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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Paynesville, MN

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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Serenity Place on 7th, Vista Prairie at Copperleaf and Park View Ctr
zipAveragecost: $1,799

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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
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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It is a good place. We picked this community because it is close for my sister, and the property is a good fit for my loved one.
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.
Situated near lakes, parks and the local golf course, Copperleaf sits in a quiet neighborhood on the north end of town. Our beautiful landscaping includes patios, ponds and raised garden beds, treating visitors and residents to a relaxing and inviting outdoor environment. We offer many programs...
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My dad likes it there! It is very expensive but it is working out so far not sure why it is so high priced he doesn’t get any extra care! He still lives on his own and takes care of himself no extra care is...
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
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, 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, 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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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, 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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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.

Cost of independent living in Paynesville, MN

The average cost of senior living in Paynesville is $1,799 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eden Valley, MN with an average of $1,801 per month.

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

Paynesville, MN
$1,799/mo
$2,056/mo
$3,065/mo

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

Paynesville, MN
$1,799/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$2,264/mo
Independent Living
$1,799/mo

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

Studio
$1,860/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,110/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,610/mo

Senior living costs in Paynesville 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: Paynesville, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typePaynesville, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$1,799/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$2,264/mo$4,249/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$2,264/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Paynesville, MN:$1,799/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Paynesville, MN:$2,264/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Paynesville, MN:$2,264/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Paynesville

Recent reviews for independent living in Paynesville

Park View Ctr in Melrose, MN

5.0
The facility is clean and welcoming. The staff is very helpful and organized. You can tell that they like the career path that they choose.

Serenity Place on 7th in St. Joseph, MN

5.0
1. Overall my mom and I are very happy with Serenity Place on 7th. She's comfortably settled in. 2. Very clean, never any bad smells. 3. All the nurses and other workers are so sweet to my mom. She loves them all. 4. The main manager Matt left quite a while ago. I think everything ran ...
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Vista Prairie at Copperleaf in Willmar, MN

4.5
My sister is in this community in a 1 bedroom 1 bath apartment with a kitchenette. She has a continental breakfast and then lunch provided. They offer a shuttle bus for the grocery store or the doctor’s office. She loves all of the daily activities and she does a lot of walking and will attend ...
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Paynesville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Paynesville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Paynesville, 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 Paynesville 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 Paynesville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Paynesville, MNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
7.1%
31.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Paynesville 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 Paynesville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Paynesville, MNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.1%
43.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Paynesville 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 Paynesville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Paynesville, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
45.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
47.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
47%
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Serenity Place on 7th, Vista Prairie at Copperleaf and Park View Ctr are the top-rated independent living facilities near Paynesville, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 21 independent living facilities near Paynesville, Minnesota. See the full list.
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