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My parents have enjoyed 8+ years of experience living at Walker Place, which is nestled in a South Minneapolis residential area near Lake Harriet. It offers a safe, relaxed, & homey environment. As Mom &...
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.
Walker Methodist Place is an assisted living community located in Minneapolis, MN. Minneapolis is a busy city with about 382,000 residents in Hennepin County with lots of shops, restaurants, movies and shows. Residents who enjoy getting out can go for group activities, they can run errands and...
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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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: 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.
The 64-unit Lake Street Station senior apartments in Minneapolis, MN are located on the East Lake Street. The breathtaking housing is very close to the busy Hi-Lake Shopping Center. The independent living community occupying this paradise has immediate access to high- end retail, food, and...
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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.
From our beautifully landscaped grounds to our meticulously cared for building to our friendly and attentive on-site staff, everything about Victoria Place is first class. You'll appreciate living in this quiet residential neighborhood, in an amenitity filled community, that's close to every...
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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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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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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.
Warm, family like atmosphere with many social activities. Has community and dining room. Park like back yard with walking paths, screened gazebo, gas grill and picnic tables.Special events include BBQ, yard sale and more.

Cost of independent living in Santiago, MN

The average cost of senior living in Santiago is $2,871 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milaca, MN with an average of $1,687 per month.

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

Santiago, MN
$2,871/mo
$2,235/mo

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

Santiago, MN
$2,871/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,194/mo
Independent Living
$2,871/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,703/mo
Studio
$4,360/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,418/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,610/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,030/mo

Senior living costs in Santiago 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: Santiago, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSantiago, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$2,871/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,169/mo$4,249/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,194/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Santiago, MN:$2,871/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Santiago, MN:$3,169/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Santiago, MN:$3,194/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Santiago, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Santiago 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
Santiago, MN$2,457/mo$2,356/mo+4.3%
Minnesota$2,732/mo$2,477/mo+10.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Santiago, MN
2024 average cost:$2,457/mo
2023 average cost:$2,356/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,732/mo
2023 average cost:$2,477/mo
Percent change:+10.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/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 Santiago

Recent reviews for independent living in Santiago

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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Scandia Shores in Shoreview, MN

5.0
My Mom loves Scandia Shores. The meals are wonderful!!! Its so nice to have so many activities. The residents are very friendly and the staff is helpful and cordial!

Santiago independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Santiago independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Santiago, 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 Santiago 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 Santiago partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Santiago, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
14.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Santiago 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 Santiago communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Santiago, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Santiago 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 Santiago offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Santiago, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
31.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.7%
47%
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