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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 338 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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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

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

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 #249 / 275
5.3
Facility 5.3
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #72 / 275
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 / 275
1.3
Facility 1.3
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #12 / 275
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 #124 / 275
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #19 / 275
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 #40 / 275
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #50 / 275
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 #124 / 275
9.0
Facility 9.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #138 / 275
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 #219 / 275
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #34 / 275
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 #61 / 275
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #73 / 275
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 / 275
1.0
Facility 1.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #5 / 275
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 / 275
2.0
Facility 2.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #14 / 275
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 #260 / 275
6.5
Facility 6.5
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #97 / 275
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 / 275
1.0
Facility 1.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #5 / 275
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 #40 / 275
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #50 / 275
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 / 275
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #19 / 275
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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 The Emeralds at Grand Rapids

The Emeralds at Grand Rapids is a nursing home in Grand Rapids, MN, offering a wide range of care options, including assisted living, long-term care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Here, older adults can keep their peace of mind, especially with a nurturing and welcoming environment. Excellent services, including 24-hour care, housekeeping, laundry, well-balanced meals, and transportation, are also provided, so residents can focus on recovery. Alongside a continuum of care, personalized care plans are also provided to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.

Social gatherings, light exercises, and various activities foster interactions and encourage residents to explore new hobbies. A wellness center, a beauty salon, and peaceful outdoor areas are also available, so residents can focus on their wellness. Set along major roads, near restaurants, shops, and the Judy Garland Museum, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home continuously provides excellent services for older adults’ welfare, making it a reliable choice for senior living in Minnesota.

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Overview of Serendipitous Living

Enjoy comfort like no other at Serendipitous Living, a blissful retreat in Eagan, MN, that offers assisted living. Here, residents can ease their worries with high-quality assistance for their daily living activities, like grooming and dressing, 24/7. The community also takes care of cleaning and maintaining its purposely built and secure accommodations, ensuring residents can feel a sense of familiarity during their stay.

Residents can spend their days as they please, accompanied by a well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and fun programs like movie nights and exercises. Delicious and healthy meals are also prepared to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences, ensuring a satisfactory dining experience. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community’s warm and supportive environment creates the ideal setting where residents can flourish in retirement.

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Overview of Parks’ Place

Parks’ Place is a 36-bed senior living facility located in Plymouth, Minnesota. Situated in Hennepin County, this smaller-scale community specializes in dedicated memory care, structuring its environment and daily routines specifically around adults living with progressive memory loss and cognitive decline.

The intimate layout is intended to provide a highly personal, less institutional setting for its residents. The surrounding suburban neighborhood is entirely car-dependent, carrying a walkability score of 1 out of 100, which means all routine external transit, family visits, and medical appointments require a vehicle. State licensing files reflect an active standing to provide dementia-specific support, ensuring a secure environment and tailored supervision from the on-site care team.

Interested individuals exploring local memory care resources can contact the Plymouth business office to confirm current room vacancies and arrange a walkthrough of the building.

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Overview of Suite Living Senior Care of Ra
Suite Living Senior Care of Ra offers a compassionate, faith-filled environment that helps individuals achieve their highest level of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The facility provides various care services including Assisted Living, Memory Care, Hospice Care, Spiritual Care, and Respite Care. Families can schedule tours to learn more about the community and its offerings.

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Overview of Emerald Crest of Shakopee

Emerald Crest of Shakopee operates a 43-bed specialized memory care community located at 1715 10th Avenue West in Shakopee, Minnesota. Situated in Scott County, roughly four miles from the city center, this Cassia-managed property consists of four small, interconnected residential houses designed specifically to provide a familiar, non-institutional setting for seniors navigating Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

The community utilizes a specialized cognitive care framework where licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants manage tailored daily routines, multi-stage dementia programming, and physical wellness tracking. Accommodations are structured around private suites that open into shared living, dining, and secure outdoor spaces.

The surrounding suburban neighborhood is entirely car-dependent, carrying a walkability score of 0 out of 100, meaning that all family visits, off-site medical appointments, and standard errands necessitate a vehicle. State licensing records confirm the facility’s active standing to deliver specialized assisted living services under Minnesota’s comprehensive memory care regulations.

Interested families exploring dedicated cognitive support options can contact the Shakopee administrative team to confirm current suite vacancies and coordinate a tour of the residential houses.

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Norbella Of Rogers

21900 South Diamond Lake Road, Rogers, MN 55374
Overview of Norbella of Rogers
NorBella Rogers is an assisted living and memory care community located in Rogers, MN. It offers a cozy and positive culture with comprehensive care options. Residents can enjoy a peaceful lifestyle with access to local shops and restaurants.

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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 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.