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Independent living in Hastings, MN

1 independent living community and continuing care retirement communities from public records.

Independent living community
1
in Hastings
Units
57
across all 1
Adults 65+
4,383
Census estimate for Hastings
Within 25 miles
8
of the center of Hastings
Independent LivingAssisted Living 6Memory Care 2Nursing Homes 2Senior Apartments 1Care Homes 1
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Hastings (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Independent living communities near Hastings

Counting neighboring towns, there are 8 independent living communities within 25 miles of the center of Hastings, 7 more than in Hastings itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Hastings

See all 8 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Independent living in Hastings at a glance

Hastings has one independent living community in our directory, drawn from CMS Care Compare records.1

Licensing and oversight

How independent living is regulated in Minnesota

Independent living is housing. Any assisted living, memory care or nursing care offered on the same campus is licensed separately; in Minnesota, residential care is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health.2

Paying for care

Ways to pay for independent living in Minnesota

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
Minnesota Medical Assistance (MA) with the Elderly Waiver (EW).3 Minnesota Medicaid agency4
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (888-546-5838).7
Medicare counseling
Minnesota’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-333-2433.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Hastings

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Dakota County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Dakota County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Minnesota Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program10

    (651) 431-2555

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Minnesota Adult Protective Services

    844-880-1574

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Minnesota Aging Pathways8

    1-800-333-2433

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs7

    888-546-5838

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Minnesota Medicaid agency4

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about independent living in Hastings

How many independent living communities are in Hastings, MN?

WeFoundCare lists 1 independent living community in Hastings, MN, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Hastings there are 8.

How many units can independent living communities in Hastings serve?

1 of the 1 independent living communities report units, for a combined 57 units. The Census Bureau estimates 4,383 adults age 65 and older live in Hastings.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Hastings?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Dakota County, call (651) 431-2555. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Minnesota Adult Protective Services at 844-880-1574.

Are there independent living communities near Hastings?

Nearby cities with listings include St. Paul (3, 19.4 mi), Burnsville (1, 21.0 mi), Oak Park Heights (1, 21.0 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing independent living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Hastings

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from CMS Care Compare (Nursing Home Provider Information), Sep 1, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Hastings (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Units is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 independent living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Hastings (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Provider Information. data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py Accessed Sep 1, 2026.
  2. Minnesota Department of Health: Health Care Provider Directory (license lookup). health.state.mn.us/facilities/regulation/directory/providersearch.html Accessed .
  3. Minnesota DHS: Elderly Waiver. mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/seniors/services/home-community/programs-and-services/elderly-waiver.jsp Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  4. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.