Independent living is housing, not care. Age-restricted apartments or cottages with dining, transportation, activities and maintenance handled — for adults who do not need help with daily activities.
No verified independent living provider is currently based in Apple Valley. The closest verified options are listed below.
What to watch for with independent living in Apple Valley
- Independent living is typically not licensed as a care facility, because no personal care is provided. Confirm for your state.
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Verified independent living in Apple Valley
Closest verified providers
| Provider | Based in | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havenwood of Burnsville | Burnsville | 14401 Grand Avenue, 55306 | Dakota |
| New Perspective Eagan | Eagan | 3810 Alder Lane, 55122 | Dakota |
| Applewood Pointe of Eagan | Eagan | 1565 Quarry Rd, 55121 | Dakota |
| Abiitan Mill City | Minneapolis | 428 South 2nd Street, 55401 | Hennepin |
| Walker Place by Vivie | Minneapolis | 3701 Bryant Ave S, 55409 | Hennepin |
| The Waters of Edina | Edina | 6300 Colonial Way, 55436 | Hennepin |
The Apple Valley market specifically
Apple Valley anchors the southern end of the METRO Red Line bus rapid transit route along Cedar Avenue, giving its senior communities a direct BRT connection north to Eagan, the Mall of America, and the Blue Line into Minneapolis, one of the few south-metro suburbs with that level of transit access. Hospital care typically routes residents to Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville or Regions and United Hospitals in St. Paul for higher-acuity needs. The city's housing stock is mostly 1970s-1990s suburban single-family homes, and its senior housing has expanded steadily along Cedar Avenue and Galaxie Avenue.
Families comparing Apple Valley usually set it against Burnsville and Eagan; the Red Line's transit access is the feature families raise most often when Apple Valley comes up, particularly for adult children who commute without a car into the northern metro.