The Waters of White Bear Lake
3820 Hoffman Road, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110
4.0
(6 reviews)
"Nestled near the Gem Lake and Lake Shore neighborhoods, The Waters brings a new living experience to White Bear Lake. This senior living com..."
READ MORESeniors aged 65 and over make up 11.1% of the population of St. Paul, MN, which currently stands at approximately 307,000 residents. While this percentage falls below the national average of 16.8%, St. Paul seniors still stand strong at 34,000 inhabitants. This group shows the greatest risk for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss. Indeed, St. Paul’s Alzheimer’s related deaths are on the rise, from 336 in 2016 to 362 in 2020, according to the CDC.
St. Paul’s memory care communities are dedicated to providing a safe environment for people suffering from memory loss. Seniors in these communities receive assistance with personal care, medication and household tasks, as well as 24-hour supervision and guidance. Caregivers are specially trained in the latest research and techniques to provide meaningful interactions and manage difficult behaviors. This guide focuses on memory care options and resources in St. Paul and offers cost comparisons to nearby cities and information about financial assistance.
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3820 Hoffman Road, White Bear Lake, MN, 55110
4.0
(6 reviews)
"Nestled near the Gem Lake and Lake Shore neighborhoods, The Waters brings a new living experience to White Bear Lake. This senior living com..."
READ MORE3700 Cedar Lake Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55416
3.6
(10 reviews)
"Jones-Harrison Senior Living is huge. I toured it for my sister. The building itself is almost two blocks long. It's got everything in it. I thought they might have a swimming pool in there, but they didn't. But the memory care unit is really small, ..."
READ MORE6490 Central Ave NE, Fridley, MN, 55432
3.9
(7 reviews)
"My mom is now at The Landmark of Fridley. I would give this community a 100. They're awesome. My mom is in the memory care unit. They're still doing the COVID thing. They actually have a section where they bring them out, and we can visit through her..."
READ MORE5200 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, MN, 55416
3.7
(9 reviews)
"My wife is a resident at Global Pointe Senior Living, where they offer memory care. It's a very up-to-date facility. The staff is very good and responsive, so we're happy to be there. They even have a theater, bingo several times a week, and live mus..."
READ MORE744 19th Avenue North, South St Paul, MN, 55075
4.0
(3 reviews)
10020 Raleigh Road, Woodbury, MN, 55129
4.0
(3 reviews)
"My husband moved into Prelude Memory Care Cottages. I selected it because it's a smaller facility. He is living in a men's cottage, and there are just a few guys in there. They have a dedicated caregiver on 24 hours. I felt that they would be able to..."
READ MORE7141 York Ave South, Edina, MN, 55435
3.7
(6 reviews)
"My husband has moved to Yorkshire of Edina. It was in our location, and that was very important to me. His unit is just big enough. It's a little efficiency unit with a fridge and a little kitchenette. There's enough room for his bed, chairs, a desk ..."
READ MORE2727 Victoria Street North, Roseville, MN, 55113
2.4
(20 reviews)
"My sister is a resident of The Estates at Roseville. She's in memory care. It is very close to our family, so the location is wonderful. It's in a beautiful spot in Roseville. It's next to a lake and it's very close to Central Park where you can take..."
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 MORE753 7th St E, South Saint Paul, MN, 55106
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My friend lives in Dellwood Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care. They are really helpful. It's an older building, but it's very clean and very neat. The head lady and the head nurse are the ones that I deal with the most, and they seem to be fine..."
READ MORE1401 East 100th Street, Bloomington, MN, 55425
3.1
(10 reviews)
"My father was a resident of the memory care unit and later received hospice care while at Meadow Woods. The care was excellent in all areas. The aides were well trained and were quickly responsive to the residents call lights even during the week o..."
READ MORE6352 Central Ave, Fridley, MN, 55432
3.7
(3 reviews)
"Fridley White Pine Senior Living was a small, homey place with really cute country decorations. We liked this place, but the price was a little bit higher than what we could afford. They have nice amenities, but it was not as fancy as some of the oth..."
READ MORE6950 East Point Douglas Road S., Cottage Grove, MN, 55016
3.0
(3 reviews)
"White Pine Advanced Memory Care of Cottage Grove was brand new and clean. It was built for the purpose of taking care of people. It was very well designed and very nice looking. It was a little more expensive than others, and a little more sanitized,..."
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 MOREThe Health Regulation Division of Minnesota Department of Health licenses all memory care facilities in Saint Paul and the rest of Minnesota. The department is responsible for ensuring facilities comply with their licensing terms as well as state and federal regulations.
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Memory care costs an average of $6,454 per month in Saint Paul. Actual costs vary depending on services and amenities.
Memory care costs more in Saint Paul than the respective state and national average monthly rates of $5,635 and $5,625. Indeed, Saint Paul is one of the state’s priciest locations for memory care. Monthly fees decrease to $6,250 in Duluth and $5,225 in Rochester. Memory care communities in Saint Cloud generally charge around $1,329 less than those in the state capital. Mankato has some of Minnesota’s lowest prices for dementia care, with a median monthly cost of $3,919.  Â
Saint Paul
$6,454
Minnesota
$5,635
United States
$5,625
Duluth
$6,250
Mankato
$3,919
Rochester
$5,225
Saint Cloud
$5,125
In Saint Paul, seniors who opt to receive support and care to age in place usually pay around $7,055 per month for both in-home and home health care. This is over $600 more than memory care. Assisted living is $1,291 more affordable than dementia care. Nursing homes are the costliest local long-term care option, running $11,708 per month for a semiprivate room. Conversely, adult day health care is the most affordable choice, costing about $2,101 per month. Â Â Â
Memory Care
$6,454
In-Home Care
$7,055
Home Health Care
$7,055
Adult Day Health Care
$2,101
Assisted Living Facility
$5,163
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$11,708
Note: Data for Saint Paul was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Minneapolis, was used instead.
In Saint Paul there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit 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.
Navigating the care system and identifying suitable support options can feel overwhelming for both seniors and their loved ones. However, several agencies and organizations offer free advice and assistance to help remove challenges and ensure older adults receive the services they need to age safely and comfortably.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Trellis | (800) 333-2433 | Trellis is the local Area Agency on Aging. It runs diverse programs to improve the quality of life for seniors, including those related to transportation, nutrition, legal advice and Medicare counseling. It also leads the ACT on Alzheimer’s program, a statewide initiative that seeks to make communities more dementia-friendly. |
Alzheimer’s Association - Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | The Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter of the national Alzheimer’s Association organizes local events throughout the two states, including support groups, fundraisers and community education. It maintains an office in nearby Minneapolis, and anyone affected by Alzheimer’s can obtain information and support via the toll-free help line. |
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – St. Paul Regional Office | (800) 827-1000 | Trained veteran service officers offer guidance and support to people who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Officers can perform benefits eligibility checks, help individuals apply for financial assistance and give advice related to pensions and insurance. |
Saint Paul Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Minnesota are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Minnesota page for more information about these laws.