The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Eagan, MN for 2023

Eagan is located in Dakota County, Minnesota, just southeast of Minneapolis. The city is home to more than 66,000 residents, with more than 10 percent of its population made up of seniors, many of whom are living with Alzheimer's disease or a form of dementia. Throughout Minnesota, a staggering 94,000 seniors have been diagnosed with some form of dementia.

There are 30 memory care facilities in the Eagan area that provide residential care to seniors with dementia. In Minnesota, these facilities are officially known as special care units (SCUs). SCUs are typically located in a segregated and secure area of a facility that provides assisted living to seniors. The Minnesota Department of Health is responsible for regulating SCUs.

• The cost of living in Eagan is more than 20 percent above the national average. However, healthcare costs in the city are 14 percent below the national average. Families of seniors who require frequent medical care might find that the city is quite affordable, even though room and board expenses may be higher than in other cities.
  
• Eagan's winters are cold and snowy. January typically has low temperatures around 7 degrees and annual snowfall in the city is more than 20 inches higher than the national average. When touring memory care facilities, it's important to make sure that the premises are secure and the staff is well-trained to prevent residents with dementia from wandering outdoors, especially in cold weather.
  
• Eagan has no facilities to choose from in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital specializing in brain health and dementia care located in Burnsville.
  
• The violent crime rate in Eagan is less than half that of the average Minnesota city. Residents have only a one in 1,149 chance of becoming the victim of a violent crime, while the average resident throughout the state has a 1 in 420 chance. Although low crime rates can provide a sense of security for seniors and their loved ones, it's still important to inquire about security when touring a memory care facility.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Eagan

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Minnesota page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Minnesota page.

Eagan and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Eagan, please visit our Memory Care in Minnesota page.

Directory of Winners in the Eagan Area

Eagan-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Minnesota are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Minnesota page for more information about these laws.