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The cost of independent living in Winnebago is about $3,010 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 83 options. Read 148 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
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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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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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This is a very well maintained and nice looking community. My mother is doing very well since her move. She has adjusted well to it. They have a good staff here, they have been very welcoming and helpful....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Traditions of Waterville offers many different options to fit different lifestyles. -Private dining area that is reservable for private parties-Guest room apartments available for rent-A cozy fireplace nook -A wide variety of activities for everyone! Regular musical entertainment and pie...
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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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I would tell others looking that they are having a hard time getting quality qualified personal just like all the other facilities in the area that are in the same business so the turn over rate is high....
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.
Whispering OaksWhispering Oaks assisted living community is located in Ellendale, MN. Ellendale was incorporated in 1901, and came about when the railroad came through. It was named after the railroad president’s wife. You’ll find "country style living" here in a small and quiet town. Churches...
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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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My parents have both resided at Homestead of Algona since 02/2023 and they absolutely love it. The staff that come in and give them their medications and showers are so kind and caring. When they moved in,...
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.
Homestead of Algona is an assisted living community located in the beautiful northern Iowa town of Algona, Kossuth County. Algona is a small town surrounded by picturesque farmland and rural scenery. With our four seasons we offer an ideal living area where our residents experience the country to...
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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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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
A lovely three-story apartment building designed with every valued convenience for seniors or disabled persons, including controlled access, an elevator, laundry facilities, screened deck and a spacious community room with organized social activities and a Monday through Friday hot meal program.
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.

Cost of independent living in Winnebago, MN

The average cost of senior living in Winnebago is $3,010 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lewisville, MN with an average of $1,788 per month.

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

Winnebago, MN
$3,010/mo
$3,074/mo
$2,989/mo

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

Winnebago, MN
$3,010/mo
U.S. national average
$4,156/mo

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

$3,341/mo
Independent Living
$3,010/mo

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

Studio
$3,586/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,983/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,529/mo

Senior living costs in Winnebago 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: Winnebago, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWinnebago, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$3,010/mo$3,141/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living$3,341/mo$4,274/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$3,341/mo$4,065/mo$4,940/mo
Independent Living
Winnebago, MN:$3,010/mo
Minnesota:$3,141/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Winnebago, MN:$3,341/mo
Minnesota:$4,274/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Winnebago, MN:$3,341/mo
Minnesota:$4,065/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
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Independent living costs in Winnebago, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Winnebago 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.

Winnebago, MNMN stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Winnebago, MN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Winnebago 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Winnebago, MN$2,835/mo$3,165/mo-10.4%
Minnesota$2,307/mo$2,409/mo-4.2%
National$2,799/mo$2,814/mo-0.5%
Winnebago, MN
2024 average cost:$2,835/mo
2023 average cost:$3,165/mo
Percent change:-10.4%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,307/mo
2023 average cost:$2,409/mo
Percent change:-4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$2,799/mo
2023 average cost:$2,814/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
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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 Winnebago

Recent reviews for independent living in Winnebago

Old Main Village in Mankato, MN

4.4
I think Old Main Village is a really awesome place. They have so many activities and opportunities for social interaction. The facility always looks really clean. The public bathrooms downstairs are clean. The staff all seem really friendly. I would move there myself in a heartbeat. My ...
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Mankato Lodge Senior Living

5.0
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 great. I would recommend Mankato Lodge Senior Living to others.

Oak Park Place - Albert Lea

4.4
They really try and involve the community and their decorations are beautiful. The facility is very nice and clean and always decorated. As far as improving, on the memory care side, I have seen no activities with those residents. And with memory care it may be difficult, but they have puzzles ...
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Winnebago independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Winnebago independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Winnebago, 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 Winnebago 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 Winnebago partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Winnebago, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
9.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.5%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
10.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Winnebago 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 Winnebago communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Winnebago, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.9%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.9%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Winnebago 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 Winnebago offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Winnebago, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
27%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.5%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.5%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.7%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.6%
42.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
30.2%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
7.9%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.8%
46.3%
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Water's Edge, Mankato Lodge Senior Living and New Perspective Mankato are the top-rated independent living facilities near Winnebago, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 83 independent living facilities near Winnebago, Minnesota. See the full list.

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

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