About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Kanabec County, MN

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If your loved one needs memory care in Kanabec County, A Place for Mom can help. With 77 memory care facilities in Kanabec 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 Kanabec County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Kanabec County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Kanabec County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Onamia, Pease and Milaca.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Onamia, Pease and Milaca.

ShortCode tests:
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Golden Horizons of Sandstone, Stoney River Assisted Living and Memory Support and Encore at North Branch
zipAverageCost: $3,255

Kanabec County Memory Care Facilities | 186 Reviews

Showing 63 communities
Last Updated: 12/3/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Milaca Park Apartments
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.
Photo of Rosewood Senior Living
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.
5 star
33%
4 star
0%
3 star
33%
2 star
34%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
GracePointe Crossing is located on a 70-acre campus along the Rum River in Cambridge.  In partnership with Presbyterian Homes and Services, GracePointe offers an array of housing and health care options for seniors.  The GracePointe campus is close to downtown Cambridge, yet tucked in...
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, 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.
Photo of Prairie Senior Cottages of Isanti
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Crexway Court
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.
Photo of Harmony House
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of St Mary's Villa
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.
Photo of St Mary's Villa Nursing Home
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.
Photo of Meadow Ponds
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.
Photo of Augustana Care Moose Lake Campus
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Maryhill Manor
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.
Photo of Parmly On The Lake Assisted Lv
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.
Photo of Parmly Lakeview
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Meadows on Fairview is modern construction with an Arts and Crafts, prairie-style design. We offer an apartment home setting for adults age 62 and older who need daily assistance. For those with mild to moderate memory loss, The Cottage at Meadows on Fairview offers memory care. As your needs...
Photo of Evans Park
Provides: Assisted 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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
5 star
0%
4 star
67%
3 star
0%
2 star
33%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
Photo of The Sanctuary at St. Cloud
5 star
66%
4 star
0%
3 star
17%
2 star
0%
1 star
17%
See all reviews
We moved my brother to the Sanctuary [date removed]. It is a beautiful place, very clean with a kindhearted staff. The nurses are responsive, the care attendants are the best, and the staff overall are...
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.
Photo of Riverview Landing
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.
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.
Photo of Arbor Oaks Senior Living
5 star
56%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
11%
See all reviews
We realized that my parents needed to move from their home into a facility. We knew absolutely nothing about where to go nor how to get there. We learned that an organization existed, A Place for Mom. We...
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.
Arbor Oaks Senior Living is located in the small Western Minnesota city of Andover, Anoka County. Bordered on the south by Crooked Lake, Andover offers community residents abundant chances to enjoy seasonal water recreational activities. The annual community celebration, Andover Family Fun Fest,...
Photo of Birchwood Arbors and Health Center
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of memory care in Kanabec County, MN

The average cost of senior living in Kanabec County is $3,255 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Onamia, MN with an average of $2,800 per month.

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

Kanabec County, MN
$3,255/mo
$2,929/mo
$3,340/mo

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

Kanabec County, MN
$3,255/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,255/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,200/mo
Studio
$3,596/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,021/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,263/mo

Senior living costs in Kanabec 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: Kanabec County, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKanabec County, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$3,255/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,392/mo$4,249/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$2,430/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Kanabec County, MN:$3,255/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Kanabec County, MN:$3,392/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Kanabec County, MN:$2,430/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Memory care costs in Kanabec County, MN, over time

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

Kanabec County, MNMN stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Kanabec County, MN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Kanabec 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 median 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
Kanabec County, MN$8,928/mo$8,365/mo+6.7%
Minnesota$7,475/mo$6,904/mo+8.3%
National$6,456/mo$6,090/mo+6.0%
Kanabec County, MN
2024 average cost:$8,928/mo
2023 average cost:$8,365/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$7,475/mo
2023 average cost:$6,904/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,456/mo
2023 average cost:$6,090/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Kanabec County

Recent reviews for memory care in Kanabec County

Encore at North Branch

4.9
Mom was brought there having dementia and stage four cancer. The staff has been nothing but wonderful to her and our family, keeping us update on how her day was , how meds are being taken. I staff is used to different changes and are very empathetic and knowledgeable which puts comfort in our ...
Read more

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 ...
Read more

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 ...
Read more

Kanabec County review score based on 44 family reviews

7.3
Review score63 facilities44 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 44 reviews of 63 Kanabec County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Kanabec 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

Kanabec County review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Kanabec County, MN63 facilities
8.0
Mora, MN11 facilities
8.3
Quamba, MN10 facilities

Review subcategories for Kanabec 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 44 reviews of 63 Kanabec County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Kanabec 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.
Kanabec County, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.3
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Kanabec County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kanabec County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kanabec 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 Kanabec 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 Kanabec County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kanabec County, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.9%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.8%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30.2%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.6%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.7%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kanabec 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 Kanabec County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kanabec County, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.7%
27.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kanabec 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 Kanabec County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kanabec County, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
17.5%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.5%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
17%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Kanabec 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 Kanabec County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kanabec County, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.2%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Kanabec 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 Kanabec County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kanabec County, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
19%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.9%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.8%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.8%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
9.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.2%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.5%
47.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Kanabec 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 Kanabec County protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top