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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Esterdy, MN

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If your loved one needs memory care in Esterdy, A Place for Mom can help. With 34 memory care facilities in Esterdy, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of Harmony House of Little Falls
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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Frontier Manor Assisted 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.
Photo of St Mary's Villa Nursing Home
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.
Photo of Meadow Ponds
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.
Photo of St Mary's Villa
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.
Photo of Harmony House
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
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, 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.
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.
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Cost of memory care in Esterdy, MN

The average cost of senior living in Esterdy is $6,543 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Motley, MN with an average of $5,638 per month.

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

Esterdy, MN
$6,543/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,543/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,465/mo
Studio
$5,850/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,019/mo

Senior living costs in Esterdy 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: Esterdy, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEsterdy, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$6,543/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,344/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Esterdy, MN:$6,543/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Esterdy, MN:$4,344/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Esterdy, MN:unavailable
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Esterdy

Recent reviews for memory care in Esterdy

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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Golden Horizons of Crosslake

5.0
The location of the facility is very close to me and they are taking good care of my mom. The facility is cheaper in crosslake than others. The staff has been very willing to let me know how she's doing and if she's eating.

Edgewood Brainerd Senior Lvg

4.5
My sister lives here currently in the memory care unit. I really appreciate that the staff checks on her every half hour. I have been there and have seen them doing it. The staff is very friendly. I haven’t tried the food, but a friend of mine has had lunch with my sister and said that the ...
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Esterdy review score based on 14 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 14 reviews of 2 Esterdy memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Esterdy 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

Esterdy review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Esterdy, MN2 facilities
1.5
Park Rapids, MN1 facilities
7.3
Staples, MN2 facilities

Esterdy memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Esterdy memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Esterdy, 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 Esterdy 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 Esterdy that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Esterdy, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.8%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.3%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.2%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.3%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.2%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.3%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.8%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.9%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Esterdy 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 Esterdy Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Esterdy, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.8%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.5%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Esterdy 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 Esterdy partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Esterdy, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.1%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.9%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
19.5%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.2%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Esterdy 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 Esterdy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Esterdy, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.9%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.3%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
22.7%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Esterdy 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 Esterdy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Esterdy, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.1%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.3%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.1%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.2%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.6%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.1%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
36.6%
41%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.5%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Esterdy

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Golden Horizons of Crosslake, Highland Senior Living and Edgewood Brainerd Senior Lvg are the top-rated memory care facilities near Esterdy, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 34 memory care facilities near Esterdy, Minnesota. See the full list.
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The 34 memory care facilities near you in Esterdy, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Esterdy, 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 Esterdy, 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 Esterdy, Minnesota ranges from $1645 to $10483. The average Memory Care cost in Esterdy, Minnesota is $6,543. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Esterdy, Minnesota typically starts at $1645. 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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