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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Hayward, MN

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Our daughter felt like she was home for the first time. She has had difficulties adjusting from home life to group home life and the staff made her feel so welcomed. She picked out a color for her room and...
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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Provides: Independent Living
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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, 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.
In Shorewood Place, our senior apartments, residents enjoy the convenience of maintenance-free living, with the comfort and privacy of an apartment home.  Social and recreational activities, restaurant-style dining and a host of cultural programs that add to the vibrant lifestyle of this...
Provides: Independent Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Prime Time Living is very welcoming. The staff are very friendly and they are available to address any of my concerns. The community is very nice and clean. I would have loved to stay in the community!
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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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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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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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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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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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We have had a wonderful experience at Apple Valley Assited living. The staff is caring and kind and the facility is clean and smells great...very bright beautiful place. Mom enjoys the food and the people...
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.

Cost of independent living in Hayward, MN

The average cost of senior living in Hayward is $3,218 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wells, MN with an average of $2,962 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hayward, MN vs. nearby cities

Hayward, MN
$3,218/mo
$3,173/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hayward, MN vs. the state and national average

Hayward, MN
$3,218/mo
U.S. national average
$4,020/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Hayward vs. other types of senior living

$3,787/mo
Independent Living
$3,218/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Hayward, MN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,990/mo
Studio
$4,043/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,859/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,145/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Hayward over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Hayward

Recent reviews for independent living in Hayward

Milestone Senior Living Faribault

4.6
During the time, that my loved one was there they enjoyed the food. We picked this community, becasue the head nurse at the time was amazing and my loved ones were familar with the facilty. It was clean, and the staff was friendly. It was really good. I would recommend to other families.

Homestead of Mason City

4.0
Compared to other homes in the area they are most cost effective. In regards to my other numbers 3 is average. Could do a little more activity but being a smaller size I know they are limited with staff. Overall experience has been good so far.

Mill City Senior Living in Faribault, MN

4.0
Overall it has been a very good experience. Mom and dad like it there. Like all places they are short on staff, but staff they have have been wonderful. The rooms are large. They have a washer and dryer in each room. They have everything that they could need. My mom needs a lot of help and they ...
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Hayward independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hayward independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hayward, 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 Hayward 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 Hayward 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
7.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Hayward 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 Hayward communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
6.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
14.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hayward 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 Hayward offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
24.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
7.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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TimberCrest at Glen Oaks, Cedars of Austin and Garden Court Apartments are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hayward, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 112 independent living facilities near Hayward, Minnesota. See the full list.

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