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Best Memory Care in Minnesota

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 307 memory care communities in Minnesota using Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in MN
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Jun 2026
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307 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

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The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.

New Perspective Columbia Heights
MC
AL
IL
Columbia Heights
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 61
Rank #159 / 532
Yes
60
Facility 60
MN AVG 43
Rank #173 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #95 / 302
A+
85%
Facility 85%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #50 / 149
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #61 / 276
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #75 / 276
Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington
MC
NH
AL
IL
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
111
Facility 111
MN AVG 61
Rank #98 / 532
No
37
Facility 37
MN AVG 43
Rank #357 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MN AVG 18
Rank #20 / 137
81.1%
Facility 81.1%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #134 / 302
-
87.1%
Facility 87.1%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #41 / 149
4
21
Facility 21
MN AVG 10
Rank #250 / 276
5.3
Facility 5.3
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #74 / 276
Nine Mile Creek Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
107
Facility 107
MN AVG 61
Rank #109 / 532
No
29
Facility 29
MN AVG 43
Rank #423 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 18
Rank #71 / 137
93.5%
Facility 93.5%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #50 / 302
A+
80.7%
Facility 80.7%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #76 / 149
1
1
Facility 1
MN AVG 10
Rank #5 / 276
1.0
Facility 1.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #5 / 276
Stoney River Ramsey
MC
AL
Ramsey (Nowthen Boulevard Northwest)
80
Facility 80
MN AVG 61
Rank #175 / 532
No
38
Facility 38
MN AVG 43
Rank #350 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 18
Rank #71 / 137
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #48 / 302
-
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #118 / 149
1
21
Facility 21
MN AVG 10
Rank #250 / 276
21.0
Facility 21.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #258 / 276
Arbor Oaks Senior Living
MC
AL
HC
IL
Andover
78
Facility 78
MN AVG 61
Rank #180 / 532
No
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 43
Rank #295 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
MN AVG 18
Rank #79 / 137
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #95 / 302
-
78.5%
Facility 78.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #94 / 149
1
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #27 / 276
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #36 / 276
Artis Senior Living of Woodbury
MC
Woodbury (Afton Road)
64
Facility 64
MN AVG 61
Rank #219 / 532
No
49
Facility 49
MN AVG 43
Rank #257 / 632
Studio
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 18
Rank #105 / 137
76.6%
Facility 76.6%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #178 / 302
A+
87.2%
Facility 87.2%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #38 / 149
1
13
Facility 13
MN AVG 10
Rank #197 / 276
13.0
Facility 13.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #209 / 276
New Perspective Highland Park
MC
AL
IL
St Paul (Highland Park)
109
Facility 109
MN AVG 61
Rank #107 / 532
Yes
68
Facility 68
MN AVG 43
Rank #121 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
75.2%
Facility 75.2%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #182 / 302
A+
83.5%
Facility 83.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #61 / 149
1
22
Facility 22
MN AVG 10
Rank #253 / 276
22.0
Facility 22.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #260 / 276
Wealshire of Bloomington
MC
Bloomington (East Bloomington)
119
Facility 119
MN AVG 61
Rank #78 / 532
No
21
Facility 21
MN AVG 43
Rank #487 / 632
Studio
17
Facility 17
MN AVG 18
Rank #68 / 137
84.9%
Facility 84.9%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #107 / 302
--1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #61 / 276
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #75 / 276
Abiitan Mill City
MC
AL
IL
Minneapolis (Central Minneapolis)
110
Facility 110
MN AVG 61
Rank #99 / 532
No
92
Facility 92
MN AVG 43
Rank #6 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 18
Rank #90 / 137
89.1%
Facility 89.1%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #79 / 302
-
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #115 / 149
1
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 10
Rank #102 / 276
8.0
Facility 8.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #117 / 276
New Perspective Faribault
MC
AL
IL
Faribault
65
Facility 65
MN AVG 61
Rank #216 / 532
Yes
39
Facility 39
MN AVG 43
Rank #344 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
76.9%
Facility 76.9%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #175 / 302
A+
89.1%
Facility 89.1%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #28 / 149
1
22
Facility 22
MN AVG 10
Rank #253 / 276
22.0
Facility 22.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #260 / 276
New Perspective Carlson Parkway
MC
AL
IL
Minnetonka
115
Facility 115
MN AVG 61
Rank #88 / 532
Yes
32
Facility 32
MN AVG 43
Rank #395 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
88.7%
Facility 88.7%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #81 / 302
A+
80.4%
Facility 80.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #78 / 149
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #40 / 276
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #52 / 276
Kingsley Shores
MC
AL
IL
Lakeville
116
Facility 116
MN AVG 61
Rank #84 / 532
Yes
25
Facility 25
MN AVG 43
Rank #448 / 632
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
13
Facility 13
MN AVG 18
Rank #81 / 137
79.3%
Facility 79.3%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #164 / 302
--1
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 10
Rank #220 / 276
16.0
Facility 16.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #230 / 276
New Perspective Senior Living | Waconia
MC
AL
IL
Waconia
120
Facility 120
MN AVG 61
Rank #72 / 532
Yes
37
Facility 37
MN AVG 43
Rank #357 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
-A+--
76.9%
Facility 76.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #105 / 149
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New Perspective Prior Lake
MC
AL
IL
Prior Lake
120
Facility 120
MN AVG 61
Rank #72 / 532
Yes
38
Facility 38
MN AVG 43
Rank #350 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
99.2%
Facility 99.2%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #33 / 302
A+
84%
Facility 84%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #57 / 149
1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #179 / 276
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #191 / 276
New Perspective Eagan
MC
AL
IL
Eagan
145
Facility 145
MN AVG 61
Rank #38 / 532
Yes
66
Facility 66
MN AVG 43
Rank #132 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
50.3%
Facility 50.3%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #265 / 302
A+
69.9%
Facility 69.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #127 / 149
1
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 10
Rank #14 / 276
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #19 / 276
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Overview of Aurora on France Senior Living

Aurora on France Senior Living is a 130-bed nursing home located on France Avenue in Edina, Minnesota. Owned by Nadette Waligora, the facility accepts Medicare and private pay to cover care expenses. The surrounding neighborhood is highly walkable, allowing visitors to handle most errands entirely on foot.

The facility focuses heavily on transitional care, with residents staying for an average of just 22 days as they move through post-acute rehabilitation and recovery. To support this fast-paced environment, the floor staff provides 7 hours and 17 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, which includes 5 hours and 54 minutes of daily care specifically from nurse aides. This setup is designed for individuals recovering from surgery, managing complex medical needs, or transitioning out of a hospital stay.

Daily life includes a mix of therapy routines and social activities, such as weekly coffee visits, movie outings, shopping trips, and spiritual programming. Residents also have access to wellness classes and outdoor spaces. The 24-hour staff handles daily treatments and rehab services, and the facility offers respite care for families needing short-term skilled support.

Prospective individuals checking out local options can find a practical setup for short-term recovery due to the heavy rehab focus and the convenient location. The admissions department can be reached directly to clarify current bed availability, confirm specific insurance coverages, or arrange an in-person tour of the campus.

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Overview of Thorne Crest Retirement Center

Thorne Crest Retirement Center is a 105-bed nursing home located on Garfield Avenue in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Owned by Jennifer Wood, the facility has been operating for 12 years and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. The surrounding area is highly walkable, so visitors can handle most errands on foot.

Residents stay for an average of 127 days, a timeline that reflects a mix of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. To manage daily medical needs, the nursing team provides about 3 hours and 45 minutes of total care per resident each day. This hands-on support is distributed across registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides working around-the-clock shifts.

The clinical setup focuses on recovery, rehabilitation, and respite care for individuals transitioning from a hospital stay or surgery. On-site features include a wellness center, structured health programs, and a 24-hour nursing presence. For daily routines, the facility provides a dining program with continental breakfast and cooked meals, transportation for appointments, a library, an emergency call system in each room, and outdoor garden spaces.

Interested individuals looking at care options will find a setup geared toward steady recovery and daily support. The front office can be contacted directly to verify current room availability, confirm insurance details, or set up a time to view the property.

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Overview of Hopkins Restorative Care Center

Hopkins Restorative Care Center is a nursing home in Hopkins, MN, offering long-term care, memory care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and hospice care. Combining excellent services with a home-like environment, the community ensures older adults are treated well throughout their stay. Freshly-prepared meals, daily housekeeping, laundry, and transportation assistance are also offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also works closely with residents to understand their needs and habits, providing personalized care plans for quick recovery.

Social events, exercises, and recreational activities help residents maintain their holistic wellness and live happily. Residents can also rest and move around safely in the spacious courtyards and peaceful walking paths. Set along Highway 169 in the quiet neighborhood of Hopkins, the community ensures accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is dedicated to helping older adults thrive in retirement, making it one of the best options for senior living in Minnesota.

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Gable Pines

1260 Co Rd E East, St Paul, MN 55110
Overview of Gable Pines

Discover independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one roof at Gable Pines, a reliable senior living community in Ramsey County, Vadnais Heights, MN. The community offers an array of impeccably designed floor plans to provide residents with plenty of options to find the ideal residence that matches their needs. There’s a dedicated care team available 24 hours a day on-site to provide various services, such as assistance with activities of daily living and medication management.

Weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen service, and maintenance services are provided to free residents from tedious chores and let them enjoy their retirement to the fullest. Residents are also offered access to an on-site physician, home health services, physical therapy and occupational therapy, and podiatry services to address more of their needs. The community also offers a wide variety of activities designed to nurture residents’ holistic well-being to ensure they truly live a full and meaningful life.

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Overview of Water‘s Edge Assisted Living & Memory Care

A blissful senior living community located in the tranquil neighborhood of Agency Trail, Mankato, MN, Water’s Edge Assisted Living and Memory Care offers assisted living and memory care. Relax within the sophisticated and spacious one-bedroom residences of the community. With a reliable and highly trained team, seniors let go of their worries and live an inspiring life

Engaging programs and exciting events are conducted to ensure seniors’ enjoyment and wellness. Residents enjoy a relaxing time and have cozy conversations with friends in the community’s stunning amenities. Catering to dietary needs and preferences, the community serves delightful and healthy meals. Water’s Edge Assisted Living and Memory Care is a safe place for seniors to spend their golden years surrounded by a bright and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Interim Healthcare Vent Care R

Interim Healthcare Vent Care R is a memory care and nursing home community in Duluth, Minnesota, serving residents aged 55 and older. Located specifically on Venture Avenue in the Airpark neighborhood, the community is operated by Interim HealthCare, a healthcare staffing organization. It houses a pool of trained healthcare professionals to support residents with memory care and skilled nursing needs.

The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 16, so it’s car-dependent. Families will need a car for most errands, and nearby walkable options are limited. Families and visitors should drive to access the facility, nearby appointments, or services.

Interim Healthcare Vent Care R offers memory care services as a core part of its programming, making it an option for residents with memory-related conditions. Residents are supported by skilled professionals with experience in delivering memory care.

Current residents and those considering the community can contact the facility directly to inquire about pricing, specific amenities, room options, daily activities, dining services, and staffing levels.

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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 307 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.