Independent Living in Woodbury

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

2 verified in Woodbury

Washington County

Quick answer

There are 2 verified independent living options listed in Woodbury. Minnesota licenses and inspects this care type through the Minnesota Department of Health.

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 2 verified independent living options in Woodbury.

What to watch for with independent living in Woodbury

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 Woodbury

Community	Care type	Address	County
Saint Therese of Woodbury	Assisted Living	7555 Bailey Road Woodbury, MN 55129	Washington
Applewood Pointe of Woodbury	Independent Living	6050 Lake Road Woodbury, MN 55125	Washington

Independent Living elsewhere in the region

Families in Woodbury 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
Covenant Living of Golden Valley	Assisted Living	5800 St. Croix Avenue North Golden Valley, MN 55422	Hennepin

The Woodbury market specifically

Woodbury is served by M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital, an 86-bed hospital that opened in 2000 as the city's first, and its senior housing supply has grown rapidly alongside the city's population boom, with many communities built within the last fifteen years near Woodbury Lakes and the Tamarack Village retail corridor. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the east metro, Woodbury's housing stock skews newer than almost anywhere else on this list, dominated by 1990s-2020s single-family and townhome construction. The city has no rail transit but is served by express bus routes into downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Families comparing Woodbury typically weigh it against Eagan and St. Paul's east side; its newer building stock and dedicated hospital are often cited as advantages, while some families note it sits farther from Minneapolis than east-metro alternatives closer to the river.

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.

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

Is there a published cost for memory care in Minnesota?

No. CareScout, the primary industry cost-of-care survey referenced for Minnesota figures, does not survey memory care as a separate category, so there is no verified statewide or metro median memory-care rate to cite. Any specific memory-care dollar figure circulating online should be treated as unverified.

What does nursing home care cost in Minnesota compared to assisted living?

Third-party sources citing the CareScout survey put a Minnesota nursing home semi-private room at roughly $12,167/month and a private room at roughly $14,068/month, both well above the roughly $6,573/month cited for private one-bedroom assisted living — though all these figures are unverified against CareScout's own primary tables and should be confirmed before publishing or budgeting decisions.

How does VA Aid and Attendance help pay for assisted living or memory care?

VA Aid and Attendance is a needs-based pension add-on for wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities; as of the December 1, 2025 rate year, a veteran alone can receive up to $29,093/year (about $2,424/month) and a surviving spouse alone up to $18,697/year (about $1,558/month), subject to a net worth limit of $163,699 excluding a primary residence and one vehicle.

Are there hidden fees I should watch for when comparing assisted living communities?

Yes — most Twin Cities assisted living communities charge a base rent plus separate, tiered fees for higher levels of personal care, medication management, and sometimes a one-time community or move-in fee, so the advertised 'starting at' rate rarely reflects the total monthly cost for a resident who needs meaningful assistance.