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Memory care in Empire 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 Empire is about $4,489 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 47 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Oak Ridge Assisted Living
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8.9
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18 reviews
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I have no issues with Oak Ridge. I have found the Oak Ridge is a nice homey place. I like all the family activities they have to involve everyone in the family. I have not eaten there but I am there at their...
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.
There's something special about our family at Oak Ridge Assisted Living.  It's the sense of security that comes from a caring community.  Opened in 2002, Oak Ridge is nestled near parks, shopping, and churches in the historic river town of Hastings.  Oak Ridge is a safe and...
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Photo of Boden Senior Living
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12 reviews
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We are very happy with Boden. The room sizes are awesome and the staff is wonderful my mother-in-law especially likes [name removed].
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 Suite Living of Rosemount
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I can speak for Memory Care. The commons space is light, clean and inviting. Calming and homey. My dad at his request can go out to the back patio for sun and fresh air which is essential to his well being....
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.
Suite Living of Rosemount is a 32 private suite Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Community that provides quality care to our seniors, with a personal touch. Our communities are small and intimate, providing a cozy warm atmosphere that feels like home. Suite Living is locally owned and...
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Facility and staff are great, only issue has been quality of food has been hit and miss. Apartment size is very good, plenty of storage.
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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[name removed] is on the Tabitha unit, staff are friendly and helpful. [name removed] has always been a funny person, enjoys joking around and staff are really good with her. She's still recognizes her...
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.
Providing exceptional care since 1965, and rooted in Catholic beliefs, Benedictine Living Community-Regina offers a true continuum of care. Benedictine Living Community-Regina offers Independent & Assisted Living, along with early stage and end stage Memory Care. Sharing a campus with United...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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.
Photo of Orchard Path Senior Living Community
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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 Ruth Homes Inc
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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Cost of memory care in Empire, MN

The average cost of senior living in Empire is $4,489 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lakeville, MN with an average of $4,199 per month.

Memory care costs in Empire, MN, vs. nearby cities

Empire, MN
$4,489/mo
$4,523/mo

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

Empire, MN
$4,489/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,489/mo

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

Studio
$5,594/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,155/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,940/mo

Senior living costs in Empire 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: Empire, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEmpire, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$4,489/mo$4,074/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,871/mo$4,282/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,425/mo$3,146/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Empire, MN:$4,489/mo
Minnesota:$4,074/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Empire, MN:$4,871/mo
Minnesota:$4,282/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Empire, MN:$3,425/mo
Minnesota:$3,146/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Empire

Recent reviews for memory care in Empire

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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Empire memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Empire memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Empire, 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 Empire 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 Empire that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Empire, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Empire 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 Empire Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Empire, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Empire 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 Empire partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Empire, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Empire 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 Empire communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Empire, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Empire 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 Empire offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Empire, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Empire

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 Empire protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Oak Ridge Assisted Living, Boden Senior Living and Suite Living of Rosemount are the top-rated memory care facilities near Empire, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 10 memory care facilities near Empire, Minnesota. See the full list.
The 10 memory care facilities near you in Empire, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Empire, 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 Empire, 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 Empire, Minnesota ranges from $538 to $10000. The average Memory Care cost in Empire, Minnesota is $4,489. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Empire, Minnesota typically starts at $538. 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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