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Memory care in Rice County 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 Rice County is about $6,752 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 345 communities, read 4496 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Lakeville, Owatonna and Northfield.

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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, 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, 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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My loved one was previously a resident at Johanna Shores and everything about the experience was great. I think that this facility has better overall services and values, compared to some of the other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Presbyterian Homes of Arden Hills is located on the shores of Lake Johanna and offers a full continuum of care from Independent living to total care in our nursing facility.There are two costs in assisted living. The first is the cost of rent on a studio unit and the second charge is for the home...
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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I liked the facility and I liked the staff that are here, they treat us well and take very good care of us. Everybody is friendly and helpful and they keep an eye on us. The food here is just typical mass...
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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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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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.
Crest View Senior Communities offers all the services you're ever likely to need. From senior housing, assisted living to skilled care services,you'll find that Crest View offers choices and options to fit your individual needs and is conveniently located close to shopping, churches, medical...
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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: 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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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
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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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As someone who has worked in this field I understand the demands on nursing. The current nursing staff will answer emergency calls 24/7 and their door is always open to listen or handle any concerns. 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.
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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.
Our Senior Apartments in Austin, MN offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. All Our House Senior Living Apartments offer a full complement of amenities and services including private apartments with...
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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.
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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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: 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.
Our beautiful Memory Care residence in Austin, Minnesota on 14th Street NW provides dignified, quality care for seniors who can no longer live alone because of dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our programs are designed to help those with cognitive needs providing a safe, nurturing and...

Cost of memory care in Rice County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Rice County is $6,752 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Le Sueur County, MN with an average of $6,098 per month.

Memory care costs in Rice County, MN, vs. nearby counties

Rice County, MN
$6,752/mo

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

Rice County, MN
$6,752/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,752/mo

Memory care costs in Rice County, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,983/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,678/mo

Senior living costs in Rice County 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: Rice County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRice County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$6,752/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,450/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,849/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Rice County, MN:$6,752/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Rice County, MN:$4,450/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Rice County, MN:$2,849/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Rice County, MN, over time

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

Rice County, MNMN stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Rice County, MN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Rice County 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
Rice County, MN$7,018/mo$6,729/mo+4.3%
Minnesota$6,173/mo$6,384/mo-3.3%
National$5,542/mo$5,631/mo-1.6%
Rice County, MN
2024 average cost:$7,018/mo
2023 average cost:$6,729/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$6,173/mo
2023 average cost:$6,384/mo
Percent change:-3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,542/mo
2023 average cost:$5,631/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Rice County

Recent reviews for memory care in Rice County

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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Wealshire Of Bloomington

5.0
My dad has been at Wealshire of Bloomington for almost three years. My brother and I were looking for a new place for dad as the Alzheimer's disease continued to make it hard for him to make safe decisions. He was very active and the place he was in did not fit as most residents were much ...
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Rice County review score based on 737 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 737 reviews of 345 Rice County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rice County 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

Rice County review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Rice County, MN345 facilities
7.7
Le Sueur County, MN257 facilities
7.6
Scott County, MN419 facilities

Review subcategories for Rice County 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 737 reviews of 345 Rice County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Rice County 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.
Rice County, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.7
Friendliness
3.3
3.8
Care services
2.9
3.5
Staff
3.2
3.6
Meals & dining
2.9
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Activities
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Value for cost*
2.9
3.4
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Rice County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rice County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rice County, 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 Rice County 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 Rice County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rice County, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.1%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.7%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.5%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.1%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.3%
69.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Rice County 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 Rice County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rice County, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.6%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.7%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.6%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rice County 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 Rice County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rice County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.3%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.1%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
27%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.6%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Rice County 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 Rice County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rice County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.6%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
39.1%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rice County 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 Rice County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rice County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
50.7%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.6%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.4%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.9%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.7%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.3%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
53.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Rice County

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

Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Faribault, Havenwood of Burnsville and Hayden Grove St. Anthony are the top-rated memory care facilities near Rice County, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 345 memory care facilities near Rice County, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Rice County, Minnesota are Havenwood of Richfield, Gable Pines and Copperfield Hill. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 345 memory care facilities near you in Rice County, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Rice County, 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 Rice County, 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 Rice County, Minnesota ranges from $$2,100 to $$8,530. The average Memory Care cost in Rice County, Minnesota is $6,752. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Rice County, Minnesota typically starts at $$2,100. 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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