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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Simar, MN
The cost of independent living in Simar is about $2,853 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 21 options. Read 34 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 Duluth, Superior and Cloquet.
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5 on all. They were very kind and professional. My mother passed away[date removed]. They were all very helpful with every stage of her last days. I would highly recommend them.
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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Our experience was awesome, the staff went above and beyond helping out when my dad entered into hospice care. He passed away last [date removed] and was able to stay right in his apartment until his final...
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.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Duluth are centrally located — close to shopping, hospitals, clinics — and provide independent living and assisted living senior care. Our community features spacious, private apartments for senior living!But we're nestled in a quiet woods area so we have...
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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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This is a beautiful community with nice grounds you can walk around. . The staff are friendly and helpful. The marketing person explained everything. They have a lot of activities including bingo and boat...
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.
Edgewood Vista is located in scenic Hermantown, Saint Louis County, Minnesota. This nurturing assisted living community is located on the North Shore right near Duluth. This peaceful community has a lot to offer those that love to live their lives independently. You or a loved one could enjoy...
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.
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: 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.
Sahlman East and West townhomes and apartments offer affordable city living in a small town environment. From the well-maintained grounds with basketball courts and three playgrounds to the friendly, helpful staff, you'll enjoy everything life has to offer here.
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: 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.
Looking for an apartment with character and history? Looking for something outside the ordinary vanilla box? Than Fairmount is perfect for you with the rich history of the building. This is a must see place that requires an in-person visit! Call today!
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We needed a place for my loved one to stay short term, and we chose Keystone Bluffs. Overall, I feel our experience was a good one. There were some things that were supposed to happen but never did such as...
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.
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My relative has been living at Garden House for a little over a year now. She always tells me how friendly and helpful the staff are. That was a big concern of ours when we were looking for places for her...
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.
Set in the heart of West Duluth's neighborhood restoration area, Ramsey Village townhomes offer the epitome of urban living. Charming front porches, gourmet kitchens, open floor plans, vaulted ceilings, beautiful master suites — classic and inviting, inside and out.
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.
Looking for a spacious apartment with a balcony or patio to enjoy warm summer days?Then choose Applewood West with its on-site laundry facilities, off-street parking and other great community amenities.
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Cost of independent living in Simar, MN
The average cost of senior living in Simar is $2,853 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Meadowlands, MN with an average of $510 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Simar, MN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Simar, MN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Simar
Recent reviews for independent living in Simar
New Perspective Twin Ports in Superior, WI
5.0
He is doing good and he loves it in the community. It has all worked out very well. I felt good about it in the beginning and I was hoping for the best. They came through and did really well. We're very happy with the referral A Place For Mom gave us.
VitaCare Living of Proctor
5.0
My mother was there for a short period of time but in that time everything was quite nice.
Staff was friendly and attentive as well as caring.
Food was wonderful with many options.
Was a very nice place all around.
Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living
4.9
They were so welcoming. All Staff know you take an interesting you and try to connect you with activities and others. Provide activities outside the the living community. Morning van rides to Dr. And other needs to stores etc. A variety of social activities including church and Bible study. We ...
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Simar independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Simar independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Simar, 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 Simar 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 Simar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Simar, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.9%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.8%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
5.9%
30.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Simar 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 Simar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Simar, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Simar 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 Simar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Simar, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.6%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
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32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living, New Perspective Cloquet and Barnum and VitaCare Living of Proctor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Simar, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Simar
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