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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Nerstrand, MN

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The transition was better than expected. Staff has been great at every level, and the encouragement by the staff to do activities and during meals is appreciated.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Offering: Assisted Living, Memory CareNew Perspective | Faribault’s location couldn’t be more convenient for you or your loved one. Our assisted living community is located less than 5 minutes from District One Hospital, which is affiliated with both the Allina Health Clinic and Mayo Clinic...
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I am very pleased with the care and patience I've seen shown by the staff while attending to my husband's needs. I feel very fortunate to have found Milestone -- thanks to A Place for Mom's assistance.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Milestone Senior Living Apartments and Suites provide a home-like environment, thoughtfully designed with seniors in mind. Milestone Senior Living has highly trained staff available to meet individual needs. The apartments and suites feature the finest amenities while providing care-free living....
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Only place that could take my mom because of her disability, My mom was on elderly waiver. She didn't need the extra diapers and said so. They just said we will use them in memory care. They would give us a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Mill City is a community designed to meet a myriad of needs. With accessible amenities, stimulating activities and events, and highly-trained, compassionate staff, you will feel totally at home here.We’ve developed a robust menu of services to ensure your needs are met every day. We offer...
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We really liked the facility because there's only 19 rooms, the kitchen is open, the residents can chat while they're cooking, and she mostly cooks from scratch, their choice of breakfast. So, it feels more...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Join our assisted living community in Faribault, Minn., and you’ll discover an engaging social life that pulls you away from the TV and into a world of laughter, friendship and fun. You’ll experience happy hour socials, card and board games, fitness classes, live music, art and other creative...
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I have had a wonderful experience with Twin Rivers! My parents are treated with great respect and if they are in need of any care, the staff is always right there willing to help. The head cook and kitchen...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
We offer independent, assisted living and memory care options. Cannon Rivers Senior Community is designed to adapt to each person's changing needs. We offer a lifestyle that provides residents and families with peace of mind knowing that a full range of personal and health care services are...
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Things have gone very well with Millstream Commons so far! It is a nice looking, well kept, clean community, and all of the staff have been very friendly. We would recommend them to others looking into...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Millstream Commons, a Three Links Community, is a 44 apartment unit assisted living located in downtown Northfield, Minnesota. Life at Millstream Commons can be as busy or relaxed as you'd like it to be. Set your own pace---continue lifelong interests, and if you're inclined, participate in the...
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Provides: Memory Care, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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I'm so thankful for finding this community for mom they are friendly and attentive to her needs.The food is comfort food and is great. It'ss really clean in there and the grounds are well maintained. Mom...
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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.
Valleyview of Northfield (formerly Lindenwood) is located in a quiet, suburban Northfield neighborhood. We offer 40 individual rooms and 3 couple rooms for assisted living/memory care on a convenient one-level campus. Living at Valleyview of Northfield is much like living at home in a one-story...
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Our daughter felt like she was home for the first time. She has had difficulties adjusting from home life to group home life and the staff made her feel so welcomed. She picked out a color for her room and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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, 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.

Cost of memory care in Nerstrand, MN

The average cost of senior living in Nerstrand is $6,752 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Prague, MN with an average of $6,098 per month.

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

Nerstrand, MN
$6,752/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,752/mo

Memory care costs in Nerstrand, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,983/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,678/mo

Senior living costs in Nerstrand 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: Nerstrand, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNerstrand, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$6,752/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,450/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,849/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Nerstrand, MN:$6,752/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Nerstrand, MN:$4,450/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Nerstrand, MN:$2,849/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Nerstrand, MN, over time

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

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Memory care cost trends in Nerstrand, MN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Nerstrand 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
Nerstrand, MN$7,018/mo$6,729/mo+4.3%
Minnesota$6,173/mo$6,384/mo-3.3%
National$5,542/mo$5,631/mo-1.6%
Nerstrand, MN
2024 average cost:$7,018/mo
2023 average cost:$6,729/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$6,173/mo
2023 average cost:$6,384/mo
Percent change:-3.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,542/mo
2023 average cost:$5,631/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Nerstrand

Recent reviews for memory care in Nerstrand

Beehive Homes of Lakeville

4.5
Very selective with hiring staff. Open and welcoming communication/feedback with owners and staff about concerns and immediately addressed. Important to know the handful of concerns were minor and related to brand new location and startup. Staff friendly and genuinely concerned with care and ...
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Mill City Senior Living in Faribault, MN

4.0
Overall it has been a very good experience. Mom and dad like it there. Like all places they are short on staff, but staff they have have been wonderful. The rooms are large. They have a washer and dryer in each room. They have everything that they could need. My mom needs a lot of help and they ...
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Milestone Senior Living Faribault

5.0
I am very happy with Milestone Senior Living. Location is great, it has a country setting. The food is great. The staff is great. Residents are happy. I am so glad my mom is there. My dad passed away while living there and they were so helpful and kind.

Nerstrand review score based on 65 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 65 reviews of 4 Nerstrand memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Nerstrand 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

Nerstrand review score compared against nearby cities

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Nerstrand, MN4 facilities
8.3
New Prague, MN0 facilities
8.3
Shakopee, MN0 facilities

Review subcategories for Nerstrand 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 65 reviews of 4 Nerstrand memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Nerstrand 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.
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Cleanliness
4.4
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
3.9
Care services
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3.6
Staff
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3.7
Meals & dining
3.7
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Nerstrand memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nerstrand memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nerstrand, 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 Nerstrand 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 Nerstrand that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
48.3%
56.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.4%
42.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.6%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.4%
95%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.9%
63%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.9%
24.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.3%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.6%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nerstrand 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 Nerstrand Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nerstrand, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.3%
65.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.4%
39.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.5%
61.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nerstrand 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 Nerstrand partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nerstrand, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.4%
38.6%
No sugar
No sugar
21.9%
35.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.4%
45%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.6%
19.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Nerstrand 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 Nerstrand communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.2%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.7%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
24.5%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
19.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nerstrand 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 Nerstrand offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.9%
39.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.5%
24.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.8%
47.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.3%
44.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.2%
33.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.3%
30.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.2%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36%
40.8%
Dances
Dances
20.1%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.1%
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State regulations for memory care in Nerstrand

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 Nerstrand protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

New Perspective Faribault, Milestone Senior Living Faribault and Mill City Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Nerstrand, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 11 memory care facilities near Nerstrand, Minnesota. See the full list.
The 11 memory care facilities near you in Nerstrand, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Nerstrand, Minnesota, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Nerstrand, Minnesota, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Nerstrand, Minnesota ranges from $2100 to $8530. The average Memory Care cost in Nerstrand, Minnesota is $6,752. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Nerstrand, Minnesota typically starts at $2100. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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