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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Elk River, MN

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Photo of The Wellstead of Rogers and Diamondcrest
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Mom hasn't really participated in the activities, so we cannot rate. She said not much variety on the breakfast. However, yes we would recommend The Wellstead to other families, we love the facility.
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.
DIAMONDCREST at the Wellstead of Rogers is a beautiful four story private pay assisted living facility with an impressive stone exterior. The 'center' core of this state-of-the-art facility provides special resident amenities to include a dining room, Captain's lounge and bar, movie theater,...
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This facility is very spacious and beautiful. It is a bit pricey, but so are a lot of retirement communities in the area. The staff is wonderful and they treat the residents well. The other residents here...
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.
About The Legacy of St. Michael Senior Living CommunitySt. Michael is a growing community of over 16,000 people with diverse business opportunities and we are the only Senior Community that offers Housing with Services for our seniors. We are only 25 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 35 miles...
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We do think they tried very hard when it came to the meals and dining experience. They did have good activities like arts and crafts and different painting classes. Based on the experience we have had so far...
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.
Keller Lake Commons is an assisted living facility located on the shores of Keller Lake in Big Lake, Minnesota. Residing at Keller Lake Commons brings some pretty terrific benefits which include exceptional assistance with your daily living needs along with the opportunity to become part of a...
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The kind words and deeds while helping and working with a woman who is dealing with MS is reassuring for the family knowing that we have found the right home away from home for her. Yes, the building is...
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.
Suite Living of Ramsey is a 32 private suite Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Community that provides quality care to our seniors, with a personal touch. Our communities are small and intimate, providing a cozy warm atmosphere that feels like home. Suite Living is locally owned and...
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Heritage Place gets 5's for all categories - I love living here! [name removed] bends over backwards to accommodate the tenants! He is genuinely a decent nice man. I would highly recommend this facility, I...
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.
Heritage Place is a new, caring community in Rogers. Heritage Place offers carefree, luxury living for independent, active adults. We are not just a place to live but a community to call home. Enjoy maintenance free living in our 1, 1 + den, and 2 bedroom apartment homes featuring in suite...
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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.
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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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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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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This is a lovely community, and I'am very pleased with move here. Everything is working out very well, and I'am happy at this community. They have a very nice staff, and they are very polite, and courteous....
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.
Enjoy the peace and quiet of this friendly residential community. Pheasant Ridge offers one- and two-bedroom apartments with laundry facilities on each floor, detached garages and a playground.
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.

Cost of independent living in Elk River, MN

The average cost of senior living in Elk River is $3,035 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Becker, MN with an average of $2,462 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elk River, MN vs. nearby cities

Elk River, MN
$3,035/mo
$3,020/mo
$3,050/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elk River, MN vs. the state and national average

Elk River, MN
$3,035/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elk River vs. other types of senior living

$4,072/mo
Independent Living
$3,035/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Elk River, MN by room type

Studio
$5,652/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,018/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,483/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Elk River over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Elk River

Recent reviews for independent living in Elk River

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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Okalee of Medina

4.8
The activities at Okakee are great. Their support for transportation is weak, and my mom feels it was not what she signed up for. They no longer have a shuttle. No plans to get one. Only 2 round trip rides provided a month. Without the shuttle, the residents need more options. Their "cost" ...
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Urbana Place Senior Living in Brooklyn Park, MN

4.1
Staff is really hands on and gets to know the residents on a personal level, and always address concerns quickly when brought to their attention. The food has a lack of flavor, it is often over cooked or cold.

Elk River independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elk River independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elk River, 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 Elk River 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 Elk River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
8.3%
30.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Elk River 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 Elk River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elk River, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
8.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elk River 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 Elk River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
44.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.3%
42.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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There are 20 independent living facilities near Elk River, Minnesota. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Elk River, Minnesota is Rose Arbor and Wildflower Lodge. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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