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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dakota County, MN

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If your loved one needs memory care in Dakota County, A Place for Mom can help. With 9 memory care facilities in Dakota County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Dakota County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Dakota County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Dakota County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hamline-Midway, East Phillips and Lyndale.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Minneapolis, St. Paul and Eden Prairie.

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The staff is very caring and friendly. They always call you be name. I would recommend Havenwood to anyone. The building is always clean. We really enjoy all of the activities that are provided and feel like...
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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9.2
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My family member seems very comfortable there, which is key for me. The staff are kind to her, and the head nurse is proactive about tests that may be needed. She doesn't always like the meals, but she...
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.
Suite Living of Rosemount 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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8.8
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11 reviews
8.8
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The staff was so friendly. It was very clean and they had a wonderful girl doing activities., I would definitely recommend it to others. The social worker was very accommodating.
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.
BeeHive Homes of Lakeville is a brand new, small, intimate, home-like setting nestled in a protected nature area, conveniently located near shopping, City offices and Senior Center. BeeHive Homes is a national franchise with over 200 Homes. BeeHive Homes' philosophy is that we offer an intimate...
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8.0
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8.0
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We are very happy with Boden. The room sizes are awesome and the staff is wonderful my mother-in-law especially likes [name removed].
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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Facility and staff are great, only issue has been quality of food has been hit and miss. Apartment size is very good, plenty of storage.
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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This was difficult for us, as she wasn't here very long before she passed away. We weren't even here a month. While we were there they kept it clean, and the staff was friendly. I don't think they could have...
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.
Our Community At Walker Methodist Highview Hills, we ease everyday responsibilities and embrace active lifestyles. We are located in a quiet residential setting across from a park and just blocks from historic downtown Lakeville. Included in your monthly rent is a broad range of amenities: One...
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After being here only a week the director asked me how I liked it here? I said I don't like it here l love it here!! I like that most of the staff knew our names on a first name basis. It definitely is a...
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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8.0
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8.0
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I would give a 5 to all the categories. We are very pleased with Ecumen Centennial and my mother loves it here I like the building itself because it's all on one level. No stairs or elevators. It looks like...
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.
The Centennial House at Apple Valley is a small, personal assisted living option for older adults. It’s two one-story buildings are connected by an all-weather hallway and a sun-drenched gazebo. The gazebo overlooks a spectacular pond frequented six month out of the year by water fowl. The...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of memory care in Dakota County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Dakota County is $7,871 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Miesville, MN with an average of $6,297 per month.

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

Dakota County, MN
$7,871/mo

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

Dakota County, MN
$7,871/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,871/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,540/mo
Studio
$6,327/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,610/mo

Senior living costs in Dakota 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: Dakota County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDakota County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$7,871/mo$7,754/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$5,355/mo$5,433/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$2,641/mo$3,007/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Dakota County, MN:$7,871/mo
Minnesota:$7,754/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Dakota County, MN:$5,355/mo
Minnesota:$5,433/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Dakota County, MN:$2,641/mo
Minnesota:$3,007/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Memory care costs in Dakota County, MN, over time

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

Dakota County, MNMN stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Dakota County, MN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dakota 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
Dakota County, MN$7,592/mo$7,425/mo+2.3%
Minnesota$7,224/mo$7,121/mo+1.4%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Dakota County, MN
2024 average cost:$7,592/mo
2023 average cost:$7,425/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
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 Dakota County

Recent reviews for memory care in Dakota 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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Dakota County review score based on 808 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 808 reviews of 33 Dakota County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dakota 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

Dakota County review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Dakota County, MN33 facilities
8.4
Ramsey County, MN45 facilities
8.5
Scott County, MN12 facilities

Review subcategories for Dakota 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 808 reviews of 33 Dakota County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dakota 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.
Dakota County, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.3
Staff
4.4
4.6
Meals & dining
4.1
4.2
Activities
4.1
4.3
Value for cost*
4.0
4.2
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Dakota County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dakota County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dakota 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 Dakota 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 Dakota County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dakota County, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.9%
56.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.2%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.5%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.1%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.9%
63.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.8%
24.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.3%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.9%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.1%
65.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dakota 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 Dakota County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dakota County, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.4%
65.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.6%
39.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.1%
61.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.2%
23.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dakota 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 Dakota County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dakota County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.4%
24.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.3%
38.8%
No sugar
No sugar
19.9%
36%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.9%
45.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19%
19.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Dakota 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 Dakota County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dakota County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.6%
27.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.8%
34.7%
Room service
Room service
28.4%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.2%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dakota 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 Dakota County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dakota County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.1%
39.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.6%
25%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.3%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.2%
34.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.9%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.5%
31.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
40.8%
Live performances
Live performances
40.8%
41.1%
Dances
Dances
22.6%
27.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.2%
19.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.9%
40%
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State regulations for memory care in Dakota 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 Dakota County protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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