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Memory care in Dakota 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 Dakota County is about $8,007 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 402 communities, read 5681 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Minneapolis, St. Paul and Eden Prairie.

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Photo of Suite Living of Anoka
99 Photos available
9.0
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36 reviews
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It's clean, and I appreciate the aids and the staff. They have a great activities director, great nursing staff. The food is good! I would recommend.
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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Photo of The Shores of Lake Phalen
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As you can tell we were very happy with the Shores. The hands on staff in memory were amazingly kind, patient, attentive to my brother's distinctive needs, respectful and responsive to our questions and...
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.
Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota, delivers small town charm to residents of The Shores of Lake Phalen while providing them with easy access to the urban amenities and services of nearby Saint Paul. Outdoor enthusiasts will be thrilled to live on the shores of Lake Phalen where they can go...
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Photo of Stoney River Assisted Living and Memory Support
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9.0
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63 reviews
9.0
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Her room exceeded expectations. The staff is good at responding to questions and concerns. They provide many activities that give residents a chance to interact. I would recommend to others.
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.
About the communityStoney River Assisted Living and Memory SupportWelcome to Stoney River of Ramsey, serving adults in the Ramsey and surrounding area. Stoney River of Ramsey is an extension of Health Dimensions GroupThe lifestyle at this community supports residents in the next phase of life....
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Photo of White Pine Advanced Assisted Living of Cottage Grove
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22 reviews
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I like that it's fairly small and the residents get to know each other. Staff are easy to get a hold of and provide information on my family member. They customize the care to my family member's needs. I...
Provides: Assisted 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.
This community offers assisted living and memory care in a unique home-like setting. We promise to offer the highest quality of care at the most affordable price. At White Pine Senior Living we make assisted living, memory care and respite care easy to understand.
Photo of Artis Senior Living of Woodbury
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33 Floor plans available
8.9
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The staff is just wonderful they know how to deal with the memory care patients with love and patience and if you have any questions they are there to assist in any way possible to find a resolution. I have...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Artis of Woodbury is proud to be named a 2026 Best Memory Care community by U.S. News & World Report and is 2026 Great Place to Work Certified. At Artis, we help people living with dementia achieve the essential human need for purpose, belonging, and joy by building a bridge between their...
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Photo of The Waters of Edina
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8.9
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The staff/nurses that take care of mom are very friendly and talk to her often. they are patient and attentive to her needs She has a studio and it is spacious. the bathroom is large to accommodate lifts. it...
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.
Set in a serene wooded landscape with a pond, and adjacent to Colonial Church, The Waters of Edina features walking paths nestled amidst water features and mature evergreens. Inside, the warm glow of fireplaces and beautifully appointed interior spaces promote wellbeing, socializing and a sense...
Photo of The Residence at North Ridge
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They are very helpful. The memory unit has a smell and I'm sure there are reasonable for that. The staff are very nice and good.
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.
North Ridge Health and Rehab is an assisted living community located in New Hope, Minnesota. Our residence is only a matter of minutes from New Hope's numerous religious organizations, shopping centers, and restaurants. However, we're also in a beautiful, residential area that offers our...
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Photo of Encore at Hugo
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8.9
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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.
Encore at Hugo is a small senior living community located in Hugo, Minnesota. Here at Encore, we pride ourselves on being a a close knit family and provide our residents with the care and love that we would give to our own family. Our location is in a beautiful environment where residents will...
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Photo of SilverCreek on Main
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We have been here for 2.5 months now, and I have been here on site basically every day. Even though the place is quite expensive, I am honestly ranking them as 5/5 for every one of those questions. I've been...
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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Photo of Blaine Senior Living
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All 5's. Just a wonderful facility for us and Mom. It's a friendly community. Great independent living. There are good community activities. Families are welcome.
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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Photo of StoryPoint Golden Valley
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8.8
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96 reviews
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What I like the most about the community is the cleanliness, however no, I wouldn't recommend. Perhaps with the new management change that I believe happened a couple months ago, it is now better but poor...
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 StoryPoint Golden Valley! 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...
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Photo of StoryPoint Columbia Heights
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8.7
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49 reviews
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The activities were fine. They just didn't have nearly enough of them… And the clock the cost was twice what we are repaying now. Based on the experience we have had with New Perspective, we would recommend...
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 StoryPoint Columbia Heights! 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...
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Photo of Willows Bend Senior Living
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8.7
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[name removed] and I are very happy here at Willows Bend Senior Living Center. The place is well kept and everyone is so friendly. We get weekly flyers on what's going on to include outings. Staff even came...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Proudly managed by Ebenezer, a trusted non-profit provider of residential housing and health care since 1917 and part of Fairview Health Services, Willows Bend Senior Living Community is devoted to enriching lives through a mission-driven approach to care and service.Offering maintenance-free...
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Photo of Prairie Heights Memory Care
1010 Photos available
8.7
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48 reviews
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We toured & met with the facilities administrators. It was like divine intervention occurred. Very pleasant staff, kind & attentive. Really cared about their residents. The common areas were always kept...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
At Prairie Heights Memory Care, residents are engaged in such activities as cooking, horseshoes, socializing at get-togethers, arts & crafts, dancing, arranging flowers, playing trivia games, enjoying music or getting manicures. Maybe they’re singing karaoke, playing cards, reminiscing together...
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Photo of Encore at Mahtomedi
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8.7
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31 reviews
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My father resided at Encore Mahtomedi until he passed away. The staff treated him like family. They actually truly cared for him. My mother in law recently needed memory care and of course she is now at...
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.
Encore of Mahtomedi is a small senior living community located in Mahtomedi, Minnesota. Here at Encore, we pride ourselves on being a a close knit family and provide our residents with the care and love that we would give to our own family. Our location is in a beautiful environment where...
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Photo of The Homestead at Anoka
99 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
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8.6
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51 reviews
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She is happy & well cared for. Our concerns were with her living alone and needing help with no one knowing. She seems to enjoy the food she looks forward to mealtime. We know she is getting nutrition, and...
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.
At The Homestead at Anoka, we’re a vibrant community of distinctive living and care choices – a welcoming place you’ll be happy to call home.Our delightfully spacious, well-appointed apartment homes invite you to enjoy privacy, security and lovely surroundings, rich with amenities. Add the...
Photo of Caretta Senior Living Maplewood
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8.6
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There are lots of RAs who truly care about us residents and it shows. [name removed] at the front desk knows the answer to just about every question you could think of! [name removed] in activities is 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.
Caretta Senior Living Maplewood, which opened in the fall of 2024, is nestled in Maplewood just off White Bear Avenue between I-694 and MN-36—making it easy for friends and family to visit. The area is surrounded by shopping, dining, entertainment, medical clinics, and beautiful parks.Our...
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Photo of Kingsway Retirement Living
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My parents are super happy there. I have been there many times and even ate there as well. I would give it a five all around. My parents have never complained at all. Each interaction with staff has been...
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 15 years, Kingsway Retirement Living has offered independent living, assisted living and memory care in southeastern Minnesota. Our team members have over 100 years of combined experience in senior care. Awarded "Best of Assisted Living" four times by SeniorAdvisor, Kingsway is part of a...
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Photo of Benedictine Living Community Shakopee St. Gertrude's
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The food needs improvement. Everything else was great. Wonderful staff all around. Activities good but could use more games or card games. A lot of bingo. Cleanliness was great and apartment size great
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.
Benedictine St. Gertrude's provides award-winning senior care: assisted living, long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, outpatient therapy and therapy services in your home. Assisted living at Benedictine St. Gertrude's is designed to support independence and well-being close to...
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Photo of Parkshore Senior Campus
2222 Photos available
2121 Floor plans available
8.5
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My loved one is very happy and has made many friends. They offer flexible meal plans and a la carte services. Good social events for a broad range of interests and abilities - many offsite tours to museums...
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.
Parkshore Senior Community is conveniently located in St. Louis Park just steps away from Byerly's, Park Nicollet Medical Center and Target. Wolfe Lake Park is just outside your door. Since 1988 Parkshore Senior Community has been committed to a continuum of care for our residents. This...
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Photo of Cardigan Ridge Senior Living
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5 on everything. My Dad was there the last 3 months of his life and wish we would have gotten him there sooner. The staff was wonderful and took great care of him right through his last day. Very attentive...
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 Waters of Eden Prairie
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The food is excellent. They have a featured meal and dessert each day. If you don't like what's being featured you can select from a restaurant style menu that offers salads, seafood, pasta, various meat,...
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.
Set on a serene nature preserve overlooking a pond with a walking path, The Waters of Eden Prairie provides a tranquil hideaway — across from the Eden Prairie Mall and near other area attractions.Eden Prairie is located just southwest of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, and has been...
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Photo of Broadwell Senior Living
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Everyone was friendly, welcoming and accommodating. They offered 4 different sizes with various options. So several options for cost. Family member is just getting settled. So far so good.
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.
Broadwell Senior Living operates premium, continuum-of-care retirement communities with two prominent locations in Plymouth, Minnesota, and Kearney, Nebraska. These modern facilities specialize in an "age-in-place" philosophy, allowing residents to seamlessly transition between independent...
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Photo of The Bluffs Advanced Memory Care
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We found the staff to be very helpful. The administration staff that were on site were always very responsive to our needs and questions and we felt that the caregivers truly did care for our loved one...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Comforts of Home Advanced Memory Care - The Bluffs offers advanced memory care services in a warm, welcoming, home-like environment. With nearly 20 years of experience, we are dedicated to continuously expanding our understanding of dementia care in innovative ways.At The Bluffs, we specialize in...
Photo of StoryPoint Faribault
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The transition was better than expected. Staff has been great at every level, and the encouragement by the staff to do activities and during meals is appreciated.
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 StoryPoint Faribault! 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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Cost of memory care in Dakota County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Dakota County is $8,007 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Miesville, MN with an average of $6,181 per month.

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

Dakota County, MN
$8,007/mo

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

Dakota County, MN
$8,007/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$8,007/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,035/mo
Studio
$6,131/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,506/mo

Senior living costs in Dakota 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: Dakota County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDakota County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$8,007/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,189/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,644/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Dakota County, MN:$8,007/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Dakota County, MN:$5,189/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Dakota County, MN:$2,644/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Dakota County, MN, over time

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

Dakota County, MNMN stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Dakota County, MN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dakota 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 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
Dakota County, MN$7,592/mo$7,425/mo+2.3%
Minnesota$7,224/mo$7,121/mo+1.4%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Dakota County, MN
2024 average cost:$7,592/mo
2023 average cost:$7,425/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
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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What families are saying about memory care in Dakota County

Recent reviews for memory care in Dakota County

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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Wealshire Of Bloomington

5.0
My dad has been at Wealshire of Bloomington for almost three years. My brother and I were looking for a new place for dad as the Alzheimer's disease continued to make it hard for him to make safe decisions. He was very active and the place he was in did not fit as most residents were much ...
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Dakota County review score based on 949 family reviews

7.6
Review score402 facilities949 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 949 reviews of 402 Dakota County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dakota County 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

Dakota County review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Dakota County, MN402 facilities
7.6
Ramsey County, MN406 facilities
7.6
Scott County, MN419 facilities

Review subcategories for Dakota County 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 949 reviews of 402 Dakota County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dakota County 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.
Dakota County, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.7
Friendliness
3.4
3.8
Care services
2.9
3.5
Staff
3.2
3.7
Meals & dining
3.0
3.4
Activities
3.0
3.3
Value for cost*
2.9
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Dakota County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dakota County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dakota 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 Dakota 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 Dakota County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dakota County, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.2%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.1%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.4%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.5%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.2%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dakota 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 Dakota County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dakota County, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.9%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.5%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.4%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.9%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dakota 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 Dakota County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dakota County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.8%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
27.6%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.6%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.2%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Dakota 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 Dakota County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dakota County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
38.6%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dakota 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 Dakota County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dakota County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.5%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.9%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.4%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.9%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.5%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.5%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.8%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.1%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.3%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
52.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
24.4%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.1%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Dakota 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 Dakota County protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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