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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Woodland Mounds is decorated and laid out tastefully with a main lobby, fireplace and comfortable seating on the first floor. Also on the first floor is an Activity Room and Kitchen with regularly scheduled activities. A bathroom with handicap access is centralized in the building. A library...
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Enjoy 50% OFF your first year of rent or REDUCED RENT when you apply today, plus call to ask how you can win up to $1500 in raffle prizes! *Some restrictions may apply.Gorgeous & Affordable Apartment Homes for Adults 55 Years & Older - Welcome Home to The Legacy Commons of Signal Hills!As...
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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...
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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.
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: 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: 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.
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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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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Belle Plaine, MN

The average cost of senior living in Belle Plaine is $3,156 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Le Sueur, MN with an average of $2,998 per month.

Independent living costs in Belle Plaine, MN, vs. nearby cities

Belle Plaine, MN
$3,156/mo
$3,295/mo
$3,232/mo

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

Belle Plaine, MN
$3,156/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Belle Plaine, MN, vs. other senior living options

$4,160/mo
Independent Living
$3,156/mo

Independent living costs in Belle Plaine, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,969/mo
Studio
$4,537/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,396/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,701/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,030/mo

Senior living costs in Belle Plaine 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: Belle Plaine, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBelle Plaine, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,156/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,368/mo$4,249/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,160/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Belle Plaine, MN:$3,156/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Belle Plaine, MN:$4,368/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Belle Plaine, MN:$4,160/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Belle Plaine, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Belle Plaine 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 Belle Plaine, MN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Belle Plaine 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
Belle Plaine, MN$2,683/mo$2,498/mo+7.4%
Minnesota$2,732/mo$2,477/mo+10.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Belle Plaine, MN
2024 average cost:$2,683/mo
2023 average cost:$2,498/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
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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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.

What families are saying about independent living in Belle Plaine

Recent reviews for independent living in Belle Plaine

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.

Bel Rae Senior Living in Mounds View, MN

4.7
We chose Bel Rae Senior Living because of the newness of the building, the friendly and helpful staff members, and the overall accommodations as well. He has a 1 bedroom apartment and it is a little on the smaller side if your have more furniture. The food is ok and they keep striving to improve ...
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Belle Plaine independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Belle Plaine independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Belle Plaine, 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 Belle Plaine 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 Belle Plaine partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Belle Plaine, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Belle Plaine 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 Belle Plaine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Belle Plaine, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Belle Plaine 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 Belle Plaine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Belle Plaine, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
15%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Kingsway Retirement Living, RosePointe I and The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Belle Plaine, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 606 independent living facilities near Belle Plaine, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Belle Plaine, Minnesota are RosePointe I, The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community and Water's Edge. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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