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Page 9 of Best Memory Care in Minnesota

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 338 memory care communities 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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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

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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
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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 Brookdale Eagan

Find the comfort and support you’ve been seeking at Brookdale Eagan, a senior living community in the quiet neighborhood of Eagan, MN, offering a person-centered and structured approach to memory care services. The community provides a safe and homelike environment, with professionals available 24/7 to respond to emergencies. Tailored care services are designed to meet each resident’s unique needs, and the Clare Bridge program supports memory care residents with different abilities through visual reminders, gentle cues, and comfortable spaces.

Residents at Brookdale Eagan can engage in familiar activities such as gardening, kitchen work, and other hobbies they have enjoyed throughout their lives. Assistance with daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, and maintenance is readily available, allowing residents to focus on socializing or relaxing in the cozy living room, gorgeous garden, or on-site salon. All suites are conveniently located on a single floor for easier mobility. A standout feature of Brookdale Eagan is the community Town Square, an indoor area that mimics the center of a small town with a lamp post, faux storefronts, and cobblestones. The community also offers walking paths, a greenhouse, and a lovely courtyard for residents to enjoy.

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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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Heritage of Edina

3434 Heritage Dr, Edina, MN 55435
Overview of Heritage of Edina

Heritage of Edina is a premier choice for senior living, assisted living, and memory care services in Edina, MN. A community that seamlessly blends elegance and historical significance of Edina’s rich culture, management ensures that residential living is elevated in a sophisticated and graceful way.  The home strives to balance professionalism and high-quality service with personalized care, leading to an enhanced and enriched lifestyle for its seniors.

Heritage of Edina residents can continue to live independently and purposefully while receiving full support. The retirement home boasts its professional care staff available 24/7 to offer support with daily recreational activities, medication management, and specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

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Overview of The Alton Memory Care

The Alton Memory Care is a three-story, 64-bed residential community in the Highland Park area of St Paul, Minnesota, offering a set of specialized care: assisted living, memory care, hospice, and respite services in one place. Serving the community for 18 years, it brings stability and continuity to a care setting made for older adults with complex needs.

The home occupies a somewhat walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 56, where some daily errands can be run on foot, and nearby transit makes visiting by family members easy. The facility tends to maintain an occupancy rate around 64 percent, which can mean a more intimate scale and individualized attention versus communities operating at full capacity. With multiple care types offered in the same community, the setting can cater to occupants whose needs evolve without requiring a move.

The home’s compliance with licensing standards across employee training, infection control, medication management, food service, and care documentation has been assessed by state health department inspections. Such inspections help ensure the facility upholds safe practices and meets regulatory requirements for its specialized populations.

For families contemplating The Alton Memory Care, touring can provide a firsthand sense of its layout, the quality of common areas and accommodations, and staff-resident interactions across the different care units.

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Overview of Shorewood Senior Campus

Shorewood Senior Campus offers an unmatched level of quality service that is all focused on promoting and improving individual wellness. The 55+ active living, assisted living, and memory care provides an engaging atmosphere that helps residents maintain independence while receiving additional support daily. The residence’s environment focuses on comfort and comprehensive care to help seniors do more and be more as they continue to live life to the fullest.

Shorewood’s amenities and services help make the lives of its residents hassle-free, such as 24-hour licensed supervision, medication services, balanced meals provided, engaging activities scheduled, and a full-service salon available.

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Havenwood of Maple Grove

18695 73Rd Ave N, Maple Grove, MN 55311
Overview of Havenwood of Maple Grove

Indulge in a low-stress and maintenance-free lifestyle at Havenwood of Maple Grove, a thriving senior living community in Hennepin County, Maple Grove, MN, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Spend your retirement days in beautifully designed and well-maintained accommodations while being supported by a dedicated team, available to provide round-the-clock assistance and supervision. Memory care residents are provided with personalized routines and activities that mirror their former lifestyles and interests through the Village Program.

At Havenwood of Maple Grove, residents are surrounded with plenty of opportunities for engagement and wellness, as well as a community of like-minded individuals who share the same enthusiasm for a vibrant living experience. There’s never a dull moment with their wide array of activities, including regular socials, live entertainment, lifelong learning, and fitness and wellness programs. The community handles maintenance, housekeeping and cooking, sor residents have more time to explore the convenient amenities that foster learning, staying fit, and spending more time with the people they love the most.

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Overview of Cascade Creek Memory Care

A proud member of the Anthem senior living community, Cascade Creek Memory Care is one of the trusted homes in Rochester. The home is characterized by its unique personality and character, offering both private and companion suites to provide residents with the floor plan that suits them best. They have a passionate and enthusiastic staff dedicated to ensuring our residents are engaged and encouraged to participate in community life.

Cascade Creek’s services include 24-hour nursing care, stimulating activities, engaging social activities, and specialized memory care programs; amenities include walking trails, outdoor common areas, indoor lounge areas, an elegant dining room, and a recreational room available.

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Overview of Edgemont Place

Residing in the quiet Ulysses Lane Northeast, Blane, MN, Edgemont Place is an astounding senior living community that offers memory care and respite care. Featuring a snug and sophisticated private and companion suite, seniors optimize comfort and safety. Let go of your worries and gain meaningful experiences with top-tier care and support from a competent and highly qualified team.

The community utilizes a holistic and innovative approach to meet seniors’ special needs and interests. With engaging activities and exciting programs, residents discover new hobbies and rekindle passions for enjoyment and wellness. Catering to dietary needs and preferences, the community serves healthy and tasty meals for the finest dining experience. Edgemont Place is ideal for seniors seeking to live an active retirement while keeping their dignity with its incredible amenities and welcoming community.

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Brookdale Willmar

1501 19Th Avenue South West, Willmar, MN 56201
Overview of Brookdale Willmar

Burrowed in the picturesque town of Willmar, Minnesota, Brookdale Willmar offers a welcoming assisted living lifestyle for seniors seeking to redefine their independence. Nestled in a serene, secure setting, the community offers a carefree environment where residents can engage in their favorite activities, from leisurely walks to spirited card games, without the hassle of home maintenance, lawn care, or grocery shopping. The apartment-style community combines the comforts of home with the convenience of having everything taken care of, allowing residents to focus on enjoying life to the fullest.

Assisted living at Brookdale Willmar is designed to provide the perfect balance of support and independence for seniors. Residents receive personalized care tailored to their needs, whether it’s assistance with dressing, bathing, or daily tasks like housekeeping, laundry, and meals. With compassionate care available 24/7, residents and their families can have peace of mind knowing help is always at hand. The vibrant community features an exciting calendar of activities, restaurant-style dining, and excellent amenities, including an on-site beauty salon, piano, and beautiful courtyard gardens.

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Stoney River Ramsey

14401 Nowthen Blvd Nw, Ramsey, MN 55303
Overview of Stoney River Ramsey

Tucked in the harmonious grounds of Nowthen Boulevard NW, Ramsey, MN, is the astounding senior living community of Stoney River of Ramsey offering assisted living and memory care. With cozy and sophisticated residences including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, seniors enjoy unrivaled comfort and security. The community boasts a compassionate and highly skilled team delivering top-tier care and support for seniors to thrive and enjoy their golden years without worries.

Gain meaningful experiences and mingle with friends through enriching activities and enjoyable programs. Stoney River of Ramsey also provides opportunities for residents to continue learning with diverse educational opportunities. With restaurant-style dining, residents indulge in delectable and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Stoney River of Ramsey is a safe place for seniors to live their best years with its vibrant and welcoming campus filled with incredible amenities.

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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.