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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Burnsville, MN

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 78 independent living facilities in Burnsville, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Great location friendly people throughout. Nice daily meals at a great price ??
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.
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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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.
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.
McKenna Crossing is a vibrant community that is outpacing the rest.  Featuring Senior Apartments, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, this master-planned community is a joint venture between Presbyterian Homes & Services and Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church and it is scheduled to open...
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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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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.
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: 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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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.
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Cost of independent living in Burnsville, MN

The average cost of senior living in Burnsville is $3,228 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Prior Lake, MN with an average of $3,159 per month.

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

Burnsville, MN
$3,228/mo
$3,211/mo

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

Burnsville, MN
$3,228/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,230/mo
Independent Living
$3,228/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,136/mo
Studio
$4,670/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,261/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,609/mo

Senior living costs in Burnsville 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: Burnsville, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBurnsville, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,228/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,612/mo$4,249/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,230/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Burnsville, MN:$3,228/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Burnsville, MN:$4,612/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Burnsville, MN:$4,230/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Burnsville, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Burnsville 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Burnsville, MN$2,767/mo$2,617/mo+5.7%
Minnesota$2,732/mo$2,477/mo+10.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Burnsville, MN
2024 average cost:$2,767/mo
2023 average cost:$2,617/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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 Burnsville

Recent reviews for independent living in Burnsville

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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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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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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Burnsville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Burnsville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Burnsville, 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 Burnsville 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 Burnsville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Burnsville, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
20.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Burnsville 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 Burnsville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Burnsville, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Burnsville 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 Burnsville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Havenwood of Burnsville, The Rivers and Suite Living of Burnsville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Burnsville, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 78 independent living facilities near Burnsville, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Burnsville, Minnesota are RosePointe I, The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community and Gable Pines. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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