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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in Minnesota is $7,592, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Vawter area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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I would recommend you read the fine print and request information in writing. Based on the experience, I would recommend Highland Senior Living to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
What to expect while living at Highland Senior Living of Little Falls… Assisted Living at Highland Senior Living of Little Falls offers the value of knowing you can stay in your “home” and have the services you need brought to you when you need them. For added peace of mind, we have a controlled...
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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.
Nouis Home at Pine Edge is premier Assisted Living home located in central Minnesota. Located in downtown Little Falls, the 'Pine Edge' is a licensed 42-bed Board & Care with Special Services facility that features both private and semi-private rooms. Three nutritious meals are served every day....
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Bridgeway is designed "senior specific" for excellent accessibility; single-handle faucets, grab bars in the bathroom along with a walk-in shower with seat and adjustable wand, electrical outlets placed higher for ease of use, lever handle door hardware, light switches placed lower for ease of...
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Compared to what we visited we liked Diamond Willow the best. The food is good, but I would like to see more variety for the memory care unit. The room sizes and the layout of the community are good. They...
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, 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
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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.
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.
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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.
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Cost of memory care in Vawter, MN

The average cost of senior living in Minnesota is $7,592 per month as compared to $6,999 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Minnesota vs. 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 state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeMinnesotaU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$7,592/mo$6,999/mo8.5% above national median
Assisted Living$5,527/mo$5,830/mo5.2% below national median
Independent Living$2,945/mo$3,520/mo16.3% below national median
Memory Care
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:8.5% above national median
Assisted Living
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:5.2% below national median
Independent Living
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:16.3% below national median
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What families are saying about memory care in Vawter

Recent reviews for memory care in Vawter

Talamore St Cloud in Saint Cloud, MN

3.9
The facility itself is beautiful, and I think people would be very lucky to be able to live there. Some of the other kinks could be worked out with more communication from the staff that are helping the residents. We've had couple of main concerns. First, they went over my head when they made ...
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Sterling Park Healthcare Ctr in Waite Park, MN

4.9
My wife was admitted recently following hospitalization for a stroke. While the facility may not be the most modern it is comfortable and inviting. Her room is nice sized and she has a picture window view of the neighborhood. Food and amenities seem fine but most importantly the staff are highly ...
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Serenity Place on 7th in St. Joseph, MN

4.6
Admin staff is Very unstable. Have had three directors in the year we have been here. On the fourth director now. We Love the small town feel. Many walking paths, friendly people, and a church we enjoy. We live in a one bedroom apartment. Like the size with full kitchen, large bedroom and large ...
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Vawter review score based on 77 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 77 reviews of 7 Vawter memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Vawter 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

Vawter review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Vawter, MN7 facilities
8.1
Sauk Rapids, MN7 facilities
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St. Cloud, MN7 facilities

Review subcategories for Vawter 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 77 reviews of 7 Vawter memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Vawter 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.
Vawter, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.3
Staff
4.1
4.6
Meals & dining
4.1
4.2
Activities
3.9
4.3
Value for cost*
3.8
4.2
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Vawter memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vawter memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vawter, 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 Vawter 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 Vawter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Vawter, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.9%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
70.5%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
73.4%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.9%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.9%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.1%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42%
65%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Vawter 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 Vawter Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Vawter, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.9%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.7%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.3%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Vawter 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 Vawter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Vawter, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.1%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.3%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
10.9%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Vawter 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 Vawter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Vawter, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.9%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.2%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
12.6%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.9%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vawter 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 Vawter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Vawter, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
19.7%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.4%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.8%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.9%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.6%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.5%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.8%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
24.1%
41%
Dances
Dances
9.8%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.4%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.9%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Vawter

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