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I would recommend you read the fine print and request information in writing. Based on the experience, I would recommend Highland Senior Living to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
What to expect while living at Highland Senior Living of Little Falls… Assisted Living at Highland Senior Living of Little Falls offers the value of knowing you can stay in your “home” and have the services you need brought to you when you need them. For added peace of mind, we have a controlled...
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Dad is still here and he likes it there! He has said that the workers are all very nice and helpful if he needs something.
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.
Nouis Home at Pine Edge is premier Assisted Living home located in central Minnesota. Located in downtown Little Falls, the 'Pine Edge' is a licensed 42-bed Board & Care with Special Services facility that features both private and semi-private rooms. Three nutritious meals are served every day....
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All of the staff members here and just so nice and they are always there when I need them. The community is very clean and it has a very comfortable and homey atmosphere. The other residents are nice as well...
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.
Welcome to Edgewood Vista in Brainerd! Enjoy the central Minnesota lakes region in Brainerd, with Edgewood's ideal combination of living spaces, care and amenities. Built in 2005 and upgraded in 2012, Edgewood promotes residents' health and well-being in independent living, assisted living and...
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I have been an Independent resident at Woodland for almost 2 years. During this time, I have always felt safe here within the facility. The staff at the facility make me feel welcome all the time. You will...
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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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, 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
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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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Compared to what we visited we liked Diamond Willow the best. The food is good, but I would like to see more variety for the memory care unit. The room sizes and the layout of the community are good. They...
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 Bridgeway Estates
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.
Bridgeway is designed "senior specific" for excellent accessibility; single-handle faucets, grab bars in the bathroom along with a walk-in shower with seat and adjustable wand, electrical outlets placed higher for ease of use, lever handle door hardware, light switches placed lower for ease of...
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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.
Located in Northern MN, Harmony house is nestled in the town of Brainerd, MN. It is the perfect place for any senior, and is located in a lovely residential area. It was opened in 1997 and consists of two ranch style rambler homes. They are connected with a beautiful outdoor patio in between...
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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.
Photo of Lake Song Assisted Living
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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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.
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 all the comforts of home in this ideal Brainerd location, with extras like controlled access, generous off-street parking with plug-ins, on-site laundry facilities and a playground for the children.
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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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When we walked in to tour this community it was so inviting and we got such a good vibe. The staff is accommodating and caregivers really care for the residents it's not just a job to them. It is close to...
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.

Cost of independent living in Harding, MN

The average cost of senior living in Harding is $2,681 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Cloud, MN with an average of $2,681 per month.

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

Harding, MN
$2,681/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,353/mo
Independent Living
$2,681/mo

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

Studio
$2,408/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,500/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,360/mo

Senior living costs in Harding 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: Harding, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHarding, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$2,681/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$3,819/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,353/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Harding, MN:$2,681/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Harding, MN:$3,819/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Harding, MN:$6,353/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Harding, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Harding 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 average 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
Harding, MN$2,931/mo$2,812/mo+4.2%
Minnesota$2,556/mo$2,414/mo+5.9%
National$3,140/mo$2,934/mo+7.0%
Harding, MN
2024 average cost:$2,931/mo
2023 average cost:$2,812/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,556/mo
2023 average cost:$2,414/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,140/mo
2023 average cost:$2,934/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Harding

Recent reviews for independent living in Harding

Edgewood Brainerd Senior Lvg

4.5
My sister lives here currently in the memory care unit. I really appreciate that the staff checks on her every half hour. I have been there and have seen them doing it. The staff is very friendly. I haven’t tried the food, but a friend of mine has had lunch with my sister and said that the ...
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Highland Senior Living in Little Falls, MN

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The very only thing I have a problem with, is their rule of making you buy medicines from them? You cannot have any of your own medicines or get your prescriptions at any other Pharmacy. You have to go with conssanas and if you don't they charge you. I can't remember how much but it's a lot. ...
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Harding independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harding independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harding, 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 Harding 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 Harding partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.4%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.1%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
18.4%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.5%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Harding 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 Harding communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.2%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
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32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harding 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 Harding offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Harding, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.5%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.3%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.1%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.4%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.8%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.2%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.9%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.3%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
30.9%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
11.6%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.2%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Highland Senior Living, Brainerd Carefree Living and Nouis Home Care, Inc. are the top-rated independent living facilities near Harding, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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