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Photo of The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living CommunityCommunity card badge
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When you're looking for senior living that makes you forget you're a senior, then The Lodge at White Bear is the place for you. Great meals and activities throughout the day at a very affordable price. The...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active is nestled in beautiful, secluded woods overlooking a modest lake. We offer small town charm with big city attractions. Healthcare, shopping, dining, golf and entertainment are all just minutes from your front door, and we're a short drive from the Twin...
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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.
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45 reviews
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All 5s. We were very satisfied. she passed and is no longer there but what that's the part that matters. She was there such a short time and they helped facilitate all of the hospital runs & emergent care...
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.
Talamore Woodbury is a brand-new senior living community located in the heart of Woodbury, MN. This community open in March 2023 and offers the full continuum of care-- Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Enhanced Care. Our dedicated staff are committed to providing exceptional...
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9.6
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The friendliness is a 5+++. The happiness of the staff, their obvious enjoyment working with each other and the patient, gentle, and yes, loving care of residents sets a great atmosphere. The staff is good...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Visit The Commons on Marice and discover a remarkable senior community. Everything you need is here, that's the beauty of your convenient, enriching and, most importantly, satisfying independent lifestyle. The Commons is uniquely designed to bring the outside inside. In the two story atrium,...
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This place is great and very reasonable price wise. It is a very nice facility, the staff could not be more helpful and nice, there is something for everyone; library, hair salon, shuttle to stores nearby,...
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.
The moment you enter Oakwood Hills, A Sky Active Living Community, you'll feel the relaxed grace, style and beauty that our residents cherish daily. A quiet home in the heart Eau Claire, you'll enjoy the convenience of being close to the Oakwood Hills Mall, excellent healthcare and all the unique...
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Everyone is pleasant and welcoming. The grounds are beautiful. I would absolutely recommend Norgard Court to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Norgard Court Apartments is a beautiful market rate independent senior living facility, centrally located in Maplewood, Minnesota. We are within walking distance to shopping and city parks.Our warm, home-like community offers one and two-bedroom units. Our two bedrooms feature two bathrooms. ...
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We have had a great experience with New Perspective of Oakdale. [name removed] and the front desk staff are always very helpful with questions, and everyone has made my mom feel welcome. She has only been...
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.
Whether you prefer to relax in the comfort of home, explore Oakdale’s amazing parks and nature centers, or shop for deals at the nearby shopping malls, The Waters of Oakdale is the ideal Community for independent senior living. Don’t spend a minute worrying about having the services you need, now...
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Staff is great. My dad is a bit tuff but they have been able to deal with him. He just complains about the food. My dad's used to going out everyday for many years. Restaurant food is definitely different...
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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Liked that there is a chef on premise that can cook something when resident is hungry. Very clean and beautiful place. Twenty resident building houses assisted living and memory care residents with no...
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.
BeeHive Homes of Lakeville is a brand new, small, intimate, home-like setting nestled in a protected nature area, conveniently located near shopping, City offices and Senior Center. BeeHive Homes is a national franchise with over 200 Homes. BeeHive Homes' philosophy is that we offer an intimate...
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I was a director at an assisted living facility for several years in the twins cities. I never had to use any organizations like yours because I kept my facility full. You just recommended places for me to...
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.
At The Waters of Highland Park it’s hard to decide what to do each day. There’s a nearby golf course, library, charming neighborhood shops and restaurants, and historic college campuses to explore. You could also stay home and dine at The Waters Restaurant, pamper yourself at The Waters Salon or...
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Photo of The Rivers
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Although I was not the occupant. the room and all the services provided were excellent. I was happy to have found it - thru your service.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Rivers offers spacious:>INDEPENDENT LIVING: one and two bedroom apartments with full kitchens and baths, in-room washer & dryer, e/o week housekeeping/linen services, 20 MEALS INCLUSIVE, excellent views>ASSISTED LIVING: one and two bedroom apartments with kitchen and private...
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My uncle has truly found a wonderful new home here. The staff is incredibly welcoming and go out of their way to make both residents and family feel comfortable and cared for. They remember names, take time...
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.
If you’ve reached the stage of your life where you’re ready to leave the housekeeping, laundry and daily chores to someone else and enjoy your life, then we’re just what you’re looking for. Our assisted living community in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area provides the independence you...
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I have no issues with Oak Ridge. I have found the Oak Ridge is a nice homey place. I like all the family activities they have to involve everyone in the family. I have not eaten there but I am there at their...
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.
There's something special about our family at Oak Ridge Assisted Living.  It's the sense of security that comes from a caring community.  Opened in 2002, Oak Ridge is nestled near parks, shopping, and churches in the historic river town of Hastings.  Oak Ridge is a safe and...
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I am very pleased with my apartment. I would have liked a little more storage. The staff is very welcoming and continues to be helpful and very pleasant to work with. There is a variety of activities so one...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Apple Valley’s Newest Senior Apartment Community!Conveniently located near downtown Apple Valley, The Timbers is just minutes away from a dazzling array of shopping and restaurants.We are an energetic community with its own Resident Council partnering with Volunteers from the community. You’ll...
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Staff knew the answers to my questions. Anything I asked was shown to me or explain thoroughly. I have welcoming materials. Everything looks great. This is a two bedroom. Nice storage. Storage locker...
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.
Kingsley ShoresKingsley Shores is an assisted living community located in the beautiful town of Lakeville, Dakota County, Minnesota. Lakeville is a community full of recreational opportunities including numerous parks and lakes for activities as well as gorgeous scenic views. If you love the...
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We are very happy with Boden. The room sizes are awesome and the staff is wonderful my mother-in-law especially likes [name removed].
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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New Perspective has been everything they advertised. Nice, clean and welcoming. Also helpful with other questions and resources. I would recommend.
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.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareNew Perspective’s senior living community in Eagan, Minnesota has the conveniences of a big city and the amenities of a tranquil getaway. Lakes, parks and shopping are all within a short driving distance including the Eagan Outlet Mall....
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The staff are attentive and very responsive! The apartment sizes vary greatly. Amenities offered to residents are great.
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.
Risor is a vibrant new community of apartments and townhomes designed for those ready to spread your wings and celebrate the next adventure. Shed the obligations of homeownership and spend time with the hobbies and people that bring joy and meaning to your world. Our incredible Apple Valley...
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There is no assistance at The Legends of Apple Valley - the office & maintenance staff are awesome! And the facility is beautiful!! My parents LOVE it there!! Their apartment they got is very spacious!
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.
Welcome to The Legends of Apple Valley Senior Living! Affordable Apartment Homes for Adults 55 and Older.The Legends of Apple Valley brings senior living to your neighborhood! Our community offers spacious one, two and three bedroom apartment homes with top-notch in-home & on-site community...
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The staff is very helpful and approachable. The residents are always smiling and appear to be comfortable where they are. I personally have seen staff members go above and beyond for the residents....
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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My Dad looks forward to each new day. His meals, meds and fun opportunities are available for him at Encore. It has a very homey atmosphere and yes, we would recommend Encore at Maplewood to other families...
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.
Encore at Maplewood is a small senior living community located in Maplewood, Minnesota. Here at Encore, we pride ourselves on being a a close knit family and provide our residents with the care and love that we would give to our own family. Our location is in a beautiful environment where...
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We had a situation that occurred that I felt could have been handled better which is why I responded the way I did. I spoke to the administrator and we talked it through. It was a unique situation and...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Wellhaven Senior Apartments, located in the heart of beautiful River Falls, Wisconsin, has a deep history of providing our residents the very best in care, comfort and style. Offering both independent and assisted living services, Wellhaven Senior Apartments is truly a community like no other!...
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There is always room for improvement. The staff are all friendly and professional to everyone from the residents to family members. The facility is not too small but also not too large to be overwhelming for...
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.
Oak Gardens Place is located in the small city of Altoona, Wisconsin, in an established tree-lined neighborhood. Our community is home like and full of light, warmth and laughter. Residents have ample opportunity to socialize in our large lounges, find new literary friends in our library or...
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[name removed] was at SL Burnsville about 6 weeks. Then he moved to SL Inver Grove. Both places have been easy to work with, staff is cooperative and friendly. It's been an adjustment for us, but I'm...
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 Burnsville 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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My father resided at Encore Mahtomedi until he passed away. The staff treated him like family. They actually truly cared for him. My mother in law recently needed memory care and of course she is now at...
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.
Encore of Mahtomedi is a small senior living community located in Mahtomedi, Minnesota. Here at Encore, we pride ourselves on being a a close knit family and provide our residents with the care and love that we would give to our own family. Our location is in a beautiful environment where...
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Cost of independent living in Frontenac, MN

The average cost of senior living in Frontenac is $3,358 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Miesville, MN with an average of $3,240 per month.

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

Frontenac, MN
$3,358/mo
$3,624/mo

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

Frontenac, MN
$3,358/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,402/mo
Independent Living
$3,358/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,293/mo
Studio
$4,617/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,268/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,895/mo

Senior living costs in Frontenac 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: Frontenac, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFrontenac, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,358/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,534/mo$4,249/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,402/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Frontenac, MN:$3,358/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Frontenac, MN:$4,534/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Frontenac, MN:$4,402/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Frontenac, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Frontenac 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
Frontenac, MN$2,641/mo$2,348/mo+12.5%
Minnesota$2,732/mo$2,477/mo+10.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Frontenac, MN
2024 average cost:$2,641/mo
2023 average cost:$2,348/mo
Percent change:+12.5%
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 Frontenac

Recent reviews for independent living in Frontenac

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.

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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Saint Therese of Woodbury

4.5
Cannot think of one negative thing to say about this facility. It is a beautiful property with many amenities. The staff is amazing. Every level of care is given by extremely professional and kind members of St Therese staff. I was a patient for 6weeks and was extremely happy with everything, ...
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Frontenac independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Frontenac independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Frontenac, 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 Frontenac 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 Frontenac partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Frontenac, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
18.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Frontenac 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 Frontenac communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Frontenac, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Frontenac 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 Frontenac offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Frontenac, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
31.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
13.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29%
47%
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