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Page 21 of Best Memory Care in Minnesota

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 338 memory care communities 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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Jul 2026
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338 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 43/ 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: 61The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Minnesota. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around Minnesota

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
111
Facility 111
MN AVG 61
Rank #97 / 528
No
37
Facility 37
MN AVG 43
Rank #357 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MN AVG 18
Rank #20 / 138
81.1% -
87.1%
Facility 87.1%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #41 / 149
4
21
Facility 21
MN AVG 10
Rank #248 / 274
5.3
Facility 5.3
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #71 / 274
Trillium Woods
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Plymouth (Glacier Vista)
44
Facility 44
MN AVG 61
Rank #273 / 528
No
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 43
Rank #585 / 632
-
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 18
Rank #89 / 138
72.7% A+---3
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #27 / 274
1.3
Facility 1.3
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #12 / 274
Pelican Valley Senior Living
MC
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Pelican Rapids (East Mill Avenue)
28
Facility 28
MN AVG 61
Rank #344 / 528
No
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 43
Rank #191 / 632
Private Rooms- 91.1% -------
Folkestone
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Wayzata (South Wayzata Boulevard)
90
Facility 90
MN AVG 61
Rank #142 / 528
No
53
Facility 53
MN AVG 43
Rank #233 / 632
-- 32.2% ----3
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 10
Rank #123 / 274
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #19 / 274
The Glenn Minnetonka
MC
Minnetonka (Glen Lake)
178
Facility 178
MN AVG 61
Rank #15 / 528
No
49
Facility 49
MN AVG 43
Rank #257 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed- 97.8% -
90.9%
Facility 90.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #19 / 149
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274
Walker Methodist Walker Place
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Minneapolis (Southwest Minneapolis)
120
Facility 120
MN AVG 61
Rank #71 / 528
Yes
74
Facility 74
MN AVG 43
Rank #86 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 18
Rank #41 / 138
96.7% A+
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #14 / 149
1
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 10
Rank #123 / 274
9.0
Facility 9.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #137 / 274
Asst Lvg In Heritage Hall
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
52
Facility 52
MN AVG 61
Rank #248 / 528
No
50
Facility 50
MN AVG 43
Rank #250 / 632
-------4
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 10
Rank #218 / 274
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #34 / 274
New Perspective Columbia Heights
MC
AL
IL
Columbia Heights
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 61
Rank #158 / 528
Yes
60
Facility 60
MN AVG 43
Rank #173 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #47 / 138
85.9% A+
85%
Facility 85%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #50 / 149
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #60 / 274
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #72 / 274
Nine Mile Creek Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
107
Facility 107
MN AVG 61
Rank #108 / 528
No
29
Facility 29
MN AVG 43
Rank #423 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 18
Rank #71 / 138
93.5% A+
80.7%
Facility 80.7%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #76 / 149
1
1
Facility 1
MN AVG 10
Rank #5 / 274
1.0
Facility 1.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #5 / 274
Haven Homes Assisted Living
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Maple Plain
106
Facility 106
MN AVG 61
Rank #110 / 528
Yes
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 43
Rank #295 / 632
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Vernon Terrace of Edina
MC
AL
IL
Edina (Grandview)
170
Facility 170
MN AVG 61
Rank #18 / 528
Yes
70
Facility 70
MN AVG 43
Rank #111 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed- 87.6% -
82.9%
Facility 82.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #62 / 149
1
2
Facility 2
MN AVG 10
Rank #10 / 274
2.0
Facility 2.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #14 / 274
Friendship Village of Bloomington
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 61
Rank #158 / 528
Yes
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 43
Rank #525 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed
47
Facility 47
MN AVG 18
Rank #2 / 138
84.7% -
78.9%
Facility 78.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #90 / 149
4
26
Facility 26
MN AVG 10
Rank #259 / 274
6.5
Facility 6.5
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #96 / 274
Trouvaille Memory Care Suites
MC
AL
Excelsior (Chanhassen)
51
Facility 51
MN AVG 61
Rank #256 / 528
No
47
Facility 47
MN AVG 43
Rank #279 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed- 94.1% -
89.5%
Facility 89.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #25 / 149
1
1
Facility 1
MN AVG 10
Rank #5 / 274
1.0
Facility 1.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #5 / 274
New Perspective Carlson Parkway
MC
AL
IL
Minnetonka
115
Facility 115
MN AVG 61
Rank #87 / 528
Yes
32
Facility 32
MN AVG 43
Rank #395 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #47 / 138
88.7% A+
80.4%
Facility 80.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #78 / 149
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274
New Perspective Eagan
MC
AL
IL
Eagan
145
Facility 145
MN AVG 61
Rank #38 / 528
Yes
66
Facility 66
MN AVG 43
Rank #132 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #47 / 138
50.3% A+
69.9%
Facility 69.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #127 / 149
1
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 10
Rank #14 / 274
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #19 / 274
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Overview of Park Gardens of Fergus Falls
Park Gardens of Fergus Falls is a senior living community located in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. It offers tailored services for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community focuses on providing a customized living experience that promotes mental, physical, and spiritual wellness.

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Overview of The Legacy of Farmington
The Legacy of Farmington is a senior living community located in Farmington, MN. It offers a vibrant environment with support and care for residents through various events and programs. The community provides options for independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

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Overview of Ecumen Prairie Hill
Ecumen Prairie Hill is a senior living community located in St. Peter, Minnesota. It offers a range of services including assisted living and memory care, with a focus on maintenance-free living and personalized attention. The community features attractive floor plans and is situated near healthcare facilities and parks.

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Overview of Glenn Buffalo
The Glenn Buffalo is a hometown, faith-based senior community for adults 55 and over located in the heart of Buffalo, Minnesota. It offers a full continuum of care, including assisted living and memory care, with a focus on physical and spiritual health. Residents enjoy a variety of activities and a supportive community environment.

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Overview of Community Assisted Living

Surrounded by lively local amenities in Shakopee, MN, Community Assisted Living. is a distinguished community that offers assisted living. With top-tier services around the clock, residents receive the utmost assistance for their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring. Alongside accessible and secure accommodations, housekeeping and maintenance are provided to ensure a maintenance-free living.

Residents can make new friends and gain meaningful experiences with a variety of recreational activities and light exercises. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Medication management and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. With compassionate support and state-of-the-art amenities, the community ensures residents have the finest retirement experience.

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American Baptist Homes of the Midwest

14850 Scenic Heights Rd # 125, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Overview of American Baptist Homes of the Midwest

Based in the beautiful city of Eden Prairie, MN, American Baptist Homes of the Midwest is a trusted senior living community and home care provider, offering an array of senior living and health care options. This community satisfies their residents’ varying needs with their premiere independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehab, skilled nursing care and in-home care services. Serving seniors for over 93 years, American Baptist Homes of the Midwest boasts extensive experience and knowledge in providing compassionate and high-quality care services tailored to meet seniors’ unique needs.

The community makes sure its residents receive assistance with daily living activities and other specific services with the help of their caring, and attentive care team available to offer care and support any time of the day. American Baptist Homes of the Midwest aims to promote an active, engaging and independent lifestyle with their variety of wellness programs complemented with their state-of-the-art amenities. With its wide array of care services and life-enriching programs, residents are guaranteed to achieve their wellness goals and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.

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Overview of BeeHive Homes Assisted Living

BeeHive Homes Assisted Living and Memory Care is a trusted helping hand in Grand Junction, Colorado. Its unique residential homes exude a positive vibe, carefully designed to provide unparalleled comfort for seniors in the area. It provides a nurturing environment where assisted living, memory care, and respite care seamlessly blend to create a haven of support and compassion.

The home’s private rooms are thoughtfully designed to ensure both independence and privacy, allowing residents to enjoy their personal space to the fullest. Beyond the physical space, the community is defined by the warmth of its staff. The staff’s expertise and dedication bring peace of mind to their residents and their families. Impeccable housekeeping and laundry services, coupled with amenities like public Wi-Fi and a secure outdoor courtyard, enrich the living experience in their smoke-free environment. At Beehive Homes, they understand the importance of holistic well-being, and their facilities reflect this commitment. Plus, they offer convenient on-site options, including a hair and nail salon, ensuring that residents have access to all the comforts of home.

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Overview of Suite Living of Eden Prairie

Tucked away in the peaceful neighborhood of Hennepin County, Eden Prairie, MN, Suite Living of Eden Prairie is a serene senior living community, offering assisted living, memory care, respite care, and hospice care. Residents are provided the comfort of knowing that help is available when they need it with 24-hour provision from a dedicated team. The community offers an array of floor plans designed to maximize residents’ independence, combined with supportive services, such as assistance with ADLs, medication management, hospice coordination and other specialized services.

Committed to offering a nourishing environment that helps each resident reach their highest level of physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, the community offers a wide array of care services. Residents dealing with Alzheimer’s or Dementia also thrive in environments where they feel safe and secure with a dedicated care team that offer personalized services in a warm and comfortable atmosphere.

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Nelson Gables

1220 Nokomis Street, Alexandria, MN 56308
Overview of Nelson Gables
Nelson Gables by Vivie is a close-knit assisted living community in Alexandria, Minnesota. It offers assisted living, enhanced assisted living, and respite care, with services tailored to each individual through personalized care packages and regular nursing assessments. Residents enjoy spacious one-bedroom apartments, chef-prepared meals, daily wellness check-ins, and life-enriching programs.

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Overview of Gracewood Advanced Assisted Living and Memory Care

A short drive from Minneapolis, Gracewood Advanced Assisted Living and Memory Care is one of the trusted homes in Lino Lakes. The senior living community practices compassion and kindness and is ready to attend to any holistic wellness needs. Gracewood Advanced is an elegant resort-like community that strives to be compassionate, caring, and secure, where residents can thrive.

Gracewood community features include housekeeping services, ADLs, delicious dining, social activities, entertainment programs, and all-house maintenance. There are also spacious lounge areas throughout, well-lit common areas, and a spacious dining room. 

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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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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 338 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.