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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Carlton County, MN

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Memory care in Carlton County 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 Carlton County is about $4,993 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 40 communities, read 67 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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.
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 cannot say enough about this most wonderful advanced caregiving living choice for your loved one!!.. I had the honor and privilege of having my sweetheart with Alzheimer’s there, and I cannot tell you how...
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 Carlton County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Carlton County is $4,993 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McGregor, MN with an average of $3,446 per month.

Memory care costs in Carlton County, MN, vs. nearby counties

Carlton County, MN
$4,993/mo
$4,779/mo

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

Carlton County, MN
$4,993/mo
U.S. national average
$5,014/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,993/mo

Memory care costs in Carlton County, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,452/mo
Studio
$5,478/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,336/mo

Senior living costs in Carlton County 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: Carlton County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarlton County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$4,993/mo$4,223/mo$5,014/mo
Assisted Living$4,782/mo$4,418/mo$4,752/mo
Independent Living$3,235/mo$3,269/mo$4,211/mo
Memory Care
Carlton County, MN:$4,993/mo
Minnesota:$4,223/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Assisted Living
Carlton County, MN:$4,782/mo
Minnesota:$4,418/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Independent Living
Carlton County, MN:$3,235/mo
Minnesota:$3,269/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Memory care costs in Carlton County, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Carlton County 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 Carlton County, MN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Carlton County 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
Carlton County, MN$8,469/mo$7,960/mo+6.4%
Minnesota$6,406/mo$6,506/mo-1.5%
National$5,514/mo$5,554/mo-0.7%
Carlton County, MN
2024 average cost:$8,469/mo
2023 average cost:$7,960/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$6,406/mo
2023 average cost:$6,506/mo
Percent change:-1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,514/mo
2023 average cost:$5,554/mo
Percent change:-0.7%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Carlton County

Recent reviews for memory care in Carlton County

Golden Horizons of Sandstone

4.8
Overall we have been very pleased with the staff and their care services. We do not have first hand experience with the meals and dining service, but we feel what is being served is appropriate. It may not be as many home cooked meals as we would like but overall they food looks good. The ...
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New Perspective Twin Ports in Superior, WI

5.0
He is doing good and he loves it in the community. It has all worked out very well. I felt good about it in the beginning and I was hoping for the best. They came through and did really well. We're very happy with the referral A Place For Mom gave us.

VitaCare Living of Proctor

5.0
My mother was there for a short period of time but in that time everything was quite nice. Staff was friendly and attentive as well as caring. Food was wonderful with many options. Was a very nice place all around.

Carlton County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carlton County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carlton County, 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 Carlton County 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 Carlton County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carlton County, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.3%
46.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.7%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.1%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
24.1%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.3%
28%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.1%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
13.8%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.6%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carlton County 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 Carlton County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carlton County, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.5%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.7%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.1%
67.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.9%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carlton County 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 Carlton County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carlton County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.4%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.2%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
10.3%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
3.4%
49.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Carlton County 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 Carlton County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carlton County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.3%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.3%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
13.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.4%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carlton County 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 Carlton County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carlton County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
17.2%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.4%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.1%
52.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.6%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.1%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.1%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.8%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.8%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
24.1%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
13.8%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.8%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.1%
45.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Carlton County

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

Frequently Asked Questions

New Perspective Cloquet and Barnum, VitaCare Living of Proctor and Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Carlton County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 40 memory care facilities near Carlton County, Minnesota. See the full list.
The 40 memory care facilities near you in Carlton County, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Carlton County, 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 Carlton County, 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 Carlton County, Minnesota ranges from $1950 to $11000. The average Memory Care cost in Carlton County, Minnesota is $4,993. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Carlton County, Minnesota typically starts at $1950. 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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