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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wakemup, MN

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The cost of independent living in Wakemup is about $1,952 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 41 options. Read 13 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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My brother liked living at this community. The food was good, however they did not have a lot of choices. The staff were nice and the community was clean. They offered daily activities. They do not allow...
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.
As the leading operator of senior living communities in the Upper Midwest, EMG owns and/or operates over 50 independent living, assisted living and memory care communities with a total of 2,500 beds in seven states, and employs nearly 2,000 people. Edgewood has been providing senior living for...
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The staff keeps me up to date as to what is going on with my brother, by phone and in person. The staff is friendly , kind and caring. The staff is very patient with the residents there. The facility is...
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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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.
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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.
Golden Horizons is a friendly, peaceful assisted living community located in Tower, Minnesota. The oldest city north of Duluth, Tower was incorporated in 1889 and is located 24 miles north of Virginia. The city is defined by its captivating scenery and breathtaking sunsets over Lake Vermilion....
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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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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: 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 sensational place to call home in a community that gets tons of TLC? Then look no further than affordable Raintree West! Offering spacious 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment homes with spacious kitchens and tons of closet space or 3 bedroom townhomes with your own private entry and...
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.
The well-maintained, quiet country setting is what draws residents to the Park Villa Apartments, and the amenities are what keep them here. Spacious floor plans, laundry facilities on each floor, controlled entries with an intercom system, elevators and underground parking make life here...
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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.
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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.
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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: 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.
Aside from the newly renovated apartment homes, common areas and updated appliances in many homes, perhaps the greatest attraction to Birchwood East is its quiet country setting surrounded by a beautiful forest. Come see for yourself.
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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: 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.
Lakeside Manor: Picturesque Longyear Lake provides the backdrop for this quiet setting, enabling you to thoroughly enjoy all four remarkable Minnesota seasons. These affordable dog & cat friendly 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartment homes offer many conveniences and provide off-street parking -...
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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.
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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: 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: 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.
Located on a hill overlooking a lovely pond and walking and biking paths, Eastview Apartments provides its residents with a peaceful home to get away from it all. In addition, offstreet parking, cozy balconies and paid utilities make this community a truly desirable place in which to live.
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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.
Nestled in cozy Aurora, Julia Manor is truly an impeccable community very well maintained by our on-site caretaker. With spacious floor plans for both 1 and 2 bedroom homes, you are sure to enjoy these classic layouts that feature ample space. Off-street parking, on-site laundry, and television...
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.
Irongate Apartments & Townhomes is a low-income senior housing community located in the city of Aurora, Saint Louis County, MN. The community is located in the middle of many scenic attractions. Aurora, itself is located just a short drive near the Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort and...
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Cost of independent living in Wakemup, MN

The average cost of senior living in Wakemup is $1,952 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buhl, MN with an average of $1,682 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wakemup, MN vs. nearby cities

Wakemup, MN
$1,952/mo
$2,892/mo
$1,798/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wakemup, MN vs. the state and national average

Wakemup, MN
$1,952/mo
U.S. national average
$4,034/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wakemup vs. other types of senior living

$3,614/mo
Independent Living
$1,952/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Wakemup, MN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,215/mo
Studio
$3,147/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,729/mo
2 Bedroom
$842/mo

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 Wakemup

Recent reviews for independent living in Wakemup

Edgewood Virginia I Sr Lvg

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Our family has been part of Edgewood for many years. We enjoy the activities, but hope to have more age appropriate activities. The help there is always nice and do their best. Pricing is a bit expensive for the range area. We just love Kelley the new clinical services director.

Wakemup independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wakemup independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wakemup, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select programs and activities in Wakemup 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 Wakemup offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Community service programs
Community service programs
2.6%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
2.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
5.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
5.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
2.6%
42.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
2.6%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
2.6%
46.2%
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Edgewood Virginia I Sr Lvg, Aurora Carefree Living and Cook Carefree Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wakemup, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 41 independent living facilities near Wakemup, Minnesota. See the full list.

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