Memory Care Communities in Eden Prairie, MN

Memory Care costs in Eden Prairie start around $4,822 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Eden Prairie and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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.

According to the Alzheimer's Association, roughly 94,000 people in Minnesota have Alzheimer's disease. This disease is primarily diagnosed in adults age 65 and over, with as many as one in 10 seniors having Alzheimer's. In Eden Prairie, which has a total population of roughly 64,000 people, almost 12 percent of residents are 65 and over. 

Local families who are researching memory care for their senior loved ones in the Eden Prairie region have over two dozen options from which to choose. Two memory care facilities are in Eden Prairie proper, and another 28 facilities are in surrounding cities. In Minnesota, memory care facilities are officially called special care units and are generally located within assisted living facilities. 

• The air quality in Hennepin County is good, which may make Eden Prairie a good option for seniors who have a condition like asthma or COPD. The American Lung Association gave the county an A for ozone pollution and a B for short-term particle pollution, as well as a passing grade for annual particle pollution. 
• Summers in Eden Prairie are pleasant, with July highs in the mid-80s. Winters tend to be harsh, however, with January lows in the single digits and an average annual snowfall of 51 inches. This may make winter travel difficult for families who are visiting their loved one in a local memory care facility.   
• The property and violent crime rates in Eden Prairie are relatively low, which may appeal to families who are researching memory care facilities in central Minnesota. On a scale of one to 100, with a low score indicating low crime, the city's violent crime rate is 22.5, compared to the national average of 31.1, and the property crime rate is 24.4, versus the national average of 38.1.
• Minnesota imposes state income tax on all forms of retirement income, including Social Security benefits. This may reduce the amount of money that is available from memory care expenses.