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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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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, 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.
South Grove Lodge opened its doors in 2021 after taking over a previous community known as Primrose. Between our department heads and staff, we have nearly 50 years of combined experience in senior care. We are located in Austin, MN which has a population of roughly 25,000 people. We are...
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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.
Photo of Madonna Meadows of Rochester
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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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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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: 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
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.
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...
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Cost of independent living in Hayfield, MN

The average cost of senior living in Hayfield is $3,402 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elkton, MN with an average of $2,977 per month.

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

Hayfield, MN
$3,402/mo
$3,530/mo
$3,398/mo

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

Hayfield, MN
$3,402/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,037/mo
Independent Living
$3,402/mo

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

Semi-Private
$1,175/mo
Studio
$3,713/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,257/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,993/mo

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 Hayfield

Recent reviews for independent living in Hayfield

AVIVA River Bend in Rochester, MN

3.9
We liked the lay out of the apartments. Easy for handicap to get around. It is owned by an investment firm. Suck seniors dry. Staff very friendly and trying to do their best. You can always get a hamburger, which is good, if you don't like what they serve. It's an example of rich getting richer ...
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Cedars of Austin

4.9
I was very pleased with the care that my husband received while at the Cedars of Austin. The staff was very kind and met all his needs. Every day he had an activity that he would enjoy, from weekly bus trips, bingo, art projects, musical entertainment, and ice cream socials and gathering ...
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Meadow Lakes Senior Living in Rochester, MN

5.0
I like Meadow Lakes very much. This facility and staff are great. They take great care of my husband and me.

Hayfield independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hayfield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hayfield, 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 Hayfield 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 Hayfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hayfield, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.6%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
11.4%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.6%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.6%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Hayfield 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 Hayfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hayfield, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.7%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.6%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hayfield 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 Hayfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hayfield, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
17.1%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.4%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.6%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.7%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.6%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
5.7%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.6%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
8.6%
40%
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Cedars of Austin, Traditions of Owatonna II and Ecumen CountrySide are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hayfield, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 25 independent living facilities near Hayfield, Minnesota. See the full list.

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