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.
We list 1 verified independent living option in Golden Valley.
What to watch for with independent living in Golden 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 Golden Valley
| Community | Care type | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Living of Golden Valley | Assisted Living | 5800 St. Croix Avenue North Golden Valley, MN 55422 | Hennepin |
Independent Living elsewhere in the region
Families in Golden Valley sometimes place a parent one city over, especially when a specific care level is needed.
| Community | Care type | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abiitan Mill City | Assisted Living | 428 South 2nd Street Minneapolis, MN 55401 | Hennepin |
| Walker Place by Vivie | Assisted Living | 3701 Bryant Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55409 | Hennepin |
| The Waters of Edina | Assisted Living | 6300 Colonial Way Edina, MN 55436 | Hennepin |
| Mainstreet Village | Assisted Living | 7601 Lyndale Ave S Richfield, MN 55423 | Hennepin |
| The Glenn Hopkins | Assisted Living | 1011 Feltl Ct Hopkins, MN 55343 | Hennepin |
| Copperfield Hill | Assisted Living | 4200 40th Ave N Robbinsdale, MN 55422 | Hennepin |
The Golden Valley market specifically
Golden Valley, immediately west of Minneapolis, is served by North Memorial Health Hospital just across its northern border and by Fairview and Allina clinic networks reaching into the city, giving it hospital access on multiple sides. Its senior housing is concentrated near the Highway 55 corridor and the Golden Valley Road area, with several communities in low-rise buildings dating from the 1960s-1980s alongside newer additions. The city has no rail transit today but sits adjacent to planned METRO Blue Line Extension stations just across its border in Robbinsdale.
Golden Valley is typically compared to St. Louis Park and Plymouth; it's often described by families as a quieter, lower-profile alternative to St. Louis Park with similarly close access to Minneapolis, though with a smaller overall inventory of senior communities to choose from.
Visit twice, at different hours
A scheduled mid-morning tour and an unannounced 7 p.m. drop-in can look like two different buildings. Evening and overnight are when staffing thins and when families are most often surprised.
Eat a meal there. Talk to a resident's family member in the parking lot rather than one the community introduces you to.