Page 28 of Best Memory Care in Minnesota

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Harmony Place

455 Main Avenue North, Harmony, MN 55939
Overview of Harmony Place

Harmony Place provides assisted living and memory care in Harmony, Minnesota. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment.

Harmony Place may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia who needs a secure, supervised setting through memory care. The community has 60 beds. A Walk Score of 46 places the area in a car-dependent band, so most errands require a car or a ride, including for a resident who no longer drives.

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Overview of Gracewood Advanced Assisted Living & Memory Care – Highland

Create meaningful moments in retirement at Gracewood Advanced Assisted Living & Memory Care – Highland, a dedicated community in Saint Paul, MN, that offers assisted living and memory care. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities and household tasks with top-notch support provided around the clock. Medication management is also available, ensuring residents take their medicine as prescribed.

Recreational activities and stimulating programs are conducted to enhance the cognition of those with memory loss and promote social engagement. Mealtimes also foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. With transportation services, residents can travel conveniently. The community is great for those looking to spend their golden years without worries, especially with its stress-free setting and compassionate care.

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Overview of Brightondale Senior Living

Brightondale Senior Living is at 2700 Rice Creek Rd in New Brighton, Minnesota, part of the broader Minneapolis/St. Paul metro. It’s an assisted living and memory care community in a two-story building, led by Executive Director Deb Tschida. Apartments come in one- and two-bedroom configurations, running from 589 to 1,067 square feet, with utilities folded into the cost. Minimum age is 62.

The care infrastructure is reasonably comprehensive. Licensed nurses and personal care staff are on-site around the clock. Physical, speech, and occupational therapy are all available on-site, alongside respite care and short-term rehab. Medication management is covered.

For residents with dementia, the Reflections Dementia Care program is the named offering. Emergency call pull cords in bathrooms and personal pendants in assisted living units are the safety layer residents and families should know about.

On the lifestyle side, chef-prepared meals from fresh ingredients are served in a fine dining restaurant. There’s a wellness center, beauty salon and barbershop, outdoor spaces, and transportation. Pets are allowed. The neighborhood Walk Score is 66, which means some errands are doable on foot, though a car helps for most.

Brightondale is private-pay only, accepting neither Medicare nor Medicaid. That’s the practical filter for families evaluating it: a full-service Twin Cities suburban community with memory care on-site, built for residents who can cover costs out of pocket.

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Overview of Hawley Senior Living

Hawley Senior Living provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Hawley, MN. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while memory care provides supervision for residents living with dementia. Hospice care addresses end of life needs, and respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

The range of care may suit a resident living with dementia, someone needing hospice support, or a family seeking temporary relief from caregiving. With 43 beds, Hawley Senior Living is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Rehabilitation services and short term rehab support residents recovering over a limited period.

A physician ordered specialized diet is available when a resident’s medical care requires dietary adjustments. Weekly religious services and visits from multiple clergy provide recurring opportunities for worship. The area has a Walk Score of 40 out of 100, placing it in a car dependent band where most errands require a car or a ride, so residents who no longer drive would need transportation for those trips.

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Overview of Trails of Orono Assisted Livin

Trails of Orono Assisted Livin offers assisted living and memory care in Orono, MN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 70 beds, giving families a clear sense of its residential capacity. Wooded surroundings and walking paths offer space outdoors, and scheduled transportation supports appointments and outings without requiring a resident to arrange every ride independently. Chef-prepared dining includes nutritious menu options, while fitness classes and social outings create structured ways to stay active and spend time with others.

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Overview of Hills Crossing Senior Living

Hills Crossing Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care in Nisswa, MN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks and medication administration, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The two care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community.

With 30 beds, Hills Crossing is in the smaller-community range, so staff and residents have fewer people to get to know. A Walk Score of 48 means the area is car-dependent. Most errands require a car or a ride, and residents who no longer drive need transportation for typical outings.

Residents can join social, recreational and wellness activities designed for people with memory loss. Outdoor patio areas offer space to spend time outside, while the salon and beauty and barber shop provide on-site grooming services. Special diets are available depending on individual needs, which may help a resident whose dietary requirements affect meal planning.

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Willows Of Arbor Lakes

11955 80Th Avenue North, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Overview of Willows of Arbor Lakes

Willows of Arbor Lakes, in Maple Grove, MN, is licensed for memory care. The memory care level is kept secure, with staff supervising within it, and a wandering risk is what that answers.

Sixty beds are what the building runs to. Resident Dining is a named program, so meals are handled through the community, and a resident may keep a pet. Somebody who needs memory-focused support in a setting built for it is who this place is for.

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Overview of Elysian Senior Homes of Duluth

What Elysian Senior Homes of Duluth carries in Duluth, MN, is assisted living and memory care. The dementia care approval is what memory care rests on, and it means supervision within a setting kept secure. Assisted living is the level covering dressing, medication, and bathing for someone who handles the rest.

The building runs to 40 beds, small enough that residents and the people working there become familiar to one another. Anyone who needs more help later needs it from the same staff at the same address.

Studio and one-bedroom layouts are both drawn up here. A studio is a single private space. A one-bedroom keeps the sleeping area apart from the room a resident lives in. The Walk Score is 32, which is car-dependent, so a car does nearly all the work.

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Overview of The Linden Apartments

The Linden Apartments offers a trio of living options in Moorhead: assisted living, independent living, and memory care, all in a three-story residential building a mile from the city center. It’s designed to bolster occupants in maintaining independence while providing personalized care plans tailored to individual needs. With one and two-bedroom floor plans spanning from 616 to 930 square feet, residents can select a living space that fits their preferences.

The setting spotlights comfort and safety. A 24-hour caregiving staff provides professional support, while amenities like an on-site hair salon, comprehensive wellness center, and secure building with an emergency call system give occupants peace of mind. The convenient underground parking and transportation services ease family visits and residents’ access to nearby services. Moorhead has a Walk Score of 50, so some errands are walkable, though most trips involve a short drive to reach shopping, dining, and other destinations. For visiting family members, the location is accessible. The home welcomes pets, which can be a vital consideration for occupants wanting to keep their companions close. An array of fitness and recreation programming is offered to residents, supporting an active daily culture in the community.

An in-person tour by families contemplating The Linden Apartments is an efficient way to see floor plans, meet staff, and get a feel for its daily life.

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Overview of Highland Gw

Highland Gw provides assisted living, hospice care, and memory care in St. Paul, MN. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while they maintain their own living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice care focuses on comfort for a resident with a terminal illness.

The community has 36 beds. Its smaller size may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Highland Management Group manages the community, and a Walk Score of 36 places it in a car-dependent area, so residents who need to go out will require a car or a ride for most errands.

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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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  • % Inspections w/ Citations
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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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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

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

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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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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.