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

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Food good, cleanliness, friendly staff, flexible. One item: encouragement to meet others and activities.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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Caring staff. Made our parents feel like they’re part of this community and are treated like family since day 1. Clean building and full of smiles. Highly recommended calling [name removed]and have her give...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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The experience we have had with my mother has been good. The place is beautiful and is always clean and bright. The staff is always inviting and friendly. They provide good meals and plenty of snacks. Nobody...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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
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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.
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
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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.
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, Independent 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.
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, Independent 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.
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: Memory Care
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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.
Our beautiful Memory Care residence in Austin, Minnesota on 14th Street NW provides dignified, quality care for seniors who can no longer live alone because of dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our programs are designed to help those with cognitive needs providing a safe, nurturing and...
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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.
Our Senior Apartments in Austin, MN offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. All Our House Senior Living Apartments offer a full complement of amenities and services including private apartments with...
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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
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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.
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.
St. Mark’s Heritage Assisted Living Community offers the independence of private one- and two-bedroom or studio apartments, with the availability of supportive services as you want or need them. Heritage offers a well-designed community with thoughtful gathering spots, a courtyard garden, and a...
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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.
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.
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I would tell others looking that they are having a hard time getting quality qualified personal just like all the other facilities in the area that are in the same business so the turn over rate is high....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Whispering OaksWhispering Oaks assisted living community is located in Ellendale, MN. Ellendale was incorporated in 1901, and came about when the railroad came through. It was named after the railroad president’s wife. You’ll find "country style living" here in a small and quiet town. Churches...
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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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I liked the facility and I liked the staff that are here, they treat us well and take very good care of us. Everybody is friendly and helpful and they keep an eye on us. The food here is just typical mass...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
About ABCM CorporationLake Mills Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we...
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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
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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.
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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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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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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.
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Cost of memory care in Hayward, MN

The average cost of senior living in Hayward is $3,787 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wells, MN with an average of $3,501 per month.

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

Hayward, MN
$3,787/mo
$3,719/mo

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

Hayward, MN
$3,787/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,787/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,443/mo
Studio
$4,074/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,951/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,304/mo

Senior living costs in Hayward 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: Hayward, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHayward, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$3,787/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,809/mo$4,249/mo$4,558/mo
Independent Living$3,218/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Hayward, MN:$3,787/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Hayward, MN:$3,809/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Independent Living
Hayward, MN:$3,218/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Hayward

Recent reviews for memory care in Hayward

Mill City Senior Living in Faribault, MN

4.0
Overall it has been a very good experience. Mom and dad like it there. Like all places they are short on staff, but staff they have have been wonderful. The rooms are large. They have a washer and dryer in each room. They have everything that they could need. My mom needs a lot of help and they ...
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Milestone Senior Living Faribault

5.0
I am very happy with Milestone Senior Living. Location is great, it has a country setting. The food is great. The staff is great. Residents are happy. I am so glad my mom is there. My dad passed away while living there and they were so helpful and kind.

Birchwood Cottages - Owatonna

5.0
I wish we had moved my mom here years earlier. I see photos of her and she is dressed up like her old self and her hair is combed nicely. They have good activities, even if she is not actually participating she is sitting at the table interacting with the other residents. They have a Facebook ...
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Hayward review score based on 70 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 70 reviews of 85 Hayward memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Hayward 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

Hayward review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
Hayward, MN85 facilities
7.2
Glenville, MN89 facilities
7.4
Albert Lea, MN105 facilities

Review subcategories for Hayward 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 70 reviews of 85 Hayward memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Hayward 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.
Hayward, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.9
Staff
3.5
4.1
Meals & dining
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3.8
Activities
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3.7
Value for cost*
3.1
3.8
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Hayward memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hayward memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hayward, 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 Hayward 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 Hayward 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
35.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.4%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.3%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.2%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.9%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Hayward 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 Hayward Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hayward, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.5%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.5%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.5%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hayward 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 Hayward partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hayward, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.5%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
15.3%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.2%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Hayward 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 Hayward communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hayward, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hayward 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 Hayward offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hayward, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.1%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.6%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.3%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.6%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.3%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.9%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.4%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.2%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Hayward

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

Frequently Asked Questions

South Grove Lodge Senior Living, Cedars of Austin and Homestead of Mason City are the top-rated memory care facilities near Hayward, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 106 memory care facilities near Hayward, Minnesota. See the full list.
The 106 memory care facilities near you in Hayward, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Hayward, 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 Hayward, 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 Hayward, Minnesota ranges from $567 to $7795. The average Memory Care cost in Hayward, Minnesota is $3,787. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Hayward, Minnesota typically starts at $567. 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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