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We feel very confident and pleased in the service and care at Havenwood of Buffalo. My father has been there 3 years and to him this is he’s safe place, his home. The friendly caring ways of all the staff...
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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I couldn't say enough good things about Cedar! We were so blessed to find them! Staff was amazing, kind, attentive, understanding, patient and caring. Multiple fun activities for all different resident...
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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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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The staff are caring and very supportive of my family member. During COVID they started OVER charging for extra items. they charged us $25 dollars just to get my family member a cup of water. Also if they...
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.
What is assisted living at Lake Ridge? A carefree, active senior lifestyle enhanced with the personal care and health care you need to maintain your independence. You’ll enjoy a private apartment ready for you to furnish as you wish and decorate to make it home. Housekeeping and laundry are done...
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I think they are doing a good job. Any issues we are having are more with my loved one than the facility itself. Cottagewood is a great place. The staff is friendly. Another really good thing is they have...
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.
Cottagewood Senior Community is an assisted living community located in the quiet town of Buffalo, MN. We have grounds that are professionally kept, and a huge fountain that greets everyone as they enter our facility. Buffalo is a small town with the kind of charm that visiting relatives will...
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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
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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.
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, 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.
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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, 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.
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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
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: 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.
One-level living in a lovely setting built for seniors and disabled persons. Controlled access entry, cozy community room, beautiful outside gardens, picnic and playground, plus a convenient parking lot with plug-ins for cold winter days.
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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.
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.
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: 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: 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Kingston, MN

The average cost of senior living in Kingston is $2,440 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eden Valley, MN with an average of $1,801 per month.

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

Kingston, MN
$2,440/mo
$3,238/mo

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

Kingston, MN
$2,440/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

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

$3,213/mo
Independent Living
$2,440/mo

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

Studio
$2,795/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,795/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,045/mo

Senior living costs in Kingston 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: Kingston, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKingston, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$2,440/mo$3,081/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$3,213/mo$4,249/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,213/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Kingston, MN:$2,440/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Kingston, MN:$3,213/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Kingston, MN:$3,213/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Kingston

Recent reviews for independent living in Kingston

Lake Ridge Senior Health and Living Health Care Center in Buffalo, MN

5.0
We moved my family member in there and she has had the best experience out of all the assisted living facilities. The space is warm and welcoming. The staff know your name when you come to visit, and really care for their residents. There are activities daily to keep residents engaged. They ...
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Cedar Crest of Silver Lake

3.9
The staff is wonderful. Everyone is kind, helpful, & attentive to the residents. I like how they joke around with my Mother, she loves it & enjoys joking around with them. The staff takes good care of my Mother, which is a great comfort to my family. They check in on her regularly & monitor her ...
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Havenwood of Buffalo

5.0
Our dad has been living at Havenwood for the past couple of years and truly appreciates—along with his entire family—the beautiful facility, wonderful food, dedicated staff, and exceptional care he receives. Each Christmas, Dad traditionally sponsored an adults-only family dinner at a local ...
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Kingston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kingston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kingston, 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 Kingston 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 Kingston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kingston, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
13%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
4.3%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Kingston 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 Kingston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kingston, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
13%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kingston 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 Kingston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kingston, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
13%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
4.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
21.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
4.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Havenwood of Buffalo, Cedar Crest of Silver Lake and Lakeside Generations Senior Living Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kingston, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 31 independent living facilities near Kingston, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Kingston, Minnesota is Havenwood of Buffalo. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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