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The cost of independent living in Giese is about $2,899 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 47 options. Read 65 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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Giese Independent Living Facilities | 65 Reviews

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Photo of New Perspective Cloquet and Barnum
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The staff are awesome, very friendly and attentive. They always keep us informed have things are going. Mom is very happy and content with her new home and has made many new friends with the staff and other...
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.
Offering: Assisted Living, Memory CareNew Perspective’s senior living community in Cloquet is located in Carlton County, MN, southeast of Grand Rapids and highway 35. We offer a friendly community of five beautifully designed and custom-built homes. In this small, cottage-like environment,...
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I would answer 5 on everything except #7 which I would give a 4. Being in a rural area they may have had limited opportunities but I know my father didn't participate in anything which could be more on him...
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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The staff are very good and care about the residents. Yes I would recommend it to others who may be searching for a place for their loved one. My grandmother was here years ago and now my mother. I like that...
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.
Encore at North Branch is a small senior living community located in North Branch, Minnesota. Here at Encore, we pride ourselves on being a a close knit family and provide our residents with the care and love that we would give to our own family. Our location is in a beautiful environment where...
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We liked that it is Golden Horizons is a smaller community & they treat the residents like they are family. Sometimes communication to the family could have been better but for the most part it was good. We...
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.
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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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.
Photo of McGregor Carefree Living
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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.
Photo of Elmhurst Commons
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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
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.
Unlike other communities that promise a “home-like” atmosphere, Ecumen North Branch has based its entire philosopy on providing a true home for residents and guests.It’s a senior living and health care community that feels a lot like a small town, with four distinct neighborhoodssurrounding a...
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My very hard to please dad is very contented there. If you want modern uncomfortable furniture and a fake fireplace this is not your place, but old people like Old styled homey things. The food is homemade...
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.
If you're looking for assisted living senior care for you elders in the Frederic, WI area, then look no further than Comforts of Home, Memory Care assisted living. Our assisted living community is one of the finest in Frederic and is loaded with amenities including water views as our...
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5, we love it. The first thing I remember was it felt like home the community is small and the staff is very friendly my mom is thriving and the meals are very good.
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.
Northern Pines Assisted Living is a quaint assisted living community located in the tranquil town of Pine City, Minnesota in Pine County. Amidst the whispering willows of Pine City, Northern Pines Assisted Living residents can find activities and attractions such as local museums and family...
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Photo of Augustana Care Moose Lake Campus
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Photo of St Clare Living Community of Mora
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 St. Clare Living Community of Mora-The Villag
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.
Photo of Eastwood 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.
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.
You'll be impressed by this impeccably clean, beautifully maintained building, spacious grounds and patio area designed especially for elderly seniors and disabled individuals. There is a large party room with a full kitchen on the first floor and a cheerful day room on both second and third...
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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.
Spacious townhomes with abundant closet space, bright sunny patios, large eat-in kitchens, private patios, off-street parking and a playground make for just some of the amenities you will find at affordable North Mora Estates. You'll appreciate this quiet and well-maintained community - inside...
Photo of Lake Song Assisted 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 Halter Pines
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
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 Maryhill Manor
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
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.
Photo of Garden Terrace Assisted Living
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
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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
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.

Cost of independent living in Giese, MN

The average cost of senior living in Giese is $2,899 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Onamia, MN with an average of $1,614 per month.

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

Giese, MN
$2,899/mo
$2,595/mo
$2,950/mo

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

Giese, MN
$2,899/mo
U.S. national average
$4,156/mo

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

$4,526/mo
Independent Living
$2,899/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,960/mo
Studio
$4,199/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,840/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,800/mo

Senior living costs in Giese 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: Giese, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGiese, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$2,899/mo$3,141/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living$3,641/mo$4,272/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,526/mo$4,063/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Giese, MN:$2,899/mo
Minnesota:$3,141/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Giese, MN:$3,641/mo
Minnesota:$4,272/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Giese, MN:$4,526/mo
Minnesota:$4,063/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Giese

Recent reviews for independent living in Giese

Golden Horizons of Aitkin

4.8
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 food) won her over despite her efforts to be miserable.

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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New Perspective Cloquet and Barnum

5.0
The entire workers are so helpful. I came during a sad time, losing him (husband) was hard but they all where there for me. They start their shift with a greeting, a smile and even a hug. They have made coming to a new home easy. I love it there and would recommend it to anyone looking to ...
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Giese independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Giese independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Giese, 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 Giese 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 Giese partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Giese, MNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.6%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.9%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Giese 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 Giese communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Giese, MNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
7.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Giese 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 Giese offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Giese, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
12.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19.5%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
4.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
17.1%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
7.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.4%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.6%
46.4%
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New Perspective Cloquet and Barnum, Golden Horizons of Sandstone and Encore at North Branch are the top-rated independent living facilities near Giese, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 47 independent living facilities near Giese, Minnesota. See the full list.

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