302
A+
69.9%
Facility 69.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #127 / 149
1
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 10
Rank #14 / 276
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #19 / 276
Walker Methodist Walker Place
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
Minneapolis (Southwest Minneapolis)
120
Facility 120
MN AVG 61
Rank #72 / 532
No
74
Facility 74
MN AVG 43
Rank #86 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 18
Rank #41 / 137
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #37 / 302
A+
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #14 / 149
1
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 10
Rank #124 / 276
9.0
Facility 9.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #139 / 276
Tradition
IL
AL
Brooklyn Park
160
Facility 160
MN AVG 61
Rank #29 / 532
Yes
41
Facility 41
MN AVG 43
Rank #327 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 18
Rank #84 / 137
96.9%
Facility 96.9%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #36 / 302
A+
77.6%
Facility 77.6%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #101 / 149
1
13
Facility 13
MN AVG 10
Rank #197 / 276
13.0
Facility 13.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #209 / 276
Carver Ridge Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Carver
82
Facility 82
MN AVG 61
Rank #172 / 532
No
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 43
Rank #492 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 18
Rank #125 / 137
84.1%
Facility 84.1%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #119 / 302
A+
74.6%
Facility 74.6%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #112 / 149
1
1
Facility 1
MN AVG 10
Rank #5 / 276
1.0
Facility 1.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #5 / 276
New Perspective Mahtomedi
IL
AL
MC
Mahtomedi
30
Facility 30
MN AVG 61
Rank #336 / 532
Yes
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 43
Rank #191 / 632
Studio
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #213 / 302
A+
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #48 / 149
1
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 10
Rank #141 / 276
10.0
Facility 10.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #154 / 276
New Perspective Senior Living | Woodbury
IL
AL
MC
Woodbury (Century Avenue South)
80
Facility 80
MN AVG 61
Rank #175 / 532
Yes
35
Facility 35
MN AVG 43
Rank #372 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
-A+--
69%
Facility 69%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #131 / 149
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Seven Hills Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
St Paul (Summit - University)
110
Facility 110
MN AVG 61
Rank #99 / 532
No
87
Facility 87
MN AVG 43
Rank #17 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
MN AVG 18
Rank #137 / 137
65.5%
Facility 65.5%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #227 / 302
A
63%
Facility 63%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #144 / 149
1
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 10
Rank #141 / 276
10.0
Facility 10.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #154 / 276
The Kenwood
IL
AL
Minneapolis (Calhoun Isles)
118
Facility 118
MN AVG 61
Rank #80 / 532
Yes
90
Facility 90
MN AVG 43
Rank #10 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed
40
Facility 40
MN AVG 18
Rank #10 / 137
29.7%
Facility 29.7%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #300 / 302
A+
94.2%
Facility 94.2%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #5 / 149
1
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 10
Rank #244 / 276
20.0
Facility 20.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #253 / 276
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Overview of Artessa Maple Grove at Rush Hollow

Artessa Maple Grove at Rush Hollow is a premier independent living community located in Maple Grove, MN. Situated near the vibrant Rush Hollow neighborhood, it offers residents stylish, homes-to-own close to top shopping, dining, and recreational spots. Residents can enjoy the best of both worlds, with easy access to city amenities and the tranquility of nature. The community is near the expansive Elm Creek Park Reserve, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Seniors can choose from a variety of thoughtfully designed floor plans, ensuring a perfect fit for their lifestyle needs.

At Artessa Maple Grove, residents have exclusive access to over 10,000 square feet of indoor amenities and 3,000 square feet of outdoor living spaces. Activities include woodworking in The Makerspace, crafting in The Guild, and socializing in The Social. Additional features include a fitness studio, two pickleball courts, a beautifully landscaped neighborhood pond, and a king-sized guest suite. The community’s focus on wellness, creativity, and social connections ensures a vibrant and engaging lifestyle for all residents.

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Overview of Vicksburg Crossing

Located in Plymouth, Minnesota, Vicksburg Crossing emerges as an independent senior apartment building owned and operated by the Plymouth Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA). Tailored for individuals aged 55 and older, this dynamic community serves as a haven for self-sufficient residents who embrace the advantages of an age-qualified lifestyle.

The innovative floor plans at Vicksburg Crossing strike an optimal balance between convenience and style. Residents can select from a variety of one- and two-bedroom options, each meticulously appointed. Vicksburg Crossing provides residents with the confidence of a connected lifestyle, surrounded by familiar surroundings and abundant choices for entertainment and shopping. It’s a place where active community living seamlessly harmonizes with serene natural spaces, making it an excellent option for those seeking independent living during their golden years.

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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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RosePointe I

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

Rose Pointe stands as one of the premier homes that have set the standard for premium nursing and rehabilitative care. Focuses on independent living, management ensures you get a hassle-free and seamless transfer to your new place. The premier nursing home offers a definite solution to all your needs, ensuring that comfort and relaxation are being prioritized. Rose Pointe has continuously provided world-class hospitality in a resort-like environment.
Rose Pointe aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that they have the best services such as housekeeping, transportation, medication management, and daily assistance with tasks. Other community services include fitness classes, recreational and cultural activities, support services, and home health care.

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Overview of Powers Ridge Senior Living

Situated in West Chanhassen, MN, Powers Ridge is a lively senior living community that offers a serene space for independent living. Comfortably retire in spacious, well appointed apartments that come in various floor plans and luxury finishes, secured entry, and access to a wide array of amenities. A caring on-site management and maintenance professionals are alway available to meet residents needs and ensure their living space is always neat and relaxing.

Committed to giving its residents all the comforts of home without the usual hassle of homeownership, the community provides access to a wide array of convenient amenities. Residents enjoy access to a pool, fitness center, business center, clubhouse, a kids’ park, and an on-site salon, providing residents with plenty of opportunities for relaxation and entertainment. Pets are also welcomed, fostering companionship and alleviating loneliness among residents.

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Overview of Ridgepointe Senior Living

Enjoy countless opportunities for socialization and fulfilling living at Ridgepointe Senior Living, a vibrant senior living community in Hennepin County, Minnetonka, MN, offering independent living. Relax in bright and spacious accommodations that come in various floor plans, including one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. The community is surrounded by wooded areas, mature trees, planned green spaces, and gardens, providing a relaxing and healing environment that fosters relaxation.

The community takes pride in their countless amenities designed to make residents’ lifestyle easier. Here, residents benefit from the convenience of scheduled van service, weekly housekeeping, daily continental breakfast, three complimentary dinners per month, and well-designed common areas that fosters continuing passions and discovery. With an art studio, woodshop, art galleries, raised garden beds, a library computer station, as well as a beautiful piano in a spacious lobby, residents never run out of things to explore and live a productive daily life.

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Overview of The Terraces at Abiitan

The Terraces at Abiitan is the exclusive memory care home of the Abiitan Mill City senior living group. The luxury memory care home makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice given to each resident and ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. The Terraces offers senior living enriched by world-class hospitality and service in a serene and stimulating environment. 

Abiitan is an innovative senior living community that offers a unique and urbanized home for its seniors. Its specialized memory care training os focused on the individualized and personal care needs of its residents: transportation, housekeeping, stimulating activities, and recreational programs focused on embracing cognitive decline.

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Overview of Shorewood Senior Campus

Shorewood Senior Campus offers an unmatched level of quality service that is all focused on promoting and improving individual wellness. The 55+ active living, assisted living, and memory care provides an engaging atmosphere that helps residents maintain independence while receiving additional support daily. The residence’s environment focuses on comfort and comprehensive care to help seniors do more and be more as they continue to live life to the fullest.

Shorewood’s amenities and services help make the lives of its residents hassle-free, such as 24-hour licensed supervision, medication services, balanced meals provided, engaging activities scheduled, and a full-service salon available.

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Brookdale Winona

835 East Belleview Street, Winona, MN 55987
Overview of Brookdale Winona

Situated in the picturesque city of Winona, MN, Brookdale Winona offers a vibrant assisted living community designed for seniors seeking a fulfilling and carefree lifestyle. With a focus on personal freedom and well-being, Brookdale Winona provides various care services, ensuring residents receive the support they need while enjoying a dynamic social environment. Residents can choose from private apartments and engage in numerous social activities in cozy common areas. Assistance with daily tasks like dressing and medication management is available, ensuring comfort and peace of mind with a 24/7 on-site team ready to respond to emergencies.

Brookdale Winona emphasizes holistic wellness through a diverse range of activities tailored to residents’ interests. From fitness programs like B-Fit and Flex Your Brain classes to enjoyable social events like coffee hour and The Price Is Right viewings, every activity is designed to enhance both physical and mental well-being. The community’s commitment to fostering growth and engagement is reflected in its evidence-based programs, such as Resident Technology and My Life Story. Recognized by U.S. News and World Report as Best in Assisted Living, Brookdale Winona is dedicated to helping residents live their best lives.

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Overview of Hayden Grove Senior Living – St. Anthony

Settled in the residential neighborhood of Anthony, MI, the Hayden Grove Senior Living – St. Anthony is an inviting community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Spacious and bright accommodations with several floor plans are available depending on the care options of its residents. With its competent and dedicated team, residents can maximize a living experience in a community founded in dignity and grace.

Experience its top-of-the-line amenities and services including elegant restaurant-style dining with well-balanced and delicious meals 7 days a week, controlled entry system, underground parking, massage and physical therapy, community rooms, craft room, library, and beauty salon. Meet new people in the Coffee & Snacks Bistro and Wellness Center. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with the Hayden Grove Senior Living – St. Anthony.

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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 194 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.