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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Orono, MN

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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.
Long Lake Assisted Living is located in the city of Long Lake. We are nestled in a neighborhood two blocks from the Long Lake downtown area, which holds restaurants, shopping centers, antique shops, and much more. We offer a family atmosphere and personalized care to meet each resident’s...
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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.
Hillside Terrace is a quality senior apartments community designed to serve the area of Long Lake and Orono, Minnesota in Hennepin County. For seniors 62 and over there can be no better place to reside. Long Lake is home to four parks, plus quality hiking and biking trails. There is also the...
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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.
Friendly and affordable, Kimberly Meadows features amenities unheard of in other townhome communities, such as full basements with washer and dryer hook-ups and plenty of storage space. Each unit also has a cozy patio with a planting area to grow your favorite summer herbs and flowers. Be close...
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I simply cannot understand some of the other reviewers. The admissions person at Hillcrest was wonderful, and helped us when no one else could (we needed to be close to oxygen therapy). The nurse [name...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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: 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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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.
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people friendly location great too transportation, groceries, banking, staff superb. lots to participate in I don't feel like I'm walking into a hotel - it's my home!
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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I would want others to know that we had a really great experience and I would recommend The Glen at Minnetonka to anyone looking for a senior living community for themselves or a loved one.
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.
The Glenn by St. Therese Southwest is an assisted living located in the sprawling area of Minnetonka, MN. This area is known for its natural beauty and friendly residents. For most seniors, finding an area where they can retire is a top concern. There are so many different areas out there that a...
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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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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.
Lovely, spacious apartment homes located in the heart of downtown Chanhassen - a vibrant, growing community with a 'small town' feel. Our apartment community features heated underground parking and car wash bay, elevator, fitness and community rooms, plus beautifully landscaped grounds with a...
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Summerwood of Chanhassen is the fourth senior care facility we have found and moved my parents to. They have been in one other independent living facility, and then two other assisted living, and Summerwood...
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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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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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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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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Seems to be a really nice place.
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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.
Lake Hazeltine Woods Townhomes, has dog and cat friendly townhomes for rent in Chaska, Minnesota. All of the luxury townhomes include private entries, spacious floor plans, lots of windows, fireplaces, attached garages, and in-unit washer and dryers. The beautifully landscaped grounds feature a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
The Roitenberg Family Assisted Living Residence is a part of Sholom Community Alliance which opened for occupancy in October 2002. Two distinct communities, the Numero-Steinfeldt Foundation Assisted Living Pavilion and the Memory Care Pavilion, offer environments that foster independence and...

Cost of independent living in Orono, MN

The average cost of senior living in Orono is $3,117 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Loretto, MN with an average of $3,064 per month.

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

Orono, MN
$3,117/mo
$3,103/mo

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

Orono, MN
$3,117/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,014/mo
Independent Living
$3,117/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,619/mo
Studio
$4,501/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,825/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,993/mo

Senior living costs in Orono 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: Orono, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOrono, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,117/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,405/mo$4,249/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,014/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Orono, MN:$3,117/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Orono, MN:$4,405/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Orono, MN:$4,014/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Orono, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Orono 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Orono, MN$2,337/mo$2,518/mo-7.2%
Minnesota$2,622/mo$2,454/mo+6.8%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Orono, MN
2024 average cost:$2,337/mo
2023 average cost:$2,518/mo
Percent change:-7.2%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,622/mo
2023 average cost:$2,454/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/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 Orono

Recent reviews for independent living in Orono

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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Orono independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Orono independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Orono, 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 Orono 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 Orono partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Orono, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
20.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Orono 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 Orono communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Orono, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Orono 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 Orono offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Orono, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Stonebay of Orono, RidgePointe Senior Living and Sunrise of Minnetonka are the top-rated independent living facilities near Orono, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 54 independent living facilities near Orono, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Orono, Minnesota is RosePointe I. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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