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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Minnesota is $3,007, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Sibley County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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This quiet residential neighborhood offers beautiful woodland surroundings with mature trees and pleasant wildlife. Spacious floor plans, a washer and dryer in every unit and convenient tuck-under garages make Parkwood Heights an extremely popular place to live. Some units have been remodeled...
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Cost of independent living in Sibley County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Minnesota is $3,007 per month as compared to $3,532 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Minnesota vs. 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 state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeMinnesotaU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,007/mo$3,532/mo14.9% below national median
Assisted Living$5,433/mo$5,909/mo8.1% below national median
Memory Care$7,754/mo$7,121/mo8.9% above national median
Independent Living
Minnesota:$3,007/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Cost difference:14.9% below national median
Assisted Living
Minnesota:$5,433/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Cost difference:8.1% below national median
Memory Care
Minnesota:$7,754/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Cost difference:8.9% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Sibley County

Recent reviews for independent living in Sibley County

New Perspective Waconia

5.0
We toured this community. And we fell in love . It had everything mom needed. The food is always being raved by my mother. The caregivers here are great and helpful. It is alway clean and tidy. She enjoys the activities like bingo and rosary they even have a bus that will take them to walgreens ...
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Old Main Village in Mankato, MN

4.4
I think Old Main Village is a really awesome place. They have so many activities and opportunities for social interaction. The facility always looks really clean. The public bathrooms downstairs are clean. The staff all seem really friendly. I would move there myself in a heartbeat. My ...
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Beacon Hill in Minnetonka, MN

5.0
Looked at other places was like a big hotel. Knew I would feel more at home here.

Sibley County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sibley County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sibley County, 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 Sibley County 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 Sibley County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sibley County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.8%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
13.2%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.2%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Sibley County 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 Sibley County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sibley County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
20.5%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.1%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sibley County 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 Sibley County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sibley County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
24.3%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.6%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.9%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.2%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.2%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.6%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.6%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.9%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
25.9%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
10.6%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.5%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.1%
40.9%
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Kingsway Retirement Living, Havenwood of Burnsville and Havenwood of Buffalo are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sibley County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 176 independent living facilities near Sibley County, Minnesota. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 41% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 40% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 41% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 12% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 29% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 17% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 37% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Kingsway Retirement Living, Havenwood of Burnsville, and Havenwood of Buffalo 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: New Perspective Waconia 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Kingsway Retirement Living, RidgePointe Senior Living, and Summit Place Senior Campus 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Kingsway Retirement Living, Havenwood of Burnsville, and Havenwood of Buffalo
The best independent living facilities near you in Sibley County, Minnesota are Havenwood of Buffalo, RidgePointe Senior Living and Brookdale Edina. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 41% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 40% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 41% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 12% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 29% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 17% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 37% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Kingsway Retirement Living, Havenwood of Burnsville, and Havenwood of Buffalo 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: New Perspective Waconia 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Kingsway Retirement Living, RidgePointe Senior Living, and Summit Place Senior Campus 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Kingsway Retirement Living, Havenwood of Burnsville, and Havenwood of Buffalo
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