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Overall, the service is great. However, I have experienced some problems with my meds. Not knowing when I'm getting a new one and not always sure what they are for.
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.
With ample walking paths and an adjacent park, Monarch Meadows offers easy access to nature, providing opportunities for reflection and rejuvenation. Our structured programs are designed to enrich our residents' lives by promoting spiritual, recreational or educational benefits with each...
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My sister in law likes that this community is connected to the town library and she is able to go over anytime they are open. She has made friends and has started to participate in the trips out. The staff...
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.
The Villages of Lonsdale, located in beautiful Lonsdale, Minnesota, is operated by Three Links of Northfield, Minnesota and offers the distinctive choice for comfortable senior living. We are known for our commitment to caring for each of our residents, and our reputation and amenities reflect...
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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.
Located in rural southern Minnesota, Truman Manor Apartments are connected directly to Truman Senior Living. As a partner of LeadingAge, we pride ourselves with top senior care and a variety of available services. Under the new ownership of the Heartland Senior Living non-profit group,...
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I like this community for my mother. The staff is very friendly, the community is very clean. My mother loves the food. The only thing is after 5pm there is not a lot of staff on the first floor and that is...
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.
Le Sueur Assisted Living & Memory CareLe Sueur Assisted Living & Memory Care is situated on the corner of East Ferry Street and Plum Run Le Sueur, Le Sueur County, Minnesota. Positioned near a clinic, hospital and local shopping center, the community and the residents get a suburb...
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I'm happy with the staff and the facility. Mom really likes it there which is the important part. The only reason I didn't give them a 5 rating is because they have been a little bit short staffed at times...
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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The facility has a very homey feel & the residents and staff have been very welcoming. There are a variety of different room layouts, some bigger than others. My mom's rooms are a bit smaller, but with her...
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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Food good, cleanliness, friendly staff, flexible. One item: encouragement to meet others and activities.
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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Caring staff. Made our parents feel like they’re part of this community and are treated like family since day 1. Clean building and full of smiles. Highly recommended calling [name removed]and have her give...
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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Both my brother and I highly recommend St. Benedictine. Their rehab care was excellent, and now that my brother is in their assisted living facility he is very happy with both the facility and the staff. --...
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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I would tell others looking that they are having a hard time getting quality qualified personal just like all the other facilities in the area that are in the same business so the turn over rate is high....
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.
Whispering OaksWhispering Oaks assisted living community is located in Ellendale, MN. Ellendale was incorporated in 1901, and came about when the railroad came through. It was named after the railroad president’s wife. You’ll find "country style living" here in a small and quiet town. Churches...
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Photo of Waters Edge
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.
Photo of Knutson Place Apartments
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.
Photo of Prairie Senior Cottages Of Alb
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 Thorne Crest Retirement Community
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.
Photo of Colony Court
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.
Photo of Heather Haus Apartment
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.
Five stylish apartment buildings surround a fun-filled central picnic and playground area at affordable Lincoln Square. Offering spacious dog and cat friendly 1, 2, and 3 bedroom homes, updated interiors and convenient appliances, you and your furry friends will feel right at home here! Within...
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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: 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.
Our Senior Apartments in Austin, MN offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. All Our House Senior Living Apartments offer a full complement of amenities and services including private apartments with...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Photo of Mills Harbour and Lake Mills Care Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationLake Mills Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Hartland, MN

The average cost of senior living in Hartland is $3,137 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bricelyn, MN with an average of $2,318 per month.

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

Hartland, MN
$3,137/mo
$2,997/mo

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

Hartland, MN
$3,137/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,569/mo
Independent Living
$3,137/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,034/mo
Studio
$3,834/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,636/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,995/mo

Senior living costs in Hartland 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: Hartland, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHartland, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,137/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,583/mo$4,249/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,569/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hartland, MN:$3,137/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Hartland, MN:$3,583/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Hartland, MN:$3,569/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Hartland, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Hartland 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.

Hartland, MNMN stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Hartland, MN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hartland 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
Hartland, MN$3,398/mo$2,987/mo+13.8%
Minnesota$2,450/mo$2,345/mo+4.5%
National$2,953/mo$2,846/mo+3.7%
Hartland, MN
2024 average cost:$3,398/mo
2023 average cost:$2,987/mo
Percent change:+13.8%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,450/mo
2023 average cost:$2,345/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$2,953/mo
2023 average cost:$2,846/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Hartland

Recent reviews for independent living in Hartland

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.

Mill City Senior Living in Faribault, MN

4.0
Overall it has been a very good experience. Mom and dad like it there. Like all places they are short on staff, but staff they have have been wonderful. The rooms are large. They have a washer and dryer in each room. They have everything that they could need. My mom needs a lot of help and they ...
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Old Main Village in Mankato, MN

4.4
I think Old Main Village is a really awesome place. They have so many activities and opportunities for social interaction. The facility always looks really clean. The public bathrooms downstairs are clean. The staff all seem really friendly. I would move there myself in a heartbeat. My ...
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Hartland independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hartland independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hartland, 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 Hartland 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 Hartland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hartland, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
11.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Hartland 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 Hartland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hartland, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hartland 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 Hartland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hartland, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
27.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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