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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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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 Anthony James is a senior independent living community for adults over the age of fifty-five. We are nestled in a park-like setting, just blocks from groceries, dining, shopping and churches. Our building is accessible and has an elevator. All of our one and two bedroom apartment homes have...
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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.
Phalen Shores is a Senior (55+) Independent Living Rental Community. It is located in the heart of St. Paul’s beautiful Phalen Park neighborhood.We offer 1 and 2 bedroom units ranging in size from 700-950 square feet. We offer many features and amenities such as, controlled access entry, 24 hour...
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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.
Located in an attractive, long-established area of St. Paul. Every apartment home has been carefully planned to be truly above the ordinary, with twelve different floor plans, each offering a three-season, enclosed porch and many with newly renovated interiors. We are like a quiet community...
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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.
Woodland Mounds is decorated and laid out tastefully with a main lobby, fireplace and comfortable seating on the first floor. Also on the first floor is an Activity Room and Kitchen with regularly scheduled activities. A bathroom with handicap access is centralized in the building. A library...
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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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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.
Hazel Senior Living is a brand new assisted living facility in St. Paul with 24-private studio units. We believe in compassionate care while promoting independence for all Residents. Our staff has over 10 years of experience in senior care. Our team consists of Housing Manager, Director of...
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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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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.
WELCOME TO THE CAVANAGH SENIOR APARTMENTS!The Cavanagh is the area's brand new 55+ community. You'll immediately notice the exceptional design and first-class finishes. The apartments are spacious; the amenities include an in-home washer and dryer and a private balcony or patio. Plus, the...
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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.
Set in a quiet, scenic community with a beautiful wooded backdrop, Waterford Townhomes provide a comfortable, affordable neighborhood for busy families. New windows and siding, plus some units have been remodeled with maple cabinetry, dishwashers and microwaves.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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I feel I had a better experience with Assisted Living than the Long Term Community. My loved one transitioned from Assisted Living to the other stages of the community. We ended up making the decision to...
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.
At Saint Therese of New Hope, our seniors enjoy life. Founded in 1968, our community has evolved over the decades, expanding our services to anticipate and address the changing needs of seniors. We provide secure, stress-free living and the very best in senior care and housing with a commitment...
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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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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.
A distinctive residential cooperative for adults that are 55+.  Located near the intersection of Bass Lake Road and Boone Avenue North inside the Highway 169 corridor.  Woodbridge is the right choice for independent adults seeking a carefree living environment.  Our building features 78 spacious,...
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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.
Echo Ridge's mission is to provide a unique senior living community for adults 55 and better.  At Echo Ridge, embrace a lifestyle low in maintenance and high in comfort, complete with a general store, beauty shop, fitness center, library, wood shop, billiards room and chapel. ...
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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.
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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.
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1101 On Main is Catholic Eldercare's new independent living rental apartments that are designed with all the amenities that are usually only offered in a condominium-style building - only without association fees.  Located in Northeast Minneapolis, the historic charm of the...
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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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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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Cost of independent living in North Branch, MN

The average cost of senior living in North Branch is $3,074 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Braham, MN with an average of $1,935 per month.

Independent living costs in North Branch, MN, vs. nearby cities

North Branch, MN
$3,074/mo
$2,618/mo
$3,212/mo

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

North Branch, MN
$3,074/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in North Branch, MN, vs. other senior living options

$4,138/mo
Independent Living
$3,074/mo

Independent living costs in North Branch, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,744/mo
Studio
$4,705/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,572/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,706/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,030/mo

Senior living costs in North Branch 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: North Branch, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Branch, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,074/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,409/mo$4,249/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,138/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
North Branch, MN:$3,074/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
North Branch, MN:$4,409/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
North Branch, MN:$4,138/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in North Branch, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in North Branch 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
North Branch, MN$2,730/mo$2,527/mo+8.0%
Minnesota$2,732/mo$2,477/mo+10.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
North Branch, MN
2024 average cost:$2,730/mo
2023 average cost:$2,527/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,732/mo
2023 average cost:$2,477/mo
Percent change:+10.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 North Branch

Recent reviews for independent living in North Branch

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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Bel Rae Senior Living in Mounds View, MN

4.7
We chose Bel Rae Senior Living because of the newness of the building, the friendly and helpful staff members, and the overall accommodations as well. He has a 1 bedroom apartment and it is a little on the smaller side if your have more furniture. The food is ok and they keep striving to improve ...
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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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North Branch independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Branch independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Branch, 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 North Branch 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 North Branch 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
9.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
17%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in North Branch 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 North Branch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Branch, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Branch 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 North Branch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Encore at North Branch, The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community and RidgePointe Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near North Branch, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 486 independent living facilities near North Branch, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in North Branch, Minnesota are The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community, RosePointe I and Gable Pines. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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