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Memory care in North Star 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 North Star is about $3,789 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 15 communities, read 70 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Ecumen Sand Prairie
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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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My loved one was previously a resident at Mankato Lodge Senior Living and the whole experience was great. The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, care services and value for cost were also...
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.
Mankato Lodge, professionally managed by Sinceri Senior Living, offers engaging and personalized care focused on the uniqueness of each resident, providing services best suited to your individual needs. We are proud to have been a part of the Mankato community for 24 years. We offer spacious...
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Staff here is wonderful, they always seem happy and very helpful. There seems to be something going on everyday through the weekdays but things seem to go to your own resources on the weekends. There are a...
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.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareAt New Perspective’s senior living community in Mankato, Minnesota, you’re a short distance from the conveniences you want and need. Within minutes of the community you’ll find the River Hills Mall, six parks, a nature center, a golf club,...
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Meals started out great but when chef changed they weren't as good. For activities, a little more variety in musicians coming in would have been nice. Religious Sunday service was just televised. Price...
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.
Birchwood Cottages specializes in memory care, providing assisted living services in an enhanced care home-like setting.PEOPLE are the heart of Birchwood Cottages. We support meaningful connections between team members and residents. This fosters an uplifting and positive environment in which to...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Old Main Village and the overall experience was good. The staff was good. The main guy up front was very helpful! The facility was pretty clean. The move in process...
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.
Old Main Village Senior Living is a part the former Mankato State campus, which was converted into gracious senior living in 1988. We are centrally located in downtown Mankato. We have 73 apartments, each completely unique, with a full kitchen, beautiful tall windows and additional storage space...
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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.
Ecumen Prairie Hill offers an ideal residential location with beautiful wooded views and access to nearby parks, walking paths, clinics and River’s Edge Hospital.
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Overall, the service is great. However, I have experienced some problems with my meds. Not knowing when I'm getting a new one and not always sure what they are for.
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.
With ample walking paths and an adjacent park, Monarch Meadows offers easy access to nature, providing opportunities for reflection and rejuvenation. Our structured programs are designed to enrich our residents' lives by promoting spiritual, recreational or educational benefits with each...
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Both my brother and I highly recommend St. Benedictine. Their rehab care was excellent, and now that my brother is in their assisted living facility he is very happy with both the facility and the staff. --...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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
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.

Cost of memory care in North Star, MN

The average cost of senior living in North Star is $3,789 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lafayette, MN with an average of $2,963 per month.

Memory care costs in North Star, MN, vs. nearby cities

North Star, MN
$3,789/mo
$3,769/mo
$3,600/mo

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

North Star, MN
$3,789/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,789/mo

Memory care costs in North Star, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,742/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,806/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,616/mo

Senior living costs in North Star 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: North Star, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Star, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$3,789/mo$4,074/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,789/mo$4,282/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,375/mo$3,146/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
North Star, MN:$3,789/mo
Minnesota:$4,074/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
North Star, MN:$3,789/mo
Minnesota:$4,282/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
North Star, MN:$3,375/mo
Minnesota:$3,146/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in North Star

Recent reviews for memory care in North Star

New Perspective Mankato

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

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

Mankato Lodge Senior Living

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

North Star memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Star memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Star, 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 North Star 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 North Star that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
North Star, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in North Star 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 North Star Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
North Star, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Star 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 North Star partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Star, MNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
49.3%
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Availability of select dining options in North Star 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 North Star communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Star, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Star 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 North Star offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Star, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in North Star

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Ecumen Sand Prairie, Mankato Lodge Senior Living and New Perspective Mankato are the top-rated memory care facilities near North Star, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 15 memory care facilities near North Star, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in North Star, Minnesota is Water's Edge. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 15 memory care facilities near you in North Star, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in North Star, 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 North Star, 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 North Star, Minnesota ranges from $538 to $9550. The average Memory Care cost in North Star, Minnesota is $3,789. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in North Star, 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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