Located on the banks of Lake Superior and at the headwaters of the mighty Mississippi river, Minnesota has earned the nickname “Land of 10,000 Lakes” for good reason. In fact, there are 11,842 lakes in the state that cover a total of over 2.6 million acres. Minnesota is truly a nature lover’s paradise, filled with lakes, rivers, wide open prairies, and dense pine forests. Many locals enjoy fishing and hunting during the summer and snowmobiling and ice fishing in the winter. The state has a large Scandinavian influence, and Minnesotans are often known for being “Minnesota Nice” – the locals tend to be hospitable and friendly, and enjoy sharing each other’s company over a home-cooked meal. Whether you’re a fan of relaxing in nature and enjoying outdoor recreation, or you’d prefer spending time in a major city like Minneapolis, Minnesota has something to offer everyone.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 300 senior living communities in Minnesota that provide memory care. The median monthly cost of memory care in Minnesota is about $5,400.
I looked at quite a few places before settling on The Waters. The staff are delightful, the apartments are quite lovely - light and bright, I’ve eaten there a few times and been impressed. My mom - Who is...
It is a very nice, clean, modern facility. The staff have been very accommodating. We appreciate all the activities you can attend if wanted. We don't worry about our loved one when we are not there.
I am a family member of one of the residence in the memory care. Overall, I have been very pleased with the care that my family member has received a special shout out to nurse [name removed] and to life...
My Mom was in the hurt bag before she moved into Legacy. She's come a long way in the time she has been there. It hasn't always been smooth sailing, but our family is very happy she is at Legacy.
I looked at quite a few places before settling on The Waters. The staff are delightful, the apartments are quite lovely - light and bright, I’ve eaten there a few times and been impressed. My mom - Who is...
Our loved one has been very happy with Kingsley Shores thus far, from the moment she walked in she just said it felt like home. It was very welcoming and had good positive vibes to it. She was able to see...
They are friendly and helpful. I don't know about the food, even the basics seem like very poor execution. No flavor and overly salty, it even looks unappetizing. The activities never seem to change, just...
MY WIFE'S MOM STAYED AT CHAPEL VIEW AND SHE APPRECIATED THE STAFF AND THE FACILITY. IT'S HARD TO PROVIDE CARE THAT MAKES FAMILIES HAPPY BECAUSE IT'S NOT LIKE HOME BUT CHAPEL VIEW DOES A GREAT JOB. MANAGMENT...
You get what you give. If you're respectful, courteous, patient, and kind, the staff responds accordingly. For you and your loved one. I would recommend this facility to others.
The Harbors is a lot better than the last place my mom was in. However, the communication is spotty at best once you get into the facility. Showers are not often enough (my mom went over a week and her hair...
It's good. Not great. Some of the help is amazing and there are others that look at their phone the whole time. My mother is in memory care. Baths, cleaning, is hit or miss. Shouldn't be for the price...
The staff at Autumn Glen Senior Living are good. The housekeeping is good. Communication with upper management is lacking. Overall, I would definitely recommend Autumn Glen Senior Living to others.
My loved one had a very short stay at Edgewood. He had an accident a couple weeks in, and was unable to return to the community because they don't offer skilled nursing. The time he spent here was positive,...
My mom was only there for not quite a month and a half and then she passed away. But while she was there they were all so nice to her, and always made sure she was included in activities. I really felt that...
I looked at quite a few places before settling on The Waters. The staff are delightful, the apartments are quite lovely - light and bright, I’ve eaten there a few times and been impressed. My mom - Who is...
Memory care facilities in Minnesota are a specialized type of assisted living and are regulated and licensed as Assisted Living Facilities with Dementia Care (ALFDC license). The Minnesota Department of Health licenses, regulates, and inspects the memory care facilities in the state. All licensed facilities must follow strict regulations regarding resident care services, medication administration, staffing, facility cleanliness, and the overall safety of residents. You can look up licenses and contact information for assisted living facilities in Minnesota with their Health Care Provider Directory. Caregiving staff at assisted living facilities with a dementia care license must have additional training in dementia care and directed care. Here are some of the requirements for staff at memory care facilities in Minnesota:
Minnesota’s Department of Health inspectors enforce a Bill of Rights for Assisted Living Residents. This Bill of Rights outlines how assisted living or memory care providers should treat and care for their residents. When facilities violate these rights, they can be fined or have their license revoked.
Here are some of the assisted living or memory care resident rights enforced by the Minnesota Department of Health:
Residents of memory care facilities have unique needs that are considered with each one of these rights. For instance, residents of memory care facilities are not allowed to leave on their own, but they do have a right to leave with a family member who oversees their care. A family member who oversees the care of the resident with dementia can advocate for the resident’s rights in the memory care facility.
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The Minnesota Department of Health conducts unannounced inspections of all licensed memory care facilities at least once every two years. If there is a complaint from a resident or their family, then the Department of Health will conduct an impromptu inspection.
To access inspection reports and possible state or federal violations, you can use the Minnesota Department of Health’s Provider Complaints portal to search facilities in your area.
You can also look up surveys using the Health Department’s Provider Survey search portal, or email health.assistedliving@state.mn.us for survey information on assisted living facilities in your area.
Remember that memory care facilities are considered a type of assisted living. So, while searching, you will want to select “assisted living” in the “provider type” box.
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