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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 36 independent living communities in ND using ND Dept. of Health & Human Services (NDHHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in ND
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Avg Walk Score: 42/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in North Dakota. 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: 75The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in North Dakota. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around North Dakota

Info below is compiled from the ND Dept. of Health & Human Services (NDHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

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

Good Samaritan Society – Augusta Place
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Bismarck
48
Facility 48
ND AVG 75
Rank #33 / 53
No
16
Facility 16
ND AVG 42
Rank #68 / 80
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
21
Facility 21
ND AVG 28
Rank #8 / 14
A+-
Hatton Prairie Village
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Hatton
17
Facility 17
ND AVG 75
Rank #51 / 53
No
27
Facility 27
ND AVG 42
Rank #52 / 80
Private Rooms--Cynthia Tredwell
Elim Health Care Center
IL
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Fargo (River Drive)
88
Facility 88
ND AVG 75
Rank #18 / 53
Yes
52
Facility 52
ND AVG 42
Rank #31 / 80
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Sheyenne Crossings Senior Living Apartments
IL
NH
AL
HC
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
West Fargo (West Charleswood)
103
Facility 103
ND AVG 75
Rank #13 / 53
Yes
36
Facility 36
ND AVG 42
Rank #42 / 80
Studio / 2 Bed--Tony Keelin
Eventide Fargo
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Fargo (Brandt Crossing)
98
Facility 98
ND AVG 75
Rank #14 / 53
No
21
Facility 21
ND AVG 42
Rank #60 / 80
---Chris Gilson
Touchmark at Harwood Groves
IL
AL
MC
Fargo (River Drive)
80
Facility 80
ND AVG 75
Rank #22 / 53
Yes
48
Facility 48
ND AVG 42
Rank #35 / 80
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
Facility 27
ND AVG 28
Rank #7 / 14
A+Anne-Marie Fitz
New Perspective – West Fargo
IL
AL
MC
West Fargo
119
Facility 119
ND AVG 75
Rank #9 / 53
Yes
30
Facility 30
ND AVG 42
Rank #47 / 80
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
ND AVG 28
Rank #10 / 14
A+Alex Massopust
Valley Senior Living on 42nd
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Grand Forks
196
Facility 196
ND AVG 75
Rank #1 / 53
No
16
Facility 16
ND AVG 42
Rank #68 / 80
Private Rooms---
Patterson Place
IL
Bismarck
-Yes
86
Facility 86
ND AVG 42
Rank #1 / 80
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Touchmark on West Century
IL
AL
MC
RC
Bismarck
85
Facility 85
ND AVG 75
Rank #19 / 53
Yes
43
Facility 43
ND AVG 42
Rank #37 / 80
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed--Patrick Yantes
New Perspective Senior Living | West Fargo
IL
AL
MC
West Fargo
119
Facility 119
ND AVG 75
Rank #9 / 53
Yes
17
Facility 17
ND AVG 42
Rank #66 / 80
-
19
Facility 19
ND AVG 28
Rank #10 / 14
A+Alex Massopust
Harper Heights Senior Living Apartments
IL
West Fargo (Pinewood)
-Yes
74
Facility 74
ND AVG 42
Rank #14 / 80
1 Bed / 2 Bed---
Edgewood Grand Forks
IL
NH
ADC
AL
MC
RC
Grand Forks
122
Facility 122
ND AVG 75
Rank #8 / 53
No
21
Facility 21
ND AVG 42
Rank #60 / 80
Studio / 1 Bed--Eric Hoffmann
Edgewood Parkwood Place, LLC
IL
ADC
AL
MC
Grand Forks
165
Facility 165
ND AVG 75
Rank #3 / 53
No
50
Facility 50
ND AVG 42
Rank #33 / 80
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Valley Eldercare Center
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Grand Forks
-No
53
Facility 53
ND AVG 42
Rank #29 / 80
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
37
Facility 37
ND AVG 28
Rank #6 / 14
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Overview of Edgewood Vista & Village in Bismarck

A coffee shop and a movie theater aren’t things you’d expect inside an assisted living community, but Edgewood Vista & Village in Bismarck has both, along with a chapel and fitness center, all built into an 85-bed, three-story building at 3124 Colorado Lane in Burleigh County. Edgewood Senior Living operates it, offering studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units depending on what a resident needs.

Getting around outside the building is another matter entirely. Walk Score comes in at 6, about as car-dependent as this metric gets, so residents and visiting family will do essentially everything by car here.

What sets the care model apart is depth beyond daily assistance. Therapy services, home health, and hospice care are all delivered on-site through Edgewood’s own healthcare services division, which means residents facing more advanced or end-of-life care needs don’t necessarily have to leave the community to access them. Transportation services cover the trips that do require going off-site.

What Edgewood Vista & Village offers is a genuinely amenity-rich building paired with an unusually deep on-site care continuum, from routine therapy through hospice, in a stretch of Bismarck where the neighborhood itself offers little on foot.

Contact Edgewood Vista & Village in Bismarck

Overview of Henry Towers

Henry Towers is a reliable and welcoming community in Minot, North Dakota, providing a comfortable and engaging environment for its residents. This community stands out as one of the independent living retirement communities, offering a wide range of activities for seniors to enjoy. Residents can expect well-appointed rooms, excellent facilities, and a friendly, attentive staff to make their stay truly pleasant.
The home also offers convenient amenities like elevators and parking. It caters to seniors aged 62 and above, including those with disabilities, making it an affordable option through federal government subsidies. With 83 units available, it’s an excellent choice for those seeking independent living near you, prioritizing the well-being and comfort of elderly and disabled individuals in the community.

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Overview of One Oak Place

One Oak Place is a 55+ independent living community in Fargo, ND, offering one to three-bedroom apartments. Here, older adults can find a new home, especially with a lively and welcoming environment. Along with convenient apartment features, salon services, and wellness programs are also available for residents’ well-being. The community also features thoughtfully curated amenities dedicated to helping residents live actively in their later years.

Guest speakers, art programs, and fitness classes help residents continue learning and gain meaningful experiences. Residents are also encouraged to explore hobbies and interact with their surroundings with first-class amenities, including the gardens, a theater space, and a walking path. Situated near East US Highway 52 in the quiet residential area of Fargo, the community guarantees easy access to necessities and leisure. This independent living community has top-notch services and spaces, making it one of the best options for senior living in North Dakota.

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Overview of Maple View Memory Care in Grand Forks

Maple View is one of Grand Forks’ trusted memory care living homes. The environment is a warm and comfortable setting for seniors needing assistance with personal care and daily living activities. Traditions is a modern senior living community that is focused on blossoming the relationship between staff and residents in a secure and supportive environment.

Maple View residents of all living options are guaranteed to live a life of ease with the comfort and convenience found in amenities and services: recreational activities, specialized programs, housekeeping and transportation services, daily meals, and ADLs.

Contact Maple View Memory Care in Grand Forks

Overview of The View

The View is a 61-bed assisted living facility at 2905 Elk Drive, Minot, Ward County, North Dakota, administered by Amanda Anfinson. Licensed as an Assisted Living Facility, the facility is independently owned and operated and offers independent living, assisted living, and enhanced assisted living services in a resort-style setting overlooking Minot. The facility provides one bedroom and two bedroom apartment options.

The View offers independent living for active, healthy seniors and assisted living for residents needing assistance with grooming, medication, bathing, or dressing. Enhanced Assisted Living Services provide additional care above normal assisted living levels. Amenities include state-of-the-art building security, world-class commons areas, complimentary laundry facilities, chapel, dining rooms, and activity programs including cards and bus trips for outings. Staff arranges activities, coordinates transportation, scheduling, cleaning, and assistance with errands. Starting pricing estimated at $4,750 per month for assisted living.

Inspection and regulatory history information is not displayed in available records. No federal penalties have been imposed in the past three years according to CMS records.

Trinity Health-Minot, a general medical and surgical facility offering cardiology, cancer surgery, trauma care, and other specialties, is located at One Burdick Expressway West, Minot, approximately 2 miles from The View.

The View is appropriate for active seniors seeking independent or assisted living in a resort-style environment with comprehensive amenities.

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Overview of Hay Creek Lodge Senior Living

Stay connected and make new friends at Hay Creek Lodge Senior Living, an inviting senior living community in Bismarck, ND, that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Care. Entertain families and friends in well-designed accommodations with up-to-date appliances and convenient access to mains services and amenities. The community has a team of dedicated personnel who work together to help residents maintain their independence.

Create new memories and experience new experiences with a diverse calendar of activities, events, and programs within the community. Their Aging Experience program helps families and the community’s care team in understanding the challenges of aging, so they can better support residents or their loved ones in their journey. Helping residents increase their self- confidence, build new skills, and help to improve ones you already have, the community offers an array of lifelong learning programs through guest speakers, fine arts programs, and educational series.

Contact Hay Creek Lodge Senior Living

Overview of Lakeview Landing

Amy Deacon is the listed contact for Lakeview Landing, Inc., a 30-bed assisted living and memory care community at 4401 21st St SE in Mandan, North Dakota’s 21st Street Southeast neighborhood. EWR Mandan Lakewood SH LLC operates the facility, which is a building with two stories, and studio housing as its available layout option.

Getting to the facility6 hand around the surrounding area to run errands without a car is tough here. The Walk Score sits at 17, car-dependent, so most errands mean driving.

Two things stand out about Lakeview Landing: first, it’s pet friendly, so a resident’s cat or dog doesn’t have to stay behind. Second, it offers both assisted living and memory care under one roof, which means a resident’s care level can shift without a move to a new building. Transportation services and fitness and recreation options round out daily life.

This is a small, modest community by the numbers; thirty beds, two floors, studio apartments, a pet-friendly policy, and basic transportation and recreation support. It reads less like a flagship community and more like a straightforward, no-frills option for families who want assisted living and memory care in the same Mandan building without a long list of extras.

Contact Lakeview Landing, Inc.

Overview of Pioneer House Assisted Living

Located in Fargo, North Dakota, it’s conveniently situated near Hector International Airport. Pioneer House Assisted Living, this newly built community specializes in assisted living and memory care, offering compassionate and respectful service to each resident’s needs. Short-term stays are also available for added flexibility. Pioneer House prioritizes comfort and familiarity. Their cozy, home-like environment fosters a sense of belonging and security.

Residents receive compassionate care delivered with respect and dignity. This may include assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and personalized care plans. Memory care services are also available for those with dementia. For peace of mind, all utilities – water, electricity, heat, trash removal, and sewer – are included in the monthly rent. The single-story layout with 28 units ensures a comfortable and manageable living space.

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Overview of Fargo Elim Care Center

Fargo Elim Care Center, situated in Fargo, North Dakota, offers a welcoming neighborhood for retirees, fostering a sense of rich amenities and genuine hospitality. This retirement community stands as a hub for various living options, encompassing independent senior living, assisted living places, and a skilled nursing facility. It caters to a spectrum of needs, providing residents with a comprehensive range of choices. With a dedication to adaptability and quality, Fargo Elim boasts a state-of-the-art healthcare center designed to meet the evolving needs of residents. This forward-looking approach ensures it remains a high-quality option for generations to come.

The community also considers transitions and changing needs, providing well-designed apartments with emergency call systems for added peace of mind. Practical features like scheduled transportation, sunrooms, lounges, a beauty salon, and a barbershop enhance the convenience and comfort of residents. Additionally, the center offers outdoor patios, gardens, and a vibrant array of activities, creating an engaging environment for seniors to enjoy. Nearby, residents have the added advantage of nursing homes, contributing to a well-rounded living experience.

Contact Fargo Elim Care Center

Overview of Maple View Memory Care Nd

Maple View Memory Care is one of the finest memory care communities dedicated to providing exceptional support for individuals with memory-related challenges. Highly trained caregivers are available 24 hours a day to closely monitor the residents and offer compassionate care. Maple View Memory Care has been remodeled and the facility has been expanded all while setting higher standards and more developed approaches to memory care. Caregivers undergo rigorous training in memory care, equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver top-quality care. 
Located in Bismarck and established in 2006, the community has earned the reputation as a trusted choice for seniors and their families, thanks to its dedication to excellence and improving the lives of its residents. Moreover, its engaging activities and programs are thoughtfully designed to meet the individual needs of each resident. The compassionate caregivers, armed with their specialized training, offer unwavering support, companionship, and attentive listening. From participating in stimulating memory exercises to enjoying enriching social interactions, residents are immersed in a community that fosters connection, engagement, and joy. 

Contact Maple View Memory Care ND

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

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
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Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

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We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in North Dakota

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 36 independent living communities in North Dakota. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in North Dakota?

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 North Dakota, 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 North Dakota?

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.