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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.
Enjoy the essence of convenient maintenance-free retirement living, an active lifestyle that balances privacy and companionship of new friends on this beautiful community near the shores of Green Lake. The grounds have become the signature amenity of our community. The beauty and connection to...
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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.
Meadows on Fairview is modern construction with an Arts and Crafts, prairie-style design. We offer an apartment home setting for adults age 62 and older who need daily assistance. For those with mild to moderate memory loss, The Cottage at Meadows on Fairview offers memory care. As your needs...
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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, 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.
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.
What a great opportunity to live within walking distance to so many small city attractions. Elk Ridge has apartments and townhouses that offer 24-hour maintenance, on-site management, detached garages, a playground and a picnic area.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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
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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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We realized that my parents needed to move from their home into a facility. We knew absolutely nothing about where to go nor how to get there. We learned that an organization existed, A Place for Mom. We...
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.
Arbor Oaks Senior Living is located in the small Western Minnesota city of Andover, Anoka County. Bordered on the south by Crooked Lake, Andover offers community residents abundant chances to enjoy seasonal water recreational activities. The annual community celebration, Andover Family Fun Fest,...
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Even at times with the staff members being understaffed they are extremely friendly. There are so many activities here you can really be as busy as you would like. They have different water aerobics classes...
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.
At Affinity at Ramsey 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 $1508, which includes everything: Water, Sewer, Trash, Gas, Electricity, Internet/WiFi and Direct TV Service!...
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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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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.
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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We have been residents at The Farmstead for a year and a half. Though we are in independent-living, we know assisted-living and memory-care residents. Our personal experience and that of the people we know...
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.
The Farmstead at Andover offers a friendly small-town community with independent living, assisted living, and memory care senior living choices conveniently located with-in two blocks of banking and retail shopping.The Farmstead nurtures an empowering senior lifestyle that encourages vitality of...
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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.
Your lifestyle will flow with the serenity of the Mississippi River when you make your home at Cutters Grove Apartment Homes. Observe nature with the unsurpassed beauty of the trees, unruffled wildlife and acres of parkland as your neighbor. Fishing docks, picnic gazebos, walking trails,...
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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.
Northgate Woods is one of the best assisted living facilities in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In fact, our facility is recognized globally as one of the best elder care facilities on the planet. We pride ourselves in providing excellent around the clock care for our seniors. Northgate also offers...
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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
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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, 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: 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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Friendly, respectful staff and "homey" atmosphere. Great activities every month. Convenient shopping to WalMart and Cub Foods. Important amenities included in the rent.
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.
Minneapolis suburb Coon Rapids, Anoka County, Minnesota, provides an excellent assisted living community environment for residents of Margaret Place. Classic small town living is well-represented in Coon Rapids, with nearby Minneapolis providing urban entertainment, shopping, and activity...
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.
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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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Brunswick, MN

The average cost of senior living in Brunswick is $2,963 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Onamia, MN with an average of $1,614 per month.

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

Brunswick, MN
$2,963/mo
$2,165/mo
$2,788/mo

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

Brunswick, MN
$2,963/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,995/mo
Independent Living
$2,963/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,919/mo
Studio
$4,589/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,557/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,752/mo

Senior living costs in Brunswick 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: Brunswick, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrunswick, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$2,963/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,068/mo$4,249/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,995/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Brunswick, MN:$2,963/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Brunswick, MN:$4,068/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Brunswick, MN:$3,995/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Brunswick, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Brunswick 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
Brunswick, MN$3,262/mo$2,962/mo+10.1%
Minnesota$2,732/mo$2,477/mo+10.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Brunswick, MN
2024 average cost:$3,262/mo
2023 average cost:$2,962/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
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 Brunswick

Recent reviews for independent living in Brunswick

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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Scandia Shores in Shoreview, MN

5.0
My Mom loves Scandia Shores. The meals are wonderful!!! Its so nice to have so many activities. The residents are very friendly and the staff is helpful and cordial!

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.

Brunswick independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brunswick independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brunswick, 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 Brunswick 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 Brunswick partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brunswick, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Brunswick 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 Brunswick communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brunswick, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brunswick 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 Brunswick offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brunswick, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
27%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
12.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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The Wellstead of Rogers and Diamondcrest, Rose Arbor and Wildflower Lodge and Keystone Place at LaValle Fields are the top-rated independent living facilities near Brunswick, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 191 independent living facilities near Brunswick, Minnesota. See the full list.
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