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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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.
Summerhill is a three story building built on a beautifully landscaped campus located on a quiet street. Shopping, restaurants, and services are within a short distance. Summerhill is in the heart of the city, yet located in a residential setting. Built in 2003 our building is handicap...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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.
Summerhill is a three story building built on a beautifully landscaped campus located on a quiet street. Shopping, restaurants, and services are within a short distance. Summerhill is in the heart of the city, yet located in a residential setting. Built in 2003 our building is handicap...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Kingsley Place Independent Senior living features 55 luxury apartments for active adults 55 or better. This beatiful new community is nestled between Orchard Lake and Kingsley Lake and boasts water and woodland view. Located near ample dining and shopping options, just off of HWY 35 and Kenwood...
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My mom loves it. The people are friendly. The decorating is like a northwoods lodge. Many comfortable places for folks to sit and visit with each other.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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.
Enjoy living at our brand new senior living apartments, with services. We offer just the right level of supports, to help make your life easier, and enjoyable. Please take a few moments to contact us for a personalized tour.
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This quiet residential neighborhood offers beautiful woodland surroundings with mature trees and pleasant wildlife. Spacious floor plans, a washer and dryer in every unit and convenient tuck-under garages make Parkwood Heights an extremely popular place to live. Some units have been remodeled...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
This is a lake view Adult Foster Care facility for 55 and older. Will welcome residents with beginning dementia, Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's. It contains four large master bedrooms with call light system and a large guest room. 24-Hour supervision with licensed staff. Will...
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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.
 
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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.
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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.
Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living starts with the essentials of home: Privacy, Freedom, Comfort and Safety. We strive to help the resident maintain independence and preserve dignity, while offering the choices that lead to happier living. An assisted living environment is more than housing. For...
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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.
Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living starts with the essentials of home: Privacy, Freedom, Comfort and Safety. We strive to help the resident maintain independence and preserve dignity, while offering the choices that lead to happier living. An assisted living environment is more than housing. For...
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My husband and I have lived in the independent living at Valley Ridge since it opened in 2012. We are very happy here. The staff can't be beat. There are activities to participate in. The other residents...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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I have lived here one year. FANTASTIC place to live. Bright and very comfortable. The residents are kind and many have developed great friendships. The community room is great and we play card and dice...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Goodhue County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Goodhue County is $3,266 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Miesville, MN with an average of $3,240 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Goodhue County, MN vs. nearby counties

Goodhue County, MN
$3,266/mo
$3,557/mo
$3,557/mo

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

Goodhue County, MN
$3,266/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,209/mo
Independent Living
$3,266/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,315/mo
Studio
$4,667/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,402/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,807/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Goodhue County

Recent reviews for independent living in Goodhue County

Talamore Woodbury

5.0
The staff at Talamore are very nice, helpful, friendly and approachable. They go out of their way for us to have a pleasant experience. My loved one has 19 meals included in her rent and she has liked everything she has tried, especially the build your own omelet and the fish. The building is ...
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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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Goodhue County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Goodhue County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Goodhue County, 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 Goodhue County 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 Goodhue County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Goodhue County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.4%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
14.5%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.2%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.6%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Goodhue County 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 Goodhue County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Goodhue County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
20%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Goodhue County 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 Goodhue County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Goodhue County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
26.9%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.6%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.1%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.1%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.4%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.2%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
11%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.4%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.2%
40%
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RosePointe I, Talamore Woodbury and The Lodge at Little Canada are the top-rated independent living facilities near Goodhue County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 403 independent living facilities near Goodhue County, Minnesota. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Goodhue County, Minnesota are RosePointe I, Talamore Woodbury and Gable Pines. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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