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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Brown County, MN

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If your loved one needs memory care in Brown County, A Place for Mom can help. With 74 memory care facilities in Brown 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 Brown County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Brown County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Brown County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like New Ulm, Springfield and Sleepy Eye.
You may also consider nearby communities such as New Ulm, Springfield and Sleepy Eye.

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zipAverageCost: $3,164

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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, 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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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
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
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.
Cedar Crest of Cosmos is a 29 bed facility that provides all Levels of Care for our elderly. We offer independence and security while maintaining an excellent quality of life. All meals, snacks and entertainment included plus so much more.We are " A Place to Call Home"
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Cost of memory care in Brown County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Brown County is $3,164 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Salle, MN with an average of $1,966 per month.

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

Brown County, MN
$3,164/mo
$2,181/mo

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

Brown County, MN
$3,164/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,164/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,367/mo
Studio
$3,449/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,640/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,472/mo

Senior living costs in Brown 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: Brown County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrown County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$3,164/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,164/mo$4,249/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$2,730/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Brown County, MN:$3,164/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Brown County, MN:$3,164/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Brown County, MN:$2,730/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Brown County

Recent reviews for memory care in Brown County

New Perspective Mankato

5.0
I'am looking forward to my move to this community. It is gonna be a rough transition for me, but overall I know I will be happy in this community. This community has everything I will need. They offer many resources for their residents. I enjoy reading, and they have a lovely library. They have ...
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Vista Prairie at Garnette Gardens in Redwood Falls, MN

5.0
My mom moved into Garnett Gardens in 2018. She was in assisted living. She loved the activity of people always being around. She visited with friends. Loved playing in the Nut Goodie Band. Entertainment, making lefse and other food. We moved her into the Memory Care unit awhile ago when she ...
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Old Main Village in Mankato, MN

5.0
Old Main is a beautiful place to work. The staff are so welcoming and willing to help you anyway they can. The residents are equally welcoming and helpful. Great atmosphere and overall positive place to work!

Brown County review score based on 47 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 47 reviews of 56 Brown County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Brown 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

Brown County review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Brown County, MN56 facilities
8.0
Sleepy Eye, MN77 facilities
8.0
Cobden, MN7 facilities

Review subcategories for Brown 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 47 reviews of 56 Brown County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Brown 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.
Brown County, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.3
Care services
4.4
3.9
Staff
4.4
4.1
Meals & dining
4.2
3.8
Activities
4.2
3.8
Value for cost*
4.2
3.8
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Brown County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brown County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brown 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 Brown 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 Brown County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Brown County, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
26.8%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.4%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.2%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
21.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
19.6%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
17.9%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Brown 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 Brown County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Brown County, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
19.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
12.5%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.4%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Brown 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 Brown County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brown County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.7%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
7.1%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.8%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Brown 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 Brown County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brown County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
10.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.4%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brown 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 Brown County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brown County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
19.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.7%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.9%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.2%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.9%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.1%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.9%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
23.2%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.1%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Brown 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 Brown County protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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