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Havenwood is definitely a five-star. I’d give the highest marks. I live at Havenwood and I have guests come in from outside the Community. The kitchen staff is amazing and everyone loves the staff and the...
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.
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The staff are caring and very supportive of my family member. During COVID they started OVER charging for extra items. they charged us $25 dollars just to get my family member a cup of water. Also if they...
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.
What is assisted living at Lake Ridge? A carefree, active senior lifestyle enhanced with the personal care and health care you need to maintain your independence. You’ll enjoy a private apartment ready for you to furnish as you wish and decorate to make it home. Housekeeping and laundry are done...
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I think they are doing a good job. Any issues we are having are more with my loved one than the facility itself. Cottagewood is a great place. The staff is friendly. Another really good thing is they have...
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.
Cottagewood Senior Community is an assisted living community located in the quiet town of Buffalo, MN. We have grounds that are professionally kept, and a huge fountain that greets everyone as they enter our facility. Buffalo is a small town with the kind of charm that visiting relatives will...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: 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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I'am pleased with all this community has done for us. My father is doing pretty well here. The community looks nice, they do a good job with making sure everything is well maintained and tidy. The staff is...
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.
Westwood Place is an Assisted Living Residence. It is for elderly people who take care of their own needs, but have difficulty performing daily tasks. It provides companionship with other elderly persons and daily activities to keep both the mind and body active while still encouraging...
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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.
One-level living in a lovely setting built for seniors and disabled persons. Controlled access entry, cozy community room, beautiful outside gardens, picnic and playground, plus a convenient parking lot with plug-ins for cold winter days.
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Everyone is friendly and nice and helpful. It is a great group of people but my mother in law fell and I didn't get a call right away which could have been better. I know they're busy but they could have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
The Legacy of Delano offers an assisted living community to seniors in the Delano, Wright County, Minnesota. This community looks out for those dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia, and it offers seniors a comfortable home in a quiet community. Those living in Delano or visiting our residents...
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Cost of independent living in Waverly, MN

The average cost of senior living in Waverly is $2,907 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chaska, MN with an average of $2,706 per month.

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

Waverly, MN
$2,907/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,610/mo
Independent Living
$2,907/mo

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

Studio
$2,667/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,583/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,320/mo

Senior living costs in Waverly 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: Waverly, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaverly, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$2,907/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,621/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,610/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Waverly, MN:$2,907/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Waverly, MN:$5,621/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Waverly, MN:$7,610/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Waverly, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Waverly 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 average 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
Waverly, MN$2,827/mo$2,718/mo+4.0%
Minnesota$2,936/mo$2,806/mo+4.6%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Waverly, MN
2024 average cost:$2,827/mo
2023 average cost:$2,718/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,936/mo
2023 average cost:$2,806/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Waverly

Recent reviews for independent living in Waverly

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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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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Cornerstone Assisted Living of Plymouth

4.9
Clean, good smelling facility. The nursing staff is excellent. Someone checks in on my mom every hour or so to make sure she is attending meals and events. The administrative staff are always available to answer questions or help with any needs. very happy my mom has such good care.

Waverly independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waverly independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waverly, 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 Waverly 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 Waverly 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
11%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.9%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Waverly 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 Waverly communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waverly, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.8%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
28%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waverly 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 Waverly offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.4%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.9%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.9%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.6%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.4%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.4%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
34.2%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
14.6%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.6%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.9%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Havenwood of Buffalo, Lake Ridge Senior Health and Living Health Care Center and The Glenn Buffalo Commons Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waverly, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Waverly, Minnesota. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Waverly, Minnesota are Havenwood of Buffalo and The Wellstead of Rogers and Diamondcrest. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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