Prairie Bluffs Senior Living
10300 Hennepin Town Road, Eden Prairie, MN, 55347
4.2
(6 reviews)
In 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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10300 Hennepin Town Road, Eden Prairie, MN, 55347
4.2
(6 reviews)
10955 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, MN, 55305
4.5
(2 reviews)
"The Orchards of Minnetonka was very nice. The room was very nice and it had a nice view, but you need to furnish it yourself. The staff member was excellent during the tour. The memory care unit holds about 20 people, but it's quite new, and there we..."
READ MORE100 Promenade Avenue, Wayzata, MN, 55391
3.9
(8 reviews)
"Folkestone has assisted living up to memory care and nursing homes. It is a new and nice community. They have very nice rooms too. They have lots of very good people that work there. We didn't have any problems with them. They have good food too. The..."
READ MORE6300 Colonial Way, Edina, MN, 55436
3.8
(9 reviews)
"We liked The Waters of Edina. It was very spacious; but when you get into the memory care area, you would not know. The hallways were very minimal. There's a wide open space in the middle. It's very welcoming and well appointed with furniture and ver..."
READ MORE5101 Minnehaha Av. S, Minneapolis, MN, 55417
4.3
(3 reviews)
3610 Phillips Parkway South, Minneapolis, MN, 55426
4.3
(3 reviews)
"Our visit at Roitenberg Residence was very good. We saw the program, we liked the food, and we met with the staff. It was a very positive experience. The living atmosphere was excellent. The dining area was good. The activities included news time, mu..."
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155 5th Ave South, Minneapolis, MN, 55401
4.3
(3 reviews)
"Millers landing is a beautiful place. my grandmother stay here and she loves the place and the staff.she has dementia and sometimes difficult to deal with but the staff knows how to deal with her with patience and care .the rooms are nice and the fo..."
READ MORE11955 80th Avenue N, Maple Grove, MN, 55369
4.3
(3 reviews)
"People are very pleasant and warm very inviting .. the rooms are a very nice size comes with stove refrigerator … if you wanna come cook for your love ones … .. the residents loves bingos and playing cards ..."
READ MORE6000 Chaska Road, Shorewood, MN, 55331
3.7
(6 reviews)
"The tour at The Pillars of Shorewood Landing was very nice. They were very eager to show us around. The room was very nice. It is brand new, so it was beautiful. They didn't have a lot of residents yet. They were working on getting us loaded up. The ..."
READ MORE2919 Randolph Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418
4.0
(2 reviews)
"We were treated very well at River Village. We had a very good tour, and we saw some of the actual exercise classes going on. They had movement classes like tai chi and yoga. They also had walking areas for exercise, a library facility, a gathering r..."
READ MORE2004 Plymouth Road, Minnetonka, MN, 55305
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother is in Amira Choice Minnetonka. It's clean and newer for the most part, but we've had some trouble with RAs and stuff. The help comes and goes so fast. They just changed their name. It's getting a little better. I think they're all having tr..."
READ MORE3500 50th Street West, Minneapolis, MN, 55410
3.3
(3 reviews)
"We visited The Waters. It is almost brand new. Everything about it is very nice. The rooms are very nice, although they’re very small. They did have a calendar full of activities. The staff that showed me was very helpful. She knew all the answers to..."
READ MORE500 Carlson Parkway, Minnetonka, MN, 55305
2.7
(6 reviews)
"When our mother moved into assisted living, this facility was called Brookdale and it was very nice. 2 years later, she had to move into memory care and New Perspectives took over. We have since moved our mother to another facility where she is final..."
READ MORE10030 Newton Avenue South, Bloomington, MN, 55431
10210 28th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN, 55441
"Gianna Homes – Gladys’ Place is a contemporary style, 3 story home, surrounded by mature trees and located in a quiet residential neighborho..."
READ MORE2919 Randolph Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55418
1013 West River Road, Champlin, MN, 55316
"Blue Lake Homes is a 24-HR Customized Living with a Mental Health Specialty. Address: 1013 West River Road, Champlin, MN 55316 (4 OPEN BE..."
READ MORE723 Water Street, Excelsior, MN, 55331
"At The Waters, our focus is to support a thriving, engaged, meaningful life for all residents. From our community design to our hospitality ..."
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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