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Provides: Assisted Living
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We needed a place for my loved one to stay short term, and we chose Keystone Bluffs. Overall, I feel our experience was a good one. There were some things that were supposed to happen but never did such as...
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: 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.
Town View Villas is a senior housing community beautifully nestled in the western hillside close to the downtown area of Duluth, Saint Louis County, MN. It is an ideal place to stay with well-maintained units and grounds. The units have an awesome view of the harbor and Lake Superior. These...
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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.
An amazing community of apartment homes located on the hill over looking Duluth and the lake. These unique buildings bring character and charm to living in the Duluth area. With multiple floor plans and views over looking the lake, we work at finding the perfect apartment to meet and exceed all...
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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Cost of independent living in Skibo, MN

The average cost of senior living in Skibo is $2,186 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buhl, MN with an average of $1,748 per month.

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

Skibo, MN
$2,186/mo
$2,292/mo

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

Skibo, MN
$2,186/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,029/mo
Independent Living
$2,186/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,267/mo
Studio
$3,480/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,173/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,250/mo

Senior living costs in Skibo 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: Skibo, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSkibo, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$2,186/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,029/mo$4,249/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,029/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Skibo, MN:$2,186/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Skibo, MN:$4,029/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Skibo, MN:$4,029/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Skibo, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Skibo 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Skibo, MN$4,049/mo$3,624/mo+11.7%
Minnesota$2,257/mo$2,334/mo-3.3%
National$2,806/mo$2,774/mo+1.2%
Skibo, MN
2024 average cost:$4,049/mo
2023 average cost:$3,624/mo
Percent change:+11.7%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,257/mo
2023 average cost:$2,334/mo
Percent change:-3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$2,806/mo
2023 average cost:$2,774/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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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 Skibo

Recent reviews for independent living in Skibo

Edgewood Virginia I Sr Lvg

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Our family has been part of Edgewood for many years. We enjoy the activities, but hope to have more age appropriate activities. The help there is always nice and do their best. Pricing is a bit expensive for the range area. We just love Kelley the new clinical services director.

Silver Bay Carefree Living

5.0
My mom is currently a resident at Silver Bay Carefree Living and she is loving it. It took her about a month to settle in. The facility is very clean, the food is good and everyone is nice and helpful. The fact that it is close to her home helps a lot, too. I am glad that we were able to get her ...
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Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living

5.0
I enjoy living at Duluth Heights Lodge. The staff is amazing, the food is delicious, there are numerous fun activities. I feel safe and secure living in this lovely community. I call this great community —— home.

Skibo independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Skibo independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Skibo, 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 Skibo 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 Skibo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Skibo, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
1.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
1.8%
34.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Skibo 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 Skibo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Skibo, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
3.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
5.5%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Skibo 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 Skibo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Skibo, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
5.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
1.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
1.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
7.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
9.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
9.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
3.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
7.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
7.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
3.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
5.5%
47%
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Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living, Silver Bay Carefree Living and Aurora Carefree Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Skibo, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 78 independent living facilities near Skibo, Minnesota. See the full list.
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