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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in Minnesota is $7,592, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Fernando area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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.
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
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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.
Cedar Crest of Cosmos is a 29 bed facility that provides all Levels of Care for our elderly. We offer independence and security while maintaining an excellent quality of life. All meals, snacks and entertainment included plus so much more.We are " A Place to Call 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.
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
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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.
Ecumen Sand Prairie offers private apartment homes with attractive floor plans, delicious home-cooked meals and friendly caregivers and companions. You can rely on our trained staff to supervise every aspect of your loved one’s care. With staff on duty around the clock, you’ll have the assurance...
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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, 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, 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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine provides skilled nursing care, a Special Care Residence for individuals with Alzheimer's and rehabilitative therapies. In our skilled nursing care, Transitional Care Services focus on preparing you to return to your home and providing respite care, and long-term...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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The community is small but very personable. I feel because it's small the service and care are more ones on one. I would recommend this community 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.
Nagel Assisted Living & Memory Care, founded in 2015, is an exciting new addition to the city of Waconia, MN. Housed in the former Nagel Hospital opened in 1940, our community has been designed with an eye toward keeping the charm of this historic site while freshly renovating the entire...
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I'am pleased with all this community has done for us. My father is doing pretty well here. The community looks nice, they do a good job with making sure everything is well maintained and tidy. The staff is...
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.
Westwood Place is an Assisted Living Residence. It is for elderly people who take care of their own needs, but have difficulty performing daily tasks. It provides companionship with other elderly persons and daily activities to keep both the mind and body active while still encouraging...
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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
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, 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, 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, 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
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.
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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
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.
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...

Cost of memory care in Fernando, MN

The average cost of senior living in Minnesota is $7,592 per month as compared to $6,999 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Minnesota vs. 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 state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeMinnesotaU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$7,592/mo$6,999/mo8.5% above national median
Assisted Living$5,527/mo$5,830/mo5.2% below national median
Independent Living$2,945/mo$3,520/mo16.3% below national median
Memory Care
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:8.5% above national median
Assisted Living
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:5.2% below national median
Independent Living
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:16.3% below national median
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What families are saying about memory care in Fernando

Recent reviews for memory care in Fernando

Trouvaille Memory Care Suites in Excelsior, MN

5.0
We've been very pleased with how things have gone with BeeHive Homes! It's a very nice community, and they've been very easy to work with through the whole process. They were very accommodating to our situation when we moved our loved one in, and we've been happy with the service and ...
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StoryPoint Minnetonka

5.0
My mother lived in the memory care unit at Sunrise of Minnetonka from 2016 until she passed away in 2023. The staff gave her absolutely wonderful care that entire time. My mother had dementia, but also another diagnosis that made placement difficult. In addition, she was very active and ...
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StoryPoint 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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Fernando review score based on 101 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 101 reviews of 96 Fernando memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fernando 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

Fernando review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Fernando, MN96 facilities
7.6
Chaska, MN190 facilities
7.4
Litchfield, MN91 facilities

Review subcategories for Fernando 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 101 reviews of 96 Fernando memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Fernando 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.
Fernando, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
3.7
Friendliness
3.9
3.8
Care services
3.5
3.5
Staff
3.8
3.7
Meals & dining
3.5
3.4
Activities
3.6
3.3
Value for cost*
3.5
3.4
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Fernando memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fernando memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fernando, 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 Fernando 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 Fernando that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fernando, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.8%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.8%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.1%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.7%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.3%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.8%
69.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fernando 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 Fernando Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fernando, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.7%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.9%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.4%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.6%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fernando 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 Fernando partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fernando, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.4%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.8%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.3%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Fernando 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 Fernando communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fernando, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
24%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fernando 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 Fernando offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fernando, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
35.4%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.6%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.6%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
15.6%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Fernando

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