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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Orono, MN

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If your loved one needs memory care in Orono, A Place for Mom can help. With 50 memory care facilities in Orono, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like St Anthony Park, Hamline-Midway and East Phillips.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and Minnetonka.

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I simply cannot understand some of the other reviewers. The admissions person at Hillcrest was wonderful, and helped us when no one else could (we needed to be close to oxygen therapy). The nurse [name...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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.
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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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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: 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.
The definition of Wealshire sums up our philosophy of care as no other words can. We strive to provide the best care possible in order to give the person with dementia a sense of well being by living with pride and dignity.Our goal is to provide a socialized approach to care where residents are...
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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.
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people friendly location great too transportation, groceries, banking, staff superb. lots to participate in I don't feel like I'm walking into a hotel - it's my home!
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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I would want others to know that we had a really great experience and I would recommend The Glen at Minnetonka to anyone looking for a senior living community for themselves or a loved one.
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.
The Glenn by St. Therese Southwest is an assisted living located in the sprawling area of Minnetonka, MN. This area is known for its natural beauty and friendly residents. For most seniors, finding an area where they can retire is a top concern. There are so many different areas out there that a...
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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.
The Assisted Living Memory Care Specialists With four locations in Burnsville, Minnetonka, Shakopee and Victoria, Minnesota, Emerald Crest by Augustana Care memory care communities are truly inspired by our residents and families. With a deep knowledge of memory care, we offer a specialized...
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Summerwood of Chanhassen is the fourth senior care facility we have found and moved my parents to. They have been in one other independent living facility, and then two other assisted living, and Summerwood...
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
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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After our initial contact with " A Place for Mom " services we were able to view 4 other locations including Elim Shores. Upon our first verbal and personal meeting with Elim Shores we were SOLD on their...
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.
On the shores of Mitchell Lake in Eden Prairie you can experience all the comforts of home with convenient shopping and services nearby. Elim Shores is a 64 unit apartment building nestled in a residential setting where our residents are the #1 priority, offering a refreshing change of scenery...
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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, 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.
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.
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.
The Roitenberg Family Assisted Living Residence is a part of Sholom Community Alliance which opened for occupancy in October 2002. Two distinct communities, the Numero-Steinfeldt Foundation Assisted Living Pavilion and the Memory Care Pavilion, offer environments that foster independence and...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...

Cost of memory care in Orono, MN

The average cost of senior living in Orono is $4,014 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Independence, MN with an average of $3,796 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Orono, MN vs. nearby cities

Orono, MN
$4,014/mo
$4,045/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Orono, MN vs. the state and national average

Orono, MN
$4,014/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Orono vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,014/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Orono, MN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,978/mo
Studio
$4,710/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,122/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,362/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Orono over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Orono

Recent reviews for memory care in Orono

Personal Care Senior Living Columbia Heights

4.1
All of the staff at Personal Care Senior Living Columbia Heights seem friendly. I'm not crazy about the overall communication with my family. It has taken three months for them to trim her nails, even after several requests. She was taken to the hospital yesterday and we weren't able to get a ...
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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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Monticello St. Benedict's Community

5.0
This is a good community for my mom. my mom does like the good variety of meals. The staff is always nice and friendly. I like that my mom is getting good care at a friendly and clean community. She is happy with the activities that she is participating in. We would highly recommend this ...
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Orono review score based on 105 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 105 reviews of 40 Orono memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Orono 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

Orono review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Orono, MN40 facilities
7.2
Long Lake, MN52 facilities
7.7

Review subcategories for Orono 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 105 reviews of 40 Orono memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Orono 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.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.4
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
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Orono memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Orono memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Orono, 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 Orono 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 Orono 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
70%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.5%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
52.5%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.5%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Orono 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 Orono Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.5%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Orono 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 Orono partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
35%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.5%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.5%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Orono 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 Orono communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
40%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Orono 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 Orono offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.5%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.5%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.5%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.5%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Waters on 50th, The Kenwood and Copperfield Hill are the top-rated memory care facilities near Orono, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 50 memory care facilities near Orono, Minnesota. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Orono, Minnesota is Rose Arbor and Wildflower Lodge. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 50 memory care facilities near you in Orono, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Orono, 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 Orono, 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 Orono, Minnesota ranges from $538 to $9500. The average Memory Care cost in Orono, Minnesota is $4,014. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Orono, Minnesota typically starts at $538. 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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