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Memory care in Smiths Mill offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Smiths Mill is about $3,949 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 137 communities, read 576 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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My sister [name removed] experience at Waters Edge was very good. The staff was always helpful and kind. The facility was welcoming and comfortable. [name removed] had a wonderful view of the lake from...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Liked that there is a chef on premise that can cook something when resident is hungry. Very clean and beautiful place. Twenty resident building houses assisted living and memory care residents with no...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
BeeHive Homes of Lakeville is a brand new, small, intimate, home-like setting nestled in a protected nature area, conveniently located near shopping, City offices and Senior Center. BeeHive Homes is a national franchise with over 200 Homes. BeeHive Homes' philosophy is that we offer an intimate...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Mankato Lodge Senior Living and the whole experience was great. The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, care services and value for cost were also...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Mankato Lodge, professionally managed by Sinceri Senior Living, offers engaging and personalized care focused on the uniqueness of each resident, providing services best suited to your individual needs. We are proud to have been a part of the Mankato community for 24 years. We offer spacious...
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Staff here is wonderful, they always seem happy and very helpful. There seems to be something going on everyday through the weekdays but things seem to go to your own resources on the weekends. There are a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareAt New Perspective’s senior living community in Mankato, Minnesota, you’re a short distance from the conveniences you want and need. Within minutes of the community you’ll find the River Hills Mall, six parks, a nature center, a golf club,...
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Staff is great. My dad is a bit tuff but they have been able to deal with him. He just complains about the food. My dad's used to going out everyday for many years. Restaurant food is definitely different...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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From what I have seen and experienced personally, I would give Windermere a 5 on items 1 - 7. However, it's difficult to give a high mark for item 8 simply because the cost is beyond what people of modest...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Benedictine Windermere Way frees you from home maintenance, offering beautiful, spacious apartments, resort-inspired amenities, outdoor decks, patios and colorful gardens. Windermere Bluff Neighborhood Park is just across the street.Delicious culinary experiences are available in the...
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It is a wonderful place very caring staff warm and comfortable! [name removed] was very well cared for! If I need respite I would definitely bring him there if they had room!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Suite Living of Prior Lake is a 32 private suite Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Community that provides quality care to our seniors, with a personal touch. Our communities are small and intimate, providing a cozy warm atmosphere that feels like home. Suite Living is locally owned and...
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Staff knew the answers to my questions. Anything I asked was shown to me or explain thoroughly. I have welcoming materials. Everything looks great. This is a two bedroom. Nice storage. Storage locker...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Waters of Kingsley Shores and Kingsley Place is located in the beautiful town of Lakeville, Dakota County, Minnesota. Lakeville is a community full of recreational opportunities including numerous parks and lakes for activities as well as gorgeous scenic views. If you love the natural world,...
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For the short time we were there things went well. Brookdale has a small and homey setting to it and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our community, located in Mankato, Minn., in a residential neighborhood just west of Lake Dorothy Park, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, art and other creative projects, lively meals, fun outings...
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Everything is pretty wonderful except her mom and laundry can messy at times. Meals are amazing and room size is generous. The only bad thing is the laundry put away is disorganized and her room can be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The community is very safe, clean and inviting. There are many activities to keep the residents active and engaged. The activities director is very creative and involves as many of the residents in the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We are a quaint Assisted Living and Memory Care community nestled in a cul-de-sac of neighborhood houses. Both our Timberdale Trace communities are shaped like cottages and only have one level. All of our common spaces are in the center, making it very easy to get to activities and the dining...
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[name removed] was at SL Burnsville about 6 weeks. Then he moved to SL Inver Grove. Both places have been easy to work with, staff is cooperative and friendly. It's been an adjustment for us, but I'm...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Suite Living of Burnsville is a 32 private suite Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Community that provides quality care to our seniors, with a personal touch. Our communities are small and intimate, providing a cozy warm atmosphere that feels like home. Suite Living is locally owned and...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Old Main Village and the overall experience was good. The staff was good. The main guy up front was very helpful! The facility was pretty clean. The move in process...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Old Main Village Senior Living is a part the former Mankato State campus, which was converted into gracious senior living in 1988. We are centrally located in downtown Mankato. We have 73 apartments, each completely unique, with a full kitchen, beautiful tall windows and additional storage space...
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Meals started out great but when chef changed they weren't as good. For activities, a little more variety in musicians coming in would have been nice. Religious Sunday service was just televised. Price...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Birchwood Cottages specializes in memory care, providing assisted living services in an enhanced care home-like setting.PEOPLE are the heart of Birchwood Cottages. We support meaningful connections between team members and residents. This fosters an uplifting and positive environment in which to...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Ecumen Sand Prairie offers private apartment homes with attractive floor plans, delicious home-cooked meals and friendly caregivers and companions. You can rely on our trained staff to supervise every aspect of your loved one’s care. With staff on duty around the clock, you’ll have the assurance...
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We are happy with the care she received. Sometimes getting in touch with someone in management about a question was tough, but that wasn't often. We never saw issues with cleanliness. The staff were always...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Traditions 2 is conveniently located within walking distance of Manthey Park providing a beautiful place for our residents to get fresh air and enjoy nature. From the moment you enter this apartment community, you will feel comfort and the freedom to live your life to the fullest. Whether you...
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First of all it felt like home as we walked in. Staff and residents very friendly. We were very happy with this place as was my dad.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
For over 15 years, Kingsway Retirement Living has offered independent living, assisted living and memory care in southeastern Minnesota. Our team members have over 100 years of combined experience in senior care. Awarded "Best of Assisted Living" four times by SeniorAdvisor, Kingsway is part of a...
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Staff to resident ratio is great, staff truly cares about all residents and their families, it's kept very clean, food is great and the activities are just right.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I have never been To an assisted-living facility before I didn’t know what to Expect. I come and go I want I am independent living I eat With other people living here, I enjoy the conversation and a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sleepy Eye Assisted Living offers personalized services along with the privacy of your own apartment. From our compassionate, professional staff to customized assistance and wellness programs. Our Assisted Living is located in a quiet residential location of Sleepy Eye, MN yet close enough to...
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My mom loved the food there. She did not participate in any of the activities they offered. They were very nice. Just pay attention to the care they are paying for. I would do this no matter where my mom was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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My parents moved into a beautiful 2 bedroom unit with no services initially. My Dad utilized some of the Assisted Living options briefly but soon needed to move to a studio apt. in Memory Care on a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley encourages your interests and provides gracious, on-site amenities and services—including truly exceptional dining. Our Ecumen Wellness Program nurtures every aspect of your life for maximum wellness—physically, socially, emotionally, spiritually, environmentally...
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Facility and staff are great, only issue has been quality of food has been hit and miss. Apartment size is very good, plenty of storage.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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i like living at Autumnn Grace. Sometimes i get frustratd with myself for not being able to do my ADL'S. Someone is always here to assist me. it has been two years since living here. i like it.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Overall, the service is great. However, I have experienced some problems with my meds. Not knowing when I'm getting a new one and not always sure what they are for.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
With ample walking paths and an adjacent park, Monarch Meadows offers easy access to nature, providing opportunities for reflection and rejuvenation. Our structured programs are designed to enrich our residents' lives by promoting spiritual, recreational or educational benefits with each...
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Very friendly and engaged with plenty of activities for family member. Room sizes and amenities offered for residents are excellent.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Beacon has a quiet, small town coziness touch, located in the heart of Mapleton, Minnesota. Country living at its finest with the comforts of excellent care, located a short distance from Mankato and Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital. You'll have peace of mind knowing the care and team are...

Cost of memory care in Smiths Mill, MN

The average cost of senior living in Smiths Mill is $3,949 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Crystal, MN with an average of $3,258 per month.

Memory care costs in Smiths Mill, MN, vs. nearby cities

Smiths Mill, MN
$3,949/mo

Memory care costs in Smiths Mill, MN, vs. state and national averages

Smiths Mill, MN
$3,949/mo
U.S. national average
$4,940/mo

Memory care costs in Smiths Mill, MN, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$3,949/mo

Memory care costs in Smiths Mill, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,783/mo
Studio
$4,834/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,421/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,013/mo

Senior living costs in Smiths Mill vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Smiths Mill, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSmiths Mill, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$3,949/mo$4,065/mo$4,940/mo
Assisted Living$4,067/mo$4,274/mo$4,707/mo
Independent Living$3,398/mo$3,144/mo$4,156/mo
Memory Care
Smiths Mill, MN:$3,949/mo
Minnesota:$4,065/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
Assisted Living
Smiths Mill, MN:$4,067/mo
Minnesota:$4,274/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Independent Living
Smiths Mill, MN:$3,398/mo
Minnesota:$3,144/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Memory care costs in Smiths Mill, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Smiths Mill and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Smiths Mill, MN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Smiths Mill have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Smiths Mill, MN$8,037/mo$7,400/mo+8.6%
Minnesota$7,443/mo$6,678/mo+11.4%
National$6,411/mo$5,984/mo+7.1%
Smiths Mill, MN
2024 average cost:$8,037/mo
2023 average cost:$7,400/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$7,443/mo
2023 average cost:$6,678/mo
Percent change:+11.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,411/mo
2023 average cost:$5,984/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Smiths Mill

Recent reviews for memory care in Smiths Mill

Beehive Homes of Lakeville

4.5
Very selective with hiring staff. Open and welcoming communication/feedback with owners and staff about concerns and immediately addressed. Important to know the handful of concerns were minor and related to brand new location and startup. Staff friendly and genuinely concerned with care and ...
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NorBella Savage

4.7
We did enjoy the smaller scale of the community, the staff to residents ratio was very good. With them being a brand new community they were still working out the kinks. However based on the experience we have had so far we would recommend the NorBella Savage community

Mill City Senior Living in Faribault, MN

4.0
Overall it has been a very good experience. Mom and dad like it there. Like all places they are short on staff, but staff they have have been wonderful. The rooms are large. They have a washer and dryer in each room. They have everything that they could need. My mom needs a lot of help and they ...
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Smiths Mill review score based on 137 family reviews

7.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 137 reviews of 116 Smiths Mill memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Smiths Mill review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Smiths Mill review score compared against nearby cities

7.4
Smiths Mill, MN116 facilities
8.5
Janesville, MN17 facilities
8.5
Madison Lake, MN15 facilities

Review subcategories for Smiths Mill memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 137 reviews of 116 Smiths Mill memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Smiths Mill resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Smiths Mill, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
4.3
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.8
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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*Learn more about cost details

Smiths Mill memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Smiths Mill memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Smiths Mill, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Smiths Mill memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Smiths Mill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Smiths Mill, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.2%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.4%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.8%
69.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.3%
27.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.1%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Smiths Mill memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Smiths Mill Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Smiths Mill, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.2%
44.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Smiths Mill memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Smiths Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Smiths Mill, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.3%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.3%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
23.3%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.4%
49.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
20.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Smiths Mill memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Smiths Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Smiths Mill, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.7%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.6%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
30.2%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Smiths Mill memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Smiths Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Smiths Mill, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.8%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.1%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.1%
28.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.6%
52.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.3%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.1%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.4%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.6%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.7%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
47.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
17.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.2%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Smiths Mill

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Minnesota memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Smiths Mill protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Water's Edge, Beehive Homes of Lakeville and Mankato Lodge Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Smiths Mill, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 137 memory care facilities near Smiths Mill, Minnesota. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Smiths Mill, Minnesota is Water's Edge. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 137 memory care facilities near you in Smiths Mill, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Smiths Mill, Minnesota, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Smiths Mill, Minnesota, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Smiths Mill, Minnesota ranges from $900 to $9550. The average Memory Care cost in Smiths Mill, Minnesota is $3,949. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Smiths Mill, Minnesota typically starts at $900. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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