Page 12 of Best Memory Care in Minnesota

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 348 memory care providers in 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Asst Lvg In Heritage Hall
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
52
Facility 52
MN AVG 85
Rank #205 / 298
No
50
Facility 50
MN AVG 45
Rank #153 / 345
--
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
MN AVG 78.6%
Rank #1 / 135
---4
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 10
Rank #102 / 126
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #24 / 126
Folkestone
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Wayzata
90
Facility 90
MN AVG 85
Rank #123 / 298
No
53
Facility 53
MN AVG 45
Rank #140 / 345
--
32.2%
Facility 32.2%
MN AVG 78.6%
Rank #134 / 135
---3
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 10
Rank #58 / 126
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #14 / 126
Providence Place
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Minneapolis (Standish)
190
Facility 190
MN AVG 85
Rank #9 / 298
No
72
Facility 72
MN AVG 45
Rank #58 / 345
--
81.6%
Facility 81.6%
MN AVG 78.6%
Rank #67 / 135
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58
Facility 58
MN AVG 10
Rank #125 / 126
4.8
Facility 4.8
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #35 / 126
Senior Living LLC
MC
AL
North Brooklyn Park
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 85
Rank #297 / 298
No
51
Facility 51
MN AVG 45
Rank #149 / 345
--
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
MN AVG 78.6%
Rank #1 / 135
-1
35
Facility 35
MN AVG 10
Rank #121 / 126
35.0
Facility 35.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #125 / 126
Loving Care Cottage
MC
AL
RESC
RC
Cottage Grove
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 85
Rank #286 / 298
No
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 45
Rank #178 / 345
-
7
Facility 7
MN AVG 17
Rank #70 / 76
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
MN AVG 78.6%
Rank #1 / 135
-1
24
Facility 24
MN AVG 10
Rank #116 / 126
24.0
Facility 24.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #121 / 126
New Perspective Cloquet
MC
AL
NH
Cloquet
55
Facility 55
MN AVG 85
Rank #199 / 298
Yes
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 45
Rank #312 / 345
Studio
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 17
Rank #17 / 76
-
74.8%
Facility 74.8%
MN AVG 80
Rank #80 / 107
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Seed Senior Living LLC
MC
AL
IL
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 85
Rank #288 / 298
No
38
Facility 38
MN AVG 45
Rank #207 / 345
--
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
MN AVG 78.6%
Rank #116 / 135
-1
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #18 / 126
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #24 / 126
Heritage Haven III
MC
AL
Duluth (Piedmont Heights)
33
Facility 33
MN AVG 85
Rank #252 / 298
No
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 45
Rank #333 / 345
-
26
Facility 26
MN AVG 17
Rank #10 / 76
84.8%
Facility 84.8%
MN AVG 78.6%
Rank #56 / 135
-1
36
Facility 36
MN AVG 10
Rank #123 / 126
36.0
Facility 36.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #126 / 126
York Gardens Senior Living
MC
AL
Edina
94
Facility 94
MN AVG 85
Rank #116 / 298
Yes
74
Facility 74
MN AVG 45
Rank #47 / 345
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
MN AVG 17
Rank #37 / 76
-
79.2%
Facility 79.2%
MN AVG 80
Rank #63 / 107
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The Waters of Plymouth
MC
AL
IL
Plymouth
-Yes
47
Facility 47
MN AVG 45
Rank #169 / 345
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69.4%
Facility 69.4%
MN AVG 80
Rank #91 / 107
1
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #18 / 126
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #24 / 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 348 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes

6070 Blanchard Blvd, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Overview of Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes

Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes is a 62+ retirement community in Lino Lakes, MN, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With its resort-style setting, the community ensures older adults can live their later years comfortably. Residents also experience worry-free living, with 24-hour care, light housekeeping, and chef-prepared meals. To enrich residents’ living experiences, the community provides the best possible care for their ever-changing needs and preferences.

Games, fitness exercises, and social events provide residents with more opportunities to learn and have fun. Raised garden beds, a pool, and a spacious courtyard are among the top-notch amenities dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness. Nestled in the tree-lined neighborhood of Lino Lakes, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This retirement community is one of the best choices for senior living in Minnesota, especially with its comprehensive care options and a clean setting.

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Seed Senior Living LLC

5422 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN 55437
Overview of Seed Senior Living

Experience a better quality of life at Seed Senior Living, a welcoming haven in Bloomington, MN, that offers assisted living. Here, residents’ daily living activities, including bathing and dressing, are taken care of around the clock to ensure their comfort. Residents will surely feel at ease with housekeeping and laundry services.

For residents’ enjoyment and wellness, a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted. Healthy meals are important for residents’ well-being, so well-balanced dining options are served to meet their nutritional needs and preferences. Medication reminders and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. With its dedicated services and cozy communal spaces, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Heritage Haven III

Heritage Haven III has spent 26 years in Duluth, Minnesota, and what it’s built its identity around is specific: dementia and memory care. The 33-bed community sits at 3044 Morris Thomas Rd, about 3.3 miles from downtown, in a stretch of the city where a car is essentially required. The Walk Score here is 4, about as car-dependent as it gets.

85% of its beds are filled, 28 out of 33, which speaks to the ongoing demand in a city this size. The community is approved for dementia care specifically, not just equipped to handle it as an afterthought, and that approval comes with a dedicated wellness program built around it. Personalized support and memory care therapies round out what’s actually offered to residents who need that level of attention.

Licensed nurses and CNAs staff the place, and home care is available as an additional service beyond the residential setup. For day-to-day life, there are art classes and fitness sessions, small things, but they’re the kind of structure that keeps residents engaged rather than just occupying space.

On the regulatory side, inspections at facilities like this one tend to center on medication management, fire safety systems, staffing credentials, and care planning documentation, the same handful of areas regulators watch across assisted living generally.

What Heritage Haven III offers, in the end, is a long-tenured, dementia-focused community in Duluth with real staffing behind it and near-full occupancy to show for it. That’s a narrow lane, but it’s one this facility has been running in for over two decades.

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Overview of Providence Place

Providence Place provides nursing home care, hospice care, memory care, and skilled nursing in the Standish neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports a resident receiving end-of-life care, and nursing home care provides ongoing residential support for people who need nursing oversight.

Because Providence Place offers several care types, it may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may change over time without requiring a move to another community. The home has 190 beds, a size associated with more residents, staff, and usually more programming within the community. Total nurse staffing is 4h 32m per resident/day, representing the daily nursing time counted for each resident.

Providence Place accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly. A Walk Score of 72 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of York Gardens Senior Living

York Gardens Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care in Edina, MN. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in a private apartment; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because care can change without leaving the community.

York Gardens Senior Living has 94 beds in a mid-rise building. Housing options include studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom private apartments. A studio provides a single private space, while a two-bedroom apartment can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Respite care provides a short stay, which can suit a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. A beauty salon and barber shop let residents receive grooming services within the community, and rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy as part of their care. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. A Walk Score of 74 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot; a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Asst Lvg in Heritage Hall

Operated under MN Masonic Elder Services, Asst Lvg in Heritage Hall is a 52-bed short-term rehabilitation and respite care facility in Bloomington, Minnesota. The facility on Masonic Home Drive serves residents in transition from hospital or home settings who need intensive rehabilitative care and monitoring. It welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which gives families flexibility in funding post-acute care or temporary respite stays.

The facility runs at full census and is tailored to supply short-term care, with residents typically staying about 70 days on average. This focus on transitional care implies that the setting attracts patients working through recovery from surgery, illness, or injury with a goal toward eventual discharge home or to another setting. Total nursing care averages around 5 hours 9 minutes per resident day, distributed among registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses working across the community. Staffing includes registered nurses providing an average of 1 hour 34 minutes per resident daily, nurse aides at 2 hours 26 minutes, and licensed practical nurses at 40 minutes per day. This composition reflects a clinically focused environment where nursing assessment and hands-on personal care are core to daily operations. The home is situated in a moderately walkable area of Bloomington, where some nearby errands and services are reachable on foot. Occupants eat two meals daily, prepared on-site, with service designed around the community’s rehabilitative focus.

State inspections have found patterns highlighting care planning detail, individual resident assessment, and safety protocols. Asst Lvg in Heritage Hall has worked to address these themes and has shown improvement over time in its responses to regulatory findings.

Families touring the community can ask about the specific protocols for care planning and how the team ensures each resident’s individual needs are documented and monitored.

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Overview of New Perspective Cloquet

Tucked in the sunlit Horizon Circle, Cloquet, MN, New Perspective Cloquet is a trusted senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. Featuring a wide selection of beautifully designed and spacious studio floor plans, the community ensures seniors enjoy a relaxing and elegant retirement. With a compassionate and highly skilled team delivering top-tier care and assistance around the clock, seniors let go of their worries and maximize their freedom.

Seek new learnings and reignite past interests with engaging activities and fun programs to maintain an active and happy lifestyle. Look forward to mealtimes with delightful and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Embraced by a secured courtyard and serene spaces, New Perspective Cloquet is great for seniors to spend their golden years without worries about maintenance and keep their dignity.

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Senior Living LLC

7949 Brunswick Avenue, North Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Overview of Senior Living

Ideally located in North Brooklyn Park, MN, Senior Living is an outstanding community that offers assisted living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with top-tier support for their daily living activities around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry services are also available, ensuring residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

Promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement, exciting social events and fun exercises are conducted. Here, residents also experience hassle-free dining with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. The community’s exceptional services and beautifully maintained amenities ensure residents have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of The Waters of Plymouth

The Waters of Plymouth offers independent living, assisted living and memory care in Plymouth, Minnesota. Independent living combines a private home with community services but does not include daily care. Assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, medication and other everyday tasks.

Memory care provides a secured, supervised setting for someone with dementia who may be at risk of wandering. With all three levels of care in one community, The Waters of Plymouth may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time, allowing them to change care without moving elsewhere or starting over socially.

The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 47 out of 100 and is car dependent, so residents generally need a car or a ride for most errands. Pets are allowed at the community. Residents can bring an animal companion when they move.

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Folkestone

100 Promenade Avenue, Wayzata, MN 55391
Overview of Folkestone

Folkestone is a 90-bed nursing home owned by Mark Specht in Wayzata, Minnesota. It’s built to serve residents needing skilled nursing care and rehabilitation following a hospital stay, injury, or surgery. Medicare and private pay are accepted, making the home accessible through different insurance and payment routes. It centers its care on rehabilitation and short-term transitional support.

Residents stay 248 days on average, a span reflecting the blend of short-term post-acute rehabilitation and longer stays for those requiring ongoing nursing care. Daily staffing totals roughly 5 hours 36 minutes of nursing care per resident, anchored by registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses working 24/7. Wayzata’s location in the Minneapolis area offers a moderately walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 53, so some daily errands are walkable, while most trips need a car. With easy access to the surrounding community, the facility sits on Promenade Avenue. Daily life includes a solid set of amenities designed to support activity and life quality. Occupants can use a fitness center, swimming pool, library, and movie theater. There’s a salon for personal grooming, a wood shop for those who love creative pursuits, and an artistic space for other activities. Social amenities include a billiards room, guest dining for visiting family, and a guest suite. The home also offers practical services like on-site maintenance, garage parking, business office support, and a car wash bay, helpful for occupants or families needing such conveniences.

The nursing home is set up for skilled rehabilitation, with dedicated short-term rehab and transitional care programs. This focus makes Folkestone a suitable choice for people recuperating from acute medical events who need structured daily care and professional supervision during their rehabilitation.

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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 Minnesota at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 45/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Minnesota. 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: 85The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Minnesota. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Minnesota

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 348 memory care communities in Minnesota. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Minnesota?

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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota?

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.