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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sawyer, MN
If you’re looking for independent living in the Sawyer area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Sawyer. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 35 independent living facilities in Sawyer, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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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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
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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: 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
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, 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.
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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I cannot say enough about this most wonderful advanced caregiving living choice for your loved one!!.. I had the honor and privilege of having my sweetheart with Alzheimer’s there, and I cannot tell you how...
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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Cost of independent living in Sawyer, MN
The average cost of senior living in Sawyer is $3,685 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookston, MN with an average of $2,397 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sawyer, MN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sawyer, MN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Sawyer
Recent reviews for independent living in Sawyer
Golden Horizons of Sandstone
4.8
Overall we have been very pleased with the staff and their care services. We do not have first hand experience with the meals and dining service, but we feel what is being served is appropriate. It may not be as many home cooked meals as we would like but overall they food looks good. The ...
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New Perspective Twin Ports in Superior, WI
5.0
He is doing good and he loves it in the community. It has all worked out very well. I felt good about it in the beginning and I was hoping for the best. They came through and did really well. We're very happy with the referral A Place For Mom gave us.
Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living
4.9
They were so welcoming. All Staff know you take an interesting you and try to connect you with activities and others. Provide activities outside the the living community. Morning van rides to Dr. And other needs to stores etc. A variety of social activities including church and Bible study. We ...
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Sawyer independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sawyer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sawyer, 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 Sawyer 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 Sawyer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
2.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
2.9%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Sawyer 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 Sawyer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sawyer, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
11.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sawyer 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 Sawyer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
2.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
17.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
17.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
11.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.1%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living, New Perspective Cloquet and Barnum and Edgewood Vista - Hermantown are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sawyer, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 35 independent living facilities near Sawyer, Minnesota. See the full list.
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