Page 29 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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Hayden Grove Senior Living

8715 Portland Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55420
Overview of Hayden Grove Senior Living
Hayden Grove Senior Living is located in Bloomington, MN. It offers a full spectrum of services including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. The community is designed to provide a vibrant and supportive environment for seniors.

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Overview of Rivers of Life

Rivers of Life is a 32-bed senior living community located in Eagan, Minnesota. Situated in Dakota County, this facility integrates standard assisted living, specialized memory care, and an Enhanced Assisted Living tier designed to deliver advanced physical and medical support for residents whose daily care needs exceed conventional assisted living baselines.

The community holds formal state approval to provide dedicated dementia care, utilizing a 24-hour on-site team of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants to manage memory loss, personal care routines, and regular wellness monitoring. Structured social activities are built into the weekly calendar, and the property maintains a strict no-pets policy.

The surrounding neighborhood is highly car-dependent, carrying a walkability score of 19 out of 100, which indicates that family visits, medical appointments, and standard errands require a vehicle.

Families evaluating regional assisted living structures can contact the Eagan administrative office to confirm current apartment vacancies and schedule an introductory walkthrough of the building.

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Overview of Boden Senior Lvg – Maplewood
Boden Senior Living in Maplewood, MN provides specialized memory care with private and companion suites, dementia-trained staff, and meaningful daily engagement. The community is located across from Maplewood Mall and near St. John's Hospital. It focuses on creating a supportive, safe, and engaging environment for residents living with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

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Overview of Arbor Garden Place
Arbor Garden Place is a senior living community located in Eyota, Minnesota. It offers personalized assisted living and memory care services, providing a nurturing environment tailored to residents' needs. Residents enjoy restaurant-style dining, diverse activities, and support with daily tasks.

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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 Maplewood Assisted Living

Forty beds, one administrator, a car-dependent stretch of Cheshire County: Maplewood Assisted Living occupies a specific niche in Westmoreland, New Hampshire. Christine Gowen, RN, runs the facility at 201 River Road. Getting there means driving. The Walk Score is 2, and there isn’t much within walking distance once you arrive.

What Maplewood offers is steady, hands-on support rather than resort-style amenities. Nursing services and 24-hour staffing anchor the place, and a transitional care program exists specifically for residents coming off a hospital or rehab stay who need a bridge into longer-term assisted living. Religious services round out the on-site offerings for residents who want them.

The common spaces lean toward quiet and personal rather than grand. A coffee bar, full hair salon, and nail salon cover the everyday errands residents used to run themselves. A library and game room give people somewhere to spend an afternoon, and raised community gardens sit alongside manicured grounds that residents can actually use, not just look at. There’s a spiritual sanctuary too, set apart from the noise of the common areas. Meals are home-cooked and included, closer to a family kitchen than a restaurant menu.

Tours run Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Between the nursing services, round-the-clock staffing, and transitional care track, Maplewood reads as a fit for residents who need consistent daily support in a small building where the same few staff know them by name.

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Willows Of Arbor Lakes

11955 80Th Avenue North, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Overview of Willows of Arbor Lakes
The Willows of Arbor Lakes is a memory care senior living community located in Maple Grove, MN. It offers specialized memory care apartments and programming for residents with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other memory loss. The facility is managed by Southview Senior Communities, which has a legacy of high-quality senior care throughout the Twin Cities.

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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 Caretta Senior Living Maplewoo
Caretta Senior Living Maplewood is a new community located in Maplewood, MN. It offers assisted living and memory care services, focusing on providing a supportive environment for residents. The community emphasizes meaningful relationships and engaging activities to enhance the quality of life for seniors.

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Overview of Eventide Linden Tree Circle

Situated in Moorhead, Minnesota, Eventide Linden Tree Circle is a mid-rise senior living community. It offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom homes. The different floor plans give residents a choice of living spaces to match their needs and preferences.

The community has a Walk Score of 44, so some nearby services can be reached on foot, while most errands and outings require a car. In return, residents enjoy a quieter residential setting with convenient access to essential services.

Families interested in Eventide Linden Tree Circle should visit the community in person. A tour will allow them to explore the building, see the available apartment options, learn about daily activities and services, and meet the staff. Seeing the community firsthand can help families decide if it is the right fit for their loved one.

Contact Eventide Linden Tree Circle

Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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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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    Environment
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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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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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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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  • State Inspections
  • 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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  • Video Tours
  • 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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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • 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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  • Occupancy Rate
  • 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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  • 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.