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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ellson, MN
If you’re looking for independent living in the Ellson area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Ellson. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 48 independent living facilities in Ellson, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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I recently had the pleasure of visiting River's Edge, an assisted living community where my grandmother resides, and I have nothing but positive things to say about it. From the moment I walked in, I was...
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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We chose Golden Horizons of Aitkin initially because the facility was smaller and easier for her to navigate. Mom really wanted to hate it when she got there. But the friendliness of everyone (and the good...
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.
The Golden Horizons of Aitkin is a assisted living community located in the beautiful, rustic town of Aitkin, Aitkin County, Minnesota. Here you will get the chance to enjoy the great outdoors, with the various lakes, parks with walking trails, and recreational activities. Whether you love to...
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I would recommend the facility with some caveats. The caregivers vary somewhat in their cheerfulness/niceness, but most were pretty good. The housekeeping seemed quite good. We didn't have to move our dad 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.
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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'am comfortable with my mother move to this community. Everything is working out well, and she is in good hands. They have a good staff, and they have been attentive, and helpful. They do a good job with...
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.
Offering: Assisted Living, Memory CareNew Perspective’s senior living community in Cloquet is located in Carlton County, MN, southeast of Grand Rapids and highway 35. We offer a friendly community of five beautifully designed and custom-built homes. In this small, cottage-like environment,...
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This is a beautiful community with nice grounds you can walk around. . The staff are friendly and helpful. The marketing person explained everything. They have a lot of activities including bingo and boat...
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.
Edgewood Vista is located in scenic Hermantown, Saint Louis County, Minnesota. This nurturing assisted living community is located on the North Shore right near Duluth. This peaceful community has a lot to offer those that love to live their lives independently. You or a loved one could enjoy...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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: 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
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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.
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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.
You'll be impressed by this impeccably clean, beautifully maintained building, spacious grounds and patio area designed especially for elderly seniors and disabled individuals. There is a large party room with a full kitchen on the first floor and a cheerful day room on both second and third...
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
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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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After looking for assisted living for my dad and visiting Northern Pines, we decided it would be the right place for him. The staff is easy to communicate with and seem knowledgeable about what they’re...
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.
Northern Pines Assisted Living is a quaint assisted living community located in the tranquil town of Pine City, Minnesota in Pine County. Amidst the whispering willows of Pine City, Northern Pines Assisted Living residents can find activities and attractions such as local museums and family...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In the area of Floodwood, Saint Louis County, Minnesota, Riverview Manor has been set up and designed for senior housing. The complex is the right size for a community to become friends and true neighbors. Riverview Manor is located near public transportation outlets in the area. The senior...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Ellson, MN
The average cost of senior living in Ellson is $2,725 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pine City, MN with an average of $2,315 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ellson, MN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ellson, MN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Ellson
Recent reviews for independent living in Ellson
Golden Horizons of Sandstone
3.6
Overall we have been very pleased with the staff and their care services. We do not have first hand experience with the meals and dining service, but we feel what is being served is appropriate. It may not be as many home cooked meals as we would like but overall they food looks good. The ...
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Rivers Edge Assisted Living in Aitkin, MN
5.0
My grandpa has been living at this assisted living facility for a year now and it has been a wonderful experience. The staff are incredibly attentive and caring, always going out of their way to make sure he is comfortable and well taken care of. The facility itself is well-maintained and has a ...
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Golden Horizons of Aitkin
5.0
Thank you so much for your help. [Name removed] really saved me a lot of time and I know I made a better decision because of her help. Everyone has been friendly and welcoming. My loved one spends a lot less time napping. My loved one is making friends and enjoying mealtimes and activities.
Ellson independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellson, 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 Ellson 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 Ellson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellson, MNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellson 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 Ellson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellson, MNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellson 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 Ellson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellson, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
15.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
21.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.8%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rivers Edge Assisted Living, Golden Horizons of Aitkin and Golden Horizons of Sandstone are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ellson, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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