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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wells, MN
Memory care in Wells 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 Wells is about $2,985 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 7 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Albert Lea, Lemond and Otisco.
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8.0
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3 reviews
Our experience with Thorne Crest was very short. We set up my parents in independent living and shortly after we moved them in one parent started showing major signs of needing to be put in a memory care...
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.
For over 40 years, Thorne Crest has offered seniors the ability to create a lifestyle of their choosing. During that time we have developed programs and offered services to compliment the changing needs and lifestyles of residents and families. Today Thorne Crest continues a tradition of...
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3.0
Review score
1 review
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.
The Beacon has a quiet, small town coziness touch, located in the heart of Mapleton, Minnesota. Country living at its finest with the comforts of excellent care, located a short distance from Mankato and Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital. You'll have peace of mind knowing the care and team are...
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3 reviews
It is a very nice facility and very clean. They are adding more activities which is great. The room sizes in memory care are great. I feel my mother in law's room is quite large comparatively speaking.
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.
Oak Park Place Assisted Living Facility located in Albert Lea, Minnesota is a delightful place for seniors. Residents are presented with a variety of therapeutic activities to help them enjoy life to the fullest. While the main goal of Oak Park Place is to provide a place where residents can...
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
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.
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Wells, MN
The average cost of senior living in Wells is $2,985 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bricelyn, MN with an average of $2,561 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wells, MN vs. nearby cities
Wells, MN
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wells, MN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Wells
Recent reviews for memory care in Wells
Oak Park Place - Albert Lea
4.4
They really try and involve the community and their decorations are beautiful. The facility is very nice and clean and always decorated. As far as improving, on the memory care side, I have seen no activities with those residents. And with memory care it may be difficult, but they have puzzles ...
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Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN
4.8
This is a very good comforting place for a family member to be. The staff are very caring and helpful with my loved one. They provide good quality care.
Wells memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wells memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wells, 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 Wells 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 Wells that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wells, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wells 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 Wells Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wells, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wells 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 Wells partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wells, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Wells 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 Wells communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wells, MNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wells 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 Wells offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wells, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
45.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC, The Beacon at Mapleton and Oak Park Place - Albert Lea are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wells, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 10 memory care facilities near Wells, Minnesota. See the full list.
The 10 memory care facilities near you in Wells, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Wells, 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 Wells, 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 Wells, Minnesota ranges from $567 to $7795. The average Memory Care cost in Wells, Minnesota is $2,985. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Wells, Minnesota typically starts at $567. 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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