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Memory care in Shafer 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 Shafer is about $7,610 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 339 communities, read 5110 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Amery, Hugo and Stillwater.

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This community has been very welcoming and caring for my mothers needs. She has made friends and joins in the activities that are offered. The food is also good. The staff members are respectable in all...
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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.
Opening August 2012 Welcome to Cherrywood Pointe Senior Living! We are located in a charming wooded area in Roseville, adjacent to the beautiful Langton Lake, and minutes from shopping, both downtowns, clinics and more. At Cherrywood Pointe you will have choices, all in one community. Choices...
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The staff are caring and have made this transition for my mom easier. The facility is clean. The food is good. It is peace of mind leaving my mom in their care between my visits. The activities have been a...
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.
With only 40 apartments and high staff to resident ratios, NorBella fosters meaningful relationships, creates engaging experiences, and provides exceptional care. Assisted Living offers the ability to live in the comfort of their own apartment with peace of mind that a care team is available 24/7...
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They communicate really well. During the Covid-19. I have gotten regular emails. We really like the religious aspect of the community. The staff there is very nice and cheerful. To me since it is a...
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.
Saint Therese of Woodbury in Woodbury, Minnesota, offers a full continuum of senior care in a community setting consisting of well-appointed senior apartments including independent, assisted living and memory care apartments. In addition, the campus will feature private care suites offering...
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This is a great place. We toured many places and have heard horror stories what others are dealing with. We feel very fortunate to be able to have my MIL here.
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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The experience has been overall very good and the care is great. My frustration is not necessarily their fault, it is just with the meds. They make you go through their company for medications and they were...
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 StoryPoint Woodbury! This isn't just a place to reside - it's a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...
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They seem to do Ok on most things. A little difficult judging because my mother was not happy being there, and I would guess any other facility as well. She is settling in a little better now. I don't know...
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.
Suite Living of Brooklyn Park is a 32 private suite Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Community that provides quality care to our seniors, with a personal touch. Our communities are small and intimate, providing a cozy warm atmosphere that feels like home. Suite Living is locally owned and...
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I would tell others that health care is understaffed from hospitals to home care. You need to advocate for your loved one while being reasonable with the staff...they really do try. I would recommend...
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.
At Woodbury Senior Living, we serve seniors and their families by encouraging them to thrive – by offering a wide variety of wellness-focused services and activities while empowering them to live as independently as possible. Woodbury Senior Living provides a full spectrum of care options in a...
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A small faith based care facility that is clean and friendly. There are many volunteers from relatives of former patients showing a long history of good care. There seems to be daily actives designed to...
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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.
Memory Care Cottage Living in Woodbury and White Bear Lake, Minnesota Prelude Homes & Services Memory Care Cottages seek to create communities where elders are valued, families are family and God is glorified. We do so in our Memory Care Cottages through providing compassionate,...
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My dad is doing really well at this place. He is in the memory care and they are attentive and understand him, doing a fine job with the care. The food is fine and dad thinks it has gotten better. My dad...
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.
At Ecumen Prairie Lodge our focus is on you, our customer. At Ecumen Prairie Lodge we provide maintenance-free living and a wide range of assisted living and health care services tailored to fit your particular needs in a community that you're proud to call home.We are part of Minnesota's...
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Not having a bus limits activities and opportunities for residents. Food is not locally produced so residents complain that is not appealing. Administration of the Champlin facility appears to struggle with...
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.
Encore at Champlin is a small senior living community located in Champlin, Minnesota. Here at Encore, we pride ourselves on being a a close knit family and provide our residents with the care and love that we would give to our own family. Our location is in a beautiful environment where residents...
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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.
Bright Stars Care Center provides seniors with a caring assisted living community to call their own. This community provides its residents with the support that they need in Minneapolis, MN. Those who visit Minneapolis find it to be a great city to spend time in, and they enjoy the Minneapolis...
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The staff seemed to be amazing. We were gone so don't have a personal experience, just going by what seems to have been the case. They are helpful, attentive and kind.
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.
Cerenity Humboldt offers 117 exceptional, yet affordable apartments for seniors who no longer want to live on their own, but want to maintain their independence. Meals are served restaurant-style in the Humboldt Bluff Café. A wide range of recreational activities are available, including arts and...
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Mom has barely made a [date removed] there, she wound up in the hospital for almost a week. I have been gone for the holidays and will be back tomorrow. I will be creating more of a schedule to be with my...
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.
Suite Living of Ramsey is a 32 private suite Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Community that provides quality care to our seniors, with a personal touch. Our communities are small and intimate, providing a cozy warm atmosphere that feels like home. Suite Living is locally owned and...
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Really a great facility. I am so happy that I chose Tradition for my mom. I was very happy with them. Mom was there for 2 years and I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for 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.
Welcome to senior living your way.Your choices, your satisfaction—with the ease of a low entrance fee community and the beauty of the old Tessman Farm in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Tradition offers robust independent and assisted living in a friendly and inspiring atmosphere that honors who you...
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I'm sorry my mother didn't live longer to enjoy living there. She had just been there a little over two months and she died. I thought the facility was wonderful very professionally run and clean. The staff...
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.
Opened in 2004, RiverVillage East is the newest addition to the Catholic Eldercare community of residences. Located in Northeast Minneapolis, the RiverVillage campus is designed with careful consideration given to the wishes and needs of today's elders who are accustomed to more space, greater...
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We chose Benedictine Living Community because it was the closest to us and she was able to age in place and stay in memory care. It is a nice and clean environment. Another reason we chose this facility was...
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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.
Benedictine Living Community Osseo is a 59-unit residential community described by tenants and their families as “warm and welcoming.” Located in the heart of downtown Osseo on Central Avenue, the building that houses BLC Osseo was originally St. Vincent’s Church. The building was converted to a...
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It's an ok place to live, I've seen better & worse. Care is better if the person living there can speak for themselves. Occasional complaints of the food sometimes being boring & the same dessert for both...
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.
Vista Prairie at River Heights provides seniors with assisted living in the great city of Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Those who visit Saint Paul will find that the city has much to offer. Guests of our residents will want to check out the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, as well as the...
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When we first came to see MainStreet Lodge we have a very positive experience and overall we thought it was a very good community for our loved one. Unfortunately, we needed to move our loved one out and...
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.
The living is easy at MainStreet Lodge assisted living!  Opportunities to socialize with family and friends are never far away.  A variety of interactive and pastoral care activities help nurture the spirit every day.  Your private apartment includes a full kitchenette, living...
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Very friendly but some of the staff need more training. The buiding is older but most things are fixed within a few days. Smaller community, which is nice. They need more choices & variety on the food menu,...
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.
As you and your family consider care for your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, we can help. Our community in St. Paul, Minn., in a quiet residential neighborhood near Kaposia Park, offers a safe environment and exceptional memory care. Memory care services in a safe,...
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I would recommend you check the community to see if it is the right fit for your loved one. The value for the money is good here. The staff communication has been good with the family. They are always...
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.
Our assisted living community in West St. Paul, Minn., offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into creative projects, happy hour socials, card and board games, lively meals, fitness classes, fun outings and anything else that you want to do. And there’s always the...
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This community is just perfect, we like the comradery between the residents, they make you feel very welcomed when you come to visit. The staff notify our family within 24hrs regarding anything with our...
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.
Walker Methodist At Westwood Ridge is an assisted living community located in West St. Paul, MN. West St. Paul is a small town on the Mississippi River with about 20,000 residents in Dakota County with several restaurants and shops. Residents who enjoy group outings and social gatherings can go...
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Overall we're very pleased with Bentson Family Assisted Living! They're just really on top of things here. They've got good coverage for anything a senior might need. The staff is friendly and helpful, and...
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.
Bentson Family Assisted Living Residence Distinctive and inviting — discover all the Bentson has to offer. Live life in your own unique way in the comfort of your own 'home' with additional assistance as needed. 48 studio, one and two-bedroom apartments Emergency call systems Access to...
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Everything is working out very well since my mothers move to this community. She is doing very well, and she loves it here. It is a beautiful community. They do a very good job with keeping everything very...
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.
Our beautiful Memory Care residence in River Falls 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 secure home environment. We...
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The size of the room is perfect. The facility is clean and nice. [name removed] is amazing. My Dad is already making friends and loving his new 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.
The Glenn West St. Paul is a faith-based retirement home for adults 55+, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Residents enjoy maintenance-free living, chef-prepared meals, exceptional hospitality, attentive health services, compassionate care, enriching activities,...
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They do have movie nights, but the activities are still pretty limited due to the pandemic. The apartments here are adequate in size, and this is a good place.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our Mission is to foster fullness of life for the older adult and other people in need through the provision of housing and health care in a Christian environment. Augustana Apartments, located conveniently close to downtown Minneapolis offers spacious apartments with fabulous views of the...

Cost of memory care in Shafer, MN

The average cost of senior living in Shafer is $7,610 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cambridge, MN with an average of $6,779 per month.

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

Shafer, MN
$7,610/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,610/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,077/mo
Studio
$6,068/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,299/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,349/mo

Senior living costs in Shafer 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: Shafer, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShafer, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$7,610/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,621/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,907/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Shafer, MN:$7,610/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Shafer, MN:$5,621/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Shafer, MN:$2,907/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Shafer, MN, over time

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

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Memory care cost trends in Shafer, MN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Shafer 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shafer, MN$7,348/mo$7,260/mo+1.2%
Minnesota$7,224/mo$7,121/mo+1.4%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Shafer, MN
2024 average cost:$7,348/mo
2023 average cost:$7,260/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$7,224/mo
2023 average cost:$7,121/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Shafer

Recent reviews for memory care in Shafer

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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Shafer review score based on 847 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 847 reviews of 339 Shafer memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shafer 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

Shafer review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Shafer, MN339 facilities
8.2
Cambridge, MN36 facilities
7.6
Blaine, MN411 facilities

Review subcategories for Shafer 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 847 reviews of 339 Shafer memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shafer 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.
Shafer, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.7
Friendliness
3.3
3.8
Care services
2.9
3.5
Staff
3.1
3.7
Meals & dining
3.0
3.4
Activities
3.0
3.3
Value for cost*
2.9
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Shafer memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shafer memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shafer, 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 Shafer 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 Shafer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shafer, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.9%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.7%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.9%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.9%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shafer 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 Shafer Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shafer, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.9%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.5%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.5%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.5%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shafer 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 Shafer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shafer, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.2%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.1%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
27.1%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.2%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.9%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Shafer 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 Shafer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shafer, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
35.4%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shafer 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 Shafer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shafer, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.5%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.6%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.7%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.1%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.8%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.2%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.8%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.1%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
49.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.7%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Shafer

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Keystone Place at LaValle Fields, Hayden Grove St. Anthony and Havenwood of Richfield are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shafer, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 339 memory care facilities near Shafer, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Shafer, Minnesota are Havenwood of Richfield, Gable Pines and Copperfield Hill. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 339 memory care facilities near you in Shafer, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shafer, 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 Shafer, 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 Shafer, Minnesota ranges from $$1,945 to $$10,483. The average Memory Care cost in Shafer, Minnesota is $7,610. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shafer, Minnesota typically starts at $$1,945. 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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