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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Olmsted County, MN

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Photo of Meadow Lakes Senior Living
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[name removed] at Meadow Lakes made time for us to see a lovely two bedroom apartment for my in-laws. The apartment was everything that we had hoped and prayed for. The staff has been amazing and very...
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.
We’re pleased to offer Assisted Living and Memory Care options in our beautiful 64-unit apartment building. We opened our doors on October 1, 2000, and have been privileged to serve many wonderful families from the Rochester area and beyond.As you peruse our site consider the concerns you have...
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All staff that I are friendly and helpful. Place is clean and has a good vibe. Lots of stuff to do during the month. Nice location with views of a river and walking paths that can be used. Also close to...
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.
Welcome to River Bend Assisted Living and Memory Care, a senior living community in beautiful Rochester, Minnesota. We offer stylish private apartment homes inside a warm, friendly community with first-class amenities like a state-of-the-art fitness center, beauty and barbershop, theater room,...
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I'm so glad we chose this community for dad. He is settling right in. The ratio of staff to the residents are phenomenally GOOD!! The caregivers are so calm and friendly with my dad they take extra time to...
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.
You’re moving into a new community but you can still call Rochester home. The Waters on Mayowood sits on the former entrance to the farming estate of Dr. Charles and Edith Mayo. Walk along the Zumbro River, view the llamas across the street and relax listening to the grand piano. It is a...
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The community said they take eldercare, but I think they have only a set amount of positions open. The community is neat and clean, and the staff is very friendly. The food is good, and they do have...
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.
Arbor Garden Place Assisted Living and Memory Care Community is a staple in Minnesota for seniors who value independence, freedom of choice, and the company of those who share common values and lifestyles. Join our family of residents and staff who are committed to Embracing Every Moment!Assisted...
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Prime Time Living is very welcoming. The staff are very friendly and they are available to address any of my concerns. The community is very nice and clean. I would have loved to stay in the community!
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.
Photo of Arbor Terrace
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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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.
In Shorewood Place, our senior apartments, residents enjoy the convenience of maintenance-free living, with the comfort and privacy of an apartment home.  Social and recreational activities, restaurant-style dining and a host of cultural programs that add to the vibrant lifestyle of this...
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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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We are happy with mom's living situation. It's good to know she is happy, safe & well cared for.
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Photo of Kuisle's Care-A-Lot
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.
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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.
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Olmsted County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Olmsted County is $3,918 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grand Meadow, MN with an average of $3,441 per month.

Independent living costs in Olmsted County, MN, vs. nearby counties

Olmsted County, MN
$3,918/mo
$3,918/mo
$3,799/mo

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

Olmsted County, MN
$3,918/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Olmsted County, MN, vs. other senior living options

$4,361/mo
Independent Living
$3,918/mo

Independent living costs in Olmsted County, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,900/mo
Studio
$4,738/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,260/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,799/mo

Senior living costs in Olmsted County 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: Olmsted County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOlmsted County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,918/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,361/mo$4,249/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,361/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Olmsted County, MN:$3,918/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Olmsted County, MN:$4,361/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Olmsted County, MN:$4,361/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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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 Olmsted County

Recent reviews for independent living in Olmsted County

St Charles Senior Living

5.0
I find the staff to be very supportive of the residents and their families. They treat the residents like they are family. They have a lot of activities and bus trips to keep them busy. The food is good. I highly recommend the facility to anyone who has dementia or Alzheimer's.

AVIVA River Bend in Rochester, MN

4.3
The staff is wonderful! My parents love the food. Biggest item to improve upon is the activities. Greater variety of them & a pool table

Meadow Lakes Senior Living in Rochester, MN

5.0
I like the activities they have and the family dinners. I only went to this facility and liked the apartment and liked the activities.

Olmsted County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Olmsted County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Olmsted County, 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 Olmsted County 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 Olmsted County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Olmsted County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Olmsted County 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 Olmsted County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Olmsted County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Olmsted County 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 Olmsted County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Olmsted County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
21.4%
47.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.4%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Meadow Lakes Senior Living, AVIVA River Bend and The Waters on Mayowood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Olmsted County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 16 independent living facilities near Olmsted County, Minnesota. See the full list.
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