7 Memory Care Facilities near Lakeville, MN

There are more than 68,000 residents living in Lakeville, Minnesota. With more than 8 percent of the city's population aged 65 and older, the need for senior services, such as dementia care, is considerable. Throughout Minnesota, in fact, there are an estimated 94,000 seniors who've been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease or various forms of dementia.

The Lakeville area is home to six memory care facilities that provide residential dementia care to seniors. These facilities, officially known as special care units (SCUs) throughout Minnesota, are often in facilities alongside assisted living facilities. SCUs must be in a secure and segregated area of the facility to protect residents from wandering. The Minnesota Department of Health is responsible for regulating SCUs.

• Minnesota fully taxes all forms of retirement income, including pensions, savings accounts and even Social Security income. Some families might find that income tax cuts too much into their memory care budget.
  
• The Lakeville area is home to world-class medical facilities including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care, such as Northfield Hospital and Clinics, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• Lakeville has low crime rates and is safer than 66 percent of U.S. cities. Residents have only a one in 1,449 chance of becoming the victim of a violent crime and a one in 107 chance of becoming the victim of a property crime. Even with low crime rates, it's a good idea to ensure that memory care facilities take measures to protect residents from crime.
  
• Lakeville's winters are harsh. The city experiences more than double the snowfall of the average U.S. city and has an average low temperature in January of only 6 degrees. It's important to make sure memory care facilities are secure and have systems in place that protect residents from wandering outdoors.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Lakeville

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.

Lakeville 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 Lakeville, please visit our Memory Care in Minnesota page.

Directory of Winners in the Lakeville Area

Lakeville-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.