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5 Best Independent Living Communities in Hydes Lake, MN

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My experience with the team at New Perspective has been incredible! I own a home care agency in California so I deal with families in crisis all the time. When I found myself having to deal with some very...
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.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareLocated minutes west of Minneapolis in the lovely lakeside community of Waconia, Minnesota, New Perspective’s senior assisted living community features the beauty and amenities of a fine hotel. Ridgeview Hospital is located across the...
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They offer a variety of daily activities. The community is clean and well taken care of. My brother loves the food. This is a smaller community so it works well for him. I would recommend this community.
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.
The Harbor was opened in 2006 and has 36 home like assisted living apartments. We offer the freedom of independent living blended with the quality services tailored to meet your every need. We offer spacious studio and one bedroom apartments. Each apartment features a full kitchen, including a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
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The community is small but very personable. I feel because it's small the service and care are more ones on one. I would recommend this community to others.
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.
Nagel Assisted Living & Memory Care, founded in 2015, is an exciting new addition to the city of Waconia, MN. Housed in the former Nagel Hospital opened in 1940, our community has been designed with an eye toward keeping the charm of this historic site while freshly renovating the entire...
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Cost of independent living in Hydes Lake, MN

The average cost of senior living in Hydes Lake is $2,907 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shakopee, MN with an average of $2,565 per month.

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

Hydes Lake, MN
$2,907/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Hydes Lake, MN, vs. other senior living options

$7,610/mo
Independent Living
$2,907/mo

Independent living costs in Hydes Lake, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,667/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,583/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,320/mo

Senior living costs in Hydes Lake 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: Hydes Lake, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHydes Lake, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$2,907/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,621/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,610/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Hydes Lake, MN:$2,907/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Hydes Lake, MN:$5,621/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Hydes Lake, MN:$7,610/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Hydes Lake, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hydes Lake 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
Hydes Lake, MN$2,827/mo$2,718/mo+4.0%
Minnesota$2,936/mo$2,806/mo+4.6%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Hydes Lake, MN
2024 average cost:$2,827/mo
2023 average cost:$2,718/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,936/mo
2023 average cost:$2,806/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Hydes Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Hydes Lake

New Perspective Waconia

5.0
We toured this community. And we fell in love . It had everything mom needed. The food is always being raved by my mother. The caregivers here are great and helpful. It is alway clean and tidy. She enjoys the activities like bingo and rosary they even have a bus that will take them to walgreens ...
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Beacon Hill in Minnetonka, MN

5.0
Looked at other places was like a big hotel. Knew I would feel more at home here.

New Perspective Prior Lake

4.7
We chose New Perspective Prior Lake over others that we looked at because the facility was close by, she could be independent in her own apartment and could add services when needed. It was clean, food is good and staff is friendly. All of the staff have been very helpful. We haven't tried many ...
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Hydes Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hydes Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hydes Lake, 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 Hydes Lake 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 Hydes Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hydes Lake, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.9%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Hydes Lake 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 Hydes Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hydes Lake, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.8%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
28%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hydes Lake 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 Hydes Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hydes Lake, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.4%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.9%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.9%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.6%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.4%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.4%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
34.2%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
14.6%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.6%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.9%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

New Perspective Waconia, The Harbor at Peace Village and Good Samaritan Society-Waconia are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hydes Lake, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 5 independent living facilities near Hydes Lake, Minnesota. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Hydes Lake, Minnesota are Havenwood of Buffalo and RidgePointe Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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