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Memory care in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley is about $7,728 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 411 communities, read 5769 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Minneapolis, St. Paul and Eden Prairie.

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Overall we're very pleased with Bentson Family Assisted Living! They're just really on top of things here. They've got good coverage for anything a senior might need. The staff is friendly and helpful, and...
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.
Bentson Family Assisted Living Residence Distinctive and inviting — discover all the Bentson has to offer. Live life in your own unique way in the comfort of your own 'home' with additional assistance as needed. 48 studio, one and two-bedroom apartments Emergency call systems Access to...
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Not having a bus limits activities and opportunities for residents. Food is not locally produced so residents complain that is not appealing. Administration of the Champlin facility appears to struggle with...
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.
Encore at Champlin is a small senior living community located in Champlin, Minnesota. Here at Encore, we pride ourselves on being a a close knit family and provide our residents with the care and love that we would give to our own family. Our location is in a beautiful environment where residents...
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I've had some issues on my loved ones behalf that haven't gotten resolved yet. It's convenient, and the staff are certainly nice. There are just a couple issues I've been concerned about, but I would...
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.
We’re excited to welcome you to Prairie Bluffs Senior Living.Nestled amongst towering trees and nearby meadows, Prairie Bluffs Senior Living is a locally-owned premier senior community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Transitional Care. Conveniently located right off...
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This facility is a great fit for my loved one. The staff are friendly and attentive. The food is great. His apartment is comfortable. It's a bit far from the elevator, but he manages. The pricing matched his...
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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The staff are very very nice but at times my dad has to wait a while for ones to come to the room for bathroom, getting ready for breakfast things like that. Seems they may be under staffed at times. And my...
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.
Suite Living of Roseville is a 25 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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Meadow Woods Assisted Living has overall been a good experience. The staff has been real helpful and the outreach director has been really helpful. They do have the same activities over and over again. Other...
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.
Meadow Woods, an assisted living residence located in a quiet Bloomington neighborhood on the Minnesota River bluffs, offers the perfect combination of independence and personal care. We encourage your independence by providing choices. Select your floor plan, bring your own furnishings, choose...
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My mom is getting great care. The staff to resident ratio is is wonderful and allows her to get the 1:1 care she needs.
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 Little Canada 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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The staff are caring and have made this transition for my mom easier. The facility is clean. The food is good. It is peace of mind leaving my mom in their care between my visits. The activities have been a...
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.
With only 40 apartments and high staff to resident ratios, NorBella fosters meaningful relationships, creates engaging experiences, and provides exceptional care. Assisted Living offers the ability to live in the comfort of their own apartment with peace of mind that a care team is available 24/7...
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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.
Photo of White Pine Advanced Assisted Living and Memory Care of Mendota Heights
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My Mother was only here for a month but the time she was here, it was excellent. All of the staff members were wonderful and I could not be more pleased with the care she got. The quality of the staff...
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.
White Pine Advanced Assisted Living and Memory Care of Mendota Heights provides exceptional senior living services in a warm, welcoming, home-like environment. We aim to deliver top-notch care that is affordable and tailored to meet your specific needs.A great alternative to yesterday's nursing...
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Photo of Haven Homes
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Haven Homes was not adequately staffed to care for my husband who had been diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer's. We picked thi community because of the location-it was near me. I was told by a staff person I...
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.
Haven Homes has faithfully served generations of Maple Plain seniors, providing high quality senior health and living.Haven Homes offers so many amenities, services and living options to live well today with peace of mind for tomorrow. Well-designed apartments and suites, emergency call systems,...
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The staff seemed to be amazing. We were gone so don't have a personal experience, just going by what seems to have been the case. They are helpful, attentive and kind.
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.
Cerenity Humboldt offers 117 exceptional, yet affordable apartments for seniors who no longer want to live on their own, but want to maintain their independence. Meals are served restaurant-style in the Humboldt Bluff Café. A wide range of recreational activities are available, including arts and...
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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.
Welcome!Situated on the western shores of the lake in Spring Park, Lake Minnetonka Shores has become known not only for its stunning park and lakeshore, but also for its extensive housing and service choices. For a setting that offers freedom combined with the comfort of knowing supportive...
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We have already told quite a few people besides my brother and sister in law also. We have nothing but great things to say about the community and the people that work there.
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 Vadnais Heights 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...
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This community is just perfect, we like the comradery between the residents, they make you feel very welcomed when you come to visit. The staff notify our family within 24hrs regarding anything with our...
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.
Walker Methodist At Westwood Ridge is an assisted living community located in West St. Paul, MN. West St. Paul is a small town on the Mississippi River with about 20,000 residents in Dakota County with several restaurants and shops. Residents who enjoy group outings and social gatherings can go...
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The meals have been really well proportioned out and the chef is great at making sure there is a range of healthy options for my loved one. Her bedroom and bathroom is kept clean and trash is taken out...
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.
Each resident and staff member is an integral part of our family. Our small size allows everyone to feel safe. Our atmosphere is similar to that of a large single family home where each resident has their own studio apartment. We offer 18 private studios and 1 companion studio, which can be home...
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We have not been able to go and visit this community in awhile due to COVID, however our first impression of this community was very good. We really liked how bright it was, and all of the amenities they...
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.
Elysian Senior Homes of Chanhassen, community set in the bluffs in Chanhassen on Pioneer Trail between Audubon Road and Powers Blvd.
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I moved my grandmother into Emerald Crest from another Augustana facility (Regent) in mid-Summer, as her ability to manage and organize her day declined alongside her memory. The teams at both EC and the...
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.
The Assisted Living Memory Care Specialists With four locations in Burnsville, Minnetonka, Shakopee and Victoria, Minnesota, Emerald Crest by Augustana Care memory care communities are truly inspired by our residents and families. With a deep knowledge of memory care, we offer a specialized...
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Very friendly but some of the staff need more training. The buiding is older but most things are fixed within a few days. Smaller community, which is nice. They need more choices & variety on the food menu,...
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.
As you and your family consider care for your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, we can help. Our community in St. Paul, Minn., in a quiet residential neighborhood near Kaposia Park, offers a safe environment and exceptional memory care. Memory care services in a safe,...
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I would recommend you check the community to see if it is the right fit for your loved one. The value for the money is good here. The staff communication has been good with the family. They are always...
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.
Our assisted living community in West St. Paul, Minn., offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into creative projects, happy hour socials, card and board games, lively meals, fitness classes, fun outings and anything else that you want to do. And there’s always the...
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It is a nice small welcoming community from staff and families, with a great level of enhanced care services and compassionate staff. The perfect place for enhanced care needs for your loved one
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 Shakopee 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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The size of the room is perfect. The facility is clean and nice. [name removed] is amazing. My Dad is already making friends and loving his new community.
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.
The Glenn West St. Paul is a faith-based retirement home for adults 55+, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Residents enjoy maintenance-free living, chef-prepared meals, exceptional hospitality, attentive health services, compassionate care, enriching activities,...
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It's an ok place to live, I've seen better & worse. Care is better if the person living there can speak for themselves. Occasional complaints of the food sometimes being boring & the same dessert for both...
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.
Vista Prairie at River Heights provides seniors with assisted living in the great city of Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Those who visit Saint Paul will find that the city has much to offer. Guests of our residents will want to check out the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, as well as the...
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My loved one had a very short stay at Edgewood. He had an accident a couple weeks in, and was unable to return to the community because they don't offer skilled nursing. The time he spent here was positive,...
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.
OPENED IN JANUARY 2014. Edgewood Senior Living is a small one-level community that offers 34 assisted living apartments and 25 apartments designed with memory care programs and services. We have a combination of studio, one and two bedroom apartments. Care staff is on-site 24/7, all meals...
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The most important person to me ever, my mom, lived here for over 4 years, until she passed away last week. White Pine in Blaine became a family to me. They are fantastic! I couldn't have picked a better...
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.
White Pine Advanced Assisted Living of Blaine provides exceptional senior living services in a warm, welcoming, home-like environment. We aim to deliver top-notch care that is affordable and tailored to meet your specific needs.A great alternative to yesterday's nursing home: Our trained...

Cost of memory care in Golden Valley, MN

The average cost of senior living in Golden Valley is $7,728 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blaine, MN with an average of $7,290 per month.

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

Golden Valley, MN
$7,728/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,728/mo

Memory care costs in Golden Valley, MN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,896/mo
Studio
$6,227/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,219/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,694/mo

Senior living costs in Golden Valley 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: Golden Valley, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGolden Valley, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$7,728/mo$7,754/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$5,524/mo$5,433/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$2,992/mo$3,007/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Golden Valley, MN:$7,728/mo
Minnesota:$7,754/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Golden Valley, MN:$5,524/mo
Minnesota:$5,433/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Golden Valley, MN:$2,992/mo
Minnesota:$3,007/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Memory care costs in Golden Valley, MN, over time

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

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Memory care cost trends in Golden Valley, MN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Golden Valley 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
Golden Valley, MN$7,348/mo$7,260/mo+1.2%
Minnesota$7,224/mo$7,121/mo+1.4%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Golden Valley, MN
2024 average cost:$7,348/mo
2023 average cost:$7,260/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$7,224/mo
2023 average cost:$7,121/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Golden Valley

Recent reviews for memory care in Golden Valley

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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Monticello St. Benedict's Community

5.0
This is a good community for my mom. my mom does like the good variety of meals. The staff is always nice and friendly. I like that my mom is getting good care at a friendly and clean community. She is happy with the activities that she is participating in. We would highly recommend this ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Training and competency of staff in nursing skills. Several reviews mention the lack of proper training and competency of staff in basic nursing skills, leading to serious concerns for residents' health and safety at Waterford Estates and Manor, such as inadequate catheter bag emptying, transferring, and lift operation. This can result in traum ...
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Communication between staff and families. Families express frustration with the lack of clear communication from staff regarding their loved ones' care and well-being, which can leave them feeling disconnected and unsure about their loved one's situation at Global Pointe Senior Living, Sunrise of Edina, and The Residences at St. An ...
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Consistent activities for residents. Residents appreciate a wide range of engaging activities that encourage socializing and stimulate their minds, as mentioned in reviews for The Harbors Senior Living of Fridley, Personal Care Senior Living Columbia Heights, and StoryPoint Golden Valley. Regular activities can help keep resi ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance of living spaces. The cleanliness and upkeep of living spaces is crucial for residents' comfort and well-being. Several reviews praise the cleanliness of facilities at The Waters on 50th, Meadow Ridge Senior Living, and Sunrise of Edina, while others mention areas that require improvement, such as irregular ...
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Engaging and personable staff members. Warm, friendly, and personable staff members who genuinely care for their residents are essential for creating a welcoming and enjoyable environment. Many families highlight the kindness and compassion of staff at Broadwell Senior Living, Broadwell Senior Living, and The Harbors Senior Livi ...
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Availability and responsiveness of staff. Timely responses to family inquiries and resident needs are essential for providing effective and efficient care. Families at The Waters on 50th, Suite Living of Brooklyn Park, and Elder Homestead express disappointment with unresponsive or hard-to-reach staff, leading to frustration and c ...
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Golden Valley review score based on 967 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 967 reviews of 411 Golden Valley memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Golden Valley 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

Golden Valley review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Golden Valley, MN411 facilities
7.6
St. Paul, MN413 facilities
7.6
Blaine, MN414 facilities

Review subcategories for Golden Valley 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 967 reviews of 411 Golden Valley memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Golden Valley 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.
Golden Valley, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.7
Friendliness
3.3
3.8
Care services
2.9
3.4
Staff
3.2
3.6
Meals & dining
3.0
3.3
Activities
3.0
3.3
Value for cost*
2.9
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Golden Valley memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Golden Valley memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Golden Valley, 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 Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Golden Valley, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.8%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.3%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.1%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.9%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.3%
69.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Golden Valley, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.6%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.5%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.4%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Golden Valley, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.1%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.9%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
27.1%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.3%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.8%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Golden Valley, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.9%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
36.7%
37.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Golden Valley, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
49.4%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.2%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.4%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.3%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.2%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.3%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.4%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.9%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.4%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
51.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23.2%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.1%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Golden Valley

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