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The cost of independent living in Wilpen is about $1,700 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 33 options. Read 11 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 Hibbing, Virginia and Biwabik.

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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.
Photo of Edgewood Vista – Virginia
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.
Photo of Birchwood East
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.
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Wilpen, MN

The average cost of senior living in Wilpen is $1,700 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Meadowlands, MN with an average of $534 per month.

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

Wilpen, MN
$1,700/mo
$1,700/mo
$1,683/mo

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

Wilpen, MN
$1,700/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

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

$3,831/mo
Independent Living
$1,700/mo

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

Senior living costs in Wilpen 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: Wilpen, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWilpen, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$1,700/mo$3,141/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$3,831/mo$4,272/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$3,831/mo$4,063/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Wilpen, MN:$1,700/mo
Minnesota:$3,141/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Wilpen, MN:$3,831/mo
Minnesota:$4,272/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Wilpen, MN:$3,831/mo
Minnesota:$4,063/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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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 Wilpen

Recent reviews for independent living in Wilpen

Edgewood Virginia I Sr Lvg

4.1
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.

Wilpen independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wilpen independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wilpen, 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 Wilpen 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 Wilpen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wilpen, MNNational
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
3.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
3.4%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
3.4%
54%
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Edgewood Virginia I Sr Lvg, NHS Central and Buhl Carefree Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wilpen, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 33 independent living facilities near Wilpen, Minnesota. See the full list.

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