The 10 Best Independent Living Facilities in Ramsey County, MN

"I visited Oakland Assisted Living. I thought it was very nice but I don't know if I'm in denial but I didn't think it was for me because all my friends are in Wright County and we're getting to the point where none of us drive. I did like it though a..."

"St. Andrew's Village Mahtomedi is right across the street from my sister's. We entered through the front door. We kind of got to see all of the levels of care that they have, but the focus is on assisted living and memory care. Both were very nice. M..."

"Nine Mile Creek was nice, convenient, and beautifully designed. The staff was really friendly, nice, and showed us everything we wanted to see. The rooms were nice, clean, good sized, homey, and beautiful in design. The meals were healthy, fine, and ..."

"We had an in-person tour of Oak Crest. It was very friendly. They had a wonderful manager and maintenance. The facility was very clean and affordable. The size of their units is what we like. They have a gym, a hair salon, an events calendar, and a v..."

"I chose Waterford Estates because it's nice, and I like where they do their activities. They have buses that get you to the bank, grocery store, and whenever you need to go. Their staff is great and very professional. They have big grounds and a big ..."

"Crest View Senior Community at Blaine was very nice and clean. They have very nice management and very nice people. They were friendly. Their floor plan was the best I've seen. Mom is going to move into a corner unit. She will have windows on both si..."

"I'm moving into WestRidge Independent Living. It's a pleasant community, pleasant people, friendly, and willing to go out of their schedule to help me be able to visit. I liked the staff, the residents that are there, and the location. There was noth..."

"The staff at RidgePointe of Minnetonka was very friendly and we liked the fact that they had 24/7 personnel at the desk all the time. We will be choosing that place above other places because they have food available. They have a continental breakfas..."

"I found Timber Hills. What I like best is that I know several people that live there. It also has an underground garage that's heated so I don't have to worry about my car. And it lets you kind of age in place. If you need assisted living or memory c..."

"I moved into Vernon Terrace of Edina. It's very good. I was able to find a place down on the first floor, so it walks right out onto the grass with a small patio. And so it's perfect because they allow dogs, and I have a dog. Very clean. I have someb..."

"My friend moved to SilverCreek on Main. It was so beautiful that we were just sold on it right away. Their exercise and swim facilities are just really top-notch. They've got all of the in-house staff to do therapies and to care for my friend. They h..."

"The Waters of Oakdale was a little bit of a smaller building, but the building was extremely clean. The apartments were a very nice size and weren't too small. All their apartments are the same, but with assisted living, you pay a little extra, and t..."

"Mckenna Crossing was very nice. The staff was very helpful. It just had too many apartments for my mother. It was too big for her. It was very clean and very friendly. I wasn't able to sample the food, but it sure did smell good whatever they were co..."

"It has been a little bit since my mom moved into Brightondale Senior Community. It's a smaller facility, which is great because everyone gets to know her name. They have been very good at engaging her in any activities they have. She has been super h..."

"The Pines Senior and Assisted Living seemed to be well-staffed, and what we saw, we were satisfied with. The room was very nice and spacious. It seemed to be equipped just enough for my mother. The staff was good. They seemed to be very attentive to ..."

"I toured the Orchards of Minnetonka, and I liked everything. I pretty much liked everyone I saw. Everything was very nice and clean, and the rooms looked nice. The staff who gave me the tour was nice. We bonded because she grew up right near my homet..."

"Very happy with the care. It has been a trying year with COVID. Things have had to change for safety it has been hard on all of us. Dad isn't happy about some change but, it is for his safety, too. The staff has been great to work with if we have ..."

"My mother was recently moved into assisted living at Polar Ridge. It was the best thing we could have done for her. We feel safe with her there. They help keep an eye on her when we can't. She talks about the food..all homemade. She is eating good an..."

"We're moving into Avidor. It's comprehensive and has got a lot of activities and amenities. They have a swimming pool, gym, and walking areas. It's got meeting rooms, game rooms, and a library. The thing is we're old, but not that old, and the people..."

"The Cardinal Pointe of Maplewood seemed like they didn't have as many group activities going on as some of the others, but that's okay for me. It's pretty much independent living there and no assisted living. You also have to be over 55 to get in. Th..."