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Urbana Place Senior Living
5601 94th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
4.7
(4 reviews)
Great staff. Beautiful clean building. The guest suite was great. Modern and classy building....
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Memory Care Communities in Bloomington, Minnesota
Our memory care directory in Bloomington, Minnesota includes 251 communities with 1817 reviews...
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Orchard Path
5400 157th Street West, Apple Valley, MN 55124
4.7
(4 reviews)
Orchard Path was very nice. My mom had neighbors that just moved in there, so we took a tour there. The facility was well kept, very neat, and had nice outside places to go. There was a little lake with a path around it. It had lots of amenities. Eve...
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Meridian Manor
163 W Wayzata Boulevard, Wayzata, MN 55391
4.7
(10 reviews)
My husband is in memory care at Meridian Manor, and we have been very pleased. The staff is loving, and they have enough care and activities like exercise and music programs, and the people have are able to go out and get involved with the activities...
$3,365
The Harbors Senior Living of Fridley
5300 4th Street NE, Fridley, MN 55421
4.7
(10 reviews)
I have a family friend here and they are loving it! The activities director is AMAZING. She keeps them busy and provides a wide variety of opportunities for residents at all levels. The care and consideration shown for residents and their families ...
$7,020
Edgewood Senior Living Blaine
12450 Cloud Drive NE, Blaine, MN 55449
4.6
(3 reviews)
This place is top notch care. Residents can eat resteraunt style from 7am-7pm. The staff does all their laundry and med cares and the activities are great with lots to do. The place is very clean and we always found someone to answer our questions. ...
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Arbor Lakes Senior Living
12001 80th Ave N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
4.6
(12 reviews)
The tour I had at Arbor Lakes Senior Living was wonderful. It was very thorough. The room that they showed me was being cleaned because somebody had just left and I wanted to make sure I had a balcony. My daughter mentioned that there were more older...
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Orchards of Minnetonka
10955 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55305
4.6
(3 reviews)
Orchards of Minnetonka was very nice. The staff seemed very nice and accommodating and they listened to our concerns. The cost so far has been lower than the other places we've checked, although we haven't checked a whole lot. We looked at some of th...
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St. Andrew's Village
240 East Avenue, Mahtomedi, MN 55115
4.6
(6 reviews)
St. Andrew's Village Mahtomedi is right across the street from my sister's. We entered through the front door. We kind of got to see all of the levels of care that they have, but the focus is on assisted living and memory care. Both were very nice. M...
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Crest View Senior Community at Blaine
12016 Ulysses St NE, Blaine, MN 55434
4.6
(6 reviews)
My father was in assisted living at Crest View Senior Community at Blaine and they had an opening in memory care, so we did find him a spot. The staff is very accommodating. I haven't had any problems with anybody that I've worked with. He's moving f...
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Lake Minnetonka Shores
4515 Shoreline Drive, Spring Park, MN 55384
4.6
(9 reviews)
I want to express my gratitude for the exceptional care provided by John at Lake Minnetonka Shores Memory Center. His professionalism and compassion throughout my dad's journey were truly commendable. At the beginning, I know my dad presented challe...
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Care Suites of Edina by Vivie
7400 YORK AVENUE SOUTH, Edina, MN 55435
4.6
(3 reviews)
My husband has been in Walker Methodist Care Suites. They've got good staff and good programs for him. He said the food was good when I asked him. They are full of activities, like exercises and games. They seem quite active. They have a patio too. H...
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Suite Living of Crystal
3501 Douglas Drive West, Crystal, MN 55422
4.6
(3 reviews)
I visited many centers in my search for the best place for my wife. When we got there she didn't even want to go inside. I was afraid that was the beginning of the end and my guilt was magnified. Now, 3 months later, she considers it home and loves i...
$8,400
Vernon Terrace of Edina
5250 Vernon Avenue, Edina, MN 55436
4.6
(8 reviews)
I toured Vernon Terrace of Edina. The tour guide was very nice. I liked that it had a secure place to enter the building. Once you got in there, you had to check in and let them know what you were doing there. The lobby was very nice. It was right of...
$1,383
The Waters of Oakdale
7088 11th St. North, Oakdale, MN 55128
4.5
(10 reviews)
The Waters of Oakdale was exceptionally friendly. The consultants were amazing. They knew their community. They could answer all of my questions. They are pet-friendly. They have a chef-prepared menu. They have different payment plans that you can in...
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Seven Hills Senior Living
733 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104
4.5
(5 reviews)
Seven Hills Senior Living is high quality and modern. The staff during the tour was helpful, friendly, and informative. The studio and the one-bedroom apartments were nice. The studio looked small and kind of felt like a hotel room, but everything lo...
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NorBella Senior Living - Prior Lake
4285 Fountain Hills Dr NE, Prior Lake, MN 55372
4.5
(5 reviews)
My dad chose NorBella Senior Living - Prior Lake. It is a very small, intimate, pleasant environment that makes him feel welcome. The rooms are like a four-star hotel room, it's just very, very appropriate for his needs and very pleasant. The staff i...
$4,425
Riley Crossing Senior Living
620 Aldrich Drive, Chanhassen, MN 55317
4.5
(5 reviews)
My aunt moved into Riley Crossing Senior Living. Her room is very nice. It's a good choice for us. The staff is very good. The food is very good. The facility is only four years old, so it's nice. They had a car that was attached to a daycare center....
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Timber Hills
6307 Burnham Circle, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
4.5
(12 reviews)
I found Timber Hills. What I like best is that I know several people that live there. It also has an underground garage that's heated so I don't have to worry about my car. And it lets you kind of age in place. If you need assisted living or memory c...
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Brightondale Senior Community
2700 Rice Creek Road, New Brighton, MN 55112
4.5
(9 reviews)
It has been a little bit since my mom moved into Brightondale Senior Community. It's a smaller facility, which is great because everyone gets to know her name. They have been very good at engaging her in any activities they have. She has been super h...
$1,365
McKenna Crossing
13810 Shepherd's Path, Prior Lake, MN 55379
4.5
(9 reviews)
Mckenna Crossing was very nice. The staff was very helpful. It just had too many apartments for my mother. It was too big for her. It was very clean and very friendly. I wasn't able to sample the food, but it sure did smell good whatever they were co...
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Joan_21
5.0
Review of Brookdale Edina
I like Brookdale Edina. The only objection I had was the fact that there are so many buildings around it. I would have liked something out further if I was going to put my loved one in someplace....
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Michelle
4.0
Review of Wealshire of Bloomington
We liked Wealshire Of Bloomington. It's fairly large. So, I don't know if it was ideal for someone who needs a smaller setting. It's a pretty big setting, but we liked the facility itself. I think...
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not much good to say
1.0
Review of Martin Luther Campus
Memory care is awful. More foreign language spoken by staff than English. No choice in food - “always available” options are not offered. Items stolen. Hearing aids gone. Clothing missing....
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Cities in Minnesota
Burnsville
$6,377
Eagan
$6,166
Hopkins
$5,999
US
$5,694
Edina
$5,215
Eden Prairie
$4,822
Bloomington
$3,995
Apple Valley
$3,072
Paying for Memory Care in Bloomington
Memory Care costs in Bloomington start around $3,995 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Bloomington and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Bloomington
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Minnesota page.
More Ways to Pay for Memory Care
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Minnesota page.
Free Memory Care Resources in Bloomington
Bloomington and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free memory care resources in Bloomington, please visit our Memory Care in Minnesota page.
What to Consider About Memory Care in Bloomington
An estimated 94,000 seniors in Minnesota have been diagnosed with some form of dementia and Bloomington, where nearly 20 percent of the population is 65 years of age or older, there is a great need for memory care and support for those with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementia disorders. There are nearly 40 facilities in the Bloomington area that provide residential care to those who require it.
Memory care facilities, officially known as special care units throughout Minnesota, are regulated by the Minnesota Department of Health. Provisions for memory care and assisted living are similar in Minnesota, and therefore, often both levels of care are offered in the same facility.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Bloomington
- Property crime rates in Bloomington may be cause for concern for many seniors and their loved ones living in the area. Approximately 33.24 property crimes per 1,000 residents happen each year on average, which is considerably higher than the state average of 21.33 per 1,000 residents.
- The Bloomington area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care such as Fairview Clinics, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- The air quality in Bloomington and throughout Hennepin County has been assigned a passing grade by the American Lung Association's State of the Air Initiative. This means that the air in the area poses little risk to seniors and other vulnerable members of the population such as those with respiratory illnesses and cardiovascular disease.
- The overall cost of living in Bloomington is more than 15 percent above the national average. However, seniors who require frequent medical care may find living in the area to be rather affordable, as healthcare costs are actually 13 percent lower than the national average.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Bloomington
Bloomington-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Minnesota are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Minnesota page for more information about these laws.