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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Parent, MN

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Memory care in Parent 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 Parent is about $6,353 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 138 communities, read 1326 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids and Princeton.

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Photo of Amira Choice Plymouth
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.
Fairway Pines is an active senior community in Sauk Centre, MN. This community offers a premium level of senior living. Our commitment is to promote independence and individuality to our tenants in a supportive environment. You can expect our community to offer a variety of fun and stimulating...
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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 Comfort Residence
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Vitality Living of Long Prairie
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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Workers and staff are nice. Love my 2 bedroom apartment, spending time in the library, and all of the entertainment that comes to perform.
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.
Endless possibilities await you at Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake--a Brooklyn Park master-planned community located on 15 acres near the Church of St. Gerard. This extraordinary community for older adults encompasses every facet of senior living. It's here that you'll find a way of life that...
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, 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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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.
Located directly off Highway 65 in Blaine, Minnesota, Southern Oaks Place offers all the convenience of city life while being nestled in a quiet neighborhood. Providing just the right amount of assistance to support residents' independence, the dedicated staff at Southern Oaks Place is committed...
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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.
Long Lake Assisted Living is located in the city of Long Lake. We are nestled in a neighborhood two blocks from the Long Lake downtown area, which holds restaurants, shopping centers, antique shops, and much more. We offer a family atmosphere and personalized care to meet each resident’s...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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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Cost of memory care in Parent, MN

The average cost of senior living in Parent is $6,353 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elk River, MN with an average of $6,266 per month.

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

Parent, MN
$6,353/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,353/mo

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

Studio
$5,379/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,359/mo

Senior living costs in Parent 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: Parent, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeParent, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$6,353/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$3,819/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,681/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Parent, MN:$6,353/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Parent, MN:$3,819/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Parent, MN:$2,681/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Parent, MN, over time

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

Parent, MNMN stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Parent, MN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Parent 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
Parent, MN$6,699/mo$7,021/mo-4.6%
Minnesota$6,310/mo$6,334/mo-0.4%
National$5,890/mo$5,713/mo+3.1%
Parent, MN
2024 average cost:$6,699/mo
2023 average cost:$7,021/mo
Percent change:-4.6%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$6,310/mo
2023 average cost:$6,334/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,890/mo
2023 average cost:$5,713/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Parent

Recent reviews for memory care in Parent

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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Encore at North Branch

4.9
Mom was brought there having dementia and stage four cancer. The staff has been nothing but wonderful to her and our family, keeping us update on how her day was , how meds are being taken. I staff is used to different changes and are very empathetic and knowledgeable which puts comfort in our ...
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Talamore St Cloud in Saint Cloud, MN

3.9
The facility itself is beautiful, and I think people would be very lucky to be able to live there. Some of the other kinks could be worked out with more communication from the staff that are helping the residents. We've had couple of main concerns. First, they went over my head when they made ...
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Parent review score based on 265 family reviews

7.5
Review score138 facilities265 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 265 reviews of 138 Parent memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Parent 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

Parent review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Parent, MN138 facilities
6.3
Elk River, MN106 facilities
7.0
Princeton, MN25 facilities

Review subcategories for Parent 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 265 reviews of 138 Parent memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Parent 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.
Parent, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.7
Friendliness
3.6
3.8
Care services
3.1
3.5
Staff
3.4
3.7
Meals & dining
3.3
3.4
Activities
3.2
3.3
Value for cost*
3.2
3.4
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Parent memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Parent memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Parent, 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 Parent 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 Parent that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Parent, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.8%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.8%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.4%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.1%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.7%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.1%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.1%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Parent 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 Parent Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Parent, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.4%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.8%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.8%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Parent 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 Parent partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Parent, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.9%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.6%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
21%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.1%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.9%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Parent 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 Parent communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Parent, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
21.7%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.2%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Parent 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 Parent offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Parent, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.8%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.8%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.8%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.8%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.9%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
12.3%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.1%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Parent

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 Parent protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Havenwood of Buffalo, Rose Arbor and Wildflower Lodge and Benedictine Living Community Anoka are the top-rated memory care facilities near Parent, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 138 memory care facilities near Parent, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Parent, Minnesota are Havenwood of Buffalo and Wellstead Lodge Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 138 memory care facilities near you in Parent, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Parent, 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 Parent, 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 Parent, Minnesota ranges from $1645 to $10483. The average Memory Care cost in Parent, Minnesota is $6,353. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Parent, Minnesota typically starts at $1645. 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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