The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wayzata, MN for 2023

More than 94,000 seniors across the state of Minnesota have Alzheimer's disease. With over 20 percent of its 4,804 residents aged 65 years and older, Wayzata, Minnesota offers specialized care for seniors who suffer from some type of dementia in two memory care facilities, known as special care units (SCUs). There are another 18 in the surrounding communities.

• In terms of overall comfort, Wayzata receives a score of 40 out of 100, with 100 being the best. Winters are cold, with temperatures dropping below six degrees and 51 inches of snow fall is expected each year. Families may want to check to see that their chosen SCU has proper measures in place to prevent seniors from these harsh weather conditions.
• Wayzata's overall cost of living exceeds the U.S. national average by an index of 58.5. The largest contributing factor is the cost of housing, which is nearly three times greater than the national average. This may be something for families of loved ones with dementia to keep in mind when budgeting for a memory care facility.
• According to the American Lung Association, the air in Hennepin County is clean and safe to breath. The area receives a passing grade, scoring an A for ozone pollution and a B for 24-hour particle pollution. This means that seniors with respiratory conditions are unlikely to see their condition worsen.
• Crime rates in Wayzata exceed both state-wide and national averages. Violent crime receives a score of 32.1 and property crime scores a 51.8 out of a possible 100, with 100 being high crime. The national averages are 31.1 and 38.1 in the same categories, respectively. While most facilities are outfitted with surveillance equipment and security systems, it's worthwhile to ask individual facilities what procedures and policies they have in place to ensure the safety of their residents.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Wayzata

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.

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

Directory of Winners in the Wayzata Area

Wayzata-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.