Champlin Shores
119 East Hayden Lake Road, Champlin, MN, 55316
4.4
(5 reviews)
"Champlin Shores is a rental retirement community in Champlin, MN, with a one-time community fee. Our senior living community lies nestled in..."
READ MOREIn Hennepin County, nearly 17% of the population are ages 65 and older. Memory care disorders are a prevalent concern for these older adults, as Alzheimer's...
In a dementia care community, seniors get help with activities of daily living along with their memory condition. Thanks to security measures that protect against wandering, memory care programming and other daily supports, seniors can thrive despite memory loss.
This guide helps families of seniors who need memory care services understand their options, the cost for these facilities and the resources available for help with choosing care.
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119 East Hayden Lake Road, Champlin, MN, 55316
4.4
(5 reviews)
"Champlin Shores is a rental retirement community in Champlin, MN, with a one-time community fee. Our senior living community lies nestled in..."
READ MORE20600 South Diamond Lake Road, Rogers, MN, 55374
3.9
(35 reviews)
"We will be moving my father to The Wellstead of Rogers & Diamondcrest Senior Living because they have a wing that is all male and with male attendants (my father would do better with that). We also liked that there is a very small ratio of residents ..."
READ MORE8200 Main Street N, Maple Grove, MN, 55369
4.6
(15 reviews)
"SilverCreek on Main was very nice. Their memory care was relatively new. They have two levels, and it's big, bright, and open. Their studios were the largest that I have seen, and they have kitchenettes. They have a swimming pool and an exercise room..."
READ MORE8501 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344
4.1
(19 reviews)
"Summit Place Senior Community truly provides an active lifestyle, a generous offering of services, and distinctive amenities for seniors. Bo..."
READ MORE12001 80th Ave N, Maple Grove, MN, 55369
4.7
(12 reviews)
"Arbor Lakes Senior Living, located in Maple Grove, MN, offers a variety of care types including Independent Living, Memory Care, and Assiste..."
READ MORE431 Prairie Center Drive, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344
4.2
(14 reviews)
"At The Waters of Eden Prairie, we inspire our residents to thriveâ„¢ by combining personalized health and wellbeing services with hospitality ..."
READ MORE163 W Wayzata Boulevard, Wayzata, MN, 55391
4.7
(10 reviews)
"Nestled in a beautiful residential area, Meridian Manor is just a few short blocks away from Lake Minnetonka and historic downtown Wayzata. ..."
READ MORE6600 Auto Club Road, Bloomington, MN, 55438
4.8
(9 reviews)
18025 Minnetonka Boulevard, Deephaven, MN, 55391
4.9
(7 reviews)
"I liked that Deephaven Woods Senior Living was a small community, and the Catholic presence was strong. The staff was attentive, and the place was immaculate. The staff took the time to answer all our questions. They did not hurry us. I saw staff one..."
READ MORE4515 Shoreline Drive, Spring Park, MN, 55384
4.7
(9 reviews)
"I want to express my gratitude for the exceptional care provided by John at Lake Minnetonka Shores Memory Center. His professionalism and compassion throughout my dad's journey were truly commendable. At the beginning, I know my dad presented challe..."
READ MORE4848 Gateway Blvd, Maple Plain, MN, 55359
4.8
(8 reviews)
"I think both my dad and my mother are receiving good care at Haven Homes. The food is pretty good and it's new and clean with enough space. They're probably adequately staffed, but they just had a turnover, which I understood. It happens in a lot of ..."
READ MORE601 Oak Ridge Road, Hopkins, MN, 55305
4.5
(8 reviews)
"Nine bed memory care home for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Our rambler home is set on an acre lot nestled in a qui..."
READ MORE5250 Vernon Avenue, Edina, MN, 55436
4.6
(7 reviews)
"Vernon Terrace in Edina, MN is professionally managed by Bigos Management. With rentals around the Twin Cities, Bigos Management offers fine..."
READ MORE22 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55414
5.0
(2 reviews)
"The Pillars of Prospect Park was great. I will rate them 5 all the way. I was there for two hours. I didn't eat though. You enter this big lobby and down the hall is like a fine dining room and up on the roof is a lounging area. They have all kinds o..."
READ MORE11305 Highway 55, Plymouth, MN, 55441
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Surrounded by a nature preserve and wooded setting, yet easy access to Medicine Lake, Hospitals and freeways, The Waters of Plymouth is a na..."
READ MORE5501 American Blvd W, Minneapolis, MN, 55437
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Amira Choice Bloomington empowers seniors to live optimistically, confidently and with a sense of purpose. We provide supportive services an..."
READ MORE2301 Village Lane, Bloomington, MN, 55431
4.7
(3 reviews)
10601 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington, MN, 55420
4.5
(4 reviews)
"Wealshire of Bloomington is the GOLD STANDARD of long-term memory care facilities! The facility is gorgeous, clean, well laid out, bright and airy with gorgeous activity areas, large and cheerful rooms and so many things for residents to do. There is..."
READ MORE9889 Penn Avenue South, Bloomington, MN, 55431
4.3
(6 reviews)
"My father is at Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington. It's got all levels of care from independent living all the way up through memory care and long-term care. It's a nice facility from that standpoint. Before the COVID lockdown they had lots of activi..."
READ MOREWith over 1.25 million residents, Hennepin County is Minnesota's most populous county. Across the state, 94,000 seniors have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, which may include some of the 13.6 percent of Hennepin County residents who are age 65 and older.
To serve those who may be living with some type of dementia, 25 memory care facilities are available throughout the county, offering specialized treatment and care. In Hennepin County, and the whole of Minnesota, these facilities are more commonly known as Special Care Units (SCUs).
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Memory Care costs in Hennepin County start around $5,587 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 Hennepin County 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.
Scott County
$6,975
Dakota County
$6,438
US
$5,694
Anoka County
$5,667
Hennepin County
$5,587
Carver County
$5,567
Ramsey County
$5,072
Wright County
$4,745
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Minnesota page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Minnesota page.
Hennepin County 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 Hennepin County, please visit our Memory Care in Minnesota page.
Hennepin County-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.
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Michelle
3
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Sunrise of Edina was an older facility. I found it kind of squishy. I didn't see a lot of staff present at the time. I looked at the memory care and the rooms were kind of disjointed. There wasn't...
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Michelle
4
Review of Wealshire of Bloomington
We liked Wealshire Of Bloomington. It's fairly large. So, I don't know if it was ideal for someone who needs a smaller setting. It's a pretty big setting, but we liked the facility itself. I think...
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Warren
5
Review of Sunrise of Golden Valley
I toured Sunrise of Golden Valley. The upkeep is fine. The only criticism I have would be that the rooms are too small. The kitchen, the dining area, and the public areas, they're all very good....
Provider response
Hi Warren, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring Sunrise of Golden Valley. We would be...