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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Nicolville, MN

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Memory care in Nicolville 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 Nicolville is about $5,814 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 91 communities, read 297 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Austin, Stewartville and Spring Valley.

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Photo of Thorne Crest Retirement Community
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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 Prairie Senior Cottages Of Alb
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 Knutson Place Apartments
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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I would tell others looking that they are having a hard time getting quality qualified personal just like all the other facilities in the area that are in the same business so the turn over rate is high....
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.
Whispering OaksWhispering Oaks assisted living community is located in Ellendale, MN. Ellendale was incorporated in 1901, and came about when the railroad came through. It was named after the railroad president’s wife. You’ll find "country style living" here in a small and quiet town. Churches...
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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 Osage Rehabilitation and Health
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.
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This is what I am hearing from my loved one - the resident. Our loved one would love to have more of a variety of activities. Music during happy hour (great idea). More organized games other than bingo, more...
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, 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
In Shorewood Place, our senior apartments, residents enjoy the convenience of maintenance-free living, with the comfort and privacy of an apartment home.  Social and recreational activities, restaurant-style dining and a host of cultural programs that add to the vibrant lifestyle of this...
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Prime Time Living is very welcoming. The staff are very friendly and they are available to address any of my concerns. The community is very nice and clean. I would have loved to stay in the community!
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 Arbor Terrace
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My father has recently made the move into this community and I could have not picked a better place for him to go. The staff have all been perfect and I absolutely comfortable with the care they have been...
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.
Photo of Cottagewood Senior Communities Memory Care
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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 Communities Memory Care in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota is an assisted living community specializing in memory care for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Our tranquil community offers a beautiful environment with walking paths and an abundance of flowering gardens....
Photo of Kuisle's Care-A-Lot
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 Westberry House DD and TBI
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 Realife Cooperative-Rochester
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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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.
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 Summit Heights Independent and Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Mills Harbour and Lake Mills Care Center
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.
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
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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 Medford Senior Care
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
A carefree life is what you'll find at Medford Senior Care. We are a vibrant senior living community with inviting open spaces, a robust menu of services and amenities to enjoy with your family and friends without the worries of everyday living.
Photo of Shalom Tower
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.

Cost of memory care in Nicolville, MN

The average cost of senior living in Nicolville is $5,814 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brownsdale, MN with an average of $5,814 per month.

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

Nicolville, MN
$5,814/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,814/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,227/mo
Studio
$5,332/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,722/mo

Senior living costs in Nicolville 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: Nicolville, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNicolville, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$5,814/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,582/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,687/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Nicolville, MN:$5,814/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Nicolville, MN:$4,582/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Nicolville, MN:$2,687/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Nicolville

Recent reviews for memory care in Nicolville

Mill City Senior Living in Faribault, MN

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Overall it has been a very good experience. Mom and dad like it there. Like all places they are short on staff, but staff they have have been wonderful. The rooms are large. They have a washer and dryer in each room. They have everything that they could need. My mom needs a lot of help and they ...
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Milestone Senior Living Faribault

5.0
I am very happy with Milestone Senior Living. Location is great, it has a country setting. The food is great. The staff is great. Residents are happy. I am so glad my mom is there. My dad passed away while living there and they were so helpful and kind.

Birchwood Cottages - Owatonna

5.0
I wish we had moved my mom here years earlier. I see photos of her and she is dressed up like her old self and her hair is combed nicely. They have good activities, even if she is not actually participating she is sitting at the table interacting with the other residents. They have a Facebook ...
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Nicolville review score based on 65 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 65 reviews of 91 Nicolville memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Nicolville 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

Nicolville review score compared against nearby cities

7.1
Nicolville, MN91 facilities
8.0
Kasson, MN33 facilities
7.7
Rochester, MN91 facilities

Review subcategories for Nicolville 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 65 reviews of 91 Nicolville memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Nicolville 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.
Nicolville, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.7
Friendliness
3.2
3.8
Care services
2.9
3.5
Staff
2.9
3.7
Meals & dining
2.8
3.4
Activities
2.7
3.3
Value for cost*
2.6
3.4
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Nicolville memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nicolville memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nicolville, 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 Nicolville 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 Nicolville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nicolville, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.4%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.7%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.1%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.7%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.7%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.5%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.1%
69.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Nicolville 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 Nicolville Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nicolville, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.5%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.2%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.5%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nicolville 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 Nicolville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nicolville, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.7%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
16.5%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.5%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Nicolville 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 Nicolville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nicolville, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
20.9%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nicolville 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 Nicolville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nicolville, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.3%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.2%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.9%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
13.2%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.2%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Nicolville

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