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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Willow River, MN

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If your loved one needs memory care in Willow River, A Place for Mom can help. With 53 memory care facilities in Willow River, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living
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Our experience was awesome, the staff went above and beyond helping out when my dad entered into hospice care. He passed away last [date removed] and was able to stay right in his apartment until his final...
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.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Duluth are centrally located — close to shopping, hospitals, clinics — and provide independent living and assisted living senior care. Our community features spacious, private apartments for senior living!But we're nestled in a quiet woods area so we have...
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I recently had the pleasure of visiting River's Edge, an assisted living community where my grandmother resides, and I have nothing but positive things to say about it. From the moment I walked in, I was...
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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Photo of New Perspective Cloquet and Barnum
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The staff are awesome, very friendly and attentive. They always keep us informed have things are going. Mom is very happy and content with her new home and has made many new friends with the staff and other...
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.
Offering: Assisted Living, Memory CareNew Perspective’s senior living community in Cloquet is located in Carlton County, MN, southeast of Grand Rapids and highway 35. We offer a friendly community of five beautifully designed and custom-built homes. In this small, cottage-like environment,...
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Photo of Golden Horizons of Aitkin
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We chose Golden Horizons of Aitkin initially because the facility was smaller and easier for her to navigate. Mom really wanted to hate it when she got there. But the friendliness of everyone (and the good...
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.
The Golden Horizons of Aitkin is a assisted living community located in the beautiful, rustic town of Aitkin, Aitkin County, Minnesota. Here you will get the chance to enjoy the great outdoors, with the various lakes, parks with walking trails, and recreational activities. Whether you love to...
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Photo of Golden Horizons of Sandstone
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I would recommend the facility with some caveats. The caregivers vary somewhat in their cheerfulness/niceness, but most were pretty good. The housekeeping seemed quite good. We didn't have to move our dad in...
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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Photo of McGregor Carefree Living
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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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Photo of New Perspective Twin Ports
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Everything is going great! The staff are sure to take care of my father and they make sure that he is comfortable. The facility is also very nice and clean. For the most part, we have no complaints about New...
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 CareNew Perspective’s Twin Ports senior living community serves seniors in the Superior, WI and Duluth, MN area. The beauty and amenities of our New Perspective | Twin Ports location rivals a fine hotel. Residents are minutes away from...
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This is a beautiful community with nice grounds you can walk around. . The staff are friendly and helpful. The marketing person explained everything. They have a lot of activities including bingo and boat...
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.
Edgewood Vista is located in scenic Hermantown, Saint Louis County, Minnesota. This nurturing assisted living community is located on the North Shore right near Duluth. This peaceful community has a lot to offer those that love to live their lives independently. You or a loved one could enjoy...
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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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My very hard to please dad is very contented there. If you want modern uncomfortable furniture and a fake fireplace this is not your place, but old people like Old styled homey things. The food is homemade...
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.
If you're looking for assisted living senior care for you elders in the Frederic, WI area, then look no further than Comforts of Home, Memory Care assisted living. Our assisted living community is one of the finest in Frederic and is loaded with amenities including water views as our...
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Photo of Augustana Care Moose Lake Campus
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Photo of Hyva 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 Suncrest Senior Living
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.
Photo of Diamond Willow Assisted Living of Cloquet
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.
Photo of Halter Pines Two
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 Halter Pines
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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After looking for assisted living for my dad and visiting Northern Pines, we decided it would be the right place for him. The staff is easy to communicate with and seem knowledgeable about what they’re...
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.
Northern Pines Assisted Living is a quaint assisted living community located in the tranquil town of Pine City, Minnesota in Pine County. Amidst the whispering willows of Pine City, Northern Pines Assisted Living residents can find activities and attractions such as local museums and family...
Photo of Eastwood Senior Living
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of St Clare Living Community of Mora
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. Clare Living Community of Mora-The Villag
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
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 Diamond Willow Assisted Living of Proctor
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.
Photo of Harmony House
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 Cornerstone House
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 Wesley Residence
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.

Cost of memory care in Willow River, MN

The average cost of senior living in Willow River is $4,110 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McGrath, MN with an average of $3,034 per month.

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

Willow River, MN
$4,110/mo
$4,099/mo

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

Willow River, MN
$4,110/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,110/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,006/mo
Studio
$4,090/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,081/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,637/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Willow River

Recent reviews for memory care in Willow River

Golden Horizons of Aitkin

4.8
We chose Golden Horizons of Aitkin initially because the facility was smaller and easier for her to navigate. Mom really wanted to hate it when she got there. But the friendliness of everyone (and the good food) won her over despite her efforts to be miserable.

Golden Horizons of Sandstone

4.8
Overall we have been very pleased with the staff and their care services. We do not have first hand experience with the meals and dining service, but we feel what is being served is appropriate. It may not be as many home cooked meals as we would like but overall they food looks good. The ...
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Rivers Edge Assisted Living in Aitkin, MN

5.0
My grandpa has been living at this assisted living facility for a year now and it has been a wonderful experience. The staff are incredibly attentive and caring, always going out of their way to make sure he is comfortable and well taken care of. The facility itself is well-maintained and has a ...
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Willow River memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willow River memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willow River, 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 Willow River 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 Willow River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Willow River, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32.4%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.1%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.6%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.3%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
24.3%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.2%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.6%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.9%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
24.3%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Willow River 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 Willow River Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Willow River, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29.7%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.6%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.6%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.8%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Willow River 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 Willow River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willow River, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.9%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
10.8%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.8%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Willow River 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 Willow River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Willow River, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
18.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willow River 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 Willow River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willow River, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.8%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.4%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
27%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
16.2%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 53 memory care facilities near Willow River, Minnesota. See the full list.

The 53 memory care facilities near you in Willow River, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Willow River, 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 Willow River, 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 Willow River, Minnesota ranges from $1760 to $7200. The average Memory Care cost in Willow River, Minnesota is $4,110. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Willow River, Minnesota typically starts at $1760. 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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