About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Stillwater, MN

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

Assisted living costs in Stillwater average about $4,604 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 37 communities in Stillwater. Our detailed directory has 308 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Minneapolis, Coon Rapids and Shoreview.

Stillwater Assisted Living Facilities | 308 Reviews

Showing 36 communities
Last Updated: 11/27/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Hamilton House
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, 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.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
St. Andrew’s Village is nestled in the heart of Mahtomedi on the campus of St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church. The Village offers independent housing, assisted living and memory care in a small town atmosphere. The Town Square offers a café, chapel, wellness center, library and beauty salon. On the...
Photo of Green Gables Homes II
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
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.
Photo of Cottages of White Bear Townshp
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.
Photo of Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I am so happy that we chose Red Cedar Canyon Senior Living for my mom. First of all, the staff made it very homey for her…. Not sterile and cold like so many assisted living facilities. I toured multiple...
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.
Photo of Red Cedar Canyon Senior Living
11 Photo available
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.
Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living starts with the essentials of home: Privacy, Freedom, Comfort and Safety. We strive to help the resident maintain independence and preserve dignity, while offering the choices that lead to happier living. An assisted living environment is more than housing. For...
Photo of Atlas Villas Memory Care
99 Photos available
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
See details
Photo of Maple Hill Senior Living
5 star
59%
4 star
12%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
29%
See all reviews
As someone who has worked in this field I understand the demands on nursing. The current nursing staff will answer emergency calls 24/7 and their door is always open to listen or handle any concerns. The...
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of Maplewood Care Center
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.

Cost of assisted living in Stillwater, MN

The average cost of senior living in Stillwater is $4,604 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grant, MN with an average of $4,507 per month.

Assisted living costs in Stillwater, MN, vs. nearby cities

Stillwater, MN
$4,604/mo
$4,695/mo

Assisted living costs in Stillwater, MN, vs. state and national averages

Stillwater, MN
$4,604/mo
U.S. national average
$4,710/mo

Assisted living costs in Stillwater, MN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,604/mo
$4,393/mo

Assisted living costs in Stillwater, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,054/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,714/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,947/mo

Senior living costs in Stillwater 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: Stillwater, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStillwater, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,604/mo$4,272/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,393/mo$4,063/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living$3,155/mo$3,141/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Stillwater, MN:$4,604/mo
Minnesota:$4,272/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Stillwater, MN:$4,393/mo
Minnesota:$4,063/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Stillwater, MN:$3,155/mo
Minnesota:$3,141/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Assisted living costs in Stillwater, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Stillwater 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.

Stillwater, MNMN stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Stillwater, MN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Stillwater 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
Stillwater, MN$5,141/mo$4,886/mo+5.2%
Minnesota$4,990/mo$4,904/mo+1.8%
National$5,062/mo$4,793/mo+5.6%
Stillwater, MN
2024 average cost:$5,141/mo
2023 average cost:$4,886/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$4,990/mo
2023 average cost:$4,904/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,062/mo
2023 average cost:$4,793/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Stillwater, MN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Stillwater.

What families are saying about assisted living in Stillwater

Recent reviews for assisted living in Stillwater

Saint Therese of Woodbury

4.5
Cannot think of one negative thing to say about this facility. It is a beautiful property with many amenities. The staff is amazing. Every level of care is given by extremely professional and kind members of St Therese staff. I was a patient for 6weeks and was extremely happy with everything, ...
Read more

The Willows Advanced Assisted Living in Hudson, WI

5.0
My loved one is doing really well in Comforts of Home. He has adapted and transitioned well to the community, and is enjoying more energy and interaction than what he had in his previous community. I could not ask for a better group of people. My advice to anybody would be that, when you are ...
Read more

Woodbury Senior Living

3.9
Id tell a friend that my mom loves her room, the aids and activities. I love that I am only 8 minutes away and can stop all the time.

Stillwater review score based on 71 family reviews

8.1
Review score36 facilities71 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 71 reviews of 36 Stillwater assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Stillwater review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Stillwater review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Stillwater, MN36 facilities
8.5
8.4
Bayport, MN23 facilities

Review subcategories for Stillwater assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 71 reviews of 36 Stillwater assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Stillwater resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Stillwater, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Stillwater assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stillwater assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stillwater, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Stillwater assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Stillwater that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Stillwater, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.9%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.4%
52.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Stillwater assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Stillwater Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stillwater, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.8%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stillwater assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Stillwater partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stillwater, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.2%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
30.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.6%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
17.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Stillwater assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Stillwater communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stillwater, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
18%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Stillwater assisted 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 assisted living communities in Stillwater offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stillwater, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.9%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.9%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.2%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.1%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
61.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.8%
46%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for assisted living in Stillwater

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Minnesota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Stillwater protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Lakes at Stillwater, New Perspective of Oakdale and The Waters of White Bear Lake are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Stillwater, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 37 assisted living facilities near Stillwater, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Stillwater, Minnesota is Gable Pines. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top