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Independent Living in Edina

Compare licensed independent living in Edina and the surrounding Hennepin County area. Free guidance, no obligation.

1 verified in Edina
Hennepin County
Quick answer

There is 1 verified independent living option listed in Edina. Minnesota licenses and inspects this care type through the Minnesota Department of Health.

HomeEdinaIndependent Living

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.

Short answer

We list 1 verified independent living option in Edina.

What to watch for with independent living in Edina

  • 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 Edina

CommunityCare typeAddressCounty
The Waters of EdinaAssisted Living6300 Colonial Way
Edina, MN 55436
Hennepin

Independent Living elsewhere in the region

Families in Edina sometimes place a parent one city over, especially when a specific care level is needed.

CommunityCare typeAddressCounty
Abiitan Mill CityAssisted Living428 South 2nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Hennepin
Walker Place by VivieAssisted Living3701 Bryant Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Hennepin
Mainstreet VillageAssisted Living7601 Lyndale Ave S
Richfield, MN 55423
Hennepin
The Glenn HopkinsAssisted Living1011 Feltl Ct
Hopkins, MN 55343
Hennepin
Covenant Living of Golden ValleyAssisted Living5800 St. Croix Avenue North
Golden Valley, MN 55422
Hennepin
Copperfield HillAssisted Living4200 40th Ave N
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
Hennepin

The Edina market specifically

Edina is home to M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, one of the busier hospitals in the southwest metro, and its senior housing stock skews toward higher-end independent and assisted living clustered near the Southdale Center and 50th & France retail districts. The city's well-established single-family housing stock, largely built between the 1940s and 1960s, has made downsizing from a family home into nearby senior living a common local pattern. Edina has no light-rail station of its own but sits close to bus connections into Minneapolis.

Families comparing Edina typically weigh it against Minnetonka and St. Louis Park; Edina generally sits at the higher end of the metro's price range for senior living, reflecting its property values, while St. Louis Park and Richfield are often suggested as more moderately priced alternatives just a few miles away.

What the contract does that the tour does not

The residency agreement decides what happens when things change: how care levels are reassessed and repriced, how much notice is required on either side, what the deposit covers and whether it is refundable.

Ask for a blank copy to take home before you are asked to sign anything.

You can check any facility's record free. Use the free MDH Health Care Provider Directory and the Minnesota Assisted Living Report Card to check license status and inspection history. Read the full explanation →

Questions families ask

Can the ombudsman help with a discharge or eviction dispute at an assisted living facility?

Yes — resolving disputes over involuntary discharge, transfer, or eviction from an assisted living facility or nursing home is a core part of the Minnesota long-term care ombudsman's role, and residents or their representatives can contact OOLTC at 1-800-657-3591 for help navigating an eviction notice or appeal.

Who can advocate for a resident who has no family nearby in the Twin Cities?

The Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (1-800-657-3591) advocates for any resident of a licensed facility regardless of whether family is involved, and Trellis, the metro's Area Agency on Aging, can connect isolated seniors with care coordination and other supportive services through the Senior LinkAge Line (1-800-333-2433).

Does a resident need a lawyer to file an ombudsman complaint in Minnesota?

No. Contacting the Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care at 1-800-657-3591 is free and does not require an attorney — the office exists specifically to provide free advocacy and complaint resolution for long-term care residents and their families.

How do I report abuse or neglect at a Twin Cities facility?

Call the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) at 1-844-880-1574, a statewide line staffed 24/7, to report suspected physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a vulnerable adult anywhere in Minnesota, including all seven metro counties. MAARC routes the report to the correct county or Tribal agency for investigation. Call 911 first if someone is in immediate danger.

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