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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.
Southern Oaks Place is situated in Blaine, Anoka County, Minnesota on highway 65. The community can be conveniently accessed right off of the highway. Visiting families can come and go easily as they visit residents. The closeness to various facilities such as medical services makes it more...
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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.
The Anthony James is a senior independent living community for adults over the age of fifty-five. We are nestled in a park-like setting, just blocks from groceries, dining, shopping and churches. Our building is accessible and has an elevator. All of our one and two bedroom apartment homes have...
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I simply cannot understand some of the other reviewers. The admissions person at Hillcrest was wonderful, and helped us when no one else could (we needed to be close to oxygen therapy). The nurse [name...
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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.
With patios on the first floor and balconies on the second and third, you'll be able to enjoy the lovely wooded landscape of Plymouth Ponds all year long. Summer is best, of course, with our inviting outdoor pool, private dog park, basketball court, picnic areas and shaded walking paths. As a...
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.
A distinctive residential cooperative for adults that are 55+.  Located near the intersection of Bass Lake Road and Boone Avenue North inside the Highway 169 corridor.  Woodbridge is the right choice for independent adults seeking a carefree living environment.  Our building features 78 spacious,...
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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.
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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Workers and staff are nice. Love my 2 bedroom apartment, spending time in the library, and all of the entertainment that comes to perform.
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.
Endless possibilities await you at Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake--a Brooklyn Park master-planned community located on 15 acres near the Church of St. Gerard. This extraordinary community for older adults encompasses every facet of senior living. It's here that you'll find a way of life that...
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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.
Valleyview Assisted Living is located on a 14-acre wooded campus just off Hwy. 169 between Shakopee and Jordan. Some things that set Valleyview apart from the others are: an indoor vented smoking room, on-site psychiatric services, small pets allowed (if resident can care for them), and...
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Seems to be a really nice place.
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.
Lake Hazeltine Woods Townhomes, has dog and cat friendly townhomes for rent in Chaska, Minnesota. All of the luxury townhomes include private entries, spacious floor plans, lots of windows, fireplaces, attached garages, and in-unit washer and dryers. The beautifully landscaped grounds feature a...
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Photo of Our House Senior Living Memory Care - Menomonie
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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.
Our beautiful Memory Care residence in Menomonie provides dignified, quality care for seniors who can no longer live alone because of dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our programs are designed to help those with cognitive needs providing a safe, nurturing and secure home environment. We...
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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.
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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
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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.
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
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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
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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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Mom has only been at Hidden Creek for a month and she is adjusting nicely. I believe a big part of her happiness is the attentive and caring staff. They staff is quick to call if there is an issue that...
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.
Located in a tree lined residential neighborhood in Chaska, MN, Hidden Creek Assisted Living offers peaceful retirement living. Known for our warm, personal touch, we provide assisted living services in a comfortable home environment. We endeavor to preserve our resident's privacy while allowing...
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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: 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.
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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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Etter, MN

The average cost of senior living in Etter is $3,241 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Marys Point, MN with an average of $3,143 per month.

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

Etter, MN
$3,241/mo
$3,240/mo
$3,286/mo

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

Etter, MN
$3,241/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,161/mo
Independent Living
$3,241/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,923/mo
Studio
$4,651/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,497/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,765/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,030/mo

Senior living costs in Etter 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: Etter, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEtter, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,241/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,845/mo$4,249/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,161/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Etter, MN:$3,241/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Etter, MN:$4,845/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Etter, MN:$4,161/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Etter, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Etter 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
Etter, MN$2,692/mo$2,498/mo+7.8%
Minnesota$2,732/mo$2,477/mo+10.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Etter, MN
2024 average cost:$2,692/mo
2023 average cost:$2,498/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
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 Etter

Recent reviews for independent living in Etter

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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Etter independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Etter independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Etter, 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 Etter 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 Etter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Etter, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
17.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Etter 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 Etter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Etter, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Etter 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 Etter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Etter, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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