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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Willow River, MN
Memory care in Willow River 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 Willow River is about $4,193 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 45 communities, read 71 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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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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I needed assistance in choosing a place for my brother, as I had no experience with this before. I feel I got that assistance, with no pressure from either A Place for Mom or from Encompass. We are very...
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.
Encompass Healthcare Assisted Living is located in the beautiful and scenic Superior, Wisconsin. The town of Superior is named for the lake to which it is closely located, the famous Great Lake of Lake Superior. Boating and other outdoor recreation along the shore of the lake. Superior also has...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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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We needed a place for my loved one to stay short term, and we chose Keystone Bluffs. Overall, I feel our experience was a good one. There were some things that were supposed to happen but never did such as...
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Willow River, MN
The average cost of senior living in Willow River is $4,193 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McGrath, MN with an average of $3,108 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Willow River
Recent reviews for memory care in Willow River
Golden Horizons of Aitkin
4.8
We chose Golden Horizons of Aitkin initially because the facility was smaller and easier for her to navigate.
Mom really wanted to hate it when she got there. But the friendliness of everyone (and the good food) won her over despite her efforts to be miserable.
Golden Horizons of Sandstone
4.8
Overall we have been very pleased with the staff and their care services. We do not have first hand experience with the meals and dining service, but we feel what is being served is appropriate. It may not be as many home cooked meals as we would like but overall they food looks good. The ...
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Rivers Edge Assisted Living in Aitkin, MN
5.0
My grandpa has been living at this assisted living facility for a year now and it has been a wonderful experience. The staff are incredibly attentive and caring, always going out of their way to make sure he is comfortable and well taken care of. The facility itself is well-maintained and has a ...
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Willow River memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willow River memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willow River, 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 Willow River 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 Willow River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
39.4%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.1%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.9%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.9%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.9%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.2%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.3%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Willow River 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 Willow River Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Willow River, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.1%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Willow River 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 Willow River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willow River, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.2%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.2%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.1%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Willow River 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 Willow River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Willow River, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.2%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
21.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willow River 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 Willow River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willow River, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.1%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.3%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.3%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.2%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.1%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living, Rivers Edge Assisted Living and New Perspective Cloquet and Barnum are the top-rated memory care facilities near Willow River, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 45 memory care facilities near Willow River, Minnesota. See the full list.
The 45 memory care facilities near you in Willow River, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Willow River, 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 Willow River, 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 Willow River, Minnesota ranges from $1950 to $7200. The average Memory Care cost in Willow River, Minnesota is $4,193. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Willow River, Minnesota typically starts at $1950. 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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