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Last Updated: 2/21/25
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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.
Photo of Faribault Senior Living
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
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.
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Cost of independent living in Wastedo, MN

The average cost of senior living in Wastedo is $3,374 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Farmington, MN with an average of $3,217 per month.

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

Wastedo, MN
$3,374/mo
$3,557/mo

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

Wastedo, MN
$3,374/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$3,374/mo
Independent Living
$3,374/mo

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

Studio
$3,408/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,210/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,060/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Wastedo

Recent reviews for independent living in Wastedo

Benedictine Living Community Regina in Hastings, MN

4.8
[name removed] is on the Tabitha unit, staff are friendly and helpful. [name removed] has always been a funny person, enjoys joking around and staff are really good with her. She's still recognizes her losses and has some weepy times, staff are really good to sit with her and reassure. She is ...
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Milestone Senior Living Faribault

4.0
This is an acceptable community and experience. The staff are trying to do what they can to make sure the residents are comfortable and taken care of. There are three meals a day served to the residents. Some of the activities include singing, tv, events, and more for the residents to ...
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Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Hastings, MN

3.6
Overall it is a very nice facility. Mom gets bored, could use more activities. Good reviews and they don't evict when a reident runs out of money and need to use elderly waiver.

Wastedo independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wastedo independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wastedo, 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 Wastedo 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 Wastedo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wastedo, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.7%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.1%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
7.1%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.9%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wastedo 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 Wastedo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wastedo, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.6%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.6%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wastedo 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 Wastedo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wastedo, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.1%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.1%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.9%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.7%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.9%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
17.9%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
3.6%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
40%
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