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 Richfield.
What to watch for with independent living in Richfield
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Verified independent living in Richfield
| Community | Care type | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mainstreet Village | Assisted Living | 7601 Lyndale Ave S Richfield, MN 55423 | Hennepin |
Independent Living elsewhere in the region
Families in Richfield 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 |
| 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 |
| Copperfield Hill | Assisted Living | 4200 40th Ave N Robbinsdale, MN 55422 | Hennepin |
The Richfield market specifically
Richfield, a small first-ring suburb wedged between Minneapolis and Bloomington, draws on both cities for hospital care, with residents typically using Abbott Northwestern to the north or Fairview Southdale to the west. Its senior housing stock includes some of the metro's older assisted living conversions, reflecting Richfield's status as one of the first fully built-out suburbs in the 1950s, alongside newer communities added near the Cedar Avenue corridor. The city sits directly along the METRO Blue Line's path between Minneapolis and the airport, giving several of its senior buildings walkable light-rail access.
Richfield is commonly compared to Bloomington and south Minneapolis; it's frequently cited as one of the more affordable options among the inner-ring suburbs, trading a smaller footprint and older buildings for a lower price point and central location.
The question about money nobody asks early enough
Ask what happens if private funds run out, and whether the community holds a Medicaid waiver provider agreement. A meaningful share of communities do not participate at all, which converts a funding problem into a forced move at the worst possible moment.
