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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in East Chain, MN

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Memory care in East Chain 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 East Chain is about $3,354 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 69 communities, read 146 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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
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.
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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
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.
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.
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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
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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.
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
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 Mills Harbour and Lake Mills Care Center
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.
About ABCM CorporationLake Mills Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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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 Good Samaritan Society-Windom
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, 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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This is a good community for care. I like knowing that the community us very clean and maintained. The community offers outstanding activities for all of the residents. The menu is good and I like knowing...
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.
Cottagewood Senior Community Memory Care is an assisted living community located in breathtaking, Mankato, Minnesota. Mankato is home to Minnesota State University and its is known for its beautiful landscapes , backdrops and family values. Mankato has a number of parks and trails for visiting...
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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.
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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 Duncan Heights 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 Bridgewater At Mankato
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, 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
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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 Knutson Place Apartments
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
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 Cardinal Grove and Concord Care Center
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.
About ABCM CorporationConcord Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we care...

Cost of memory care in East Chain, MN

The average cost of senior living in East Chain is $3,354 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. James, MN with an average of $1,966 per month.

Memory care costs in East Chain, MN, vs. nearby cities

East Chain, MN
$3,354/mo
$2,055/mo
$2,055/mo

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

East Chain, MN
$3,354/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,354/mo

Memory care costs in East Chain, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,264/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,962/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,928/mo

Senior living costs in East Chain 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: East Chain, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Chain, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$3,354/mo$4,074/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$3,354/mo$4,282/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$1,882/mo$3,146/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
East Chain, MN:$3,354/mo
Minnesota:$4,074/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
East Chain, MN:$3,354/mo
Minnesota:$4,282/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
East Chain, MN:$1,882/mo
Minnesota:$3,146/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in East Chain

Recent reviews for memory care in East Chain

New Perspective Mankato

5.0
I'am looking forward to my move to this community. It is gonna be a rough transition for me, but overall I know I will be happy in this community. This community has everything I will need. They offer many resources for their residents. I enjoy reading, and they have a lovely library. They have ...
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Old Main Village in Mankato, MN

5.0
Old Main is a beautiful place to work. The staff are so welcoming and willing to help you anyway they can. The residents are equally welcoming and helpful. Great atmosphere and overall positive place to work!

Mankato Lodge Senior Living

5.0
My mother has been living at Mankato Lodge for almost a year now. We have had nothing but great experiences with the staff and residents there. My mother absolutely loves living there. Knowing mom is safe and happy is all we could ever want.

East Chain review score based on 49 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 49 reviews of 50 East Chain memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The East Chain 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

East Chain review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
East Chain, MN50 facilities
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Fairmont, MN12 facilities
0
Granada, MN9 facilities

Review subcategories for East Chain 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 49 reviews of 50 East Chain memory care communities. This chart helps you compare East Chain 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.
East Chain, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
4.4
3.9
Staff
4.4
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.8
Activities
4.3
3.7
Value for cost*
4.2
3.8
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East Chain memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Chain memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Chain, 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 East Chain 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 East Chain that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
East Chain, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
24%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East Chain 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 East Chain Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Chain, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Chain 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 East Chain partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Chain, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in East Chain 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 East Chain communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Chain, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
12%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Chain 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 East Chain offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Chain, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
26%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
14%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in East Chain

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