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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.
Friendly and affordable, Kimberly Meadows features amenities unheard of in other townhome communities, such as full basements with washer and dryer hook-ups and plenty of storage space. Each unit also has a cozy patio with a planting area to grow your favorite summer herbs and flowers. Be close...
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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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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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There is no federal funding here, so if they run out of money then they will have to move, or we will have to pay. There were some mistakes with the medication management. She really liked the friendliness...
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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.
Nine Mile Creek Senior Living is located in Bloomington, Minnesota, near Moir Park. We service the areas surrounding the Twin Cities in a friendly, fun, and loving way. We offer the culture and entertainment of the big city with the quiet country life so many of our residents seem to enjoy. Our...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
The Roitenberg Family Assisted Living Residence is a part of Sholom Community Alliance which opened for occupancy in October 2002. Two distinct communities, the Numero-Steinfeldt Foundation Assisted Living Pavilion and the Memory Care Pavilion, offer environments that foster independence and...
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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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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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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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My mother is currently at Walker Methodist Care Suites. She has not been here long, but she is very happy here. She loves the size of her apartment, she enjoys the food, goes to activities, and chats with...
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.
Our Community At Walker Methodist Care Suites in Edina, we offer Assisted Living, Care Suites, and Memory Care living options. We are a small community of 72 private apartments offering cozy surroundings and life-enriching amenities. Our professional health care staff and specially trained care...
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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, 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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Great location friendly people throughout. Nice daily meals at a great price ??
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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.
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...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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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You belong at Somerset Oaks; a unique collection of townhomes and flats in a residential environment. From the beauty of our interior designs to the peacefulness of our wooded surroundings, it won't take long for you to feel at home. As you stroll along Cedar Lake Trail (Three Rivers Park...
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This quiet residential neighborhood offers beautiful woodland surroundings with mature trees and pleasant wildlife. Spacious floor plans, a washer and dryer in every unit and convenient tuck-under garages make Parkwood Heights an extremely popular place to live. Some units have been remodeled...
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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.
Heritage of Edina is an unmatched blend of historic elegance and exceptional service, exemplifying the grace and grandeur of a bygone era. Its Senior Living Community offers personalized service throughout its residents' lives: from independence to a time of needed care. Over 40 years old,...
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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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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.
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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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My mother has been at Centennial house for 2 1/2 years including this past year during the Covid pandemic. The staff is personal and helpful. It amazes me that they often refer to my sister and I by name...
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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.
The Centennial House at Apple Valley is a small, personal assisted living option for older adults. It’s two one-story buildings are connected by an all-weather hallway and a sun-drenched gazebo. The gazebo overlooks a spectacular pond frequented six month out of the year by water fowl. The...

Cost of independent living in Arlington, MN

The average cost of senior living in Arlington is $3,151 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gibbon, MN with an average of $2,104 per month.

Independent living costs in Arlington, MN, vs. nearby cities

Arlington, MN
$3,151/mo
$2,669/mo

Independent living costs in Arlington, MN, vs. state and national averages

Arlington, MN
$3,151/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Arlington, MN, vs. other senior living options

$3,890/mo
Independent Living
$3,151/mo

Independent living costs in Arlington, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,637/mo
Studio
$4,252/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,287/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,729/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,030/mo

Senior living costs in Arlington vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Arlington, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeArlington, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,151/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,348/mo$4,249/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,890/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Arlington, MN:$3,151/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Arlington, MN:$4,348/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Arlington, MN:$3,890/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Arlington, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Arlington and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Arlington, MN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Arlington have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Arlington, MN$2,655/mo$2,496/mo+6.4%
Minnesota$2,732/mo$2,477/mo+10.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Arlington, MN
2024 average cost:$2,655/mo
2023 average cost:$2,496/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,732/mo
2023 average cost:$2,477/mo
Percent change:+10.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Arlington

Recent reviews for independent living in Arlington

Parkshore Senior Campus in Saint Louis Park, MN

4.9
Being out of state we do not get to visit that much, however when we do speak with our loved one she does seem to enjoy the meals and dining service. We do think the overall value for the money is good and based on our experience so far we would recommend the Parkshore Senior Campus to other ...
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Milestone Senior Living Faribault

4.6
During the time, that my loved one was there they enjoyed the food. We picked this community, becasue the head nurse at the time was amazing and my loved ones were familar with the facilty. It was clean, and the staff was friendly. It was really good. I would recommend to other families.

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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Arlington independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Arlington independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Arlington, 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 Arlington 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 Arlington 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
Nutritionist / dietician
9.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
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31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Arlington 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 Arlington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Arlington, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
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36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Arlington 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 Arlington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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RidgePointe Senior Living, Havenwood of Buffalo and The Commons On Marice are the top-rated independent living facilities near Arlington, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 373 independent living facilities near Arlington, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Arlington, Minnesota is Water's Edge. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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