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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Willows Landing, Monticello St. Benedict's Community and Keller Lake Commons
zipAveragecost: $2,852

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Willows Landing is a nice place and we are thankful for it. Yes, we would recommend Willows Landing to other families based on the experience we have had 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.
At Willows Landing in Monticello, Minnesota, we want everybody to feel welcome. Our warmhearted team of professionals cares deeply for our residents, and we are committed to creating a community that feels just like family. Our stellar services and programs will complete the experience, freeing...
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Very friendly and helpful staff. Answer questions thoroughly. Lots of activities for people, apartments are large. They have coffee morning meetings ups, washers and dryers in each floor for those who don't...
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.
St. Benedict's Senior Community - Monticello serves the housing needs of seniors with excellence. Along with our senior services in St. Cloud, we have earned our excellent reputation by providing superior service and housing options to seniors and their families for more than 30 years. Memory...
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We do think they tried very hard when it came to the meals and dining experience. They did have good activities like arts and crafts and different painting classes. Based on the experience we have had so far...
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.
Keller Lake Commons is an assisted living facility located on the shores of Keller Lake in Big Lake, Minnesota. Residing at Keller Lake Commons brings some pretty terrific benefits which include exceptional assistance with your daily living needs along with the opportunity to become part of a...
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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 I brings you spacious 2 and 3 bedroom townhomes, each with a private entrance and back patio. Every home has a walk-in storage room and washer/dryer hook-ups, plus access to our on-site laundry facilities. Spacious and airy, you are sure to feel right at home in these dazzling...
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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: 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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Cost of independent living in Salida, MN

The average cost of senior living in Salida is $2,852 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clear Lake, MN with an average of $2,219 per month.

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

Salida, MN
$2,852/mo
$2,462/mo
$2,851/mo

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

Salida, MN
$2,852/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,980/mo
Independent Living
$2,852/mo

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

Studio
$4,800/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,301/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,083/mo

Senior living costs in Salida 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: Salida, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSalida, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$2,852/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,271/mo$4,249/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,980/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Salida, MN:$2,852/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Salida, MN:$4,271/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Salida, MN:$3,980/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Salida

Recent reviews for independent living in Salida

The Sanctuary at St. Cloud in Saint Cloud, MN

5.0
Kind and friendly staff. Family and children are always welcome. Being in a carefree, safe envrionment. New, clean rooms and community spaces. Chef [name removed] wonderful cuisine. variety of creative activities., The other residents are full of fun and laughs.

Willows Landing in Monticello, MN

4.1
Overall it has been a good experience. It has taken my loved one a long time to adjust, and she's still working on that. But mostly it has been positive. She's meeting new people and getting out a little bit more, which has been wonderful for her. The apartment is nice. It has great light, ...
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The Homestead at Anoka

4.4
I would say to go for it with this community. They have activities that they try to make happen for the residents to still have things to do even with covid.

Salida independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Salida independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Salida, 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 Salida 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 Salida partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Salida, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Salida 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 Salida communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Salida, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Salida 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 Salida offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Salida, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
43.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
47%
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Willows Landing, Monticello St. Benedict's Community and Keller Lake Commons are the top-rated independent living facilities near Salida, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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