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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dorset, MN

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If your loved one needs memory care in Dorset, A Place for Mom can help. With 9 memory care facilities in Dorset, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Park Rapids, Walker and Hackensack.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Park Rapids, Walker and Hackensack.

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I couldn't believe when I found it. I was looking at paying a much higher price at another community, than this community for better services. The community is small and my dad enjoys May Creek. The...
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.
Nestled among the tall pines of lakes country in Walker, Minnesota, the May Creek Senior Living Campus is located on five acres overlooking Lake May Creek, which winds its way next to the campus. Located near shopping and attractions, our location offers the perfect combination of serenity,...
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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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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, 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.
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
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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 Dorset, MN

The average cost of senior living in Dorset is $7,346 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hackensack, MN with an average of $5,638 per month.

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

Dorset, MN
$7,346/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,346/mo

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

Studio
$6,061/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,468/mo

Senior living costs in Dorset 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: Dorset, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDorset, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$7,346/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,446/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Dorset, MN:$7,346/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Dorset, MN:$5,446/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Dorset, MN:unavailable
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Dorset

Recent reviews for memory care in Dorset

May Creek in Walker, MN

4.9
My mom is staying there now. The staff are very kind and they have fun activities for the seniors. The rooms are very nice and spacious with a sitting area outside a group of rooms, kind of like a cul-de-sac. My only concern was my mom had one fall with a caregiver one of her first days there. ...
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Dorset review score based on 2 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 2 reviews of 1 Dorset memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dorset 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

Dorset review score compared against nearby cities

1.5
Dorset, MN1 facilities
8.5
Lake Shore, MN7 facilities
1.5
Detroit Lakes, MN1 facilities

Dorset memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorset memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorset, 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 Dorset 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 Dorset that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorset, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.7%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.4%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75.3%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.2%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.7%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
76.3%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25.8%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.6%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dorset 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 Dorset Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorset, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.5%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.8%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.6%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.6%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorset 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 Dorset partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorset, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.9%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.2%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
12.1%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.5%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.1%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorset 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 Dorset communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorset, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.1%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.5%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
15.1%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorset 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 Dorset offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorset, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
20.7%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.3%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.6%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.4%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.7%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.2%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.3%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
21.9%
41%
Dances
Dances
10.3%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.2%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.9%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Dorset

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