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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Watertown, MN

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Havenwood is definitely a five-star. I’d give the highest marks. I live at Havenwood and I have guests come in from outside the Community. The kitchen staff is amazing and everyone loves the staff and the...
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.
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We like the facilities, beautiful and clean. The staff is also nice for the most part. We just were taken back by an incident that happens couple of weeks ago with our relative. We have called the office...
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.
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My experience with the team at New Perspective has been incredible! I own a home care agency in California so I deal with families in crisis all the time. When I found myself having to deal with some very...
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.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareLocated minutes west of Minneapolis in the lovely lakeside community of Waconia, Minnesota, New Perspective’s senior assisted living community features the beauty and amenities of a fine hotel. Ridgeview Hospital is located across the...
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I'am pleased with all this community has done for us. My father is doing pretty well here. The community looks nice, they do a good job with making sure everything is well maintained and tidy. The staff is...
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.
Westwood Place is an Assisted Living Residence. It is for elderly people who take care of their own needs, but have difficulty performing daily tasks. It provides companionship with other elderly persons and daily activities to keep both the mind and body active while still encouraging...
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Everyone is friendly and nice and helpful. It is a great group of people but my mother in law fell and I didn't get a call right away which could have been better. I know they're busy but they could have...
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.
The Legacy of Delano offers an assisted living community to seniors in the Delano, Wright County, Minnesota. This community looks out for those dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia, and it offers seniors a comfortable home in a quiet community. Those living in Delano or visiting our residents...
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The community is small but very personable. I feel because it's small the service and care are more ones on one. I would recommend this community to others.
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.
Nagel Assisted Living & Memory Care, founded in 2015, is an exciting new addition to the city of Waconia, MN. Housed in the former Nagel Hospital opened in 1940, our community has been designed with an eye toward keeping the charm of this historic site while freshly renovating the entire...
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, 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.
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Cost of memory care in Watertown, MN

The average cost of senior living in Watertown is $7,610 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shakopee, MN with an average of $6,912 per month.

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

Watertown, MN
$7,610/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,610/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,077/mo
Studio
$6,068/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,299/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,349/mo

Senior living costs in Watertown 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: Watertown, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWatertown, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Memory Care$7,610/mo$7,592/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,621/mo$5,527/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,907/mo$2,945/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Watertown, MN:$7,610/mo
Minnesota:$7,592/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Watertown, MN:$5,621/mo
Minnesota:$5,527/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Watertown, MN:$2,907/mo
Minnesota:$2,945/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Watertown, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Watertown and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Watertown, MN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Watertown have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Watertown, MN$7,348/mo$7,260/mo+1.2%
Minnesota$7,224/mo$7,121/mo+1.4%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Watertown, MN
2024 average cost:$7,348/mo
2023 average cost:$7,260/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$7,224/mo
2023 average cost:$7,121/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Watertown

Recent reviews for memory care in Watertown

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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Parkshore Senior Campus in Saint Louis Park, MN

4.5
We chose Parkshore Senior Campus because we had a lot of personal references. The room sizes here are very nice and spacious. We have heard the food is very good, they are chef prepared meals. I would recommend to others looking.

Trouvaille Memory Care Suites in Excelsior, MN

5.0
We've been very pleased with how things have gone with BeeHive Homes! It's a very nice community, and they've been very easy to work with through the whole process. They were very accommodating to our situation when we moved our loved one in, and we've been happy with the service and ...
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Watertown review score based on 7,360 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 7360 reviews of 232 Watertown memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Watertown 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

Watertown review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Watertown, MN232 facilities
8.3
Shakopee, MN232 facilities
8.3
Minneapolis, MN232 facilities

Review subcategories for Watertown 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 7,360 reviews of 232 Watertown memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Watertown 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
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.3
Staff
4.4
4.6
Meals & dining
4.1
4.2
Activities
4.2
4.3
Value for cost*
4.1
4.2
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Watertown memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watertown memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watertown, 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 Watertown 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 Watertown 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
54.7%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.6%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.7%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.2%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.6%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.8%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.4%
65%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Watertown 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 Watertown Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Watertown, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.9%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.9%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.3%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.9%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Watertown 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 Watertown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watertown, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.6%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.5%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
22.3%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.8%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.5%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Watertown 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 Watertown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watertown, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.9%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.2%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watertown 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 Watertown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watertown, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
39.6%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.9%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.7%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.1%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.1%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.7%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.9%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.8%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
39.7%
41%
Dances
Dances
18.7%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.9%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Watertown

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 Watertown protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Havenwood of Buffalo, Harrison Bay Senior Living and New Perspective Waconia are the top-rated memory care facilities near Watertown, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
There are 7 memory care facilities near Watertown, Minnesota. See the full list.
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The best memory care facilities near you in Watertown, Minnesota are Havenwood of Buffalo and The Wellstead of Rogers and Diamondcrest. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 7 memory care facilities near you in Watertown, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Watertown, 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 Watertown, 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 Watertown, Minnesota ranges from $1945 to $10483. The average Memory Care cost in Watertown, Minnesota is $7,610. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Watertown, Minnesota typically starts at $1945. 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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