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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Columbus, MN
The cost of independent living in Columbus is about $3,031 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 20 options. Read 126 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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9.4
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22 reviews
I don't even have the words to express what we experienced. The care my mother-in-law received was beyond what we thought possible. My mother-in-law was very difficult. Other professionals did not want to...
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.
Keystone Place at LaValle Fields is an assisted living community located in tranquil Hugo, Washington County, Minnesota. Hugo is small town filled with places for fishing and small farms that give Hugo a special touch when going for a Sunday drive. There are three lakes locally and one is located...
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8.9
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16 reviews
The facility is warm, caring with many activities and community opportunities. Mom loves living here and the people who live there with her. She enjoys the services, chair exercise, fellowship, hair...
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.
Gracewood Advanced Assisted Living and Memory Care of Lino Lakes
675 Market Place Drive, Lino Lakes, MN 55014Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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My father is still adjusting to the changes but is doing well in this community. The staff has been very helpful and accommodating to his needs. The place is very clean at all times. For a while, my father...
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.
This community offers assisted living and memory care in a unique home-like setting. We promise to offer the highest quality of care at the most affordable price. At Gracewood Senior Living we make assisted living, memory care and respite care easy to understand.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.0
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3 reviews
The staff are very friendly and nice. That's very important!
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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2 reviews
The staff are friendly and helpful. The facility is clean and very nice. Even though my family member chooses not to participate, they have many activities and try to get the residents involved. The fees...
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.
Our beautiful location here in Centerville has been open since October 2022. We are just one of four NorBella communities in the Twin Cities. Our dynamic team brings together years of experience in Senior Living and brings a passion for senior care and our wonderful residents every day. One of...
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The most important person to me ever, my mom, lived here for over 4 years, until she passed away last week. White Pine in Blaine became a family to me. They are fantastic! I couldn't have picked a better...
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.
White Pine Advanced Assisted Living of Blaine 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 home: Our trained...
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My loved one had a very short stay at Edgewood. He had an accident a couple weeks in, and was unable to return to the community because they don't offer skilled nursing. The time he spent here was positive,...
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.
OPENED IN JANUARY 2014. Edgewood Senior Living is a small one-level community that offers 34 assisted living apartments and 25 apartments designed with memory care programs and services. We have a combination of studio, one and two bedroom apartments. Care staff is on-site 24/7, all meals...
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2 reviews
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 Home to The Legends of Blaine!This is undoubtedly independent 55+ living at its best. Start an exciting, new chapter in a well-appointed, maintenance-free apartment home with all the amenities you’ll want, and all the conveniences you’ll appreciate. The Legends of Blaine is committed to...
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12 reviews
My loved one is really enjoying her stay at this community, she has no complaints. The staff are always friendly and are great at keeping me informed with progress of my loved one.
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.
Welcome home! Blaine Town Square Apartments is a 62+ senior and smoke-free community. We offer spacious one and two-bedroom apartment homes, including an in-unit washer and dryer and ample storage. Our property features two elevators, an indoor lap pool, fitness center, media center, community...
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, 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
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
Suite Living of Forest Lake is a 32 private suite Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Community that provides quality care to our seniors, with a personal touch. Our communities are small and intimate, providing a cozy warm atmosphere that feels like home. Suite Living is locally owned and...
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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.
Meadows on Fairview is modern construction with an Arts and Crafts, prairie-style design. We offer an apartment home setting for adults age 62 and older who need daily assistance. For those with mild to moderate memory loss, The Cottage at Meadows on Fairview offers memory care. As your needs...
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.
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.
Northgate Woods is one of the best assisted living facilities in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In fact, our facility is recognized globally as one of the best elder care facilities on the planet. We pride ourselves in providing excellent around the clock care for our seniors. Northgate also offers...
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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 Pine Manor Estates! We are pleased to offer you Circle Pines newest active senior community. This state of the art facility was built in 2005 and was carefully designed with the active senior lifestyle in mind. You will be impressed by our professionally decorated common areas,...
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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Cost of independent living in Columbus, MN
The average cost of senior living in Columbus is $3,031 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ham Lake, MN with an average of $3,003 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Columbus, MN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Columbus
Recent reviews for independent living in Columbus
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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Scandia Shores in Shoreview, MN
5.0
My Mom loves Scandia Shores. The meals are wonderful!!! Its so nice to have so many activities. The residents are very friendly and the staff is helpful and cordial!
Boulder Ponds Senior Living in Lake Elmo, MN
5.0
My mom fractured her hip while living down in Az. With us being in Mn, we knew we had to move her back to Mn in order to help her more moving forward. She was planning on moving back, just not this soon. I looked at several places, and Boulder Ponds “checked all our boxes”. My mom moved in ...
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Columbus independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbus independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Columbus, 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 Columbus 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 Columbus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Columbus, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.6%
20.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.6%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
8.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbus 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 Columbus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Columbus, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
42.8%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbus 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 Columbus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbus, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
27.8%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
27.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.6%
32.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.9%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
42.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
40.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.8%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
5.6%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
RosePointe I, The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community and The Lodge at Little Canada are the top-rated independent living facilities near Columbus, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 20 independent living facilities near Columbus, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Columbus, Minnesota are RosePointe I, Gable Pines and Rose Arbor and Wildflower Lodge. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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