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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Western, MN
If you’re looking for independent living in the Western 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 Western. 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 83 independent living facilities in Western, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Fergus Falls, Wahpeton and Elbow Lake.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fergus Falls, Wahpeton and Elbow Lake.
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I'd recommend it, but was dissatisfied that they never took the residents outside. We picked this community because of the location and cleanliness.
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.
Maplewood Manor provides seniors with the assistance they need to live full and satisfying lives while maintaining their independence and dignity. Our high standards and unique approach to delivering care makes us a preferred residential choice for seniors.Maplewood Manor provides a retirement...
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I would say that it is a quiet rural area where most people know each other & are always ready to lend a hand. We picked this community because it's the area my mom has lived in for over 30 years, her church...
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.
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 Ashby Living Center is an assisted living community conveniently located from the I-94, near Little Lake. Our campus is just minutes from a number of local restaurants and other services. We offer ample parking for residents and their guests. Our comfortable common areas feel like home...
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From what I can see, I feel like they do a fairly decent job of caring for my loved one. I know it's a difficult job, and one I was no longer able to do myself. They get her up to go the bathroom every two...
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.
Enjoy northern Minnesota living at Edgewood in Alexandria. This home-like senior living community is the ideal combination of living spaces, care and amenities to promote residents' health and well being in assisted living and memory care.
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Dakota Estates is a place where if you live you definitely do not want to leave here! Wonderful community to be apart of! The food is always great and we have wonderful activities that keep you busy!
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.
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
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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
River Bend Apartments is a senior housing community located in the tranquil city of Fergus Falls, MN. The community is located on the Rum River and nearby the Riverside Waterfowl Sanctuary and offers beautiful waterfront views. The city of Fergus Falls is located in the county of Anoka, nearby...
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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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.
York Manor Senior Apartments is a premier community for residents 62 or older or for people with a disability. We provide affordable housing based on your monthly income to make it affordable to anyone. Located just a couple of blocks from the Breckenridge Senior Center and only minutes from...
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, 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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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: 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.
Mill Pond View Apartments are senior apartments located in the western Minnesota town of Pelican Rapids, in Otter Tail County. Perched on the bank of the Pelican River, Mill Pond View Apartments residents can enjoy a view of untouched blue waters during the day and fall asleep to quiet rush of...
Cost of independent living in Western, MN
The average cost of senior living in Western is $2,111 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Foxhome, MN with an average of $745 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Western, MN vs. nearby cities
Western, MN
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Western, MN vs. the state and national average
Western, MN
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Western vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Western, MN by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Western
Recent reviews for independent living in Western
Edgewood Vista-Alexandria
4.2
I would definitely recommend this community to others. The director and the staff have been wonderful and easy to work with. The nursing staff is also very good. The communication is great and they communicate well.
Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds in Alexandria, MN
4.9
Actual tours are helpful to actually see tenants in the environment and meet some of the staff. I had an excellent experience with Windmill Ponds.
Maplewood Manor in Elbow Lake, MN
5.0
My mother in law that was there passed away a year ago. The facility was great. I would recommend it. And your service was very helpful. It was a good facility for her. They were very kind and kept us informed. Nice clean place. Staff very caring.
Western independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Western independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Western, 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 Western 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 Western partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Western, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
1.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
1.9%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
1.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
3.7%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Western 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 Western communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Western, MNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
1.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
3.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Western 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 Western offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Western, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
3.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
1.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
1.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
5.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
1.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
1.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
7.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
9.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
3.7%
31.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
7.4%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds, Maplewood Manor and Vergas Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Western, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 83 independent living facilities near Western, Minnesota. See the full list.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Western
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