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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Boy River, MN
The cost of independent living in Boy River is about $3,265 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 43 options. Read 27 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Remer, Walker and Longville.
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I recently had the pleasure of visiting River's Edge, an assisted living community where my grandmother resides, and I have nothing but positive things to say about it. From the moment I walked in, I was...
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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We chose Golden Horizons of Aitkin initially because the facility was smaller and easier for her to navigate. Mom really wanted to hate it when she got there. But the friendliness of everyone (and the good...
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 Golden Horizons of Aitkin is a assisted living community located in the beautiful, rustic town of Aitkin, Aitkin County, Minnesota. Here you will get the chance to enjoy the great outdoors, with the various lakes, parks with walking trails, and recreational activities. Whether you love to...
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The location of the facility is very close to me and they are taking good care of my mom. The facility is cheaper in crosslake than others. The staff has been very willing to let me know how she's doing...
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.
Golden Horizons of Crosslake Golden Horizons of Crosslake is a community that provides assisted living in serene Crosslake, MN. Seniors are allowed to live independently as possible at the same time receiving health services and personal care. The community's apartments and health care services...
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I couldn't believe when I found it. I was looking at paying a much higher price at another community, than this community for better services. The community is small and my dad enjoys May Creek. The...
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.
Nestled among the tall pines of lakes country in Walker, Minnesota, the May Creek Senior Living Campus is located on five acres overlooking Lake May Creek, which winds its way next to the campus. Located near shopping and attractions, our location offers the perfect combination of serenity,...
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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
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
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.
At Vista Prairie at Manor House is located in Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota. We are an assisted living residence that works with dementia and Alzheimer's residents in the field of memory care. Our location provides the kind of peaceful atmosphere all of our residents need to feel happy...
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, 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.
Pine Ridge Apartments is a senior housing community located in the picturesque neighborhoods of Grand Rapids, Itasca County, MN. Our community is located in a neighborhood that is rich in culture and amazing landscapes, which help our residents, discover the joy of living. Our community is a...
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.
River South is a senior living community located in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Grand Rapids is a small city situated in Itasca County and is known for its numerous annual events and festivals. Residents and visitors alike enjoy participating in the Mississippi Melodie Showboat and Itasca Vintage...
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.
Wenoligo Pines is an excellent choice for your elderly loved one. We are located at 20371 Wenoligo Park Road in Grand Rapids, MN, 55744. Our staff is available twenty four hours a day, seven days a week in order to best serve you and your family. All of this is at a reasonable price suitable for...
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
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
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Red Pine Estates are secure yet conveniently located senior apartments in downtown Bemidji City, within the county of Beltrami. The city of Bemidji lies in an area of unprecedented beauty; adjacent to excellent physical features such as the nearby Mississippi river, lakes, and forests. It is a...
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
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Blackduck Apartments is a senior housing apartment complex located in the gorgeous and fun city of Blackduck, Beltrami County, Minnesota. Blackduck is a small, yet recreationally-minded community full of exciting and exhilarating opportunities. People who love the great outdoors, whether for...
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
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 Boy River, MN
The average cost of senior living in Boy River is $3,265 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bovey, MN with an average of $2,084 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Boy River, MN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Boy River, MN vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Boy River, MN by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Boy River
Recent reviews for independent living in Boy River
Rivers Edge Assisted Living in Aitkin, MN
5.0
My grandpa has been living at this assisted living facility for a year now and it has been a wonderful experience. The staff are incredibly attentive and caring, always going out of their way to make sure he is comfortable and well taken care of. The facility itself is well-maintained and has a ...
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Golden Horizons of Aitkin
5.0
Thank you so much for your help. [Name removed] really saved me a lot of time and I know I made a better decision because of her help. Everyone has been friendly and welcoming. My loved one spends a lot less time napping. My loved one is making friends and enjoying mealtimes and activities.
Golden Horizons of Crosslake
5.0
What our family likes the most about the Golden Horizons of Crosslake is the Efficiency through follow up care and concern. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would very much so recommend this community to other families.
Boy River independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boy River independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Boy River, 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 Boy River 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 Boy River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Boy River, MNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
32.8%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
32.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
7.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Boy River 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 Boy River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Boy River, MNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.7%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
10%
35.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Boy River 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 Boy River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Boy River, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
43.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
27.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
31.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
3.3%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
40.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
13.3%
45.6%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.3%
38.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
45.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rivers Edge Assisted Living, Golden Horizons of Aitkin and Golden Horizons of Crosslake are the top-rated independent living facilities near Boy River, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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