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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Waite Park, MN

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

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 104 communities, read 894 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as St. Cloud, Eden Valley and Royalton.

Waite Park Memory Care Facilities | 894 Reviews

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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 St Cloud Carefree Living by Oxford Living
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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.
Welcome to St. Cloud Carefree Living, a vibrant and supportive assisted living community dedicated to helping seniors live their best lives. We understand the importance of finding a place that feels like home, which is why we offer a warm, personalized environment with compassionate care and...
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Toured lots of facilities in the area and found a new home. Apt homes are nice and roomy and they offer tons of activities, outings and in house religious services along with beauty salon. Staff works...
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.
Ridgeview Place/Prairie Ridge is an assisted living community located in beautiful Sauk Rapids, Benton County, Minnesota. Prairie Ridge is a memory care unit for residents with dementia and/or Alzheimer’s located on the beautiful grounds of Ridgeview Place. Beautifully landscaped grounds 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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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We moved my brother to the Sanctuary [date removed]. It is a beautiful place, very clean with a kindhearted staff. The nurses are responsive, the care attendants are the best, and the staff overall are...
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
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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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.
Hyatt House of HoldingfordLocated just nine miles north of Highway 94, Hyatt House of Holdingford is an assisted living community that’s located in Holdingford, Minnesota. A modern atmosphere, a warm and inviting location, and outstanding access to amenities makes Hyatt House of Holdingford an...
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.
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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Benedict Village
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.
Photo of The Glenn Buffalo Cottages Memory Care
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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.
Cottagewood Senior Communities Memory Care is an assisted living community that is located in the quiet town of Buffalo, Wright County, Minnesota. Our community is surrounded by lush green gardens and beautiful flower beds. Buffalo is a wonderful place to live and our community is within walking...
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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Bridgeway Estates
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.
Bridgeway is designed "senior specific" for excellent accessibility; single-handle faucets, grab bars in the bathroom along with a walk-in shower with seat and adjustable wand, electrical outlets placed higher for ease of use, lever handle door hardware, light switches placed lower for ease of...
Photo of Park View House
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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Compared to what we visited we liked Diamond Willow the best. The food is good, but I would like to see more variety for the memory care unit. The room sizes and the layout of the community are good. They...
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 Pierz 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.
Photo of Park View Senior Health and Living Health Care Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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: 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.
Photo of Meadow Ponds
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 St Mary's Villa
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 St Mary's Villa Nursing 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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Waite Park, MN

The average cost of senior living in Waite Park is $6,353 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Little Falls, MN with an average of $6,350 per month.

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

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

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

Memory Care
$6,353/mo

Memory care costs in Waite Park, MN, by floor plan type

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

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

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

Waite Park, MNMN stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Waite Park, MN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Waite Park 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
Waite Park, 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%
Waite Park, 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 Waite Park

Recent reviews for memory care in Waite Park

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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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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Rose Arbor and Wildflower Lodge in Maple Grove, MN

4.8
l am living at Rose Arbor and I love it. My apartment is big and I have it decorated so nice. There are lots of activities if you care to join. the staff are very nice. They do not have bath tubs which I miss a lot. There is a nurse on duty 7/24, and a doctor comes on Wednesday. I would ...
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Waite Park review score based on 208 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 208 reviews of 104 Waite Park memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waite Park 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

Waite Park review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Waite Park, MN104 facilities
7.8
Sauk Rapids, MN105 facilities
7.4
Litchfield, MN91 facilities

Review subcategories for Waite Park 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 208 reviews of 104 Waite Park memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Waite Park 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.
Waite Park, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.7
Friendliness
3.7
3.8
Care services
3.2
3.5
Staff
3.5
3.6
Meals & dining
3.4
3.3
Activities
3.4
3.3
Value for cost*
3.3
3.4
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Waite Park memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waite Park memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waite Park, 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 Waite Park 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 Waite Park that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waite Park, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.4%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.2%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.7%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.8%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.3%
69.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Waite Park 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 Waite Park Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waite Park, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.1%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.4%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.4%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waite Park 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 Waite Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waite Park, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
22.1%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.3%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.5%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Waite Park 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 Waite Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waite Park, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.8%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
22.1%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waite Park 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 Waite Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waite Park, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.5%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.3%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.3%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.2%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.3%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.5%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.5%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.1%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
13.5%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.2%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Waite Park

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 Waite Park 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 Waite Park, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 104 memory care facilities near Waite Park, Minnesota. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Waite Park, Minnesota are Havenwood of Buffalo and Wellstead Lodge Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 104 memory care facilities near you in Waite Park, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Waite Park, 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 Waite Park, 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 Waite Park, Minnesota ranges from $$1,645 to $$10,483. The average Memory Care cost in Waite Park, Minnesota is $6,353. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Waite Park, Minnesota typically starts at $$1,645. 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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