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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Afton, MN

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If your loved one needs memory care in Afton, A Place for Mom can help. With 31 memory care facilities in Afton, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hamline-Midway, St Anthony Park and Prospect Park - East River Road.
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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.
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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Cost of memory care in Afton, MN

The average cost of senior living in Afton is $4,344 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grant, MN with an average of $4,173 per month.

Memory care costs in Afton, MN, vs. nearby cities

Afton, MN
$4,344/mo

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

Afton, MN
$4,344/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,344/mo

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

Studio
$5,119/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,024/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,508/mo

Senior living costs in Afton 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: Afton, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAfton, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$4,344/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,534/mo$4,249/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$3,171/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Afton, MN:$4,344/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Afton, MN:$4,534/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Afton, MN:$3,171/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Afton, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Afton 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 Afton, MN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Afton 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
Afton, MN$8,327/mo$7,962/mo+4.6%
Minnesota$7,089/mo$6,440/mo+10.1%
National$6,152/mo$5,803/mo+6.0%
Afton, MN
2024 average cost:$8,327/mo
2023 average cost:$7,962/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$7,089/mo
2023 average cost:$6,440/mo
Percent change:+10.1%
National
2024 average cost:$6,152/mo
2023 average cost:$5,803/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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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 Afton

Recent reviews for memory care in Afton

Meadow Woods - Martin Luther Campus in Bloomington, MN

5.0
I think they do a great job at Meadow Woods! The staff here is very friendly and easy to work with. They've been very accommodating in regards to some billing issues we've had in regards to getting funding with the VA straightened out. The facility itself is well kept and clean, and they do a ...
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Saint Therese of Woodbury

4.5
Cannot think of one negative thing to say about this facility. It is a beautiful property with many amenities. The staff is amazing. Every level of care is given by extremely professional and kind members of St Therese staff. I was a patient for 6weeks and was extremely happy with everything, ...
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Wealshire Of Bloomington

5.0
My dad has been at Wealshire of Bloomington for almost three years. My brother and I were looking for a new place for dad as the Alzheimer's disease continued to make it hard for him to make safe decisions. He was very active and the place he was in did not fit as most residents were much ...
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Afton review score based on 72 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 72 reviews of 27 Afton memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Afton 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

Afton review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Afton, MN27 facilities
7.5
St. Marys Point, MN27 facilities
7.5

Review subcategories for Afton 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 72 reviews of 27 Afton memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Afton 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.
Afton, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Afton memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Afton memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Afton, 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 Afton 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 Afton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Afton, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70.4%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.1%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.6%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.8%
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 Afton 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 Afton Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Afton, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.1%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Afton 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 Afton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Afton, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.5%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.8%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Afton 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 Afton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Afton, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.6%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
37%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Afton 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 Afton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Afton, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.6%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.9%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
48.1%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
25.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Afton

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 Afton protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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