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Memory care in Waconia 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 Waconia is about $4,020 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 29 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Harrison Bay Senior Living
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We like the facilities, beautiful and clean. The staff is also nice for the most part. We just were taken back by an incident that happens couple of weeks ago with our relative. We have called the office...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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My experience with the team at New Perspective has been incredible! I own a home care agency in California so I deal with families in crisis all the time. When I found myself having to deal with some very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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 CareLocated minutes west of Minneapolis in the lovely lakeside community of Waconia, Minnesota, New Perspective’s senior assisted living community features the beauty and amenities of a fine hotel. Ridgeview Hospital is located across the...
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They offer a variety of daily activities. The community is clean and well taken care of. My brother loves the food. This is a smaller community so it works well for him. I would recommend this community.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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 Harbor was opened in 2006 and has 36 home like assisted living apartments. We offer the freedom of independent living blended with the quality services tailored to meet your every need. We offer spacious studio and one bedroom apartments. Each apartment features a full kitchen, including a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Welcome!Situated on the western shores of the lake in Spring Park, Lake Minnetonka Shores has become known not only for its stunning park and lakeshore, but also for its extensive housing and service choices. For a setting that offers freedom combined with the comfort of knowing supportive...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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The community is small but very personable. I feel because it's small the service and care are more ones on one. I would recommend this community to others.
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.
Nagel Assisted Living & Memory Care, founded in 2015, is an exciting new addition to the city of Waconia, MN. Housed in the former Nagel Hospital opened in 1940, our community has been designed with an eye toward keeping the charm of this historic site while freshly renovating the entire...
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I'am pleased with all this community has done for us. My father is doing pretty well here. The community looks nice, they do a good job with making sure everything is well maintained and tidy. The staff is...
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.
Westwood Place is an Assisted Living Residence. It is for elderly people who take care of their own needs, but have difficulty performing daily tasks. It provides companionship with other elderly persons and daily activities to keep both the mind and body active while still encouraging...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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Mom has only been at Hidden Creek for a month and she is adjusting nicely. I believe a big part of her happiness is the attentive and caring staff. They staff is quick to call if there is an issue that...
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.
Located in a tree lined residential neighborhood in Chaska, MN, Hidden Creek Assisted Living offers peaceful retirement living. Known for our warm, personal touch, we provide assisted living services in a comfortable home environment. We endeavor to preserve our resident's privacy while allowing...
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Cost of memory care in Waconia, MN

The average cost of senior living in Waconia is $4,020 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Germany, MN with an average of $3,830 per month.

Memory care costs in Waconia, MN, vs. nearby cities

Waconia, MN
$4,020/mo
$3,971/mo

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

Waconia, MN
$4,020/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,020/mo

Memory care costs in Waconia, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,316/mo
Studio
$2,393/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,668/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,867/mo

Senior living costs in Waconia 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: Waconia, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaconia, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$4,020/mo$4,063/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$4,527/mo$4,272/mo$4,707/mo
Independent Living$3,283/mo$3,141/mo$4,156/mo
Memory Care
Waconia, MN:$4,020/mo
Minnesota:$4,063/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Waconia, MN:$4,527/mo
Minnesota:$4,272/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Independent Living
Waconia, MN:$3,283/mo
Minnesota:$3,141/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Waconia

Recent reviews for memory care in Waconia

Wealshire Of Bloomington

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My dad has been at Wealshire of Bloomington for almost three years. My brother and I were looking for a new place for dad as the Alzheimer's disease continued to make it hard for him to make safe decisions. He was very active and the place he was in did not fit as most residents were much ...
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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

Parkshore Senior Campus in Saint Louis Park, MN

4.5
We chose Parkshore Senior Campus because we had a lot of personal references. The room sizes here are very nice and spacious. We have heard the food is very good, they are chef prepared meals. I would recommend to others looking.

Waconia memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waconia memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waconia, 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 Waconia 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 Waconia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waconia, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
77.8%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Waconia 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 Waconia Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waconia, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waconia 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 Waconia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waconia, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Waconia 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 Waconia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waconia, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waconia 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 Waconia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waconia, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.8%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Waconia

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 Waconia protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Harrison Bay Senior Living, New Perspective Waconia and The Harbor at Peace Village are the top-rated memory care facilities near Waconia, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 9 memory care facilities near Waconia, Minnesota. See the full list.

The 9 memory care facilities near you in Waconia, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Waconia, 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 Waconia, 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 Waconia, Minnesota ranges from $538 to $10000. The average Memory Care cost in Waconia, Minnesota is $4,020. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Waconia, Minnesota typically starts at $538. 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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