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Memory care in Dodge 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 Dodge County is about $4,161 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 115 communities, read 283 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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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This is a very well maintained and nice looking community. My mother is doing very well since her move. She has adjusted well to it. They have a good staff here, they have been very welcoming and helpful....
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.
Traditions of Waterville offers many different options to fit different lifestyles. -Private dining area that is reservable for private parties-Guest room apartments available for rent-A cozy fireplace nook -A wide variety of activities for everyone! Regular musical entertainment and pie...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.
Nestled in Pepin, Wisconsin, overlooking the picturesque Mississippi River, our expansive 44,000 square foot facility offers ample space, ensuring every resident enjoys the privacy of their own room. Our serene surroundings boast beautifully landscaped gardens intertwined with meandering...
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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.
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This was on the list from a place for mom and it's also very close to me. So far it's been good, this has been a big cahnge and whenever I ask my parents about it their response is its okay but nothings...
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.
We have 39 Apartments in a quiet rural town setting. We offer both Assisted Living and Secured Memory Care Apartments. Traditions will work to help you maintain your independence, by providing a wide variety of services with the assistance of our helpful staff. We have inviting common areas...
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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.
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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
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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.
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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.

Cost of memory care in Dodge County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Dodge County is $4,161 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mapleview, MN with an average of $3,562 per month.

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

Dodge County, MN
$4,161/mo
$4,363/mo

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

Dodge County, MN
$4,161/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,161/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,324/mo
Studio
$4,758/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,202/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,105/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,540/mo

Senior living costs in Dodge 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: Dodge County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDodge County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$4,161/mo$4,073/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$4,172/mo$4,281/mo$4,705/mo
Independent Living$3,797/mo$3,145/mo$4,161/mo
Memory Care
Dodge County, MN:$4,161/mo
Minnesota:$4,073/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Dodge County, MN:$4,172/mo
Minnesota:$4,281/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Independent Living
Dodge County, MN:$3,797/mo
Minnesota:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Memory care costs in Dodge County, MN, over time

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

Dodge County, MNMN stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Dodge County, MN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dodge 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
Dodge County, MN$7,450/mo$6,641/mo+12.2%
Minnesota$7,404/mo$6,690/mo+10.7%
National$6,354/mo$5,957/mo+6.7%
Dodge County, MN
2024 average cost:$7,450/mo
2023 average cost:$6,641/mo
Percent change:+12.2%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$7,404/mo
2023 average cost:$6,690/mo
Percent change:+10.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,354/mo
2023 average cost:$5,957/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Dodge County

Recent reviews for memory care in Dodge County

Beehive Homes of Lakeville

4.5
Very selective with hiring staff. Open and welcoming communication/feedback with owners and staff about concerns and immediately addressed. Important to know the handful of concerns were minor and related to brand new location and startup. Staff friendly and genuinely concerned with care and ...
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Oak Ridge Assisted Living in Hastings, MN

5.0
The staff is kind, patient and excellent at Oak Ridge Assisted Living. The facility is very clean, there are never any bad odors. The staff is also responsive to questions and concerns. I would highly recommend this facility to family and friends! I am very pleased that my husband is a resident ...
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Mill City Senior Living in Faribault, MN

4.0
Overall it has been a very good experience. Mom and dad like it there. Like all places they are short on staff, but staff they have have been wonderful. The rooms are large. They have a washer and dryer in each room. They have everything that they could need. My mom needs a lot of help and they ...
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Dodge County review score based on 76 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 76 reviews of 94 Dodge County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dodge 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

Dodge County review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Dodge County, MN94 facilities
7.3
Dodge Center, MN116 facilities
7.7
Kasson, MN21 facilities

Review subcategories for Dodge 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 76 reviews of 94 Dodge County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dodge 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.
Dodge County, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.3
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
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Dodge County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dodge County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dodge 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 Dodge 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 Dodge County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dodge County, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.6%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.9%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.9%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.6%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dodge 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 Dodge County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dodge County, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.4%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.1%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dodge 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 Dodge County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dodge County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
21.3%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.8%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dodge 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 Dodge County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dodge County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
28.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dodge 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 Dodge County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dodge County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.9%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.2%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.9%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.3%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.1%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
38.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
14.9%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.9%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Dodge 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 Dodge County protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Prairie Meadows, Beehive Homes of Lakeville and South Grove Lodge Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dodge County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 115 memory care facilities near Dodge County, Minnesota. See the full list.
The 115 memory care facilities near you in Dodge 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 Dodge 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 Dodge 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 Dodge County, Minnesota ranges from $900 to $9550. The average Memory Care cost in Dodge County, Minnesota is $4,161. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dodge County, Minnesota typically starts at $900. 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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