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My sister [name removed] experience at Waters Edge was very good. The staff was always helpful and kind. The facility was welcoming and comfortable. [name removed] had a wonderful view of the lake from...
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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Liked that there is a chef on premise that can cook something when resident is hungry. Very clean and beautiful place. Twenty resident building houses assisted living and memory care residents with no...
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.
BeeHive Homes of Lakeville is a brand new, small, intimate, home-like setting nestled in a protected nature area, conveniently located near shopping, City offices and Senior Center. BeeHive Homes is a national franchise with over 200 Homes. BeeHive Homes' philosophy is that we offer an intimate...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Mankato Lodge Senior Living and the whole experience was great. The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, care services and value for cost were also...
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.
Mankato Lodge, professionally managed by Sinceri Senior Living, offers engaging and personalized care focused on the uniqueness of each resident, providing services best suited to your individual needs. We are proud to have been a part of the Mankato community for 24 years. We offer spacious...
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Staff here is wonderful, they always seem happy and very helpful. There seems to be something going on everyday through the weekdays but things seem to go to your own resources on the weekends. There are a...
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.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareAt New Perspective’s senior living community in Mankato, Minnesota, you’re a short distance from the conveniences you want and need. Within minutes of the community you’ll find the River Hills Mall, six parks, a nature center, a golf club,...
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Staff is great. My dad is a bit tuff but they have been able to deal with him. He just complains about the food. My dad's used to going out everyday for many years. Restaurant food is definitely different...
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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From what I have seen and experienced personally, I would give Windermere a 5 on items 1 - 7. However, it's difficult to give a high mark for item 8 simply because the cost is beyond what people of modest...
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.
Benedictine Windermere Way frees you from home maintenance, offering beautiful, spacious apartments, resort-inspired amenities, outdoor decks, patios and colorful gardens. Windermere Bluff Neighborhood Park is just across the street.Delicious culinary experiences are available in the...
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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.
Hang up home maintenance and embrace the rewards of living well. OMRY at Canterbury delivers an invitingly distinctive 55+ lifestyle close to the places and pastimes you love most.Located within Shakopee's flourishing Canterbury Commons, OMRY offers walking trails and shuttle access to fantastic...
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It is a wonderful place very caring staff warm and comfortable! [name removed] was very well cared for! If I need respite I would definitely bring him there if they had room!
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 Prior 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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Staff knew the answers to my questions. Anything I asked was shown to me or explain thoroughly. I have welcoming materials. Everything looks great. This is a two bedroom. Nice storage. Storage locker...
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.
The Waters of Kingsley Shores and Kingsley Place is located in the beautiful town of Lakeville, Dakota County, Minnesota. Lakeville is a community full of recreational opportunities including numerous parks and lakes for activities as well as gorgeous scenic views. If you love the natural world,...
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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.
Apple Valley’s Newest Senior Apartment Community!Conveniently located near downtown Apple Valley, The Timbers is just minutes away from a dazzling array of shopping and restaurants.We are an energetic community with its own Resident Council partnering with Volunteers from the community. You’ll...
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For the short time we were there things went well. Brookdale has a small and homey setting to it and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far
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.
Our community, located in Mankato, Minn., in a residential neighborhood just west of Lake Dorothy Park, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, art and other creative projects, lively meals, fun outings...
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The staff are attentive and very responsive! The apartment sizes vary greatly. Amenities offered to residents are great.
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.
Risor is a vibrant new community of apartments and townhomes designed for those ready to spread your wings and celebrate the next adventure. Shed the obligations of homeownership and spend time with the hobbies and people that bring joy and meaning to your world. Our incredible Apple Valley...
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Everything is pretty wonderful except her mom and laundry can messy at times. Meals are amazing and room size is generous. The only bad thing is the laundry put away is disorganized and her room can be...
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 community is very safe, clean and inviting. There are many activities to keep the residents active and engaged. The activities director is very creative and involves as many of the residents in the...
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.
We are a quaint Assisted Living and Memory Care community nestled in a cul-de-sac of neighborhood houses. Both our Timberdale Trace communities are shaped like cottages and only have one level. All of our common spaces are in the center, making it very easy to get to activities and the dining...
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[name removed] was at SL Burnsville about 6 weeks. Then he moved to SL Inver Grove. Both places have been easy to work with, staff is cooperative and friendly. It's been an adjustment for us, but I'm...
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 Burnsville 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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My loved one was previously a resident at Old Main Village and the overall experience was good. The staff was good. The main guy up front was very helpful! The facility was pretty clean. The move in process...
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.
Old Main Village Senior Living is a part the former Mankato State campus, which was converted into gracious senior living in 1988. We are centrally located in downtown Mankato. We have 73 apartments, each completely unique, with a full kitchen, beautiful tall windows and additional storage space...
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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.
Ecumen Sand Prairie offers private apartment homes with attractive floor plans, delicious home-cooked meals and friendly caregivers and companions. You can rely on our trained staff to supervise every aspect of your loved one’s care. With staff on duty around the clock, you’ll have the assurance...
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We are happy with the care she received. Sometimes getting in touch with someone in management about a question was tough, but that wasn't often. We never saw issues with cleanliness. The staff were always...
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.
Traditions 2 is conveniently located within walking distance of Manthey Park providing a beautiful place for our residents to get fresh air and enjoy nature. From the moment you enter this apartment community, you will feel comfort and the freedom to live your life to the fullest. Whether you...
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First of all it felt like home as we walked in. Staff and residents very friendly. We were very happy with this place as was my dad.
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.
For over 15 years, Kingsway Retirement Living has offered independent living, assisted living and memory care in southeastern Minnesota. Our team members have over 100 years of combined experience in senior care. Awarded "Best of Assisted Living" four times by SeniorAdvisor, Kingsway is part of a...
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I have never been To an assisted-living facility before I didn’t know what to Expect. I come and go I want I am independent living I eat With other people living here, I enjoy the conversation and a...
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.
Sleepy Eye Assisted Living offers personalized services along with the privacy of your own apartment. From our compassionate, professional staff to customized assistance and wellness programs. Our Assisted Living is located in a quiet residential location of Sleepy Eye, MN yet close enough to...
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My mom loved the food there. She did not participate in any of the activities they offered. They were very nice. Just pay attention to the care they are paying for. I would do this no matter where my mom was...
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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My parents moved into a beautiful 2 bedroom unit with no services initially. My Dad utilized some of the Assisted Living options briefly but soon needed to move to a studio apt. in Memory Care on a...
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.
Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley encourages your interests and provides gracious, on-site amenities and services—including truly exceptional dining. Our Ecumen Wellness Program nurtures every aspect of your life for maximum wellness—physically, socially, emotionally, spiritually, environmentally...
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Facility and staff are great, only issue has been quality of food has been hit and miss. Apartment size is very good, plenty of storage.
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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We looked around this year and decided to stay another year. One reason, we love the residents. Very often you will see groups of people gathered. We help each other, we look out for each other. They play...
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.
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i like living at Autumnn Grace. Sometimes i get frustratd with myself for not being able to do my ADL'S. Someone is always here to assist me. it has been two years since living here. i like it.
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 Smiths Mill, MN

The average cost of senior living in Smiths Mill is $3,398 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Crystal, MN with an average of $2,756 per month.

Independent living costs in Smiths Mill, MN, vs. nearby cities

Smiths Mill, MN
$3,398/mo

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

Smiths Mill, MN
$3,398/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

Independent living costs in Smiths Mill, MN, vs. other senior living options

$3,949/mo
Independent Living
$3,398/mo

Independent living costs in Smiths Mill, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,783/mo
Studio
$4,699/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,166/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,620/mo

Senior living costs in Smiths Mill 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: Smiths Mill, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmiths Mill, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,398/mo$3,141/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$4,067/mo$4,272/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$3,949/mo$4,063/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Smiths Mill, MN:$3,398/mo
Minnesota:$3,141/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Smiths Mill, MN:$4,067/mo
Minnesota:$4,272/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Smiths Mill, MN:$3,949/mo
Minnesota:$4,063/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Smiths Mill, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Smiths Mill and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Smiths Mill, MN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Smiths Mill have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Smiths Mill, MN$2,578/mo$1,906/mo+35.3%
Minnesota$2,552/mo$2,442/mo+4.5%
National$3,194/mo$3,045/mo+4.9%
Smiths Mill, MN
2024 average cost:$2,578/mo
2023 average cost:$1,906/mo
Percent change:+35.3%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,552/mo
2023 average cost:$2,442/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,194/mo
2023 average cost:$3,045/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Smiths Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Smiths Mill

Milestone Senior Living Faribault

4.6
During the time, that my loved one was there they enjoyed the food. We picked this community, becasue the head nurse at the time was amazing and my loved ones were familar with the facilty. It was clean, and the staff was friendly. It was really good. I would recommend to other families.

New Perspective Waconia

5.0
We toured this community. And we fell in love . It had everything mom needed. The food is always being raved by my mother. The caregivers here are great and helpful. It is alway clean and tidy. She enjoys the activities like bingo and rosary they even have a bus that will take them to walgreens ...
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Mill City Senior Living in Faribault, MN

4.0
Overall it has been a very good experience. Mom and dad like it there. Like all places they are short on staff, but staff they have have been wonderful. The rooms are large. They have a washer and dryer in each room. They have everything that they could need. My mom needs a lot of help and they ...
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Smiths Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smiths Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smiths Mill, 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 Smiths Mill 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 Smiths Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smiths Mill, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.9%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.2%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Smiths Mill 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 Smiths Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smiths Mill, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.6%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
23%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smiths Mill 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 Smiths Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smiths Mill, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
12.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Water's Edge, Beehive Homes of Lakeville and Mankato Lodge Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Smiths Mill, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 164 independent living facilities near Smiths Mill, Minnesota. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Smiths Mill, Minnesota is Water's Edge. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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