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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Cottage Grove, MN
Memory care in Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove is about $4,353 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 32 communities, read 340 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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.
Men's Early Onset Garden Estate Home — Woodbury MN Prelude also offers an all-male cottage for men with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia at our Woodbury location. Resulting from an identified need in memory care for facilities that cater to men, the cottage is the only all-male household...
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My mom loves it. The people are friendly. The decorating is like a northwoods lodge. Many comfortable places for folks to sit and visit with each other.
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 mother is there now 2/2014. The building is beautiful, everything is new. The staff for the most part are wonderful. Of course there are never enough employees in these places. I don't like the fact in...
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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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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We have had multiple experiences with this facility, and they have done a fantastic job each time. The care staff are attentive, professional, and friendly. They were so good to my husband, and they knew...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Southview Acres Health Care Center is a modern progressive health care facility, committed to providing exceptional service to our residents, families, the community and surrounding areas. In addition to our highly skilled nursing staff, we have many other professionals striving to provide...
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Cottage Grove, MN
The average cost of senior living in Cottage Grove is $4,353 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Eagan, MN with an average of $4,186 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Cottage Grove
Recent reviews for memory care in Cottage Grove
Personal Care Senior Living Columbia Heights
4.1
All of the staff at Personal Care Senior Living Columbia Heights seem friendly. I'm not crazy about the overall communication with my family. It has taken three months for them to trim her nails, even after several requests. She was taken to the hospital yesterday and we weren't able to get a ...
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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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Cottage Grove review score based on 76 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 76 reviews of 32 Cottage Grove memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Cottage Grove 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
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Review subcategories for Cottage Grove 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 76 reviews of 32 Cottage Grove memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cottage Grove 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.Cottage Grove, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.0
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Cottage Grove memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cottage Grove memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
71.9%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.9%
48.1%
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
78.1%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.1%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.1%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.9%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
56.3%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.9%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.9%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.3%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.6%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
40.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.9%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.3%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.6%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Talamore Woodbury, The Waters of Oakdale and Gable Pines are the top-rated memory care facilities near Cottage Grove, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 32 memory care facilities near Cottage Grove, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Cottage Grove, Minnesota are Talamore Woodbury and Gable Pines. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 32 memory care facilities near you in Cottage Grove, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove, Minnesota ranges from $550 to $9500. The average Memory Care cost in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is $4,353. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Cottage Grove, Minnesota typically starts at $550. 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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