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My husband has Parkinson’s and is a resident at havenwood. I am so pleased with the staff, they are caring and take the time to greet the residents and family. I’ve enjoyed their meals with my husband. The...
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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The staff at Lakeside Generations are very nice and very understanding. I appreciate how accommodating and flexible they've been with my family member / their patient.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lakeside Generations Assisted Living options support dignity, independence and choice through services tailored to meet the needs of each individual resident. Community members enjoy peace of mind in an environment that lets them take advantage of new opportunities and experiences. Included in...
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The staff are caring and very supportive of my family member. During COVID they started OVER charging for extra items. they charged us $25 dollars just to get my family member a cup of water. Also if they...
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.
What is assisted living at Lake Ridge? A carefree, active senior lifestyle enhanced with the personal care and health care you need to maintain your independence. You’ll enjoy a private apartment ready for you to furnish as you wish and decorate to make it home. Housekeeping and laundry are done...
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I think they are doing a good job. Any issues we are having are more with my loved one than the facility itself. Cottagewood is a great place. The staff is friendly. Another really good thing is they have...
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.
Cottagewood Senior Community is an assisted living community located in the quiet town of Buffalo, MN. We have grounds that are professionally kept, and a huge fountain that greets everyone as they enter our facility. Buffalo is a small town with the kind of charm that visiting relatives will...
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I would recommend the community to others. The community is a clean and nice. The staff is super nice, and great to work with. My mom enjoys the food at the community. I was able to eat there and I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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: 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.
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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.
One-level living in a lovely setting built for seniors and disabled persons. Controlled access entry, cozy community room, beautiful outside gardens, picnic and playground, plus a convenient parking lot with plug-ins for cold winter days.
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Cost of independent living in Albright, MN

The average cost of senior living in Albright is $2,907 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Haven, MN with an average of $2,681 per month.

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

Albright, MN
$2,907/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,610/mo
Independent Living
$2,907/mo

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

Studio
$2,667/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,583/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,320/mo

Senior living costs in Albright 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: Albright, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlbright, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Independent Living$2,907/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,621/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,610/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Albright, MN:$2,907/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Albright, MN:$5,621/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Albright, MN:$7,610/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Albright, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Albright 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 Albright, MN

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Albright 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 average 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
Albright, MN$2,827/mo$2,718/mo+4.0%
Minnesota$2,936/mo$2,806/mo+4.6%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Albright, MN
2024 average cost:$2,827/mo
2023 average cost:$2,718/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$2,936/mo
2023 average cost:$2,806/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Albright

Recent reviews for independent living in Albright

Willows Landing in Monticello, MN

4.1
Overall it has been a good experience. It has taken my loved one a long time to adjust, and she's still working on that. But mostly it has been positive. She's meeting new people and getting out a little bit more, which has been wonderful for her. The apartment is nice. It has great light, ...
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Monticello St. Benedict's Community

4.1
This is a community with friendly people. There are staffing issues. Overall they are good and friendly people here and they do the best they can. The meals are not the best. The dining room has been closed down due to the pandemic. The meals have been delivered to the residents. Sometimes ...
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Lake Ridge Senior Health and Living Health Care Center in Buffalo, MN

5.0
We moved my family member in there and she has had the best experience out of all the assisted living facilities. The space is warm and welcoming. The staff know your name when you come to visit, and really care for their residents. There are activities daily to keep residents engaged. They ...
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Albright independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Albright independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Albright, 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 Albright 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 Albright partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11%
18%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.2%
30.3%
No sugar
No sugar
17.8%
27.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.2%
29.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
9.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Albright 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 Albright communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Albright, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32%
38.2%
Room service
Room service
28.2%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
15%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Albright 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 Albright offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.1%
39.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.8%
25%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.1%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.8%
41.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.2%
43.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.1%
47.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.7%
37.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.3%
41.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.5%
41.1%
Dances
Dances
15%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.7%
35%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.9%
40.7%
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Havenwood of Buffalo, Lakeside Generations Senior Living Community and Lake Ridge Senior Health and Living Health Care Center are the top-rated independent living facilities near Albright, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 9 independent living facilities near Albright, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Albright, Minnesota is Havenwood of Buffalo. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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