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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Saint Francis, MN

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Photo of Highland Senior Living
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I would recommend you read the fine print and request information in writing. Based on the experience, I would recommend Highland Senior Living to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
What to expect while living at Highland Senior Living of Little Falls… Assisted Living at Highland Senior Living of Little Falls offers the value of knowing you can stay in your “home” and have the services you need brought to you when you need them. For added peace of mind, we have a controlled...
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It is a amazing facility very wonderful staff and wonderful communication my mom is very happy ?? overall I give it a 10+++. Loves all the activities and outings. Apartment is perfect size and very clean...
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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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.
Nouis Home at Pine Edge is premier Assisted Living home located in central Minnesota. Located in downtown Little Falls, the 'Pine Edge' is a licensed 42-bed Board & Care with Special Services facility that features both private and semi-private rooms. Three nutritious meals are served every day....
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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
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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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My parents lived at Arlington Place until an apartment opened up closer to myself. During that time my parents were loved and cared for in every way. My mother, a social butterfly before her stroke, came out...
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.
Hyatt House of HoldingfordLocated just nine miles north of Highway 94, Hyatt House of Holdingford is an assisted living community that’s located in Holdingford, Minnesota. A modern atmosphere, a warm and inviting location, and outstanding access to amenities makes Hyatt House of Holdingford an...
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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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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.
Fairway Pines is an active senior community in Sauk Centre, MN. This community offers a premium level of senior living. Our commitment is to promote independence and individuality to our tenants in a supportive environment. You can expect our community to offer a variety of fun and stimulating...
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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
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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, 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.
Bridgeway is designed "senior specific" for excellent accessibility; single-handle faucets, grab bars in the bathroom along with a walk-in shower with seat and adjustable wand, electrical outlets placed higher for ease of use, lever handle door hardware, light switches placed lower for ease of...
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Compared to what we visited we liked Diamond Willow the best. The food is good, but I would like to see more variety for the memory care unit. The room sizes and the layout of the community are good. They...
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Saint Francis, MN

The average cost of senior living in Saint Francis is $2,681 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upsala, MN with an average of $2,681 per month.

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

Saint Francis, MN
$2,681/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Saint Francis, MN, vs. other senior living options

$6,353/mo
Independent Living
$2,681/mo

Independent living costs in Saint Francis, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,408/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,500/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,360/mo

Senior living costs in Saint Francis 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: Saint Francis, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaint Francis, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$2,681/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$3,819/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,353/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Saint Francis, MN:$2,681/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Saint Francis, MN:$3,819/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Saint Francis, MN:$6,353/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Saint Francis, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Saint Francis 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 average 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
Saint Francis, MN$2,931/mo$2,812/mo+4.2%
Minnesota$2,556/mo$2,414/mo+5.9%
National$3,140/mo$2,934/mo+7.0%
Saint Francis, MN
2024 average cost:$2,931/mo
2023 average cost:$2,812/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,556/mo
2023 average cost:$2,414/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,140/mo
2023 average cost:$2,934/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Saint Francis

Recent reviews for independent living in Saint Francis

Chateau Waters in Sartell, MN

5.0
I would tell my friends it is a definitely the place to be. My room is beautiful, it is like living in my own home. It has a washer and dryer, a kitchenette with a microwave-all the appliances are full size. The kitchen even has an island it. The activities right now include exercise ...
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Talamore St Cloud in Saint Cloud, MN

4.5
Beautiful facility, clean and modern. The staff is very responsive - they know everyone's name. They are also proactive and as the daughter who doesn't live onsite still keep me informed as needed.

Highland Senior Living in Little Falls, MN

5.0
The very only thing I have a problem with, is their rule of making you buy medicines from them? You cannot have any of your own medicines or get your prescriptions at any other Pharmacy. You have to go with conssanas and if you don't they charge you. I can't remember how much but it's a lot. ...
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Saint Francis independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint Francis independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint Francis, 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 Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saint Francis, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.4%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.1%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
18.4%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.5%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saint Francis, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.2%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
22.7%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saint Francis, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.5%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.3%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.1%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.4%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.8%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.2%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.9%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.3%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
30.9%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
11.6%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.2%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Highland Senior Living, Serenity Place on 7th and Nouis Home Care, Inc. are the top-rated independent living facilities near Saint Francis, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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