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Memory care in Columbus 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 Columbus is about $7,610 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 399 communities, read 5650 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Minneapolis, St. Paul and Maple Grove.

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This facility is a great fit for my loved one. The staff are friendly and attentive. The food is great. His apartment is comfortable. It's a bit far from the elevator, but he manages. The pricing matched his...
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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I moved my grandmother into Emerald Crest from another Augustana facility (Regent) in mid-Summer, as her ability to manage and organize her day declined alongside her memory. The teams at both EC and the...
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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.
The Assisted Living Memory Care Specialists With four locations in Burnsville, Minnetonka, Shakopee and Victoria, Minnesota, Emerald Crest by Augustana Care memory care communities are truly inspired by our residents and families. With a deep knowledge of memory care, we offer a specialized...
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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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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
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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 to Burnsville Carefree Living by Oxford Living, a vibrant and supportive assisted living community dedicated to helping seniors live their best lives. We understand the importance of finding a place that feels like home, which is why we offer a warm, personalized environment with...
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Everything is working out very well since my mothers move to this community. She is doing very well, and she loves it here. It is a beautiful community. They do a very good job with keeping everything very...
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.
Our beautiful Memory Care residence in River Falls provides dignified, quality care for seniors who can no longer live alone because of dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our programs are designed to help those with cognitive needs providing a safe, nurturing and secure home environment. We...
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[name removed] is on the Tabitha unit, staff are friendly and helpful. [name removed] has always been a funny person, enjoys joking around and staff are really good with her. She's still recognizes her...
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.
Providing exceptional care since 1965, and rooted in Catholic beliefs, Benedictine Living Community-Regina offers a true continuum of care. Benedictine Living Community-Regina offers Independent & Assisted Living, along with early stage and end stage Memory Care. Sharing a campus with United...
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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.
The Regent at Burnsville faithfully provides our community members and their families with high-quality senior living options and health care.Located on beautiful Earley Lake, the Regent is south of the Minnesota River in picturesque Burnsville. Here, you’ll find a warm atmosphere and friendly...
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We have not been able to go and visit this community in awhile due to COVID, however our first impression of this community was very good. We really liked how bright it was, and all of the amenities they...
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.
Elysian Senior Homes of Chanhassen, community set in the bluffs in Chanhassen on Pioneer Trail between Audubon Road and Powers Blvd.
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I think they are doing a good job. Any issues we are having are more with my loved one than the facility itself. Cottagewood is a great place. The staff is friendly. Another really good thing is they have...
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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.
Cottagewood Senior Community is an assisted living community located in the quiet town of Buffalo, MN. We have grounds that are professionally kept, and a huge fountain that greets everyone as they enter our facility. Buffalo is a small town with the kind of charm that visiting relatives will...
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It is a nice small welcoming community from staff and families, with a great level of enhanced care services and compassionate staff. The perfect place for enhanced care needs for your loved one
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.
Suite Living of Shakopee 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 mom has high needs and they do a great job providing personal care and ensuring she is part of the community. The spiritual focus and wonderful volunteers really add to the sense of community.
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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.
The Fountains at Hosanna, an assisted living, independent living, and memory care facility located in Lakeville Minnesota, is one of the premier facilities of its kind in the country. The primary focus of every service we offer is to provide a resident centered approach, an approached designed to...
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The staff are caring and very supportive of my family member. During COVID they started OVER charging for extra items. they charged us $25 dollars just to get my family member a cup of water. Also if they...
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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.
What is assisted living at Lake Ridge? A carefree, active senior lifestyle enhanced with the personal care and health care you need to maintain your independence. You’ll enjoy a private apartment ready for you to furnish as you wish and decorate to make it home. Housekeeping and laundry are done...
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There's no specific person that's assigned to my wife, just group of nurses, staff and helpers. They still watch over her quite well.
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.
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Staff is very friendly and helpful. All staff are great at staying connected and communicating with residents family. Like most facilities they do have some staffing shortage issues but I still feel like it...
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.
All Saints Senior Living lies on a beautiful campus in Shakopee, Scott County, Minnesota. With all the amenities a modern assisted living home could offer, All Saints provides an independent and productive lifestyle with the safety and security many residents seek. Shopping and entertainment are...
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NorBella Prior Lake has been great across the board. The facility has clearly focused on providing compassionate and kind care to their residents.
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.
This beautiful new community is tucked in a lovely setting in Prior Lake, offering a cozy boutique-style environment with only 40 apartments for assisted living and memory care. Residents have comfortable, studio-sized apartments with kitchenettes. Our chef does all the cooking—three delicious...
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My very hard to please dad is very contented there. If you want modern uncomfortable furniture and a fake fireplace this is not your place, but old people like Old styled homey things. The food is homemade...
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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.
If you're looking for assisted living senior care for you elders in the Frederic, WI area, then look no further than Comforts of Home, Memory Care assisted living. Our assisted living community is one of the finest in Frederic and is loaded with amenities including water views as our...
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Everything is going really well so far. The staff are doing the best that they can. They always keep trying to get mom involved with different activities. Mom says that the food is good sometimes. I know...
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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.
The Assisted Living Memory Care Specialists With four locations in Burnsville, Minnetonka, Shakopee and Victoria, Minnesota, Emerald Crest by Augustana Care memory care communities are truly inspired by our residents and families. With a deep knowledge of memory care, we offer a specialized...
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We chose New Perspective Prior Lake because of the location, price and ability to stay in her own apartment and add services as needed, when needed. Tenants seem very happy. We haven't used much in terms...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Prior Lake! This isn't just a place to reside - it's a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each service level, we...
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This was difficult for us, as she wasn't here very long before she passed away. We weren't even here a month. While we were there they kept it clean, and the staff was friendly. I don't think they could have...
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.
Our Community At Walker Methodist Highview Hills, we ease everyday responsibilities and embrace active lifestyles. We are located in a quiet residential setting across from a park and just blocks from historic downtown Lakeville. Included in your monthly rent is a broad range of amenities: One...
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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...
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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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Waconia! This isn't just a place to reside - it's a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...
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Staff were great, very caring, educated, and helpful Activities - their activity director was awesome. She always getting everyone involved. Even when it came to events to get family involved. That means so...
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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.
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All these places are expensive. Personal Care is not the cheapest, but I feel good about the place - especially that it's small and the staff seems really good and dedicated. I think it's a really good place...
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.
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My mother has been a resident in the memory care unit here for over a year and is now on Hospice. I cannot express enough how genuinely caring, respectful and dedicated the entire team is they treat her with...
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.
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New, small and family owned. Mom was the first resident. They provide wonderful care for folks with dementia and other memory issues. Mom’s health has improved in the year and a half she has lived there.
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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.
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My mom was only there for 3 months, she passed away. Everyone was so good to us in just a short time. My mom was very reluctant to move, but fit in perfectly and made the transition so simple
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.

Cost of memory care in Columbus, MN

The average cost of senior living in Columbus is $7,610 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Paul, MN with an average of $6,930 per month.

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

Columbus, MN
$7,610/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
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Memory care costs in Columbus, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,077/mo
Studio
$6,068/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,299/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,349/mo

Senior living costs in Columbus 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: Columbus, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColumbus, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$7,610/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,621/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,907/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Columbus, MN:$7,610/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Columbus, MN:$5,621/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Columbus, MN:$2,907/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Columbus, MN, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Columbus 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 average 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
Columbus, MN$7,348/mo$7,260/mo+1.2%
Minnesota$7,224/mo$7,121/mo+1.4%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Columbus, MN
2024 average cost:$7,348/mo
2023 average cost:$7,260/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$7,224/mo
2023 average cost:$7,121/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 Columbus

Recent reviews for memory care in Columbus

Meadow Woods - Martin Luther Campus in Bloomington, MN

5.0
I think they do a great job at Meadow Woods! The staff here is very friendly and easy to work with. They've been very accommodating in regards to some billing issues we've had in regards to getting funding with the VA straightened out. The facility itself is well kept and clean, and they do a ...
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Saint Therese of Woodbury

4.5
Cannot think of one negative thing to say about this facility. It is a beautiful property with many amenities. The staff is amazing. Every level of care is given by extremely professional and kind members of St Therese staff. I was a patient for 6weeks and was extremely happy with everything, ...
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Monticello St. Benedict's Community

5.0
This is a good community for my mom. my mom does like the good variety of meals. The staff is always nice and friendly. I like that my mom is getting good care at a friendly and clean community. She is happy with the activities that she is participating in. We would highly recommend this ...
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Columbus review score based on 970 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 970 reviews of 399 Columbus memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Columbus 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

Columbus review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Columbus 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 970 reviews of 399 Columbus memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Columbus 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.
Columbus, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.7
Friendliness
3.4
3.8
Care services
2.9
3.5
Staff
3.2
3.6
Meals & dining
3.0
3.3
Activities
3.1
3.3
Value for cost*
3.0
3.4
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*Learn more about cost details

Columbus memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbus memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Columbus, 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 Columbus 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 Columbus that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Columbus, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.7%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.1%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.4%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40.1%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.5%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.6%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.4%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Columbus 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 Columbus Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Columbus, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.2%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.4%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.4%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.5%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Columbus 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 Columbus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Columbus, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.5%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.6%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
26.8%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.1%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.8%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbus 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 Columbus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Columbus, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.8%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
35.8%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbus 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 Columbus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbus, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.4%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.3%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.1%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.9%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.4%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.8%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.1%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
22.8%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.6%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Columbus

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Suite Living of Forest Lake, Havenwood of Burnsville and Havenwood of Buffalo are the top-rated memory care facilities near Columbus, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 399 memory care facilities near Columbus, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Columbus, Minnesota are Havenwood of Buffalo, Havenwood of Richfield and Gable Pines. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 399 memory care facilities near you in Columbus, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Columbus, 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 Columbus, 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 Columbus, Minnesota ranges from $$1,945 to $$10,483. The average Memory Care cost in Columbus, Minnesota is $7,610. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Columbus, Minnesota typically starts at $$1,945. 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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