The Walkway Apartments
Independent Living · Minneapolis, MN

The Walkway Apartments

Independent Living · Minneapolis, MN

Overview of The Walkway Apartments

The Walkway Apartments offers independent living in Minneapolis, in the Lyn-Lake neighborhood. Residents have private apartments with community services, but no daily care, making this a possible fit for someone who wants an apartment setting without daily assistance.

Floor plans include studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments, with options for different household sizes and room needs. A swimming pool and spa are available on site, while the patio, outdoor seating and fire pit give residents designated outdoor areas to use. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in, and nearby Bryant Square Park and Mueller Park offer additional green spaces. The area has a Walk Score of 98 out of 100, a walker’s paradise where daily errands do not require a car; shops, pharmacies and other routine destinations can be within a short walk, allowing someone who no longer drives to get out independently.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #1 / 217Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 1st out of 217 independent living communities we track in Minnesota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
98 / 100

About This Community

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter

Additional Services

1 service
Laundry & Linen

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Swimming Pool
Spa
Patio
Outdoor Seating
Touring HoursMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 09:00-18:00

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3+ Bedroom

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Minnesota

The Walkway Apartments is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Elderly Waiver

Minnesota Medicaid EW

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $3,000 individual, higher than most states
MN

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Home aides

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Minnesota ECS

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
MN

Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.

Benefits
In-home support (2-4 hours/week) Respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Minnesota Alternative Care Program

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.
MN

CDCS option; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~5 days/year) Home health Meals Home mods

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Minnesota Senior Health Options

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN

7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite Adult day care Home mods $900/year groceries (some plans)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN

Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite Adult day care Home mods Limited nursing home care

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Minnesota Consumer Support Grant

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
MN

Can hire family; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Cash (~$500-$1,500/month) for personal care Respite Home mods Assistive tech

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MN

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Minnesota resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MN

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Walkway Apartments

What neighborhood is The Walkway Apartments in?

The Walkway Apartments is in the Lyn-Lake neighborhood of Minneapolis.

Is The Walkway Apartments in a walkable area?

The Walkway Apartments has a walk score of 98. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at The Walkway Apartments?

Yes, The Walkway Apartments allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of The Walkway Apartments?

Yes — there is 1 photo of The Walkway Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does The Walkway Apartments provide?

The Walkway Apartments offers Independent Living.

What is the address of The Walkway Apartments?

The Walkway Apartments is located at 1320 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408.

What is the phone number of The Walkway Apartments?

(612) 688-0558 will put you in contact with the team at The Walkway Apartments.

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