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Forest City Independent Living Facilities | 6 Reviews

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Last Updated: 12/23/24
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The staff at Lakeside Generations are very nice and very understanding. I appreciate how accommodating and flexible they've been with my family member / their patient.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Lakeside Generations Assisted Living options support dignity, independence and choice through services tailored to meet the needs of each individual resident. Community members enjoy peace of mind in an environment that lets them take advantage of new opportunities and experiences. Included in...
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Cedar Crest of Silver Lake is the only facility we looked at before she got sick. And they broke their policy of no Friday processing of new guests as things were urgent. We had nurse and an office person...
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.
Cedar Crest of Silver Lake is a 40 bed facility that enhances the lifestyles of the elderly. We provide All Levels of care, from minimal to total cares. We have a memory care unit with 24/hour staffing. We have licensed RNs, LPNs, TMAs, HHAs and Aides. All meals, snacks and entertainment are...
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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
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.
Cedar Crest of Cosmos is a 29 bed facility that provides all Levels of Care for our elderly. We offer independence and security while maintaining an excellent quality of life. All meals, snacks and entertainment included plus so much more.We are " A Place to Call Home"
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, 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.
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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, 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.
Photo of Prairie Senior Cottages of Hutchinson
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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 Forest City, MN

The average cost of senior living in Forest City is $2,539 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Paynesville, MN with an average of $1,799 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Forest City, MN vs. nearby cities

Forest City, MN
$2,539/mo
$2,701/mo

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

Forest City, MN
$2,539/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Forest City vs. other types of senior living

$3,096/mo
Independent Living
$2,539/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Forest City, MN by room type

Studio
$4,088/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,088/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Forest City

Recent reviews for independent living in Forest City

Cedar Crest of Silver Lake

5.0
This place is very clean and smells good. My mom is enjoying many of the residents. The activities and live music are back. The meals are well balanced and my mom says that she eats all the food that is given to her. I see many families visiting someone during the times i'm there. They are ...
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Forest City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest City, 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 Forest City 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 Forest City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest City, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.8%
30.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest City 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 Forest City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forest City, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
15.8%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest City 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 Forest City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest City, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
10.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
15.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
15.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
10.5%
31.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.8%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lakeside Generations Senior Living Community, Cedar Crest of Silver Lake and Red Castle Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near Forest City, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 28 independent living facilities near Forest City, Minnesota. See the full list.

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