Best Independent Living in St Paul, Minnesota
14 communities found
St. Paul has 13 independent living communities, all residential in setting, with no agency-based options listed. Across 12 rated communities, families have left an average rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 416 reviews read. Housekeeping is offered at all 13 communities, and gathering or activity spaces, wheelchair accessibility, and 24-hour staff each appear at 12 of them.
- 14communities
- 4.4average rating, 13 rated
- 378family reviews read
Highland Path
St. Paul, Minnesota
4.9(27)
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Lexington Landing
St. Paul, Minnesota
5(8)
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Willows of Ramsey Hill
St. Paul, Minnesota
4.6(22)
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Summerhill of Maplewood
St. Paul, Minnesota
5(4)
Independent Living
Terrace at Iris Park by Episcopal Homes
St. Paul, Minnesota
5(3)
Independent Living
Gracewood Highland Advanced Assisted Living & Memory Care
St. Paul, Minnesota
4.4(48)
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Episcopal Homes
St. Paul, Minnesota
4.3(107)
Independent Living
Carondelet Village
St. Paul, Minnesota
4.4(8)
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Cerenity Marian
St. Paul, Minnesota
4.3(33)
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Katy's Cottage Memory Care by Episcopal Homes
St. Paul, Minnesota
5(1)
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Marvella
St. Paul, Minnesota
4.3(25)
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From $1,190/moThe Wellington Senior Living
St. Paul, Minnesota
4.2(12)
Independent Living
Best-rated independent living in St. Paul
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.9 (27 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Highland Path offers assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing care, holding a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 27 Google reviewers.
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5 (8 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Lexington Landing holds a perfect 5 out of 5 rating from families on Google, based on a handful of reviews.
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4.6 (22 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Willows of Ramsey Hill holds a 4.6 out of 5 rating from 22 Google reviews in St Paul, Minnesota.
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Gracewood Highland Advanced Assisted Living & Memory Care
4.4 (48 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Gracewood Highland Advanced Assisted Living & Memory Care is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 47 Google reviews.
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4.3 (107 reviews)· Independent Living
Episcopal Homes is an independent living community in St Paul rated 4.3 out of 5 by 104 Google reviewers.
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4.4 (8 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families describe Carondelet Village as a warm, faith-based community where parents are well cared for and engaged through art, gardens, and social activities. Reviewers speak positively about the atmosphere and the…
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4.3 (33 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviewers praise the compassionate, attentive staff at Marian Center of St Paul and describe the community as clean and welcoming.
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4.3 (25 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Marvella is an independent living community in St Paul holding a 4.3 out of 5 rating from 25 Google reviews.
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4.2 (12 reviews)· Independent Living· 105 units
Families and residents describe The Wellington as a friendly, community-feeling independent living building with attentive, caring staff, though several reviewers note food quality has been inconsistent and one report…
- 10
3.9 (7 reviews)· Independent Living
Mount Carmel Manor holds a 3.9 out of 5 rating, with reviewers split between praising helpful staff and citing security concerns.
What families say about independent living in St. Paul
Counted across the review summaries of 14 St. Paul communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often mention the building and grounds, noted in 23% of the 13 communities, along with caring, attentive staff and memory care support, each cited in 15%. Concerns center on cost and billing, raised in 62% of communities, and communication with families, mentioned in 54%, with building and upkeep noted in 31% and staff attitude in 8%.
Praised most
- Building and grounds 36%
- Caring, attentive staff 29%
- Activities and social life 14%
- Cleanliness 14%
- Safety and security 14%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 57%
- Cost and billing 57%
- Building and upkeep 29%
- Staff attitude 14%
“A safe, clean, comfortable environment for my mother. She is enjoying her new friends and the security of knowing there is such a warm and caring staff to help her with her needs.”
“I love this place and the amazing staff. They are friendly and take time for our family and friends when the need to go to a TCU. I have use this place 3 time for my family over the last 2 years. I would not go anyway else. A BIG THANKS to the stuff for caring for my mom.”
“Plenty of assisted & interdependent living group activities!<br>Hub of PHS-HLP Activities & Admin Support (Rev: 07Aug2025)”
Independent Living in St. Paul: the figures
- •Most common amenities: housekeeping (14), gathering / activity spaces (13), 24-hour staff (13), wheelchair accessible (13), emergency call system (12), private rooms (12).
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.
Independent Living near St. Paul
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West St Paul4.1 mi | 7 | 4.5 / 5 | 4.1 mi |
| Roseville5.3 mi | 18 | 4.3 / 5 | 5.3 mi |
| Maplewood6 mi | 23 | 4.2 / 5 | 6 mi |
| St. Anthony7.8 mi | 6 | 3.7 / 5 | 7.8 mi |
| Oakdale7.9 mi | 14 | 3.7 / 5 | 7.9 mi |
| Inver Grove Heights7.9 mi | 18 | 4.3 / 5 | 7.9 mi |
| White Bear Lake9 mi | 9 | 4.2 / 5 | 9 mi |
| New Brighton9 mi | 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 9 mi |
All of Minnesota: Independent Living in Minnesota. Closer to home? Compare independent living near you, sorted by distance.
About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 14 communities listed in St. Paul, 378 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 St Paul 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 St Paul: Common Questions
How many independent living communities are in St Paul, Minnesota?
MyLivingChoice lists 14 independent living communities in St Paul, Minnesota, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which independent living communities in St Paul are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Lexington Landing (5★, 8 ratings), Highland Path (4.9★, 27 ratings), Willows of Ramsey Hill (4.6★, 22 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in St Paul?
Beyond independent living, St Paul has assisted living (28 communities), home health (21 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (20 communities), memory care (13 communities), at-home care (7 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate independent living in St Paul?
Families rate St Paul independent living communities 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 378 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in St Paul independent living communities?
Across the review summaries of 14 St Paul communities, the most common praise is building and grounds (mentioned for 36%), caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 29%), activities and social life (mentioned for 14%). The most common concerns are communication with families (57%), cost and billing (57%), building and upkeep (29%).
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving St Paul bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
