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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Amboy, MN

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The cost of independent living in Amboy is about $2,989 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 92 options. Read 190 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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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: 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: 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.
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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.
SisterCare is a 14 room cottage style Assisted Living Facility located in Blue Earth, MN. Blue Earth is located in Southern Minnesota at the intersections of Interstate I-90 and HWY 169. SisterCare is located just 1 block off of the Main Street. We are located close to banking, grocery...
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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: 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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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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: 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.
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Photo of Ingleside Senior Living
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.
Photo of Good Samaritan Society-St James
Provides: Assisted 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.
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, 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.
Elmore Assisted Living, founded in 2015, is an exciting new addition to the town of Elmore, MN. Our focus is to provide modest, economical housing accommodations that promote independence and well-being, with support available when needed. Residents live simply while not sacrificing quality of...
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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.
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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.
How inviting to live in this peaceful community enhanced with beautifully landscaped courtyards and southern views of the quaint city of St. Peter. Even the name sounds cozy. Each unit features a private entry — plus a washer/dryer and single detached garage are included in the monthly rent.
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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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This is a great community. We liked the care, but they need to keep up more on the cleaning of the hallways. They could use a little improvement in cleaning. They have gotten better when having staff...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
Photo of Good Samaritan Society-St Peter
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 Amboy, MN

The average cost of senior living in Amboy is $2,989 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lewisville, MN with an average of $1,788 per month.

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

Amboy, MN
$2,989/mo
$3,010/mo

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

Amboy, MN
$2,989/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

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

$3,384/mo
Independent Living
$2,989/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,250/mo
Studio
$3,703/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,945/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,457/mo

Senior living costs in Amboy 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: Amboy, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAmboy, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$2,989/mo$3,141/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$3,384/mo$4,272/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$3,384/mo$4,063/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Amboy, MN:$2,989/mo
Minnesota:$3,141/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Amboy, MN:$3,384/mo
Minnesota:$4,272/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Amboy, MN:$3,384/mo
Minnesota:$4,063/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Amboy, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Amboy 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
Amboy, MN$2,835/mo$3,165/mo-10.4%
Minnesota$2,307/mo$2,409/mo-4.2%
National$2,799/mo$2,814/mo-0.5%
Amboy, MN
2024 average cost:$2,835/mo
2023 average cost:$3,165/mo
Percent change:-10.4%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,307/mo
2023 average cost:$2,409/mo
Percent change:-4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$2,799/mo
2023 average cost:$2,814/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Amboy

Recent reviews for independent living in Amboy

Old Main Village in Mankato, MN

4.4
I think Old Main Village is a really awesome place. They have so many activities and opportunities for social interaction. The facility always looks really clean. The public bathrooms downstairs are clean. The staff all seem really friendly. I would move there myself in a heartbeat. My ...
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Mankato Lodge Senior Living

5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Mankato Lodge Senior Living and the whole experience was great. The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, care services and value for cost were also great. I would recommend Mankato Lodge Senior Living to others.

Oak Park Place - Albert Lea

4.4
They really try and involve the community and their decorations are beautiful. The facility is very nice and clean and always decorated. As far as improving, on the memory care side, I have seen no activities with those residents. And with memory care it may be difficult, but they have puzzles ...
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Amboy independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Amboy independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Amboy, 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 Amboy 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 Amboy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Amboy, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.4%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.8%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Amboy 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 Amboy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Amboy, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
17.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Amboy 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 Amboy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Amboy, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.2%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
34.8%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
10.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29%
46.4%
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Water's Edge, Mankato Lodge Senior Living and New Perspective Mankato are the top-rated independent living facilities near Amboy, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 92 independent living facilities near Amboy, Minnesota. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Amboy, Minnesota is Water's Edge. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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