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Photo of Suite Living - Roseville
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The staff are very very nice but at times my dad has to wait a while for ones to come to the room for bathroom, getting ready for breakfast things like that. Seems they may be under staffed at times. And my...
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.
Suite Living of Roseville is a 25 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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Some issues but all facilities have that. Both management and care staff are good. Care staff seems very caring. Food is good. My husband has gained weight. It's a clean building and rooms/baths are good...
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.
Suite Living of Inver Grove Heights 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...
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The Sanctuary of West St. Paul is awesome and less money than the previous facility we came from. [name removed] is in charge, she is very kind and helpful.
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 Sanctuary at West St. Paul - A Senior Living Community with compassionate staff, ample amenities, and an affordable housing option to fit your lifestyle.Quality Memory Care & Assisted Living OptionsDo you or a loved one need to move to an assisted living or memory care community? Are you...
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For the short time we were there things went well. Brookdale has a small and homey setting to it and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far
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 community, located in Mankato, Minn., in a residential neighborhood just west of Lake Dorothy Park, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, art and other creative projects, lively meals, fun outings...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Old Main Village and the overall experience was good. The staff was good. The main guy up front was very helpful! The facility was pretty clean. The move in process...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Old Main Village Senior Living is a part the former Mankato State campus, which was converted into gracious senior living in 1988. We are centrally located in downtown Mankato. We have 73 apartments, each completely unique, with a full kitchen, beautiful tall windows and additional storage space...
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Really a great facility. I am so happy that I chose Tradition for my mom. I was very happy with them. Mom was there for 2 years and I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for assisted living...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Welcome to senior living your way.Your choices, your satisfaction—with the ease of a low entrance fee community and the beauty of the old Tessman Farm in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Tradition offers robust independent and assisted living in a friendly and inspiring atmosphere that honors who you...
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It is under new management, so I need to see how it goes, but it's okay. I picked due to location. Doesn't feel or look like a nursing home.
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.
The Best of Maintenance-Free Living in St. Paul, MN!LIMITED TIME OFFER: Apply today and enjoy up to 3 MONTHS FREE! *Some restrictions may apply.Our rent-restricted apartments are going fast! Adults 62 and older can submit application paperwork quickly and easily today to reserve your home!The...
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Facility and staff are great, only issue has been quality of food has been hit and miss. Apartment size is very good, plenty of storage.
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 gave rave reviews for this place when I moved in. However I’m experiencing a very stressful situation. The power is out in our apartments since last night. Cambridge is using CONSERVICE as the utility...
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.
Downtown Views, Neighborhood Living - Welcome to The Cambric Senior Apartments!LIMITED TIME OFFER: Apply today and enjoy up to 1 MONTH FREE and newly reduced rents! *Some restrictions may apply.Located at the corner of 7th Street and Bates Avenue, right next door to the new Mississippi Market in...
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Admin staff is Very unstable. Have had three directors in the year we have been here. On the fourth director now. We Love the small town feel. Many walking paths, friendly people, and a church we enjoy. We...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Photo of Harbor at Twin Lakes
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I like the location, and the rent. Would prefer no carpet, but it is only in the bedroom. Have had limited experiences with the staff, most have been good.
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.
NOW OPEN - AFFORDABLE 55+ LIVING IS NOW BLOOMING in ROSEVILLE!The wait is over! Harbor at Twin Lakes, a 55 years & older community, is ready to offer you the home of your dreams. Now leasing, our new apartments in Roseville will redefine the way you think about senior living. Discover our...
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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
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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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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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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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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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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!Situated on the western shores of the lake in Spring Park, Lake Minnetonka Shores has become known not only for its stunning park and lakeshore, but also for its extensive housing and service choices. For a setting that offers freedom combined with the comfort of knowing supportive...
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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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It was the perfect distance between the kids. It was super clean, great layout, cost was great, the staff was and is very helpful and it's across the parking lot from a doctors office/pharmacy. I have and...
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.
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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.
Experience a higher quality lifestyle in a 55+ community centered around active adults expecting more out of life. As a marquee destination for active senior living in Chaska, MN, Zen Chaska Senior Living welcomes you with luxury amenities, spacious floor plans, and exciting resident events, all...
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This facility is a great fit for my loved one. The staff are friendly and attentive. The food is great. His apartment is comfortable. It's a bit far from the elevator, but he manages. The pricing matched his...
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Orono Woods Senior Living is nestled in the woods bordering Orono and Long Lake, Minnesota. We are just off of Wayzata Boulevard. This exceptional apartment community for 55 years and older offers the peace and tranquility of a small town with the city conveniences. It is truly the best of both...
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The staff is so patient and wonderful, even when my sister can be very demanding. The place is very welcoming with comfortable outdoor seating. They have beautiful lobby areas for visiting. They have a...
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.
Oak Terrace Senior Living of Jordan is a retirement community that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Each resident has a customized care plan and is connected to a 24-hour call system that makes help only the push of a button away. Residents have access to three meals...
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We chose Trail of Orono because of the location, the facility itself, and the staff members really sold us. The room sizes are pretty standard compared to others that we looked into. They do have a lot of...
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.
You can receive assisted living and memory care at Trails of Orono in Orono, Minnesota. Our staff offers our residents a full range of services to help with daily life activities. Those would include preparing meals, cleaning, bathing, toileting, medication assistance, and much more. Both of our...
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It’s been an adjustment but I’m very glad I moved my parents in because they’re getting the care that they need. I think my Dad is thriving here and he loves the food. The staff seems to be very responsive...
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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.
Established in 1995, Meridian Manor is located in the lakeside community of Wayzata, Minnesota. Park-like grounds and tastefully decorated common areas create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Meridian blends the comfort and independence of private apartments with a flexible selection of services...

Cost of independent living in Lester Prairie, MN

The average cost of senior living in Lester Prairie is $3,138 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cokato, MN with an average of $2,475 per month.

Independent living costs in Lester Prairie, MN, vs. nearby cities

Lester Prairie, MN
$3,138/mo
$3,036/mo

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

Lester Prairie, MN
$3,138/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

Independent living costs in Lester Prairie, MN, vs. other senior living options

$4,112/mo
Independent Living
$3,138/mo

Independent living costs in Lester Prairie, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,152/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,375/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,219/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,030/mo

Senior living costs in Lester Prairie 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: Lester Prairie, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLester Prairie, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,138/mo$3,081/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$4,424/mo$4,249/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$4,112/mo$4,022/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Lester Prairie, MN:$3,138/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Lester Prairie, MN:$4,424/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Lester Prairie, MN:$4,112/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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Independent living costs in Lester Prairie, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lester Prairie 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lester Prairie, MN$2,661/mo$2,479/mo+7.3%
Minnesota$2,693/mo$2,460/mo+9.5%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Lester Prairie, MN
2024 average cost:$2,661/mo
2023 average cost:$2,479/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,693/mo
2023 average cost:$2,460/mo
Percent change:+9.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Lester Prairie

Recent reviews for independent living in Lester Prairie

Parkshore Senior Campus in Saint Louis Park, MN

4.9
Being out of state we do not get to visit that much, however when we do speak with our loved one she does seem to enjoy the meals and dining service. We do think the overall value for the money is good and based on our experience so far we would recommend the Parkshore Senior Campus to other ...
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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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Scandia Shores in Shoreview, MN

5.0
My Mom loves Scandia Shores. The meals are wonderful!!! Its so nice to have so many activities. The residents are very friendly and the staff is helpful and cordial!

Lester Prairie independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lester Prairie independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lester Prairie, 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 Lester Prairie 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 Lester Prairie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lester Prairie, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.9%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.8%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
17.4%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.3%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.6%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Lester Prairie 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 Lester Prairie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lester Prairie, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.5%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.8%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
23%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lester Prairie 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 Lester Prairie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lester Prairie, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.9%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.8%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.9%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.1%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.1%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.3%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34.5%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
15%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.3%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.2%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Havenwood of Buffalo, RidgePointe Senior Living and RosePointe I are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lester Prairie, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 426 independent living facilities near Lester Prairie, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lester Prairie, Minnesota are Havenwood of Buffalo, RidgePointe Senior Living and Gable Pines. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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