Best Independent Living in Duluth, Minnesota
12 communities found
Duluth lists 12 independent living communities, all residential with no outside agencies involved. Five of these communities have been rated, averaging 4.3 out of 5 based on 91 reviews read. Common features across the group include gathering and activity spaces in 11 communities, housekeeping and 24-hour staff in 10 each, and wheelchair accessibility in 9.
- 12communities
- 4.3average rating, 5 rated
- 91family reviews read
BeeHive Homes Assisted Living and Memory Care of Duluth
Duluth, Minnesota
4.8(31)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
From $3,745/moDuluth Heights Lodge Senior Living
Duluth, Minnesota
4.6(25)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingRespite / Short-Term Care
Benedictine Marywood
Duluth, Minnesota
5(5)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
McCarthy Manor
Duluth, Minnesota
5(2)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Gramercy Park Cooperative of Duluth
Duluth, Minnesota
4.5(4)
Independent Living
Ecumen Lakeshore - The Crest Senior Apartments
Duluth, Minnesota
5(1)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Ecumen Lakeshore - The Shores Assisted Living & Memory Care
Duluth, Minnesota
4.5(2)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Benedictine Westwood
Duluth, Minnesota
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best Assisted Living Duluth - Luxury Senior Living Duluth MN & Senior Care Minnesota
Duluth, Minnesota
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Realife Cooperative of Duluth
Duluth, Minnesota
Independent Living
Lakeland Shores Apartments | An Ecumen Living Space
Duluth, Minnesota
3.5(2)
Independent Living
Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living
Duluth, Minnesota
2.7(19)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Best-rated independent living in Duluth
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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BeeHive Homes Assisted Living and Memory Care of Duluth
4.8 (31 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
BeeHive Homes is a small, family-owned community on a quiet 4-acre property, holding a 4.8 Google rating from 31 reviews.
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Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living
4.6 (25 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Respite / Short-Term Care
Families describe Duluth Heights Lodge as a warm, close-knit community where staff know residents personally, with praise for food quality and daily activities.
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5 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Benedictine Marywood is a faith-based community offering a full continuum of care from independent living through skilled nursing, though little review detail is available online.
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Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living
2.7 (19 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Keystone Bluffs offers assisted and independent living in 80 single-floor apartments, though public review detail remains limited.
What families say about independent living in Duluth
Counted across the review summaries of 12 Duluth communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often mention medical and nursing care, noted by 42% of the 12 communities, along with caring, attentive staff and well-kept buildings and grounds, each cited by 33%. Food and dining and activities and social life each come up in 25% of communities. On the concern side, cost and billing is raised by 58% of families, communication with families by 50%, and building upkeep by 17%.
Praised most
- Medical and nursing care 42%
- Caring, attentive staff 33%
- Building and grounds 33%
- Food and dining 25%
- Activities and social life 25%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 58%
- Communication with families 50%
- Building and upkeep 17%
“The staff at Beehive are wonderful! We have been out to work on their appliances and their facility is always so clean and well kept! We love working with them!”
Independent Living in Duluth: the figures
- •Most common amenities: gathering / activity spaces (11), housekeeping (10), 24-hour staff (10), wheelchair accessible (9), social activities (9), emergency call system (8).
How families pay for independent living in Minnesota
Most Minnesota families start by paying privately, drawing on savings, retirement income, and often the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a parent or spouse has a policy, can also help cover the monthly cost of assisted living, memory care, or independent living. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that adds a monthly payment on top of a regular VA pension for those who need help with daily activities. It is worth checking early, since VA claims can take time to process.
The full picture for the state: Independent Living in Minnesota. Prices by city and the programs that help: what senior living costs in Minnesota.
About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 12 communities listed in Duluth, 91 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Duluth ask about.
- Home Care in Minnesota: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Complete Independent Living Moving Checklist For Stress-Free Senior Relocation
- How Independent Living Supports An Active Senior Lifestyle
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Independent Living in Duluth: Common Questions
How many independent living communities are in Duluth, Minnesota?
MyLivingChoice lists 12 independent living communities in Duluth, Minnesota, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which independent living communities in Duluth are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Benedictine Marywood (5★, 5 ratings), BeeHive Homes Assisted Living and Memory Care of Duluth (4.8★, 31 ratings), Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living (4.6★, 25 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Duluth?
Beyond independent living, Duluth has assisted living (21 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (12 communities), memory care (6 communities), home health (5 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate independent living in Duluth?
Families rate Duluth independent living communities 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 91 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Duluth independent living communities?
Across the review summaries of 12 Duluth communities, the most common praise is medical and nursing care (mentioned for 42%), caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 33%), building and grounds (mentioned for 33%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (58%), communication with families (50%), building and upkeep (17%).