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 Coon Rapids.
What to watch for with independent living in Coon Rapids
- 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 Coon Rapids
| Community | Care type | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epiphany Senior Housing | Assisted Living | 10955 Hanson Boulevard NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433 | Anoka |
Independent Living elsewhere in the region
Families in Coon Rapids 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 Coon Rapids market specifically
Coon Rapids is home to Allina Health's Mercy Hospital, one of two Allina hospitals serving the north metro alongside Unity Hospital in nearby Fridley, and the city's senior communities cluster along Coon Rapids Boulevard and near the Mercy campus itself. The Northstar Commuter Rail line, which runs from downtown Minneapolis to Big Lake, stops in Coon Rapids, giving it a rail option most north-metro suburbs lack, though service runs on a limited weekday commuter schedule rather than all-day frequency. Housing stock is largely 1960s-1980s, among the older suburban stock in the north metro, which has translated into a steady supply of one-level rambler downsizing options.
Coon Rapids is frequently compared to Blaine and Brooklyn Park; families often note it as a moderately priced option with direct hospital access on-site, an advantage over suburbs that route residents to a hospital in a neighboring city.
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.
