Page 6 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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Info below is compiled from the MN Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Minnesota interviews residents directly — covering food, activities, staff, privacy, and sense of choice — including those with memory loss. The facility's score is compared to similarly sized facilities statewide and converted to a 1–5 star rating. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
Minnesota surveys the primary family contact for each resident, asking about meals, staff responsiveness, safety, and likelihood to recommend. Scores are compared to peer facilities and converted to a 1–5 star rating. "–" = too few responses to score; "X" = facility refused to participate. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
The percentage of residents who reported satisfaction with food variety and mealtimes in Minnesota's statewide quality-of-life survey. Food tends to score lower than other domains statewide, so scores above 85% reflect strong performance relative to peers. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Jones-Harrison Senior Living
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Minneapolis (Calhoun Isles)
53
Facility 53
MN AVG 85
Rank #204 / 298
No
56
Facility 56
MN AVG 45
Rank #127 / 345
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
92.5%
Facility 92.5%
MN AVG 78.6%
Rank #30 / 135
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
MN AVG 80
Rank #86 / 107
1
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 10
Rank #58 / 126
9.0
Facility 9.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #69 / 126
Sunrise of Edina
MC
AL
HOS
Minneapolis (Southwest)
99
Facility 99
MN AVG 85
Rank #109 / 298
Yes
89
Facility 89
MN AVG 45
Rank #5 / 345
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
50.5%
Facility 50.5%
MN AVG 78.6%
Rank #125 / 135
82.1%
Facility 82.1%
MN AVG 80
Rank #50 / 107
1
27
Facility 27
MN AVG 10
Rank #120 / 126
27.0
Facility 27.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #124 / 126
Willows Landing
MC
AL
IL
RC
Monticello (Mill Run)
125
Facility 125
MN AVG 85
Rank #58 / 298
Yes
31
Facility 31
MN AVG 45
Rank #238 / 345
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
68.8%
Facility 68.8%
MN AVG 78.6%
Rank #106 / 135
92.6%
Facility 92.6%
MN AVG 80
Rank #2 / 107
1
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 10
Rank #77 / 126
11.0
Facility 11.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #87 / 126
Sunrise of Roseville
MC
AL
Roseville (Snelling Avenue North)
91
Facility 91
MN AVG 85
Rank #121 / 298
Yes
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 45
Rank #112 / 345
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
68.1%
Facility 68.1%
MN AVG 78.6%
Rank #107 / 135
87.2%
Facility 87.2%
MN AVG 80
Rank #23 / 107
1
13
Facility 13
MN AVG 10
Rank #90 / 126
13.0
Facility 13.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #100 / 126
Brookdale Faribault
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Faribault
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 85
Rank #275 / 298
Yes
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 45
Rank #280 / 345
Suite
55.0%
Facility 55.0%
MN AVG 78.6%
Rank #120 / 135
87.6%
Facility 87.6%
MN AVG 80
Rank #21 / 107
1
1
Facility 1
MN AVG 10
Rank #2 / 126
1.0
Facility 1.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #2 / 126
Meadow Woods Assisted Living
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Bloomington (East Bloomington)
116
Facility 116
MN AVG 85
Rank #70 / 298
Yes
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 45
Rank #319 / 345
-
93.1%
Facility 93.1%
MN AVG 78.6%
Rank #26 / 135
82.5%
Facility 82.5%
MN AVG 80
Rank #47 / 107
1
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 10
Rank #10 / 126
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #14 / 126
Elk River Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Elk River
115
Facility 115
MN AVG 85
Rank #74 / 298
Yes
51
Facility 51
MN AVG 45
Rank #149 / 345
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
81.7%
Facility 81.7%
MN AVG 78.6%
Rank #66 / 135
75.5%
Facility 75.5%
MN AVG 80
Rank #79 / 107
1
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 10
Rank #58 / 126
9.0
Facility 9.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #69 / 126
Family Tree Care Homes
MC
AL
RESC
New Brighton (North Innsbruck)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 85
Rank #288 / 298
No
53
Facility 53
MN AVG 45
Rank #140 / 345
1 Bed / 2 Bed
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
MN AVG 78.6%
Rank #70 / 135
-1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #29 / 126
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #37 / 126
The Waters of Oakdale
MC
AL
IL
Oakdale
100
Facility 100
MN AVG 85
Rank #103 / 298
Yes
59
Facility 59
MN AVG 45
Rank #108 / 345
-
51.0%
Facility 51.0%
MN AVG 78.6%
Rank #124 / 135
89.1%
Facility 89.1%
MN AVG 80
Rank #15 / 107
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #29 / 126
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #37 / 126
Harrison Bay Senior Living
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
RC
Mound
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 85
Rank #136 / 298
Yes
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 45
Rank #178 / 345
-
83.5%
Facility 83.5%
MN AVG 78.6%
Rank #62 / 135
86.9%
Facility 86.9%
MN AVG 80
Rank #27 / 107
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #29 / 126
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #37 / 126

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other MN memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 348 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of The Pillars of Prospect Park

With easy access to the surrounding neighborhood, The Pillars of Prospect Park is a 283-bed mid-rise community on Malcolm Avenue in Minneapolis. It sits in a highly walkable area where most errands can be done on foot, plus it welcomes pets. The home then suits occupants wanting to maintain their outdoor routines and furry companions.

The community offers flexibility in housing through studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans, which can fit different care needs and family support arrangements. Currently operating at 73 percent occupancy, the home has available space for new residents.

Minnesota Department of Health inspections have noted themes in medication management, care documentation, and resident assessment processes that potential residents and their families may want to understand in detail when evaluating the facility.

What will provide a full picture of daily operations and help families assess if this setting is a good match for their loved one is an on-site tour.

Contact The Pillars of Prospect Park

Overview of Willows Landing

Set in Monticello, MN, Willows Landing is a luxury senior living community, offering three different care levels, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community boasts elegant accommodations with convenient access to excellent services, amenities, and conveniences. With the help of a dependable care team, the community reassures residents that they’ll be provided with the care they deserve and need to enjoy a vacation-style retirement.

Offering convenient access to local amenities, such as restaurants, banks, grocery stores, and more, the community provides an ideal place for those seeking a vibrant and comfortable environment with plenty of opportunities for recreation. Residents here also enjoy an array of vibrant activities, delightful meals, and thoughtful amenities, all designed to give residents the comfort and convenience they need to live a relaxing retirement experience.

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Overview of Meadow Woods Assisted Living

Meadow Woods Assisted Living prides itself on the seamless transition because the warm and welcoming environment allows residents to settle in immediately. Considered one of Bloomington’s affordable assisted living homes, residents are guaranteed to receive compassionate and dignified care. The tightly-knit community encourages residents to expand their vibrant social life while nurturing their health and wellness.

Meadow Woods offers comprehensive services such as scheduled housekeeping and transportation, resident-centered enrichment programs, caregivers available 24/7, well-balanced daily meals, a full-service salon, indoor lounge areas, outdoor common areas, and ADLs.

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Overview of Family Tree Care Homes

Peacefully nestled in a quiet neighborhood in New Brighton, MN, Family Tree Care Homes offers a relaxing setting for assisted living and memory care. They feature a team of excellent caregivers and RNs to support residents with their daily living activities, personal care, and medical needs. Residents here also enjoy having regular on-site visits from a physician, thanks to the community’s partnership with Bluestone Physicians Services. The community also offers unmatched staffing ratios to those living with the challenges of memory conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Dedicated to giving residents a fun-filled and vibrant living environment, the community provides an array of enriching activities curated based on residents’ skills and interests. They also make sure their care team members undergo a thorough selection process, ensuring they share their values and possess the skills to provide excellent care services. Here, residents are encouraged to live the lifestyle they want away from stress and worries of daily living.

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Overview of Elk River Senior Living

Settled in the vibrant neighborhood of Elk River, MN, Elk River Senior Living welcomes residents to a beautiful community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care options tailored to meet each individual’s needs. This community features vibrant shops and restaurants nearby that combine convenience with tranquility. Each residence, available in various thoughtfully designed floor plans, includes features like in-unit kitchens and radiant heating, making it a comfortable home for years to come.

Residents can enjoy a wide range of amenities, such as a fitness center with regular exercise classes and a cozy bistro lounge. The dedicated team prioritizes residents’ well-being with enriching activities, live performances, and happy hours, creating a supportive, engaging environment. Elk River Senior Living is where residents find community, comfort, and a sense of belonging.

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Overview of Harrison Bay Senior Living

Located in beautiful neighborhood of Mound, MN, the Harrison Bay Senior Living is an esteemed community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Well-appointed and cozy accommodations tailored to the levels of care are available for its residents. With a competent and empathetic team, residents can receive the highest quality of care and support that they need. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions are served with specialized care and support along with a thoughtfully designed compassionate community.

Experience its top-notch amenities and services including delectable and nutritious meals, housekeeping and laundry services, comprehensive health and wellness programs, social and recreational opportunities, and educational and spiritual opportunities. Meet new friends from different walks of life through the aforementioned. With Harrison Bay Senior Living, seniors are assured of an empowering retirement.

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Overview of The Waters of Oakdale

The Waters of Oakdale sits just a short walk from Oakdale’s city center in Washington County, Minnesota. It’s a 100‑bed community that brings together three levels of care under one roof: independent living, assisted living, and memory care, with a state dementia‑care designation from the Minnesota Department of Health. Apartments come in studio, one‑bedroom, and two‑bedroom layouts, each equipped with its own washer and dryer.

The starting rate is $3,250 per month, and current occupancy hovers around 51%, meaning roughly half the building is open; good news for families looking for immediate placement. The neighborhood earns a Walk Score of 59, so some errands are doable on foot, while others call for a quick drive.

Care here is comprehensive without feeling clinical. Nursing services and 24‑hour staffing are standard, and residents can schedule occupational or physical therapy right on site; no need to leave the building for rehab appointments. There’s also respite care for short‑term stays and organized transportation for community outings.

Shared spaces include a therapy gym, art studio, library, chapel, pub, café, garden patio, and a large activity room that keeps the atmosphere lively. Daily programs range from gardening and games to happy hour. Religious services are available, and pets are welcome. Meals are cooked from scratch each day by an on‑site chef and served in the community’s dining room on a set schedule; three sittings daily: breakfast, midday, and evening.

State inspections have focused mainly on medication management, fire safety, emergency preparedness, and staff qualifications, rather than direct care concerns.

At $3,250 per month, The Waters of Oakdale offers a strong mix of services for a state‑approved dementia‑care community: on‑site therapy, chef‑prepared meals, and in‑unit laundry, all within walking distance of Oakdale’s city center. For families weighing assisted‑living options in the eastern Twin Cities suburbs, it’s a well‑rounded choice that balances practicality with comfort.

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Overview of Jones-Harrison Senior Living

Jones-Harrison Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care, nursing care, and skilled nursing in Minneapolis, MN. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision; nursing care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The community has 53 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A studio is a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose support needs increase over time.

Opened in 1888, Jones-Harrison Senior Living is in the Calhoun Isles neighborhood. A Walk Score of 56 is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still manage select errands independently.

The Transitional Care program and rehabilitation services support a temporary period of care and recovery, while respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Total nurse staffing is 5h 25m per resident/day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay; Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the resident or family pays directly.

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Overview of Sunrise of Edina

Sunrise of Edina is the city’s premier senior assisted living and memory care facility. Contributing to recognizing the community’s overall excellent service and caregiving, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect the staff has provided with a welcoming approach. Life at the Sunrise of Edina offers the opportunity and inspiration branded as a Sunrise lifestyle.

Residential living includes services and amenities, such as recreational assisted living activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate seniors’ golden years—weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, daily delicious and nutritious meals, respite stays, and specialized memory care therapy services.

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Overview of Sunrise of Roseville

Nestled in the serene neighborhood of Roseville, MN, Sunrise of Roseville is a dependable senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, short-term stays, and hospice coordination. Residents here indulge in comfort and relaxation in their stunning and carefully built accommodations. The community’s competent and compassionate team of care experts are available day and night to support residents with their daily living activities and deliver any other care services they may need.

Focused on helping its residents maintain an active and fulfilling living experience, the community provides a wide range of fun, exciting, and stimulating activities, programs, and events. The community also ensures its residents are getting proper nourishment to maintain their health and energy levels by serving tasty, health-conscious meals daily. With its serene environment, dependable care team, and brimming amenities, Sunrise of Roseville guarantees its residents a rewarding lifestyle.

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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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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.