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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Medicine Lake, MN

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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.
The 64-unit Lake Street Station senior apartments in Minneapolis, MN are located on the East Lake Street. The breathtaking housing is very close to the busy Hi-Lake Shopping Center. The independent living community occupying this paradise has immediate access to high- end retail, food, and...
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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: 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.
Crest View Senior Communities offers all the services you're ever likely to need. From senior housing, assisted living to skilled care services,you'll find that Crest View offers choices and options to fit your individual needs and is conveniently located close to shopping, churches, medical...
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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: 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: 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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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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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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Great location friendly people throughout. Nice daily meals at a great price ??
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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.
The Yorktown Continental Apartments is a 12-story building of 263 one bedroom apartments for independent seniors. We are within walking distance to the Galleria, Southdale Mall, Target, CVS, Walgreens, Cub Foods, Byerly's, YMCA, lots of entertainment and The Hennepin County Library Government...
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Cost of independent living in Medicine Lake, MN

The average cost of senior living in Medicine Lake is $3,155 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Medina, MN with an average of $3,091 per month.

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

Medicine Lake, MN
$3,155/mo
$3,145/mo

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

Medicine Lake, MN
$3,155/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,169/mo
Independent Living
$3,155/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,559/mo
Studio
$4,390/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,614/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,721/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,030/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Medicine Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Medicine Lake

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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Bel Rae Senior Living in Mounds View, MN

4.7
We chose Bel Rae Senior Living because of the newness of the building, the friendly and helpful staff members, and the overall accommodations as well. He has a 1 bedroom apartment and it is a little on the smaller side if your have more furniture. The food is ok and they keep striving to improve ...
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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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Medicine Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Medicine Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Medicine Lake, 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 Medicine Lake 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 Medicine Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.7%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.4%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
13.7%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.6%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Medicine Lake 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 Medicine Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Medicine Lake, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
25.5%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Medicine Lake 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 Medicine Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Medicine Lake, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.4%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.6%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.2%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.1%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.8%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30.4%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
13.7%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.6%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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RosePointe I, RidgePointe Senior Living and The Lodge at Little Canada are the top-rated independent living facilities near Medicine Lake, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 153 independent living facilities near Medicine Lake, Minnesota. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Medicine Lake, Minnesota are RosePointe I, Gable Pines and Rose Arbor and Wildflower Lodge. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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