Memory Care Communities in Hugo, Minnesota

Memory Care costs in Hugo start around $6,062 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 Hugo 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.

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.

In Hugo, a small city of nearly 15,000 residents, a little less than 10 percent of the population is made up of seniors 65 and older. For those who require memory care and support for dementia disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease, there are four memory care facilities to choose from in Hugo. An additional 48 facilities are also located nearby in cities such as Minneapolis, North Oaks and White Bear Lake. 

Throughout Minnesota, an estimated 94,000 seniors have Alzheimer's Disease or another form of dementia. That's why it's so important that memory care facilities are available to seniors throughout the state. These facilities are known officially throughout the state as special care units and are closely regulated by the Minnesota Department of Health. The staff in special care units are trained to care specifically for residents with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias. 

• The Hugo area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care, such as HealthEast Clinic, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 
  
• All forms of retirement income, including social security benefits, are fully taxed in Minnesota. Seniors who have limited funding for memory care may find that losing a portion of their income to taxes cuts deeply into their budget. 
  
• Hugo has harsh winters with plenty of snow. An average of 52 inches of snow falls each year in the city, and in January, the city has an average low temperature of only 6 degrees. When touring memory care facilities, seniors and their families may want to ask about measures in place to prevent residents from wandering outside when temperatures drop.
  
• Ozone pollution is minimal in Hugo and throughout Washington County. This means that breathing the air in the city poses minimal risk to seniors and other vulnerable groups.