Page 21 of Best Memory Care in Minnesota

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Overview of Aurora on France Senior Living

Aurora on France Senior Living in Edina, Minnesota, delivers a broad spectrum of care options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care. Independent living accommodates adults who desire private living spaces without assistance, whereas assisted living helps with personal routines such as dressing, bathing, and medication administration. Memory care facilities feature structured, secured environments for residents with cognitive impairments, and short-term respite stays accommodate caregivers needing temporary support.

This 130-bed residence records an average daily nurse staffing rate of 7 hours and 5 minutes per resident. Life enrichment includes wellness classes, outdoor spaces, weekly coffee social hours, movie nights, and spiritual gatherings, alongside planned shopping trips and community outings.

Given its 75 walk score, the surrounding neighborhood allows residents to visit nearby pharmacies, shops, and cafes on foot. Amenities also feature flexible dining plans, local transportation services, and a pet-friendly policy. Accepted financial options include Medicare and private payment.

Interested families looking for care options in Edina can reach out to Aurora on France Senior Living to schedule a campus visit, check unit availability, or review accepted payment programs.

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Overview of St Mark’s Heritage Community

St Mark’s Heritage Community provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home and skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Austin, MN. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home or skilled nursing care provides licensed nursing on site around the clock.

Hospice care and palliative care support residents with serious illness through care focused on comfort and symptom management. Respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care can suit a resident whose needs change over time, allowing movement between care levels without leaving the community.

The community has 54 beds, making it a smaller setting where residents and staff can get to know one another. A Walk Score of 86 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, allowing a resident to continue living with a pet.

Short-term rehabilitation is available for a temporary recovery stay after an illness, injury, or procedure. Controlled access doors and a secure outdoor garden provide features relevant to residents who need a more contained setting, while pet-friendly visits allow animals to remain part of visits with residents. Payment options are Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

St Mark’s Heritage Community opened in 1963. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours 14 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned per resident.

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Overview of Prairie Bluffs Senior Living

In Eden Prairie, MN, Prairie Bluffs Senior Living is licensed for assisted living, independent living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care.

Assisted living provides help that includes bathing, dressing, and medication. Independent living brings with it the services the community provides to somebody who doesn’t need daily care at all. Dementia care approval shows on the license status, which is what the secured, supervised memory care level runs under.

Hospice care turns on comfort and support for a resident whose illness is terminal. Respite is the brief stay set up around a caregiver’s unavailability. Moving among the levels here happens without a change of community, which is what five on one license gets a resident.

One hundred beds is a middling size, and pets come with a resident who wants to bring one along when they move in. A Salon is a named amenity, and a Fitness Center is included with it. Rehabilitation Services is the therapy entry, and Active Therapy is the other of the two specific programs here.

Walkways and Bluff Trails give residents an opportunity to spend time outdoors, and a Lounge is on the same amenity list. Weekly happy hours, guest speakers, and wellness classes are what the activity line includes.

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Overview of Auburn Homes and Services Waconia

Auburn Homes and Services Waconia, situated in the beautiful town of Waconia, MN, is an esteemed senior living providing outstanding assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing care, and rehabilitation services. The community features an elegant and professional atmosphere, ensuring service is delivered well with compassion and integrity. Residents can choose from cozy studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom luxury, and private apartments, providing a perfect blend of privacy and community.

Here, residents are treated to delicious and nutritious meals while enjoying a wide array of activities and programs that invigorate the body, mind, and spirit. Live life to the fullest with its top-tier amenities and services, catering to unique individual needs, assisted by a dedicated team. Every moment is crafted to celebrate life and foster a vibrant and fulfilling experience for all.

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Overview of Havenwood of Richfield

Havenwood of Richfield offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Richfield, MN. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, because moving to another level of care may not require leaving the community. Respite care is also available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of their care, and staffing is available 24 hours a day.

Havenwood of Richfield has 110 beds, giving families the community’s stated capacity without implying a particular atmosphere or service level. A Walk Score of 85 places the area in the very walkable band, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. The community may be a good fit for someone whose support needs could change over time and who may benefit from multiple care levels in one setting.

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Towerlight On Wooddale Avenue

3601 Wooddale Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Overview of Towerlight on Wooddale Avenue

Towerlight on Wooddale Avenue in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. The range is useful over time because a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to another level without leaving the community or starting over socially, which can support a family planning for changing care needs.

The community has 130 beds, and pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. Restaurant-style dining includes traditional favorites, seasonal specialties, and a variety of choices prepared from fresh ingredients. Programming includes Lifelong Learning and Intergenerational Programming, and religious services are available. Betsy LaMarre serves as director, while a Walk Score of 60 out of 100 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives.

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Overview of Valora Sr. Lvg of St. Anthony

Valora Sr. Lvg of St. Anthony offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in St. Anthony, MN. Independent living provides a private home without daily care, while assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

These care levels can accommodate changing needs over time, so the community may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs may change. The community has 97 beds, and Deanna Carlson serves as its director. A Walk Score of 76 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Havenwood of Buffalo

Havenwood of Buffalo offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Buffalo, MN. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Care needs can change over time. Because the community offers several care levels, a resident may be able to move to a different level without leaving Havenwood of Buffalo. Respite care is available for short stays, giving a family caregiver time away to travel or recover. The community has 110 beds, and its Walk Score of 71 places it in a very walkable area where most errands can be completed on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently.

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The Rosemount

14344 Cameo Avenue West, Rosemount, MN 55068
Overview of The Rosemount

The Rosemount offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Rosemount, MN. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care offers a supervised setting for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. Having several care levels in one community can allow someone to remain at The Rosemount as their needs grow.

The community has 115 beds. Its Walk Score of 61 means some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach nearby destinations independently. Pets are allowed, making it possible for a resident to keep a pet while living there.

Exercise is available in the on-site fitness center. A salon and spa provide personal care services within the community, and the memory care garden gives residents with dementia access to an outdoor space. Transportation offers a way to travel without arranging every trip independently. Jon Stene serves as the director.

The Rosemount may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could change over time and who may benefit from having multiple care levels available in one community.

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Overview of Savage Senior Living

Savage Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Savage, MN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living supports private living with community services and 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 another level of care does not require leaving the community. The community has 145 beds, placing it between a smaller and larger community without indicating a particular setting or experience.

A Walk Score of 52 makes the area somewhat walkable, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select destinations independently. Weekly shuttles to the store add scheduled transportation for shopping. Meals are served at the table, with local and traditional favorites plus seasonal specialties among the selections, and the community offers a Wellness Program and Spiritual Health programming.

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Weighting overview

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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
  • BBB Rating
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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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  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • 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.