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The cost of independent living in Melvin is about $2,396 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 48 options. Read 2 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, 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.
Good Samaritan - Heritage Grove is a licensed senior living community in East Grand Forks, offering both assisted and independent living options.We’re here to support your independence while providing the comfort and care you deserve.Our campus features studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom...
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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.
In the center of Thief River Falls, we are less than an hour from Grand Forks and offer beautiful weather and two rivers that run right through town. We offer one or two-bedroom apartments, home-cooked meals (yes, no frozen entrees here), daily activities, exercise, chapel service, and cable TV...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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, Independent 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.
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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: 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, 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.
Minnesota Greenleaf is a senior living and memory care facility located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Founded in 2004, Greenleaf was built on the philosophy of providing individualized care to our residents. Their caring and intimate setting creates a home-...
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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: 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, 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.
Nobody Understands Memory Care Like Maple View Caring for an individual who is suffering from Alzheimer's, dementia or other memory impairments can be one of the most challenging situations a family can experience. While it's never an easy choice to ask for help, joining the Maple View family is...
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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 Melvin, MN

The average cost of senior living in Melvin is $2,396 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McIntosh, MN with an average of $1,400 per month.

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

Melvin, MN
$2,396/mo
$2,256/mo
$2,256/mo

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

Melvin, MN
$2,396/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

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

$2,704/mo
Independent Living
$2,396/mo

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

Studio
$1,200/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,839/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,706/mo

Senior living costs in Melvin 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: Melvin, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMelvin, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$2,396/mo$3,141/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$2,704/mo$4,273/mo$4,708/mo
Memory Care$2,704/mo$4,063/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Melvin, MN:$2,396/mo
Minnesota:$3,141/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Melvin, MN:$2,704/mo
Minnesota:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Memory Care
Melvin, MN:$2,704/mo
Minnesota:$4,063/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Melvin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melvin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melvin, 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 Melvin 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 Melvin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Melvin, MNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
5.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
2.6%
33.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Melvin 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 Melvin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Melvin, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
2.6%
43.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Melvin 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 Melvin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Melvin, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
7.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
2.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12.8%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
10.3%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.1%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
7.7%
46.4%
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