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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Downer, MN

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Memory care in Downer 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 Downer is about $5,983 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 59 communities, read 110 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Fargo, Moorhead and Dale.

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Photo of Good Samaritan Society - Fargo
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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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.
Photo of Wst Fargo Cooperative Lvng Ctr
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Sheyenne Terraces
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.
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 Viking Manor Nursing Home
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
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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Home Care, 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.
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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, 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.
Pelican Landing is Detroit Lakes newest Senior living Community. Pelican Landing offers tenants the opportunity to age in a community where they can live safely and comfortably through our supportive services. We range in support through Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.
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Photo of Diamond Willow Assisted Living of Detroit Lakes
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.
Photo of Twin Town Villa
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.
Photo of Benedictine Living Community Wahpeton
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.
Photo of St Francis Home
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.
Photo of Leach Home
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.
Photo of Rainbow Court and Southside Apts
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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.
Photo of Essentia Health
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
Photo of LB Alcott Manor
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.
Photo of Lutheran Brethren Homes Inc
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.
Photo of Pioneer Senior Cottages
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.

Cost of memory care in Downer, MN

The average cost of senior living in Downer is $5,983 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Barnesville, MN with an average of $5,983 per month.

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

Downer, MN
$5,983/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,983/mo

Memory care costs in Downer, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,275/mo
Studio
$5,711/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,296/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,125/mo

Senior living costs in Downer 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: Downer, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDowner, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$5,983/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$3,845/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,518/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Downer, MN:$5,983/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Downer, MN:$3,845/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Downer, MN:$2,518/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Downer, MN, over time

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

Downer, MNMN stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Downer, MN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Downer 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
Downer, MN$6,681/mo$6,466/mo+3.3%
Minnesota$6,789/mo$6,248/mo+8.7%
National$6,058/mo$5,839/mo+3.7%
Downer, MN
2024 average cost:$6,681/mo
2023 average cost:$6,466/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$6,789/mo
2023 average cost:$6,248/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,058/mo
2023 average cost:$5,839/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Downer

Recent reviews for memory care in Downer

Maple View Memory Care in Fargo, ND

4.1
The facility is very open and inviting. They need to hire someone who will actually go get residents & ask them to come to activities instead of letting them sleep. They have 1 aide who is better at inclusion than the actual activity person.

New Perspective West Fargo

4.6
I have recommended it already. It is a locked memory unit. This facility is 3 floors and the memory care is located on the first floor. The staff communicate on email with any questions and concerns for my loved one. Billing is setup with automatic payments.

Touchmark at Harwood Groves in Fargo, ND

4.7
My biggest concern is trying to get a schedule and routine together for mom. Now that mom is there, I have to find things out when I am up there visiting or when I call. They do not proactively call me to give me progress reports, and I wish they would. That is my biggest concern. That ...
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Downer memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Downer memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Downer, 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 Downer 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 Downer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Downer, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.1%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.8%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
22%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
11.9%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25.4%
69.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Downer 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 Downer Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Downer, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.9%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.3%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
1.7%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Downer 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 Downer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Downer, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.5%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.8%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
6.8%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.8%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Downer 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 Downer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Downer, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.9%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
13.6%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Downer 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 Downer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Downer, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.6%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.2%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.3%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.7%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.7%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.6%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.6%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.6%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
20.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
10.2%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.3%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Downer

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 Downer protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Kind-er Care Assisted Living, Fargo Elim Senior Living Community and Frazee Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Downer, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 59 memory care facilities near Downer, Minnesota. See the full list.
The 59 memory care facilities near you in Downer, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Downer, 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 Downer, 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 Downer, Minnesota ranges from $1713 to $6795. The average Memory Care cost in Downer, Minnesota is $5,983. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Downer, Minnesota typically starts at $1713. 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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