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Independent Living near Rochester, Minnesota
Rosoto Villa - RPS Legacy
1901 Desoto St N, Saint Paul, MN 55117
Rosoto Villa is conveniently located in Maplewood, Minnesota off Highway 35e and Roselawn Ave - Only 5 miles (8 minutes) to downtown St. Paul and 12 miles (15 minutes) to Minneapolis - Easy access to public transportation. Built in 2001 to serve the 55+ Independent Community of Maplewood and...
Falcon Heights Town Square Senior Apartments
1530 Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights, MN 55113
Falcon Heights Town Square Senior ApartmentsFalcon Heights Town Square Senior Apartments is a 62 and over senior housing community, located in the city of Falcon Heights, Ramsey County, MN. The community is located conveniently nearby local shopping and dining. Falcon Heights is the home to the...
Riverview Highlands
1834 South Mississippi River Blvd., Saint Paul, MN 55116
Riverview Highlands apartments are a senior housing community located in the serene city of St Paul's, Ramsey County, MN. Located on the banks of the stunning River Mississippi, Riverview offers an enriching lifestyle to its residents with the beauty of nature within grasp. The amazing view of...
New Perspective Senior Living | Mankato
100 Dublin Rd, Mankato, MN 56001
New Perspective Senior Living | Mankato is extremely close to the River Hills Mall as well as a variety of parks, golf courses, and scenic areas. We are an assisted living apartment community that also offers a memory care center and an independent living community to suit the needs of all our...
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Phalen Senior Lofts
635 Phalen Blvd, St Paul, MN 55130
Phalen Senior Lofts is a 62+ Independent Senior Community, located in the vibrant Phalen Corridor of St. Paul, just north of Downtown. The lofts feature conscientious, generous floor plans, secured entrances and a recently upgraded community room. Phalen Senior Lofts has access to major highways...
Pilgrim Place
741 S. Illinois Ave., Mason City, IA 50401
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The Waters of Edina
6300 Colonial Way, Edina, MN 55436
Set in a serene wooded landscape with a pond, and adjacent to Colonial Church, The Waters of Edina features walking paths nestled amidst water features and mature evergreens. Inside, the warm glow of fireplaces and beautifully appointed interior spaces promote wellbeing, socializing and a sense...
Kingsley Shores
16880 Klamath Trail, Lakeville, MN 55044
Kingsley ShoresKingsley Shores is an assisted living community located in the beautiful town of Lakeville, Dakota County, Minnesota. Lakeville is a community full of recreational opportunities including numerous parks and lakes for activities as well as gorgeous scenic views. If you love the...
Heritage Meadows
1302 Traverse Rd, Saint Peter, MN 56082
The Commons On Marice
1380 Marice Drive, Eagan, MN 55121
Visit The Commons on Marice and discover a remarkable senior community. Everything you need is here, that's the beauty of your convenient, enriching and, most importantly, satisfying independent lifestyle. The Commons is uniquely designed to bring the outside inside. In the two story atrium,...
Oakwood Hills
4316 Oakwood Hills Parkway, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Oakwood Hills provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. The moment you enter Oakwood Hills, you'll feel the relaxed grace, style and beauty that our residents cherish daily. A quiet home in the heart Eau Claire, you'll enjoy the convenience of being close to the...
Yorktown Continental
7151 York Avenue, Edina, MN 55435
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...
Lynn Court
4350 W 124th St, Savage, MN 55378
Norgard Court Apartments
1807 Gervais Court, Maplewood, MN 55109
Norgard Court Apartments is a beautiful market rate independent senior living facility, centrally located in Maplewood, Minnesota. We are within walking distance to shopping and city parks.Our warm, home-like community offers one and two-bedroom units. Our two bedrooms feature two bathrooms. ...
Kingsley Place
16890 Klamath Trail, Lakeville, MN 55044
Summit Place Senior Campus
8501 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Summit Place is Retirement living like no other. We offer beautiful Town Homes, Independent & Assisted Living apartment homes and Reflections suites/apartments for those with Memory Loss. What sets this retirement community apart is its commitment to health, fitness and lifelong...
Oak Meadows
8131 4th St N, Oakdale, MN 55128
Welcome to Oak Meadows! Located in beautiful Oakdale, we are a not-for-profit senior living community in Minnesota. We opened on April 1, 1998. From our stunning campus to our dedicated staff, we are committed to providing excellent care, engaging activities, and a strong community for our...
Avidor Edina, 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes
5220 Eden Avenue, Edina, MN 55436
Spero Senior Living
19351 Indiana Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044
You want comfort and convenience, at an affordable price. You want independence, with opportunities to connect with others. You want privacy and space, paired with safety and security. You’ll find all of that and more at Spero Senior Living.With 55 brand new units and a variety of floor plans to...
The Hendrickson
1750 Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights, MN 55113
The Hendrickson is an exceptional 55+ senior living community located on Larpenteur Avenue near Snelling Avenue. We will offer a variety of studio, one, and two bedroom apartments, all complete with full kitchens, washers and dryers, and balconies with spectacular views. The main floor will house...
Cambric
720 E 7th St, Saint Paul, MN 55106
Downtown Views, Neighborhood Living - Welcome to The Cambric Senior Apartments!1 MONTH RENT FREE: When you apply & move-in to one of our select, gorgeous apartment homes by February 1st!*Located at the corner of 7th Street and Bates Avenue, right next door to the new Mississippi Market in East...
Brookdale Edina
3330 Edinborough Way, Edina, MN 55435
It's time to start enjoying the carefree lifestyle you deserve and when you come home to our luxurious, unique community, with its towering 18 stories and stunning views of downtown Minneapolis, you’ll see that each day opens up a whole realm of possibilities. Our continuing care community...
Wellhaven Senior Apartments
119 Union St, River Falls, WI 54022
Senior living with an emphasis on living! Wellhaven Senior Living, located in the heart of beautiful River Falls, Wisconsin, has a deep history of providing our residents the very best in care, comfort and style. Offering both independent and assisted living services, Wellhaven is truly a...
Village Shores
6501 Woodlake Drive, Richfield, MN 55423
Village Shores Senior Community is located in Richfield, Minnesota’s thriving urban center. Located in the Lakes of Lyndale District, Village Shores is surrounded by Wood Lake and Richfield Lake which offer walking trails and green spaces for residents. In addition, the location offers many...
Woodbury Senior Living
2825 Woodlane St, Woodbury, MN 55125
At Woodbury Senior Living, we serve seniors and their families by encouraging them to thrive – by offering a wide variety of wellness-focused services and activities while empowering them to live as independently as possible. Woodbury Senior Living provides a full spectrum of care options in a...
Seven Hills Senior Living
733 Selby Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Welcome to Seven Hills Senior Living!We are so excited to be part of the St Paul area. Our community gives residents lots of St. Paul’s charm and history with it's beautiful craftsmanship and exquisite décor throughout the entire building.We are located on a tree-lined avenue reinvigorated with...
Oak Ridge Place
6060 Oxboro Ave N, Stillwater, MN 55082
Oak Ridge Place is an assisted living community in the picturesque city of Stillwater, MN. Our peaceful community is surrounded by lush gardens, green lawns and shade trees, and is central to shopping, area hospitals and the scenic St. Croix River. Stillwater is an inviting place to settle down,...
Centennial Plaza
76 Lexington Ave, Le Center, MN 56057
A lovely three-story apartment building designed with every valued convenience for seniors or disabled persons, including controlled access, an elevator, laundry facilities, screened deck and a spacious community room with organized social activities and a Monday through Friday hot meal program.
Friendship Village of Bloomington a CCRC
8100 Highwood Dr, Bloomington, MN 55438
The Friendship Village of Bloomington is an assisted living community located in the serene area of Bloomington, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The scenic community is surrounded by independent living apartments; a peaceful and calm neighborhood assuring residents of security within the community...
Legends of Apple Valley
14050 Granite Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Welcome to The Legends of Apple Valley!The Legends of Apple Valley brings brand new independent senior living to your neighborhood! Our community offers spacious one, two and three bedroom apartment homes with top-notch in-home & on-site community amenities - setting the benchmark for quality &...
Waters of Eden Prairie
431 Prairie Center Dr, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Set on a serene nature preserve overlooking a pond with a walking path, The Waters of Eden Prairie provides a tranquil hideaway — across from the Eden Prairie Mall and near other area attractions.Eden Prairie is located just southwest of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, and has been...
Cambridge Senior Living (Opening Spring 2021)
2525 Ward Ave, Hudson, WI 54016
The Lakes at Stillwater
107 Bridgewater Way, Stillwater, MN 55082
Thorne Crest Senior Living Community
1201 Garfield Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
For over 40 years, Thorne Crest has offered seniors the ability to create a lifestyle of their choosing. During that time we have developed programs and offered services to compliment the changing needs and lifestyles of residents and families. Today Thorne Crest continues a tradition of...
Arbor Pointe Apartments Community
635 Maryland Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55117
Walker Methodist at Westwood Ridge
One Thompson Ave West, West Saint Paul, MN 55118
Walker Methodist At Westwood Ridge is an assisted living community located in West St. Paul, MN. West St. Paul is a small town on the Mississippi River with about 20,000 residents in Dakota County with several restaurants and shops. Residents who enjoy group outings and social gatherings can go...
The Meadows at Otter Creek
4880 Otteson Lane, Eau Claire, WI 54701
The Timbers
14018 Pennock Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124
Apple Valley’s Newest Senior Apartment Community!Conveniently located near downtown Apple Valley, The Timbers is just minutes away from a dazzling array of shopping and restaurants.We are an energetic community with its own Resident Council partnering with Volunteers from the community. You’ll...
Vernon Terrace of Edina
5250 Vernon Ave S, Edina, MN 55436
Vernon Terrace offers beautiful Senior Apartment Living in the heart of Edina, MN. We are conveniently located just blocks from major freeways, shopping, and medical facilities. We have a number of amenities, including free van service to shopping, medical appointments and weekly outings. Free...
The Wellington Senior Living
2235 Rockwood Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55116
Nestled in the quiet Shepard Park neighborhood of Highland Park in St. Paul, The Wellington Assisted Living has been a part of the community serving older adults and their families for 30 years. Our location is convenient to downtown St. Paul, the Highland Village area, the Minneapolis/St. Paul...
Old Main Village
301 South 5th Street, Mankato, MN 56001
Old Main Village Senior Living is a part the former Mankato State campus, which was converted into gracious senior living in 1988. We are centrally located in downtown Mankato. We have 73 apartments, each completely unique, with a full kitchen, beautiful tall windows and additional storage space...
Meadow Lakes Senior Living
22 45th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901
We’re pleased to offer Assisted Living and Memory Care options in our beautiful 64-unit apartment building. We opened our doors on October 1, 2000, and have been privileged to serve many wonderful families from the Rochester area and beyond.As you peruse our site consider the concerns you have...
The Lodge at White Bear
3666 East County Line North, St Paul, MN 55115
The Lodge at White Bear provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in beautiful, secluded woods overlooking a modest lake, we offer small town charm with big city attractions. Healthcare, shopping, dining, golf and entertainment are all just minutes from...
Lyons Court Senior Apartments
510 Sibley Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Lyons Court Senior Apartments is a senior, 62 and over, income based living community located in the urban city of St. Paul, Ramsey County, MN. The community is located in the heart of St. Paul's historical community, next to Wacouta Commons Park and nearby many major freeways. It is also a short...
Affinity at Eagan
4000 Eagan Outlets Parkway, Eagan, MN 55122
At Affinity at Eagan we’ve created a new kind of 55+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rents start at $1,490, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub,...
The Homestead at Rochester
1900 Ballington Blvd, Rochester, MN 55902
The Homestead at Rochester features senior independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments for individuals 60 years and older in a beautiful setting in NW Rochester.
River Bend Assisted Living & Memory Care
30 Silver Lake Pl NW, Rochester, MN 55901
Wilderness Lake View
4935 Wilderness Lake Circle, Elko, MN 55020
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 include 3 home...
New Perspective Senior Living | Prior Lake
4685 Park Nicollet Ave SW, Prior Lake, MN 55372
Residents at New Perspective Senior Living | Prior Lake live gracefully and independently, supported by convenient services, specialized care programs and friendly, compassionate care. Our principles, values and beliefs shine throughout the community. At New Perspective | Prior Lake, excellence...
The Waters of Oakdale
7088 11th St N, Oakdale, MN 55128
Whether you prefer to relax in the comfort of home, explore Oakdale’s amazing parks and nature centers, or shop for deals at the nearby shopping malls, The Waters of Oakdale is the ideal Community for independent senior living. Don’t spend a minute worrying about having the services you need, now...
Rochester, Minnesota
Independent Living
If you would like the peace of mind of having your chores managed while living at your own pace, you might want to consider independent living. Meals, leisure activities and housekeeping duties are taken care of while you are unrestricted to use your time as you wish. Along with their daily needs being met, residents can enjoy the opportunity to live among peers, surrounded by others of similar age groups and backgrounds. Residents’ quarters consist of a private living space with their own kitchen. The independence of apartment life is still enjoyed, offering an opportunity to socialize with guests and visitors in a private and personal setting. While policies vary between locations, a number of residences allow cats and dogs as well. If residents decide they would like to employ the services of private health care providers, they always have the option. There are an assortment of costs and benefits to consider when selecting an independent living community. It is important to learn if these amenities are covered in the plan: private phone, utilities, wellness program, laundry, meals, transportation, field trips, and parking. The benefits and amenities that pertain to independent living include community activities, beauty salon & barber shop, fitness center & swimming pool, healthcare center, laundry service, transportation, restaurant-style dining hall, and security guards.
Demographics and Values
Out of the total city population, 51.6% are female and 48.4% are male. The median age of Rochester is 36 years old. Demographically, Rochester is 1.2% other or not specified, 5.8% Hispanic, 80.7% white, 7.3% Asian, 0.4% Native American, 7.4% black, 3.0% mixed race, and 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian. In terms of education, 44.7% have a college degree, 20.0% have a graduate degree, and 19.4% have a high-school diploma. Rochester has a population density of 809 people per square mile. Out of the total population of Rochester, 5.0% do not have health insurance, 4.7% are widows, 10.4% live in poverty, and 10.7% have some form of disability. In Rochester, 7.0% of the population are veterans of the United States armed forces.
Cost of Living
The overall cost of living is a major factor when determining which destination is the best fit for your loved one’s needs. Monthly, the median cost for rent in Rochester is about $1,115 and the median price for a home for Rochester costs around $176,570. The rent burden for Rochester is about 15.8% of the average monthly income.
State Information
An overview of Minnesota
Based on natural beauty, Minnesota ranks 3rd in the nation. Overall, Minnesota ranks 3rd out of all states in quality of life and 10th in healthcare. The state of Minnesota has 140 hospitals and 61 health centers, providing care to a population of 5,654,535. Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Mayo Clinic Health System – Red Wing, and Alomere Health are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. The state of Minnesota has a cost of living index of 101.5 where a score of 100 is the national average, and anything above 100 is considered more expensive than the average. The state has a grocery index rating of 106.7 and a housing index rating of 88.3.
Social demographics of the state
The median age in the state is 38, and 29% of the population is over the age of 55. The state of Minnesota ranks 27th in the country for diversity, and the state is considered LGBTQ friendly. In the most recent presidential election, 45% of Minnesota residents voted Republican and 46% voted Democrat. Thirty-four percent of Minnesota residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state’s 5,953 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-19%, Mainline Protestant-29%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Minnesota there are 170 masonic lodges.
State-wide weather information
The most precipitation occurs in June with an average of 5.59 inches of precipitation a month. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Minnesota is around 2.37 inches. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 13F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 33F during the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around -11F in the month of January. During the summer, the average temperature in Minnesota is around 67F. The average high summer temperature is around 86F in the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 42F in the month of June. On average, the humidity rating for Minnesota is around 70%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of December at around 80%. The average air quality index rating in Minnesota is 34.5 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of May with a rating of 42.7 AQI. While residents of Minnesota mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Minnesota can include floods and earthquakes (high).
Wildlife to be found in Minnesota
The state of Minnesota has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of pin cherry, black cherry, wine, red, and black spine, and mountain ash. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the trumpeter swans, the horned lark, the common loons, or the red-winged blackbird. The state animal of Minnesota is the eastern timber wolf.
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Heritage Meadows, The Timbers and Old Main Village are the top rated independent living facilities near Rochester, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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