Best Memory Care in Hennepin County, MN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 20 memory care providers in Hennepin County, MN using MN Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in MN
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Info below is compiled from the MN Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Minnesota interviews residents directly — covering food, activities, staff, privacy, and sense of choice — including those with memory loss. The facility's score is compared to similarly sized facilities statewide and converted to a 1–5 star rating. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
Minnesota surveys the primary family contact for each resident, asking about meals, staff responsiveness, safety, and likelihood to recommend. Scores are compared to peer facilities and converted to a 1–5 star rating. "–" = too few responses to score; "X" = facility refused to participate. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
The percentage of residents who reported satisfaction with food variety and mealtimes in Minnesota's statewide quality-of-life survey. Food tends to score lower than other domains statewide, so scores above 85% reflect strong performance relative to peers. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
The Glenn Minnetonka
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Minnetonka (Glen Lake)
178
Facility 178
MN AVG 86
Rank #12 / 299
No
49
Facility 49
MN AVG 45
Rank #157 / 345
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
97.8%
Facility 97.8%
MN AVG 78.7%
Rank #9 / 136
90.9%
Facility 90.9%
MN AVG 80
Rank #10 / 107
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #29 / 126
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #37 / 126
Vernon Terrace of Edina
MC
AL
IL
Edina (Grandview)
170
Facility 170
MN AVG 86
Rank #15 / 299
Yes
70
Facility 70
MN AVG 45
Rank #65 / 345
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
87.6%
Facility 87.6%
MN AVG 78.7%
Rank #47 / 136
82.9%
Facility 82.9%
MN AVG 80
Rank #44 / 107
1
2
Facility 2
MN AVG 10
Rank #6 / 126
2.0
Facility 2.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #9 / 126
Global Pointe Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
Golden Valley
115
Facility 115
MN AVG 86
Rank #75 / 299
No
59
Facility 59
MN AVG 45
Rank #108 / 345
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
87.8%
Facility 87.8%
MN AVG 78.7%
Rank #46 / 136
72.3%
Facility 72.3%
MN AVG 80
Rank #88 / 107
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #29 / 126
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #37 / 126
Legacy Care Home
MC
AL
RC
Minnetonka
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 86
Rank #287 / 299
No
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 45
Rank #276 / 345
Private Rooms-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
MN AVG 78.7%
Rank #1 / 136
81.7%
Facility 81.7%
MN AVG 80
Rank #53 / 107
1
2
Facility 2
MN AVG 10
Rank #6 / 126
2.0
Facility 2.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #9 / 126
Amira Choice Plymouth
MC
AL
IL
Plymouth
125
Facility 125
MN AVG 86
Rank #59 / 299
Yes
15
Facility 15
MN AVG 45
Rank #302 / 345
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
84.8%
Facility 84.8%
MN AVG 78.7%
Rank #57 / 136
91.2%
Facility 91.2%
MN AVG 80
Rank #7 / 107
1
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 10
Rank #66 / 126
10.0
Facility 10.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #76 / 126
Harrison Bay Senior Living
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
RC
Mound
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 86
Rank #137 / 299
Yes
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 45
Rank #178 / 345
--
83.5%
Facility 83.5%
MN AVG 78.7%
Rank #63 / 136
86.9%
Facility 86.9%
MN AVG 80
Rank #27 / 107
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #29 / 126
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #37 / 126
Family Tree Care Homes
MC
AL
RESC
New Brighton (North Innsbruck)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 86
Rank #289 / 299
No
53
Facility 53
MN AVG 45
Rank #140 / 345
1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 17
Rank #63 / 76
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
MN AVG 78.7%
Rank #71 / 136
-1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #29 / 126
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #37 / 126
Arbor Lane Memory Care
MC
Burnsville
50
Facility 50
MN AVG 86
Rank #215 / 299
No
33
Facility 33
MN AVG 45
Rank #230 / 345
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
MN AVG 78.7%
Rank #71 / 136
81.8%
Facility 81.8%
MN AVG 80
Rank #51 / 107
1
7
Facility 7
MN AVG 10
Rank #50 / 126
7.0
Facility 7.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #61 / 126
Havenwood of Maple Grove
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
Maple Grove
185
Facility 185
MN AVG 86
Rank #10 / 299
No
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 45
Rank #288 / 345
--
76.8%
Facility 76.8%
MN AVG 78.7%
Rank #87 / 136
82.2%
Facility 82.2%
MN AVG 80
Rank #49 / 107
1
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 10
Rank #77 / 126
11.0
Facility 11.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #87 / 126
Richfield Senior Suites LLC
MC
AL
S Richfield
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 86
Rank #289 / 299
No
40
Facility 40
MN AVG 45
Rank #196 / 345
-
30
Facility 30
MN AVG 17
Rank #6 / 76
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
MN AVG 78.7%
Rank #133 / 136
-1
15
Facility 15
MN AVG 10
Rank #99 / 126
15.0
Facility 15.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #108 / 126

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other MN memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 20 analyzed for Hennepin County. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of The Glenn Minnetonka

Nestled in the beautiful community of Minnetonka, MN, The Glenn Minnetonka is a welcoming senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Spacious and well-appointed accommodations with several floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom are available for its residents. With a highly equipped and dedicated team, residents can receive personalized care plans catering to their primary needs most especially those with cognitive conditions.

With its top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy state-of-the-art dining, full kitchen, washer and dryer, heated garage parking, housekeeping and laundry services, and spiritual care. Explore its beautifully created common spaces and meet new companions along the way. At The Glenn Minnetonka, senior can enjoy a retirement worth satisfying and remembering.

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Overview of Vernon Terrace of Edina

Vernon Terrace of Edina in Edina, MN, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Self-sufficient residents manage their own households with the support of community services, while assisted living involves staff who aid each resident in bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting where staff supervise individuals at risk of wandering. Respite provides a short-term stay, organized when a household’s primary caregiver takes a break for a while.

Having these levels on a single campus allows individuals whose needs increase to remain within the same community. The facility accommodates 170 beds, and pets are allowed to stay.

The Wellness Center and its classes are accessible to residents, along with arranged activities. Shopping trips and outings are supported by scheduled transportation, eliminating the need for residents to organize their own rides, and there is an option for outdoor dining.

Grandview is the neighborhood, and its Walk Score of 70 indicates it is very walkable. Whether driving or not, residents can walk to most errands. There is also a beauty salon available on the premises.

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Overview of Global Pointe Senior Living

Global Pointe Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Golden Valley, MN. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident lives in an apartment. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With 115 beds, the community has studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A studio keeps living in one private space, while a two-bedroom residence can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. The range of care types, including respite care, may suit a resident whose needs change over time or a family seeking a temporary stay.

The wellness center offers strength and balance classes along with a BeFit exercise hour, giving residents structured ways to stay physically active. On-site rehabilitation services mean therapy can take place within the community. The Haven salon and spa provides salon and spa services without requiring residents to leave the property. Chef-prepared meals are cooked from scratch with fresh ingredients, and the on-site bistro or café gives residents another place to eat.

The area has a Walk Score of 59, described as somewhat walkable, so some errands can be handled on foot. A movie theater, art studio, billiards room, and rooftop veranda offer options for entertainment, creative activities, games, and outdoor time. Assisted living, memory care, independent living, and respite care may make Global Pointe a fit for someone needing daily support, a secured setting, a private community lifestyle without daily care, or a temporary stay while a family caregiver is away or recovering.

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Overview of Legacy Care Home

Legacy Care Home is a cozy and welcoming community in Minnetonka, MN, dedicated to offering residents compassionate assisted living services. They welcome residents in a small, intimate setting with the ideal caregiver-to-resident ratio for personalized care and focused supervision. Residents here are guaranteed to thrive with the support of extensive care services, including daily living assistance, personal care, medication management, and more.

To further improve residents’ comfort and convenience, the community also offers housekeeping, transportation, and laundry services for a carefree living experience. Meals are also prepared using fresh ingredients with accommodations for special diets. With its dedication to enriching every aspect of residents’ lives, the community also offers a wide array of engaging social and recreational activities for a fulfilling lifestyle.

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Overview of Amira Choice Plymouth

Amira Choice Plymouth offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Plymouth, MN, with 125 beds. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels in one community may make Amira Choice Plymouth a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may be able to move to a different level without leaving the community. Housing includes studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments. A studio is a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Residents may bring pets. Restaurant-style dining includes chef-prepared meals, a private dining room for family events, and an on-site bistro and café. A fitness studio supports fitness classes, while scheduled group outings, guest entertainment, clubs, landscaped grounds with decks and patios, a fireplace lounge, and community rooms offer organized activities and shared spaces.

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Overview of Harrison Bay Senior Living

Harrison Bay Senior Living in Mound, MN, offers a full continuum of senior care that includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care options. Independent living provides private housing with communal services, while assisted living supports residents with daily needs such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care features a secured layout with controlled entry points to protect residents prone to wandering.

Accommodating up to 85 residents, the facility features on-site amenities such as a bistro, pub, salon, fitness center, and movie theater, alongside pet-friendly accommodations. Dedicated rehabilitation services are available to support recovery, while short-term respite care provides temporary relief for primary caregivers.

Neighborhood travel relies primarily on personal vehicles or arranged rides, reflected by a car-dependent walk score of 45.

Individuals seeking long-term care options or respite stays can contact Harrison Bay Senior Living to request pricing details or schedule a campus tour.

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Overview of Family Tree Care Homes

Family Tree Care Homes offers assisted living, memory care, and residential care in New Brighton, MN. Assisted living includes help with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision and residential care takes place in a home setting; with multiple care levels available, the community may be a good fit for someone whose needs could grow over time.

Lee & Breanna Panzer own and operate the family-owned home. Opened in 2017, it has five beds, creating a small community where staff and residents can get to know one another, and private rooms give each resident an individual sleeping space.

There is plenty to do. Residents can garden, join community outings and scenic drives, spend time with children through intergenerational interactions, and reminisce over coffee or tea, with activities available both inside and outside the home. A doctor is on staff, and rehabilitation services are available; in the North Innsbruck neighborhood, a Walk Score of 53 means some errands are possible on foot and a resident who no longer drives has some opportunities for independent outings.

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Overview of Arbor Lane Memory Care

Arbor Lane Memory Care offers memory care in Burnsville, MN, for seniors with dementia and memory loss. The setting provides supervision in a secured environment, which may suit someone who needs that structure because of wandering risk. With 50 beds and 80% occupancy, the community falls in the smaller community range and is not full.

Residents can choose studios, one bedroom apartments, or two bedroom apartments. A studio offers one private space, while a two bedroom layout can work for a couple or for someone who wants a companion. Respite care is available for short stays, giving a family caregiver an option when they need to travel or recover. Staff are present 24 hours a day, so help is available at any hour.

A Walk Score of 33 places the area in a car dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for errands.

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Havenwood of Maple Grove

18695 73Rd Ave N, Maple Grove, MN 55311
Overview of Havenwood of Maple Grove

Havenwood of Maple Grove operates a continuing care retirement community in Maple Grove, Minnesota, integrating independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays. Independent living provides private housing alongside communal services without daily personal care. Assisted living supports residents through daily routines and managing medication, while dedicated memory care delivers supervised oversight in a secured area for individuals prone to wandering.

Spanning a 185-bed capacity, the larger campus layout supports broader activities and expanded staffing. The campus framework allows residents to shift across service categories smoothly as personal assistance needs escalate, maintaining established friendships without moving to an outside address. Short-term respite stays accommodate seniors temporarily when family caregivers require time away to travel, recuperate, or handle personal matters.

Families looking for a full continuum of care can establish an enduring setup that balances autonomous routines with scalable medical and personal support over time.

Contact Havenwood of Maple Grove

Overview of Richfield Senior Suites

Richfield Senior Suites provides assisted living and memory care in Richfield, MN. Assisted living includes help with daily activities, while memory care offers specialized support and supervision in a setting suited to someone living with dementia. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs could change over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

With five beds, this is a small community where residents and staff can get to know one another. The community opened in 2003 and offers games, crafts, music programs and gentle movement routines, giving residents structured ways to join in recreation and light exercise. Personalized assistance is also available with daily activities, post-hospital recovery and chronic condition support. Respite care provides a short-term stay for someone who needs temporary support while a usual caregiver travels or recovers, while a Walk Score of 40 places the community in a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Memory Care in Hennepin County at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 43/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Hennepin County, MN. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 68The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Hennepin County, MN. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Hennepin County, MN

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Minnesota?

Assisted living in Minnesota supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Minnesota Medicaid cover memory care?

Minnesota Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Minnesota) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 20 memory care communities in Hennepin County, MN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Hennepin County, MN?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Hennepin County, MN, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Hennepin County, MN?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.