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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Afton, MN
If you’re looking for independent living in the Afton area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Afton. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 35 independent living facilities in Afton, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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This is a fabulous facility. Staff is courteous, professional and very attentive. The food in the dining room is excellent. Medications are delivered as scheduled. I highly recommend Talamore to anyone who...
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.
Talamore Woodbury is a brand-new senior living community located in the heart of Woodbury, MN. This community open in March 2023 and offers the full continuum of care-- Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Enhanced Care. Our dedicated staff are committed to providing exceptional...
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The center is beautifully decorated and inviting. The staff were caring and wonderful. They brought in great entertainment frequently. The only downside for us was the cost to live there. In less then a...
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.
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...
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1.Overall experience. Overall I think it was good. Some things I didn't care for but I imagine that's going to happen everywhere. It's a tough job. But I would recommend them and go back again for my mom...
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.
Welcome To Cambridge Senior Living!Based in beautiful Western Wisconsin, the ALL NEW Cambridge Senior Living is proud to provide senior care to individuals or couples who are functionally or physically impaired due to the onset of early to advanced aging. Our senior community can accommodate a...
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The staff were wonderful and caring. Mom ended up on hospice and passed [date removed] and even in the end they had a beautiful way for her to be taken out of their facility by the funeral director. They...
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.
Wellhaven Senior Apartments, 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 Senior Apartments is truly a community like no other!...
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They communicate really well. During the Covid-19. I have gotten regular emails. We really like the religious aspect of the community. The staff there is very nice and cheerful. To me since it is a...
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.
Saint Therese of Woodbury in Woodbury, Minnesota, offers a full continuum of senior care in a community setting consisting of well-appointed senior apartments including independent, assisted living and memory care apartments. In addition, the campus will feature private care suites offering...
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My loved one is doing really well in Comforts of Home. He has adapted and transitioned well to the community, and is enjoying more energy and interaction than what he had in his previous community. I could ...
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.
Comforts of Home - The Willows provides exceptional senior living services in a warm, welcoming, home-like environment.Our comprehensive services are specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals who require a higher level of care, including those with dementia or those who are at the...
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We chose Oak Meadows because they had everything we were looking for. It is such a welcoming atmosphere when you walk in and the price was right. The staff are over the top incredible. The apartment sizes...
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.
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...
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18 reviews
The experience has been overall very good and the care is great. My frustration is not necessarily their fault, it is just with the meds. They make you go through their company for medications and they were...
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.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareCentrally located, New Perspective senior living in Woodbury, MN, is off of I-494 and I-94, a short distance from the middle of town. We are just minutes away from the Woodwinds Health campus, outdoor attractions, and several shopping...
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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.
Located in Oakdale, Minnesota, Peaceful Lodge is a brand new assisted living residence that is warm and welcoming from the moment you set eyes on it. Our community offers easy access to Highway 94 and is close to restaurants, shopping malls and clinics. Our residents love how easy it is to get...
White Pine Advanced Assisted Living of Cottage Grove
6900 East Point Douglas Road South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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I'm very happy with this community, The communication is very good. The community is neat, clean, and they a great job taking care of the residence. I would definitely recommend this community to others.
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.
This community offers assisted living and memory care in a unique home-like setting. We promise to offer the highest quality of care at the most affordable price. At White Pine Senior Living we make assisted living, memory care and respite care easy to understand.
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The staff and residents are really great. [name removed], the Director of Housing, was so accommodating when we needed more time to get Mom ready to leave transitional care and when we wanted to do a 2nd...
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.
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,...
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When my mom arrived, they were understaffed and they didn't know she was coming on the day she actually arrived. It was tough but, to would say the staff was nice. Some staff members had very thick accents...
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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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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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...
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, 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.
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.
Croixdale has been a vital part of the Bayport community for over 45 years. We have senior apartments, assisted living and memory care in our beautiful community. Our apartments range from 585-1300 square feet and most apartments have a view of our courtyard which includes two large ponds, a...
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.
Set in a quiet, scenic community with a beautiful wooded backdrop, Waterford Townhomes provide a comfortable, affordable neighborhood for busy families. New windows and siding, plus some units have been remodeled with maple cabinetry, dishwashers and microwaves.
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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.
Welcome to The Legends of Cottage Grove - What we do hits HOME.HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Apply & move in to one of our gorgeous 2 bedroom apartment homes by December 31st & receive $500 OFF 1st month's rent!* *Some income & other restrictions may apply. Please call for more details. Offer...
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, 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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Afton, MN
The average cost of senior living in Afton is $3,172 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stillwater, MN with an average of $3,094 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Afton
Recent reviews for independent living in Afton
Wellhaven Senior Apartments in River Falls, WI
5.0
My mother stayed at Wellhaven her last two years. It's a warm, caring environment where the staff puts residents first, providing support without being intrusive or pushy. They try to help seniors maintain as much independence as possible.
The atmosphere among the residents is quite social. ...
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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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Saint Therese of Woodbury
4.5
Cannot think of one negative thing to say about this facility. It is a beautiful property with many amenities. The staff is amazing. Every level of care is given by extremely professional and kind members of St Therese staff. I was a patient for 6weeks and was extremely happy with everything, ...
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Afton independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Afton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Afton, 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 Afton 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 Afton 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
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No sugar
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Availability of select dining options in Afton 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 Afton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Afton, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Afton 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 Afton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Afton, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
39.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
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31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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RosePointe I, The Waters of Oakdale and Talamore Woodbury are the top-rated independent living facilities near Afton, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 35 independent living facilities near Afton, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Afton, 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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