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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in High Forest, MN

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Memory care in High Forest 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 High Forest is about $4,218 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 13 communities, read 56 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Cascade Creek Memory Care
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44 Floor plans available
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Good activities. Very accommodating. Nice modern facility. Sort based on the Europe models for memory care. Room sizes are on the bigger side. They seem to have many different activities for residents...
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.
Cascade Creek, an Anthem Memory Care Community, is a licensed assisted living community specifically designed for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. We are committed to creating a safe, active, and friendly environment where we recognize our residents’ desire for...
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Photo of Meadow Lakes Senior Living
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[name removed] at Meadow Lakes made time for us to see a lovely two bedroom apartment for my in-laws. The apartment was everything that we had hoped and prayed for. The staff has been amazing and very...
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’re pleased to offer Assisted Living and Memory Care options in our beautiful 64-unit apartment building. We opened our doors on October 1, 2000, and have been privileged to serve many wonderful families from the Rochester area and beyond.As you peruse our site consider the concerns you have...
Photo of AVIVA River Bend
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25 reviews
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All staff that I are friendly and helpful. Place is clean and has a good vibe. Lots of stuff to do during the month. Nice location with views of a river and walking paths that can be used. Also close to...
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.
Welcome to River Bend Assisted Living and Memory Care, a senior living community in beautiful Rochester, Minnesota. We offer stylish private apartment homes inside a warm, friendly community with first-class amenities like a state-of-the-art fitness center, beauty and barbershop, theater room,...
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I'm so glad we chose this community for dad. He is settling right in. The ratio of staff to the residents are phenomenally GOOD!! The caregivers are so calm and friendly with my dad they take extra time to...
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.
You’re moving into a new community but you can still call Rochester home. The Waters on Mayowood sits on the former entrance to the farming estate of Dr. Charles and Edith Mayo. Walk along the Zumbro River, view the llamas across the street and relax listening to the grand piano. It is a...
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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.
Photo of Root River Estates
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.
Photo of The Meadows of Grand Meadow
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.
Photo of Benedictine Living Community Rochester Madonna Meadows
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We are happy with mom's living situation. It's good to know she is happy, safe & well cared for.
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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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.
In Shorewood Place, our senior apartments, residents enjoy the convenience of maintenance-free living, with the comfort and privacy of an apartment home.  Social and recreational activities, restaurant-style dining and a host of cultural programs that add to the vibrant lifestyle of this...
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Prime Time Living is very welcoming. The staff are very friendly and they are available to address any of my concerns. The community is very nice and clean. I would have loved to stay in the community!
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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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.
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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Cost of memory care in High Forest, MN

The average cost of senior living in High Forest is $4,218 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elkton, MN with an average of $3,566 per month.

Memory care costs in High Forest, MN, vs. nearby cities

High Forest, MN
$4,218/mo
$4,303/mo

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

High Forest, MN
$4,218/mo
U.S. national average
$4,943/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,218/mo

Memory care costs in High Forest, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,883/mo
Studio
$4,698/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,142/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,570/mo

Senior living costs in High Forest 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: High Forest, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHigh Forest, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$4,218/mo$4,063/mo$4,943/mo
Assisted Living$4,226/mo$4,272/mo$4,710/mo
Independent Living$3,565/mo$3,141/mo$4,158/mo
Memory Care
High Forest, MN:$4,218/mo
Minnesota:$4,063/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Assisted Living
High Forest, MN:$4,226/mo
Minnesota:$4,272/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Independent Living
High Forest, MN:$3,565/mo
Minnesota:$3,141/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Memory care costs in High Forest, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in High Forest 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.

High Forest, MNMN stateNational

Memory care cost trends in High Forest, MN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in High Forest 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
High Forest, MN$7,101/mo$6,641/mo+6.9%
Minnesota$6,648/mo$6,217/mo+6.9%
National$5,984/mo$5,727/mo+4.5%
High Forest, MN
2024 average cost:$7,101/mo
2023 average cost:$6,641/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$6,648/mo
2023 average cost:$6,217/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,984/mo
2023 average cost:$5,727/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in High Forest

Recent reviews for memory care in High Forest

AVIVA River Bend in Rochester, MN

5.0
We chose River Bend Assisted Living and Memory Care because it was close to family and it was cheaper than others we looked into at the time. The only room we have seen is the room for 2 that they have, they wanted to stay together and it has been perfect for them. We have not eaten here but my ...
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Cottagewood Memory Care Rochester

4.5
We have been pretty satisfied with Cottagewood so far. They have worked very well with us through a difficult time, and we appreciate it. I would give them a four or four and a half. We don't have any major complaints.

Cascade Creek Memory Care in Rochester, MN

4.9
My mom is 91 and had been living in my home for the past 4 years. She slowly had increased dementia so we knew that it was time for a safer place. Cascade Creek is a newer facility. Her room has large windows and a high ceiling. She has both electronic monitoring in her room and frequent ...
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High Forest review score based on 25 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 12 High Forest memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The High Forest 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

High Forest review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
High Forest, MN12 facilities
7.2
Stewartville, MN111 facilities
6.7
Racine, MN22 facilities

Review subcategories for High Forest 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 25 reviews of 12 High Forest memory care communities. This chart helps you compare High Forest 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.
High Forest, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.3
Care services
3.3
3.9
Staff
3.6
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
2.9
3.8
Value for cost*
3.0
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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High Forest memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in High Forest memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in High Forest, 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 High Forest 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 High Forest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
High Forest, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
63.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.7%
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
33.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in High Forest 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 High Forest Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
High Forest, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in High Forest 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 High Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
High Forest, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in High Forest 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 High Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
High Forest, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in High Forest 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 High Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
High Forest, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in High Forest

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 High Forest protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Cascade Creek Memory Care, Meadow Lakes Senior Living and AVIVA River Bend are the top-rated memory care facilities near High Forest, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 13 memory care facilities near High Forest, Minnesota. See the full list.

The 13 memory care facilities near you in High Forest, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in High Forest, 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 High Forest, 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 High Forest, Minnesota ranges from $945 to $8295. The average Memory Care cost in High Forest, Minnesota is $4,218. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in High Forest, Minnesota typically starts at $945. 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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