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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Carver, MN

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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lovely, spacious apartment homes located in the heart of downtown Chanhassen - a vibrant, growing community with a 'small town' feel. Our apartment community features heated underground parking and car wash bay, elevator, fitness and community rooms, plus beautifully landscaped grounds with a......Read more
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
McKenna Crossing is a vibrant community that is outpacing the rest.  Featuring Senior Apartments, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, this master-planned community is a joint venture between Presbyterian Homes & Services and Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church and it is scheduled to open......Read more
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
McKenna Crossing is a vibrant community that is outpacing the rest.  Featuring Senior Apartments, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, this master-planned community is a joint venture between Presbyterian Homes & Services and Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church and it is scheduled to open......Read more
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The community is small but very personable. I feel because it's small the service and care are more ones on one. I would recommend this community to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nagel Assisted Living & Memory Care, founded in 2015, is an exciting new addition to the city of Waconia, MN. Housed in the former Nagel Hospital opened in 1940, our community has been designed with an eye toward keeping the charm of this historic site while freshly renovating the entire......Read more
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Staff is wonderful !!! Small community so making friend is so easy. Just show up and everyone knows you. My apartment is old and doesn't have a dishwasher, they did put in a disposal for me. I plan on...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
On the shores of Mitchell Lake in Eden Prairie you can experience all the comforts of home with convenient shopping and services nearby. Elim Shores is a 64 unit apartment building nestled in a residential setting where our residents are the #1 priority, offering a refreshing change of scenery......Read more
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Carver, MN

The average cost of senior living in Carver is $3,189 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spring Park, MN with an average of $3,112 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carver, MN vs. nearby cities

Carver, MN
$3,189/mo
$3,212/mo
$3,295/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carver, MN vs. the state and national average

Carver, MN
$3,189/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Carver vs. other types of senior living

$3,993/mo
Independent Living
$3,189/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Carver, MN by room type

Studio
$5,164/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,628/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,945/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Carver

Recent reviews for independent living in Carver

Parkshore Senior Campus in Saint Louis Park, MN

4.9
Being out of state we do not get to visit that much, however when we do speak with our loved one she does seem to enjoy the meals and dining service. We do think the overall value for the money is good and based on our experience so far we would recommend the Parkshore Senior Campus to other ...
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Meadow Woods - Martin Luther Campus in Bloomington, MN

5.0
I think they do a great job at Meadow Woods! The staff here is very friendly and easy to work with. They've been very accommodating in regards to some billing issues we've had in regards to getting funding with the VA straightened out. The facility itself is well kept and clean, and they do a ...
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New Perspective Waconia

5.0
We toured this community. And we fell in love . It had everything mom needed. The food is always being raved by my mother. The caregivers here are great and helpful. It is alway clean and tidy. She enjoys the activities like bingo and rosary they even have a bus that will take them to walgreens ...
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Carver independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carver independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carver, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carver independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Carver partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carver, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.4%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
15.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.3%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Carver independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Carver communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carver, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.4%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carver independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Carver offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carver, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.4%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.1%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.4%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.6%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.1%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.1%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
6.3%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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40%
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RidgePointe Senior Living, The Waters on 50th and The Kenwood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carver, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 28 independent living facilities near Carver, Minnesota. See the full list.

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