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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in West Lake Francis Shores, MN

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Alzheimer’s care in West Lake Francis Shores incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. West Lake Francis Shores memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in West Lake Francis Shores, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Photo of Stoney River Assisted Living and Memory Support
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It was the closest to our home in Princeton. And the facility was clean and maintained. [name removed] stay was really good. Friendly caring staff. I would definitely recommend.
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.
About the communityStoney River Assisted Living and Memory SupportWelcome to Stoney River of Ramsey, serving adults in the Ramsey and surrounding area. Stoney River of Ramsey is an extension of Health Dimensions GroupThe lifestyle at this community supports residents in the next phase of life....
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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...
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.
Encore at North Branch is a small senior living community located in North Branch, Minnesota. Here at Encore, we pride ourselves on being a a close knit family and provide our residents with the care and love that we would give to our own family. Our location is in a beautiful environment where...
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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
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.
Unlike other communities that promise a “home-like” atmosphere, Ecumen North Branch has based its entire philosopy on providing a true home for residents and guests.It’s a senior living and health care community that feels a lot like a small town, with four distinct neighborhoodssurrounding a...
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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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Personal Care Senior Living Andover is a smaller facility. Most of the staff were very kind and caring. I would recommend them to others looking.
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.
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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.
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.
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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
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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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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, 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 Arbor Oaks Senior Living
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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 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.
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.
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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.
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We have been residents at The Farmstead for a year and a half. Though we are in independent-living, we know assisted-living and memory-care residents. Our personal experience and that of the people we know...
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.
The Farmstead at Andover offers a friendly small-town community with independent living, assisted living, and memory care senior living choices conveniently located with-in two blocks of banking and retail shopping.The Farmstead nurtures an empowering senior lifestyle that encourages vitality of...

Cost of memory care in West Lake Francis Shores, MN

The average cost of senior living in West Lake Francis Shores is $3,853 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Braham, MN with an average of $3,125 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in West Lake Francis Shores, MN vs. nearby cities

West Lake Francis Shores, MN
$3,853/mo
$4,136/mo
$3,292/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in West Lake Francis Shores, MN vs. the state and national average

West Lake Francis Shores, MN
$3,853/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in West Lake Francis Shores vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,853/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in West Lake Francis Shores, MN by room type

Studio
$4,549/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,705/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,455/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in West Lake Francis Shores over time

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What families are saying about memory care in West Lake Francis Shores

Recent reviews for memory care in West Lake Francis Shores

Edgemont Place in Blaine, MN

5.0
My mom was only there for not quite a month and a half and then she passed away. But while she was there they were all so nice to her, and always made sure she was included in activities. I really felt that she was at a good place there. The food was very good, and if she wasn't hungry at meal ...
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The Wellstead of Rogers and Diamondcrest

5.0
We chose The Wellstead because when I started looking around I liked the location of the facility and it came recommended to us. The tour was really nice and the people were all great and very helpful. We have a private room and it is larger than the other 2 places that she has been. The common ...
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Gracewood Advanced Assisted Living and Memory Care of Lino Lakes

4.0
My friend is doing quite well since moving into this community. The staff take good care of the residents but I think they should be more talkative and smiley. The food is good and they seem to offer a good variety of healthy choices. Lino Lakes is clean community. They offer a wide variety of ...
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West Lake Francis Shores review score based on 26 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 17 West Lake Francis Shores memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West Lake Francis Shores 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

West Lake Francis Shores review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
West Lake Francis Shores, MN17 facilities
9.0
Isanti, MN19 facilities
8.5
Cambridge, MN13 facilities

Review subcategories for West Lake Francis Shores 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 26 reviews of 17 West Lake Francis Shores memory care communities. This chart helps you compare West Lake Francis Shores 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
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.1
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West Lake Francis Shores memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Lake Francis Shores memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Lake Francis Shores, 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 West Lake Francis Shores 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 West Lake Francis Shores 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
29.4%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.4%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.1%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.1%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.3%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.3%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.1%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West Lake Francis Shores 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 West Lake Francis Shores Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29.4%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.5%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.3%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.9%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Lake Francis Shores 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 West Lake Francis Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in West Lake Francis Shores 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 West Lake Francis Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
5.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
11.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Lake Francis Shores 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 West Lake Francis Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.5%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 25 memory care facilities near West Lake Francis Shores, Minnesota. See the full list.

The 25 memory care facilities near you in West Lake Francis Shores, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in West Lake Francis Shores, 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 West Lake Francis Shores, 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 West Lake Francis Shores, Minnesota ranges from $538 to $9500. The average Memory Care cost in West Lake Francis Shores, Minnesota is $3,853. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in West Lake Francis Shores, Minnesota typically starts at $538. 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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