About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia.
Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Home Care Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home. Complete guide to home careBest of 2024 Home Care Winners
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
More About Veterans Benefits
Senior Living Awards
How Our Service Works
Caregiver ResourcesAdd Review(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
7 Best Independent Living Communities in Albion Center, MN
If you’re looking for independent living in the Albion Center 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 Albion Center. 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 7 independent living facilities in Albion Center, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Buffalo, Corcoran and Big Lake.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Buffalo, Corcoran and Big Lake.
Albion Center Independent Living Facilities | 11 Reviews
Showing 7 communities
Last Updated: 11/9/24
Sort by
Filter by
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1515 Photos available
8.5
Review score
3 reviews
Havenwood of Buffalo is wonderful. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The staff communicates in a timely manner. The location of the facility is great. It is centrally located to our family....
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.
1010 Photos available
5 star
80%
4 star
20%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
The staff are caring and very supportive of my family member. During COVID they started OVER charging for extra items. they charged us $25 dollars just to get my family member a cup of water. Also if they...
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.
What is assisted living at Lake Ridge? A carefree, active senior lifestyle enhanced with the personal care and health care you need to maintain your independence. You’ll enjoy a private apartment ready for you to furnish as you wish and decorate to make it home. Housekeeping and laundry are done...
1010 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
2.0
Review score
2 reviews
I think they are doing a good job. Any issues we are having are more with my loved one than the facility itself. Cottagewood is a great place. The staff is friendly. Another really good thing is they have...
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.
Cottagewood Senior Community is an assisted living community located in the quiet town of Buffalo, MN. We have grounds that are professionally kept, and a huge fountain that greets everyone as they enter our facility. Buffalo is a small town with the kind of charm that visiting relatives will...
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.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
I would recommend the community to others. The community is a clean and nice. The staff is super nice, and great to work with. My mom enjoys the food at the community. I was able to eat there and I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
One-level living in a lovely setting built for seniors and disabled persons. Controlled access entry, cozy community room, beautiful outside gardens, picnic and playground, plus a convenient parking lot with plug-ins for cold winter days.
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.
Our free advisors can help
- Compare local facilities
- Determine care type
- Schedule tours
- Evaluate pricing
Viewing 1-7 out of 7 communities
Cost of independent living in Albion Center, MN
The average cost of senior living in Albion Center is $2,995 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Watkins, MN with an average of $2,184 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Albion Center, MN vs. nearby cities
Albion Center, MN
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Albion Center, MN vs. the state and national average
Albion Center, MN
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Albion Center vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Albion Center, MN by room type
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
Discover the many ways to pay for senior living
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Your Guide to Paying for Care
Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.
Your Guide to VA Benefits
The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.
Medicare and Medicaid
Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.
What families are saying about independent living in Albion Center
Recent reviews for independent living in Albion Center
Monticello St. Benedict's Community
4.0
Things are going pretty good at this community. Dad seems to like the food and they they offer daily activities. The staff take good care of him and we have good communication with them. I would recommend this community.
The Sanctuary at St. Cloud in Saint Cloud, MN
5.0
Kind and friendly staff. Family and children are always welcome. Being in a carefree, safe envrionment. New, clean rooms and community spaces. Chef [name removed] wonderful cuisine. variety of creative activities., The other residents are full of fun and laughs.
Willows Landing in Monticello, MN
4.1
Overall it has been a good experience. It has taken my loved one a long time to adjust, and she's still working on that. But mostly it has been positive. She's meeting new people and getting out a little bit more, which has been wonderful for her. The apartment is nice. It has great light, ...
Read more
Albion Center independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Albion Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Albion Center, 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 Albion Center 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 Albion Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Albion Center, MNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
32.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Albion Center 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 Albion Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Albion Center, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Albion Center 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 Albion Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Albion Center, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
27.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
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
42.9%
42.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Frequently Asked Questions
Willows Landing, Havenwood of Buffalo and Lakeside Generations Senior Living Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Albion Center, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 7 independent living facilities near Albion Center, Minnesota. See the full list.
More questions?
Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.
Independent Living in Cities Near Albion Center
- Buffalo, Minnesota
- Corcoran, Minnesota
- Big Lake, Minnesota
- St. Michael, Minnesota
- Watertown, Minnesota
- Annandale, Minnesota
- Litchfield, Minnesota
- Maple Lake, Minnesota
- Clear Lake, Minnesota
- Cokato, Minnesota
- Monticello, Minnesota
- Albertville, Minnesota
- Otsego, Minnesota
- Maple Plain, Minnesota
- Clearwater, Minnesota
- Greenfield, Minnesota
- Rockford, Minnesota
- St. Augusta, Minnesota
- Hanover, Minnesota
- Loretto, Minnesota
More options near Albion Center, Minnesota
The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top