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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mower County, MN

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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.
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We have had a wonderful experience at Apple Valley Assited living. The staff is caring and kind and the facility is clean and smells great...very bright beautiful place. Mom enjoys the food and the people...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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We have had a wonderful experience at Apple Valley Assited living. The staff is caring and kind and the facility is clean and smells great...very bright beautiful place. Mom enjoys the food and the people...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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Photo of Mason City Comprehensive Systs
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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Photo of Cornerstone AL
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, 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.
A carefree life is what you'll find at Medford Senior Care. We are a vibrant senior living community with inviting open spaces, a robust menu of services and amenities to enjoy with your family and friends without the worries of everyday living.
Photo of Mills Harbour and Lake Mills Care Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationLake Mills Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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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
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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
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+At Grant Village, you can't help but feel at home in these spacious one-bedroom apartments that were especially designed for seniors. This newly remodeled community is situated in a park-like setting with expansive green space and mature trees in a quiet residential...
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+At Grant Village, you can't help but feel at home in these spacious one-bedroom apartments that were especially designed for seniors. This newly remodeled community is situated in a park-like setting with expansive green space and mature trees in a quiet residential...
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.
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.
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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
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Mower County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Mower County is $3,440 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elkton, MN with an average of $2,977 per month.

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

Mower County, MN
$3,440/mo
$2,977/mo
$3,262/mo

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

Mower County, MN
$3,440/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$3,961/mo
Independent Living
$3,440/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,990/mo
Studio
$4,059/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,863/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,226/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Mower County

Recent reviews for independent living in Mower County

Harmony Place

4.7
It's a pretty good place. Ifel like, we got our moneys worth. My loved one is in the memory care unit, and they went from six to ten residents, which is still a pretty small group. They do a pretty good job, for what they have to deal with, especially since it's dementia patients. I am very ...
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Homestead of Mason City

4.0
Compared to other homes in the area they are most cost effective. In regards to my other numbers 3 is average. Could do a little more activity but being a smaller size I know they are limited with staff. Overall experience has been good so far.

AVIVA River Bend in Rochester, MN

3.9
We liked the lay out of the apartments. Easy for handicap to get around. It is owned by an investment firm. Suck seniors dry. Staff very friendly and trying to do their best. You can always get a hamburger, which is good, if you don't like what they serve. It's an example of rich getting richer ...
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Mower County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mower County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mower 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 Mower 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 Mower County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mower County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.2%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.7%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
9%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.2%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mower 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 Mower County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mower County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.5%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.4%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
10.4%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.2%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mower 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 Mower County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mower County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
14.2%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17.2%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.2%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20.9%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.4%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.4%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.9%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
15.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
4.5%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.7%
40%
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TimberCrest at Glen Oaks, Cedars of Austin and Traditions of Preston are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mower County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 112 independent living facilities near Mower County, Minnesota. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Mower County, Minnesota are TimberCrest at Glen Oaks. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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