Page 19 of Best Memory Care in Minnesota

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Overview of Farmstead Living in Moorhead

Farmstead Living in Moorhead offers assisted living and memory care in Moorhead, MN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides supervision in a setting intended for residents living with dementia. Having both care types in one community may suit a resident whose support needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The community has 137 beds. An on-site hair salon allows residents to receive salon services without arranging an outside trip, and planned social activities provide scheduled events to participate in. Farmstead Living in Moorhead is locally owned by Roger Erickson.

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Overview of Meadow Lakes Senior Living

Have a restful retirement with the astounding senior living community of Meadow Lakes Senior Living on 45th Avenue Northwest, Rochester, MN, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. A dedicated and highly trained team helps seniors with their daily living activities around the clock to ensure they are well-cared for. The community goes above and beyond to promote a bright and friendly environment for seniors to flourish and reach their full potential.

Explore new places through exciting trips with friends and do the things you love with fun activities to maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Meadow Lakes Senior Living is great for seniors aiming to maximize their independence.

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Overview of Chaska Heights Senior Living

Chaska Heights Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Chaska, MN. In assisted living, residents keep their own apartment while receiving help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Independent living offers private living with community services but no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since moving to a different level of care does not require leaving the community. With 166 beds, Chaska Heights Senior Living has more residents, staff, and usually programming than a smaller community. The community may be a good fit for someone or a family seeking multiple care options in one setting. A Walk Score of 78 places the area in a very walkable band, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Ami Fuller serves as director.

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Overview of Cedars of Austin

Cedars of Austin offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Austin, Minnesota. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services but no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The combination of care types may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because care can change without requiring a move to another community. Cedars of Austin has 140 beds. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover.

Medicaid is accepted as a payment option for a family using that coverage toward a resident’s care. Transportation is available, with rides arranged through the community. A Walk Score of 86 places the area in the very walkable band, where most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently.

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Polar Ridge Senior Living

2365 Helen Street North, North St. Paul, MN 55109
Overview of Polar Ridge Senior Living

Polar Ridge Senior Living provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in North St. Paul, MN. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Polar Ridge Senior Living has 138 beds. A Walk Score of 80 out of 100 places the area in the very walkable category, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. The Monthly Activity Calendar and memory care Activity Calendar show scheduled activities for residents, including programming organized for those in memory care, and Lifespark COMPLETE is also offered as a specific program. Troy Rehkamp is the director.

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Overview of Mill City Senior Living

Mill City Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care in Faribault, MN. Assisted living includes help with everyday activities, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The combination may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because care can change without leaving the community.

The community has 110 beds. A pub, theater, and outdoor patio give residents places to socialize, watch performances, and spend time outdoors. Enhanced Care and Careers & Volunteering are named programs at Mill City Senior Living. With a Walk Score of 81 / 100, the area is very walkable, 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 Ecumen Worthington the Meadows

Under one license in Worthington, MN, Ecumen Worthington the Meadows covers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Private living with the community’s services attached and no daily care is the independent living offering. Memory care provides a secure setting and supervision for somebody at risk of wandering. Bathing, dressing, and medication get help at the assisted living level.

All three together provide the solution for a resident whose needs grow, without the community changing. The bed count reaches 128.

Seventy-three for Walk Score is very walkable, and most errands can be done on foot. Pets are allowed, and a Salon, a Fireplace, a Library, and Outings are the named amenities, covering grooming, shared space, reading, and organized trips out.

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Overview of Twin Town Villa

Twin Town Villa is an assisted living and memory care community in Breckenridge, MN. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident lives in an apartment, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The combination may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs could grow over time and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community. The community has 90 beds and offers one and two bedroom apartments, with the two bedroom layout potentially suiting a couple moving together.

Respite care provides a short term stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Residents can use a beauty or barber shop, spend time in outdoor patio areas, and take part in rehabilitation services.

A Walk Score of 58 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

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Overview of The Estates at Excelsior

The Estates at Excelsior is a nursing home in Excelsior, MN, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Promoting a nurturing and inviting environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for during their stay. Residents also receive high-quality services, including 24-hour care, housekeeping, laundry, and nutritious meals, ensuring a worry-free living. Focusing on residents’ holistic well-being, the community strives to provide the best possible care tailored to their unique needs and habits.

Arts and crafts, music therapy, and sensory activities are among the many activities that residents can participate in to make friends and create unforgettable memories. A beauty and barbershop and thoughtfully curated amenities are also available, so residents can rest comfortably. Situated near Highway 7 in the tree-lined neighborhood of Excelsior, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is one of the trusted choices for senior living in Minnesota, especially with its top-tier services.

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Overview of South Shore Care Center

South Shore Care Center is a community in Worthington, Minnesota, that provides transitional care, rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, respite care, and hospice services for older adults. Owned by Cbay Worthington Holdings LLC, it is located about a mile from Sanford Worthington Medical Center and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

The community has 69 beds and operates at about 49 percent occupancy, with an average resident stay of 126 days. Registered nurses, licensed nurses, and nurse aides provide nearly four hours of nursing care per resident each day, supported by rehabilitation and other specialized clinical services.

A secured unit with exit-alert systems helps protect residents who are at risk of wandering. This added safety measure extends beyond the memory care program, providing additional security throughout the community. The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 5, making most errands and visits best completed by car.

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Weighting overview

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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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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.

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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

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

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  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

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

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  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

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

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  • Mobile Usability
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  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

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

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  • Bed Options
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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.

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  • 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.