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Memory care in Pontoria 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 Pontoria is about $3,312 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 46 communities, read 40 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Rivers Edge Assisted Living
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I recently had the pleasure of visiting River's Edge, an assisted living community where my grandmother resides, and I have nothing but positive things to say about it. From the moment I walked in, I was...
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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The location of the facility is very close to me and they are taking good care of my mom. The facility is cheaper in crosslake than others. The staff has been very willing to let me know how she's doing...
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.
Golden Horizons of Crosslake Golden Horizons of Crosslake is a community that provides assisted living in serene Crosslake, MN. Seniors are allowed to live independently as possible at the same time receiving health services and personal care. The community's apartments and health care services...
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We chose Golden Horizons of Aitkin initially because the facility was smaller and easier for her to navigate. Mom really wanted to hate it when she got there. But the friendliness of everyone (and the good...
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.
The Golden Horizons of Aitkin is a assisted living community located in the beautiful, rustic town of Aitkin, Aitkin County, Minnesota. Here you will get the chance to enjoy the great outdoors, with the various lakes, parks with walking trails, and recreational activities. Whether you love to...
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I couldn't believe when I found it. I was looking at paying a much higher price at another community, than this community for better services. The community is small and my dad enjoys May Creek. The...
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.
Nestled among the tall pines of lakes country in Walker, Minnesota, the May Creek Senior Living Campus is located on five acres overlooking Lake May Creek, which winds its way next to the campus. Located near shopping and attractions, our location offers the perfect combination of serenity,...
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All of the staff members here and just so nice and they are always there when I need them. The community is very clean and it has a very comfortable and homey atmosphere. The other residents are nice as well...
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 to Edgewood Vista in Brainerd! Enjoy the central Minnesota lakes region in Brainerd, with Edgewood's ideal combination of living spaces, care and amenities. Built in 2005 and upgraded in 2012, Edgewood promotes residents' health and well-being in independent living, assisted living and...
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Dad is still here and he likes it there! He has said that the workers are all very nice and helpful if he needs something.
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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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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
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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, 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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When we walked in to tour this community it was so inviting and we got such a good vibe. The staff is accommodating and caregivers really care for the residents it's not just a job to them. It is close to...
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 Brainerd Harmony House
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.
Located in Northern MN, Harmony house is nestled in the town of Brainerd, MN. It is the perfect place for any senior, and is located in a lovely residential area. It was opened in 1997 and consists of two ranch style rambler homes. They are connected with a beautiful outdoor patio in between...
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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 Almost Home
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.
Photo of Silver Maple Residence Almond House
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 Green Pine Acres Nursing Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Good Samaritan Society - Woodland
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 Samaritan House Oakwood
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.
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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.
Photo of Maryhill Manor
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 Motley Harmony House
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.
When it comes to choosing a senior assisted living community for yourself or a loved one in Minnesota, choose the Harmony House of Motley Minnesota. We at the Harmony House strive to provide the highest level of care and services to our residents. We understand that the golden years should be the...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Diamond Willow Assisted Living of Grand Rapids
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 Wendigo Pines Assisted Living
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.
Wenoligo Pines is an excellent choice for your elderly loved one. We are located at 20371 Wenoligo Park Road in Grand Rapids, MN, 55744. Our staff is available twenty four hours a day, seven days a week in order to best serve you and your family. All of this is at a reasonable price suitable for...

Cost of memory care in Pontoria, MN

The average cost of senior living in Pontoria is $3,312 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pequot Lakes, MN with an average of $2,820 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Pontoria, MN vs. nearby cities

Pontoria, MN
$3,312/mo
$3,057/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Pontoria, MN vs. the state and national average

Pontoria, MN
$3,312/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Pontoria vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,312/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Pontoria, MN by room type

Studio
$3,926/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,153/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,969/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Pontoria over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Pontoria

Recent reviews for memory care in Pontoria

Golden Horizons of Aitkin

4.8
We chose Golden Horizons of Aitkin initially because the facility was smaller and easier for her to navigate. Mom really wanted to hate it when she got there. But the friendliness of everyone (and the good food) won her over despite her efforts to be miserable.

Rivers Edge Assisted Living in Aitkin, MN

5.0
My grandpa has been living at this assisted living facility for a year now and it has been a wonderful experience. The staff are incredibly attentive and caring, always going out of their way to make sure he is comfortable and well taken care of. The facility itself is well-maintained and has a ...
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May Creek in Walker, MN

4.9
My mom is staying there now. The staff are very kind and they have fun activities for the seniors. The rooms are very nice and spacious with a sitting area outside a group of rooms, kind of like a cul-de-sac. My only concern was my mom had one fall with a caregiver one of her first days there. ...
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Pontoria memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pontoria memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pontoria, 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 Pontoria 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 Pontoria that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pontoria, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.7%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
3.2%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.7%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.6%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.5%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Pontoria 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 Pontoria Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pontoria, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.1%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.3%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.7%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pontoria 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 Pontoria partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pontoria, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.2%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.7%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
9.7%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.9%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Pontoria 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 Pontoria communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pontoria, MNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.5%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
9.7%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pontoria 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 Pontoria offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pontoria, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
19.4%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.5%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.5%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.5%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.1%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.3%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.1%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
3.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.7%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.9%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
16.1%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
6.5%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.2%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.1%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Rivers Edge Assisted Living, Golden Horizons of Crosslake and Golden Horizons of Aitkin are the top-rated memory care facilities near Pontoria, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 46 memory care facilities near Pontoria, Minnesota. See the full list.

The 46 memory care facilities near you in Pontoria, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Pontoria, 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 Pontoria, 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 Pontoria, Minnesota ranges from $719 to $7200. The average Memory Care cost in Pontoria, Minnesota is $3,312. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Pontoria, Minnesota typically starts at $719. 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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