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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Albert Lea, MN
Memory care in Albert Lea 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 Albert Lea is about $3,670 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 6 communities, read 6 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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8.0
Review score
3 reviews
Our experience with Thorne Crest was very short. We set up my parents in independent living and shortly after we moved them in one parent started showing major signs of needing to be put in a memory care...
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 40 years, Thorne Crest has offered seniors the ability to create a lifestyle of their choosing. During that time we have developed programs and offered services to compliment the changing needs and lifestyles of residents and families. Today Thorne Crest continues a tradition of...
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7.0
Review score
3 reviews
It is a very nice facility and very clean. They are adding more activities which is great. The room sizes in memory care are great. I feel my mother in law's room is quite large comparatively speaking.
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.
Oak Park Place Assisted Living Facility located in Albert Lea, Minnesota is a delightful place for seniors. Residents are presented with a variety of therapeutic activities to help them enjoy life to the fullest. While the main goal of Oak Park Place is to provide a place where residents can...
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.
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 Albert Lea, MN
The average cost of senior living in Albert Lea is $3,670 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bricelyn, MN with an average of $2,561 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Albert Lea, MN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Albert Lea, MN vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Albert Lea, MN by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Albert Lea
Recent reviews for memory care in Albert Lea
Oak Park Place - Albert Lea
4.4
They really try and involve the community and their decorations are beautiful. The facility is very nice and clean and always decorated. As far as improving, on the memory care side, I have seen no activities with those residents. And with memory care it may be difficult, but they have puzzles ...
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Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN
4.8
This is a very good comforting place for a family member to be. The staff are very caring and helpful with my loved one. They provide good quality care.
Cedars of Austin
4.6
The Cedars is in a location close to downtown and clinics. The apartment size and selection was very good. Facility has alot of activities for the residents to enjoy. My parents made their own decision to move in there.
Albert Lea memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Albert Lea memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Albert Lea, 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 Albert Lea 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 Albert Lea that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Albert Lea, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
65.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Albert Lea 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 Albert Lea Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Albert Lea, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
74%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Albert Lea 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 Albert Lea partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Albert Lea, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
50.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Albert Lea 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 Albert Lea communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Albert Lea, MNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Albert Lea 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 Albert Lea offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Albert Lea, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
39.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
47.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cedars of Austin, Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC and Oak Park Place - Albert Lea are the top-rated memory care facilities near Albert Lea, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 6 memory care facilities near Albert Lea, Minnesota. See the full list.
The 6 memory care facilities near you in Albert Lea, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Albert Lea, 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 Albert Lea, 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 Albert Lea, Minnesota ranges from $567 to $7795. The average Memory Care cost in Albert Lea, Minnesota is $3,670. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Albert Lea, Minnesota typically starts at $567. 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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