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I picked this community, because the apartment was set up exactly like I needed to be. I like it its quiet, friendly staff, and residents are all nice.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lyons Court Apartments is an independent senior, 55 and over, income based living community located in the urban city of St. Paul, Ramsey County, MN. The community is located in the heart of St. Paul's historical community, next to Wacouta Commons Park and nearby many major freeways. It is also a...
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We don't get the food but the staff and great administrators are caring and helpful. The value can't be beat. Apartments are large and bright.
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.
"Are you on the lookout for a nurturing haven for your loved ones? Welcome to Carefree Cottages of Maplewood, an assisted living community nestled in the picturesque town of Maplewood, Minnesota, just outside Minneapolis. Resting beside a trio of serene ponds and adjacent to the Four Seasons...
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My Mother was only here for a month but the time she was here, it was excellent. All of the staff members were wonderful and I could not be more pleased with the care she got. The quality of the staff...
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.
White Pine Advanced Assisted Living and Memory Care of Mendota Heights provides exceptional senior living services in a warm, welcoming, home-like environment. We aim to deliver top-notch care that is affordable and tailored to meet your specific needs.A great alternative to yesterday's nursing...
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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.
Sunlight senior living of St. Paul, Minnesota places emphasis on making each member feel loved and part of the family from the moment that they arrive, treating them with the same love and care that we would want for our own loved ones. We believe that life is more about being comfortable but...
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Very happy with it. They were most supportive when my sister passed away there. Staff cared about each individual. And knew what they liked and disliked. Very friendly. Yes, I would recommend The Shores of...
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.
Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota, delivers small town charm to residents of The Shores of Lake Phalen while providing them with easy access to the urban amenities and services of nearby Saint Paul. Outdoor enthusiasts will be thrilled to live on the shores of Lake Phalen where they can go...
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There’s been a “getting used to every thing” time but we are happy. It is not cheap to live here but the care my wire needs is costly. The food is pretty good and if they serve something we don’t like they...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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My mom was only there for 3 months, she passed away. Everyone was so good to us in just a short time. My mom was very reluctant to move, but fit in perfectly and made the transition so simple
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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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.
 
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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.
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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.
The search is over! With a location in minutes of everywhere including downtown St. Paul, Hwy 94, the airport and of course the Mall of America, Shamrock Court Apartments provides you with all the comforts of home. Some of our great ammenities include on site laundry, assigned parking,...
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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.
Set in a quiet, scenic community with a beautiful wooded backdrop, Waterford Townhomes provide a comfortable, affordable neighborhood for busy families. New windows and siding, plus some units have been remodeled with maple cabinetry, dishwashers and microwaves.
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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.
Echo Ridge's mission is to provide a unique senior living community for adults 55 and better.  At Echo Ridge, embrace a lifestyle low in maintenance and high in comfort, complete with a general store, beauty shop, fitness center, library, wood shop, billiards room and chapel. ...
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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.
Welcome to The Legends of Cottage Grove - What we do hits HOME.HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Apply & move in to one of our gorgeous 2 bedroom apartment homes by December 31st & receive $500 OFF 1st month's rent!* *Some income & other restrictions may apply. Please call for more details. Offer...
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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
From the moment you pull up to the entrance of Sun Cliffe apartment homes, you know you've discovered something special. Here we offer gracious living that includes elegant interior designs, a beautiful community room with full kitchen, a fitness room, elevator, controlled access, storage rooms...
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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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.
Hazel Senior Living is a brand new assisted living facility in St. Paul with 24-private studio units. We believe in compassionate care while promoting independence for all Residents. Our staff has over 10 years of experience in senior care. Our team consists of Housing Manager, Director of...
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My mom loves it. The people are friendly. The decorating is like a northwoods lodge. Many comfortable places for folks to sit and visit with each other.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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My mother was recently at Cerenity Care Center for transitional care after a minor stroke. I was very impressed by the friendly and conscientious staff. I was especially grateful for the little extras 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.
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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.
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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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Woodbury, MN

The average cost of senior living in Woodbury is $3,235 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Willernie, MN with an average of $3,102 per month.

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

Woodbury, MN
$3,235/mo
$3,171/mo
$3,215/mo

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

Woodbury, MN
$3,235/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,313/mo
Independent Living
$3,235/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,890/mo
Studio
$5,207/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,053/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,164/mo

Senior living costs in Woodbury 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: Woodbury, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWoodbury, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,235/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,619/mo$4,249/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,313/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Woodbury, MN:$3,235/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Woodbury, MN:$4,619/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Woodbury, MN:$4,313/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Woodbury, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Woodbury 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Woodbury, MN$3,357/mo$3,012/mo+11.5%
Minnesota$2,442/mo$2,393/mo+2.0%
National$3,044/mo$2,854/mo+6.7%
Woodbury, MN
2024 average cost:$3,357/mo
2023 average cost:$3,012/mo
Percent change:+11.5%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,442/mo
2023 average cost:$2,393/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,044/mo
2023 average cost:$2,854/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Woodbury

Recent reviews for independent living in Woodbury

Parkshore Senior Campus in Saint Louis Park, MN

4.9
Being out of state we do not get to visit that much, however when we do speak with our loved one she does seem to enjoy the meals and dining service. We do think the overall value for the money is good and based on our experience so far we would recommend the Parkshore Senior Campus to other ...
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Bel Rae Senior Living in Mounds View, MN

4.7
We chose Bel Rae Senior Living because of the newness of the building, the friendly and helpful staff members, and the overall accommodations as well. He has a 1 bedroom apartment and it is a little on the smaller side if your have more furniture. The food is ok and they keep striving to improve ...
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Meadow Woods - Martin Luther Campus in Bloomington, MN

5.0
I think they do a great job at Meadow Woods! The staff here is very friendly and easy to work with. They've been very accommodating in regards to some billing issues we've had in regards to getting funding with the VA straightened out. The facility itself is well kept and clean, and they do a ...
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Woodbury independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Woodbury independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Woodbury, 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 Woodbury 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 Woodbury partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Woodbury, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
18%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Woodbury 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 Woodbury communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Woodbury, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Woodbury 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 Woodbury offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Woodbury, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
32.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Talamore Woodbury, RosePointe I and The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Woodbury, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 76 independent living facilities near Woodbury, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Woodbury, Minnesota are RosePointe I, The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community and Gable Pines. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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