Located on the banks of Lake Superior and at the headwaters of the mighty Mississippi river, Minnesota has earned the nickname “Land of 10,000 Lakes” for good reason. In fact, there are 11,842 lakes in the state that cover a total of over 2.6 million acres. Minnesota is truly a nature lover’s paradise, filled with lakes, rivers, wide open prairies, and dense pine forests. Many locals enjoy fishing and hunting during the summer and snowmobiling and ice fishing in the winter. The state has a large Scandinavian influence, and Minnesotans are often known for being “Minnesota Nice” – the locals tend to be hospitable and friendly, and enjoy sharing each other’s company over a home-cooked meal. Whether you’re a fan of relaxing in nature and enjoying outdoor recreation, or you’d prefer spending time in a major city like Minneapolis, Minnesota has something to offer everyone.
Let A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors help you find the best retirement homes Minnesota has to offer. Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 290 independent living communities in Minnesota. The median monthly cost of independent living in Minnesota is about $2,050.
I’m going on my eighth year here at RosePointe and I still LOVE it here! It’s kind of like living on a college campus. We each have our separate “dorm rooms” (apartments) as well as plenty of common areas...
[name removed] loves it there! For me it was the right choice. The activities offered are good like to have more men’s activities. Overall excellent experience.
The staff is very nice. They take good care of my mother in law. They always have a smile and hello how are you doing? Every time I come to visit. They have a lot of different activities during the week.
I moved in this week and am thrilled to live the rest of my life at The Kenwood. I've made many new friends and was even reacquainted with one of my old college professors from 50 years ago. I am a writer...
New flooring is going to be installed soon. EVERYONE is resident focused plus all staff knows residents names. Our loved one wants good old fashioned plain home cooking food nothing too fancy. They are very...
We were attracted to them because, not having to move to a different unit if her care needs changed was a big one, also the fact that it does NOT have a la carts pricing and we like the décor and outside...
I recently admitted my mother in this facility and so far, it has been nothing but smooth sailing. My mom has been telling me how happy she was with the staff that truly care for her needs and the fun...
I love my apartment and I love the location. Never saw myself as a city dweller but I really appreciate it. The diversity in the people here is a first for me. It’s great. The neighborhood has such...
After touring and considering a variety of facilities, we found The Waters of Highland Park, in St Paul, MN. From the first impression of the welcoming Concierge staff and impressive environment, we ranked...
Unfortunately my mom and dad passed away. The experience with Waterford Estates and Manor was positive. All of the staff were caring and attentive to their needs. I would recommend this facility to other...
Staff is really hands on and gets to know the residents on a personal level, and always address concerns quickly when brought to their attention. The food has a lack of flavor, it is often over cooked or...
I’m going on my eighth year here at RosePointe and I still LOVE it here! It’s kind of like living on a college campus. We each have our separate “dorm rooms” (apartments) as well as plenty of common areas...
The place is very clean but at times her bathroom not clean. They are understaffed at times. At times she has soiled herself and staff may not know. We know that's hard for them to "catch" when it has...
It's been almost two years since mom passed so my comments aren't up to date. They were short staffed at the time we were there so that was difficult but they were trying hard. All in all we had a good...
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...
Independent living communities are not considered health care facilities and require residents to be independent and in fairly good health. Because these communities do not provide care services to residents, they’re not licensed or inspected like assisted living or nursing home facilities. That said, these facilities are typically run like any other rental community, though they typically have an age requirement, often between 55 or 62.
Minnesota’s Office of the Attorney General provides a Landlord and Tenant Handbook to outline all the rights and duties of landlords and tenants in the state. The following are just some of the laws that landlords and tenants must follow in Minnesota:
Like traditional rentals, independent living communities don’t have regular inspections by governing bodies unless they’re considered low-income communities and accept subsidies. In these cases, the Minnesota Housing agency may conduct periodic safety inspections.
When an independent living facility shares a campus with an assisted living or nursing unit, then those areas are regulated differently than independent living areas. This is because assisted living or nursing homes are considered health care providers, or care facilities, providing care services to their residents as well as housing. Unlike independent living rentals, these senior care units or wings are regulated by the Minnesota Department of Health. To learn more about how assisted living communities are regulated in Minnesota, you can visit our Minnesota assisted living page.
You can also look up licensing and inspection reports for assisted living facilities in Minnesota with their Health Care Provider Directory.
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If a rental complex in Minnesota has received a citation from a health inspector in the past, the landlord must provide prospective tenants with a copy of their violations. It’s always a good idea to ask when touring a community if they can give you a copy of past inspection reports, if they have had any. The landlord is legally required in Minnesota to provide this information if their past violations could potentially threaten the health or safety of tenants. A copy of all violations must be provided by the landlord before the renter pays their deposit.
Generally, if a complex is not low-income or subsidized, there is no governing body that regularly inspects the community’s rental units and grounds. However, if a landlord fails to repair a problem in a unit or on the grounds that threatens the health or safety of a tenant, the tenant can report the landlord to the Minnesota Housing agency. In this case, the agency will conduct an inspection and order the landlord to fix the problem. If the landlord does not fix the problem in the given timeframe, the tenant can break their lease and/or take legal action against the landlord.
See the Minnesota Housing: monitoring and inspections page and the Landlord and Tenant Handbook above for more information.
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