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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Alexandria, MN
Memory care in Alexandria offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Alexandria is about $3,795 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 19 communities, read 13 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Sauk Centre, Evansville and Erdahl.
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They are very patient especially with people like my dad who can be difficult at times Good communication with staff. They really care and get to know residents. As a caretaker I enjoy going there and feel...
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.
Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds is an assisted living community located in Alexandria, MN. Alexandria is a small town with about 11,000 residents, located in Douglas County with a few stores, local shops and places of worship. We are located on the east edge of town and residents who enjoy...
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From what I can see, I feel like they do a fairly decent job of caring for my loved one. I know it's a difficult job, and one I was no longer able to do myself. They get her up to go the bathroom every two...
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.
Enjoy northern Minnesota living at Edgewood in Alexandria. This home-like senior living community is the ideal combination of living spaces, care and amenities to promote residents' health and well being in assisted living and memory care.
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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My dad lived here for 3 years. And they were so nice here and took really good care of my dad. The staff was excellent and they called him Grandpa. He enjoyed some of the daily activities they offered. My...
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
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, 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
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.
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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.
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, 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.
Fairway Pines is an active senior community in Sauk Centre, MN. This community offers a premium level of senior living. Our commitment is to promote independence and individuality to our tenants in a supportive environment. You can expect our community to offer a variety of fun and stimulating...
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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Cost of memory care in Alexandria, MN
The average cost of senior living in Alexandria is $3,795 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cyrus, MN with an average of $2,249 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alexandria, MN vs. nearby cities
Alexandria, MN
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alexandria, MN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Alexandria vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Alexandria, MN by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Alexandria
Recent reviews for memory care in Alexandria
Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds in Alexandria, MN
4.9
Actual tours are helpful to actually see tenants in the environment and meet some of the staff. I had an excellent experience with Windmill Ponds.
Edgewood Vista-Alexandria
5.0
Mom has her own apartment here with a little kitchenette and a large bathroom. Mom is an immaculate house keeper and the housekeeping here does a good job to make sure it is up to her standards. They are very supportive to my mom and she is meeting new friends. She loves all the daily activities ...
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Alexandria memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alexandria memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alexandria, 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 Alexandria 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 Alexandria that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alexandria, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.5%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.9%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.5%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.5%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
11.8%
72.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Alexandria 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 Alexandria Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alexandria, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.5%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.8%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.8%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.9%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alexandria 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 Alexandria partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alexandria, MNNational
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.9%
50.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Alexandria 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 Alexandria communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alexandria, MNNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.9%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
11.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
23%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Alexandria 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 Alexandria offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alexandria, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
11.8%
45.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
5.9%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.6%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
11.8%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.8%
39.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.8%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
17.6%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
5.9%
31.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds, Edgewood Vista-Alexandria and Knute Nelson Memorial Home are the top-rated memory care facilities near Alexandria, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 19 memory care facilities near Alexandria, Minnesota. See the full list.
The 19 memory care facilities near you in Alexandria, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Alexandria, 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 Alexandria, 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 Alexandria, Minnesota ranges from $719 to $6950. The average Memory Care cost in Alexandria, Minnesota is $3,795. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Alexandria, Minnesota typically starts at $719. 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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