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The cost of independent living in Highwood is about $3,217 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 134 options. Read 1149 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Set in a quiet, scenic community with a beautiful wooded backdrop, Waterford Townhomes provide a comfortable, affordable neighborhood for busy families. New windows and siding, plus some units have been remodeled with maple cabinetry, dishwashers and microwaves.
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.
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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.
Enjoy 50% OFF your first year of rent or REDUCED RENT when you apply today, plus call to ask how you can win up to $1500 in raffle prizes! *Some restrictions may apply.Gorgeous & Affordable Apartment Homes for Adults 55 Years & Older - Welcome Home to The Legacy Commons of Signal Hills!As...
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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.
Phalen Shores is a Senior (55+) Independent Living Rental Community. It is located in the heart of St. Paul’s beautiful Phalen Park neighborhood.We offer 1 and 2 bedroom units ranging in size from 700-950 square feet. We offer many features and amenities such as, controlled access entry, 24 hour...
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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
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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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 The Legends of Cottage Grove - What we do hits HOME.HOLIDAY SPECIAL: Apply & move in to one of our gorgeous 2 bedroom apartment homes by December 31st & receive $500 OFF 1st month's rent!* *Some income & other restrictions may apply. Please call for more details. Offer...
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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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My wife and I recently made the transition into this community and I could not be more pleased with our experience so far. My favorite thing about this establishment would have to be the staff. They are...
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: 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.
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.
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
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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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.
Comforts of Home Maplewood is located overlooking beautiful Knucklhead Lake. With 20 private Memory Care rooms and 22 private Assisted Living rooms we are able to provide each resident with quality care at a competitive price with a personal touch. Come discover what makes us different!
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in an attractive, long-established area of St. Paul. Every apartment home has been carefully planned to be truly above the ordinary, with twelve different floor plans, each offering a three-season, enclosed porch and many with newly renovated interiors. We are like a quiet community...
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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.
Norgard Court Apartments is a beautiful market rate independent senior living facility, centrally located in Maplewood, Minnesota. We are within walking distance to shopping and city parks.Our warm, home-like community offers one and two-bedroom units. Our two bedrooms feature two bathrooms. ...
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Highwood, MN
The average cost of senior living in Highwood is $3,217 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Willernie, MN with an average of $3,122 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Highwood, MN vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about independent living in Highwood
Recent reviews for independent living in Highwood
Parkshore Senior Campus in Saint Louis Park, MN
4.9
Being out of state we do not get to visit that much, however when we do speak with our loved one she does seem to enjoy the meals and dining service. We do think the overall value for the money is good and based on our experience so far we would recommend the Parkshore Senior Campus to other ...
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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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Meadow Woods - Martin Luther Campus in Bloomington, MN
5.0
I think they do a great job at Meadow Woods! The staff here is very friendly and easy to work with. They've been very accommodating in regards to some billing issues we've had in regards to getting funding with the VA straightened out. The facility itself is well kept and clean, and they do a ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Active social calendar with diverse offerings. Residents across various communities praise the abundance and diversity of social activities. At RosePointe I, a resident especially enjoys the variety of options and the flexibility to choose what suits them best. The calendar is too full for one person to attend all events, demonstrating the ...
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Friendly and helpful community staff. Staff members are consistently commended for their kindness and attentiveness. According to a resident of The Waters of White Bear Lake, the desk staff know them by name and are big fans, while The Wellington Senior Livings father has settled well and is a big fan of the staff. The staff's d ...
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Spacious and clean apartments. Reviews highlight the cleanliness and ample space of apartments in different communities. For instance, a resident of The Waters of White Bear Lake was impressed with the huge windows, slatted blinds, and spacious living quarters. Another resident at RosePointe I appreciates the well-lit and ...
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Delicious and nutritious dining options. Nutritious dining is a priority for many residents, with several communities offering excellent food services. At RosePointe I, residents love the dining room experience, with hot, great-tasting meals, friendly servers, and various dietary options available. The dining area is also a place to ...
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Supportive and engaging community atmosphere. Residents and families alike appreciate the sense of community and the welcoming, inclusive environment. This is evident in the testimonials for RosePointe II, where many residents moved due to feelings of isolation and have found a new sense of belonging and friendship. The management team fo ...
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Access to convenient on-site amenities. Communities offer a range of convenient on-site amenities to make day-to-day living easier and more enjoyable. For example, at The Waters of White Bear Lake, the facility is located near grocery stores and banks, and the apartment has a nice view. Another resident of RosePointe I appreciates ...
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Highwood independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highwood, 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 Highwood 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 Highwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.3%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.9%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Highwood 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 Highwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Highwood, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.2%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
25.4%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highwood 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 Highwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.8%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.9%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.3%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.7%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.5%
47%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31%
46.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
RosePointe I, RidgePointe Senior Living and The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Highwood, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 134 independent living facilities near Highwood, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Highwood, Minnesota are RosePointe I, The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community and Gable Pines. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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