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Memory Care in Minnesota
609 memory care providers in Minnesota, each matched to state dementia-care licensing records. See the rules on training, staffing and secured units.
Overview
Overview of memory care in Minnesota
Memory care is long-term care built around people living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, with secured spaces, structured days and staff trained in dementia care. Our directory lists 609 memory care providers in Minnesota.1 All 609 hold a state Alzheimer’s or dementia certification or license, and all are also licensed as assisted living.
St. Paul, Minnetonka, Edina, Rochester and Duluth have the most memory care options. Every city with at least one provider is listed further down the page.1
Every listing comes from public licensing and federal records, not paid placements, and we don’t publish star ratings or reviews.
Communities
Memory care communities in Minnesota
A sample of active, state-licensed communities, largest licensed capacity first. This isn’t a ranking or an endorsement: we don’t take paid placements and we don’t rate memory care.
Across Minnesota
Outside the four largest cities
Apple Valley Villa
14610 Garrett Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124
- License
- Assisted living facility Dementia Care
- Capacity
- 208
- Also
- Memory care
The Sanctuary at West St Paul
1746 Oakdale Ave, West St. Paul, MN 55118
- License
- Assisted living facility Dementia Care
- Capacity
- 164
- Also
- Memory care
The Sanctuary at Brooklyn Cent
6121 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
- License
- Assisted living facility Dementia Care
- Capacity
- 158
- Also
- Memory care
Carondelet Village
525 Fairview Ave S, St. Paul, MN 55116
- License
- Assisted living facility Dementia Care
- Capacity
- 45
- Also
- Memory care
Ahr St Paul MN SH TRS Sub LLC
733 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104
- License
- Assisted living facility Dementia Care
- Also
- Memory care
Bentson Family Assisted Living
730 Kay Ave, St. Paul, MN 55102
- License
- Assisted living facility Dementia Care
- Also
- Memory care
Amira Choice Minnetonka
2004 Plymouth Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- License
- Assisted living facility Dementia Care
- Also
- Memory care
Elder Homestead
11400 4th St N, Minnetonka, MN 55343
- License
- Assisted living facility Dementia Care
- Also
- Memory care
Emerald Crest of Minnetonka
13417 Lake Street Extension, Minnetonka, MN 55305
- License
- Assisted living facility Dementia Care
- Also
- Memory care
Aurora on France Senior Living
6500 France Ave S, Edina, MN 55435
- License
- Assisted living facility Dementia Care
- Capacity
- 65
- Also
- Memory care
Eden Vista of Edina
3456 Heritage Dr, Edina, MN 55435
- License
- Assisted living facility Dementia Care
- Also
- Memory care
Edina Heights Senior Living
3330 Edinborough Way, Edina, MN 55435
- License
- Assisted living facility Dementia Care
- Also
- Memory care
Madonna Towers of Rochester
4001 19th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901
- License
- Assisted living facility Dementia Care
- Capacity
- 62
- Also
- Memory care
Abilit Holdings Meadow Lakes L
22 45th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901
- License
- Assisted living facility Dementia Care
- Also
- Memory care
Arbor Terrace
700 NW 2nd Ave, Rochester, MN 55901
- License
- Assisted living facility Dementia Care
- Also
- Memory care
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Laws and regulations
Minnesota laws and regulations for memory care facilities
Minnesota licenses memory care separately. A facility that advertises or provides dementia care needs its own dementia-care license category.2 The regulator is Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Health Regulation Division.2
In our directory: All 609 hold a state Alzheimer’s or dementia certification or license, and all are also licensed as assisted living.1
Admission and disclosure
Before signing, the facility must give its dementia care disclosure: philosophy, admission and discharge criteria, staffing, training, and secured-unit details. It must show that it has the capacity to provide dementia care, or use a qualified consultant during its first 6 months.2
Memory care staff education and training requirements
- In every assisted living facility
- Supervisors of direct care: 8 h of dementia training plus 2 h on mental illness/de-escalation within 120 working hours of hire, then 2 h + 1 h every year. Direct-care staff: 8 h + 2 h within 160 working hours, then 2 h + 1 h every year.
- In facilities licensed for dementia care
- Direct-care staff: the 8 h of dementia training within 80 working hours. Director: 10 h of dementia CE every year. Only dementia-trained staff may be assigned to residents with dementia.
From the state rules.2
Staffing
Staffing must be sufficient for residents' needs. Overnight staffing must be based on residents' sleep patterns and needs. Dementia-trained staff only. Awake staff on site 24/7 (all ALFs).2
Secured units and exits
A secured dementia care unit must meet the NFPA 101 (2018) health care (limited care) occupancy chapter. Existing units must have automatic sprinklers by August 1, 2029.2
MDH contact information
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Health Regulation Division
651-201-42003
How to look up the latest inspection and complaint reports
MDH Health Regulation Division; complaints go to the Office of Health Facility Complaints (OHFC) inspects licensed facilities. Survey at least once every 2 years without advance notice. Provisional licensees are surveyed within the provisional period.2
You can look up any facility’s license status and inspection history in the state’s public search.4
Open the Minnesota facility search
To report a problem in a licensed facility, call 651-201-4201 (OHFC); 1-844-880-1574 (MAARC, 24/7).3
For help with a resident’s rights or a care problem you can’t resolve with the community, the long-term care ombudsman is free and independent: 1-800-657-3591.5
Why do licensure and inspection reports matter to families?
A license tells you a community met the state’s minimum rules when it was checked. Inspection and complaint reports show what happened after that: which rules were broken, how serious it was, and whether the problem was fixed. Read the last two or three reports before you tour, then ask the community about anything that worries you.
Questions about a community in Minnesota?
A local advisor can check openings and walk you through the paperwork. It’s free for families.
Questions families ask
Frequently asked questions about memory care in Minnesota
Do memory care units in Minnesota need a special license?
Yes. Minnesota licenses an 'Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care' as a separate category, and any facility with a secured dementia unit or that markets dementia care must hold it.
How many memory care communities are in Minnesota?
WeFoundCare lists 609 memory care providers in Minnesota, drawn from state licensing records. All 609 hold a state Alzheimer’s or dementia certification or license, and all are also licensed as assisted living.
What dementia training do memory care staff in Minnesota need?
Supervisors of direct care: 8 h of dementia training plus 2 h on mental illness/de-escalation within 120 working hours of hire, then 2 h + 1 h every year. Direct-care staff: 8 h + 2 h within 160 working hours, then 2 h + 1 h every year.
Can memory care units in Minnesota lock their doors?
A secured dementia care unit must meet the NFPA 101 (2018) health care (limited care) occupancy chapter. Existing units must have automatic sprinklers by August 1, 2029.
How are memory care units in Minnesota staffed?
Staffing must be sufficient for residents' needs. Overnight staffing must be based on residents' sleep patterns and needs. Dementia-trained staff only. Awake staff on site 24/7 (all ALFs).
Where can I report a concern about a facility in Minnesota?
Call the long-term care ombudsman at 1-800-657-3591 for help with resident rights. To report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation, call 1-844-880-1574.
Where can I get free help with Medicare and long-term care options in Minnesota?
Minnesota Aging Pathways (1-800-333-2433) is both the state's SHIP and its ADRC. It offers free, unbiased Medicare counseling and can explain local services and Medicaid options.
State resources
Help and contacts for families in Minnesota
Free, official services. Phone numbers and links come from each agency’s own website.
Licensing and inspections
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Health Regulation Division2
WebsiteReport a problem in a facility
Complaint intake for licensed facilities3
651-201-4201 (OHFC); 1-844-880-1574 (MAARC, 24/7)
WebsiteResident rights and advocacy
Long-Term Care Ombudsman5
WebsiteAbuse, neglect or exploitation
Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC)3
WebsiteAging services and Medicaid help
Minnesota Aging Pathways (formerly Senior LinkAge Line; Minnesota's ADRC and SHIP)6
WebsiteLocal aging services
Area Agencies on Aging6
Minnesota's Area Agencies on Aging are reached through Minnesota Aging Pathways
WebsiteMedicare counseling (SHIP)
Minnesota Aging Pathways (Minnesota Board on Aging)6
WebsiteVeterans benefits
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), LinkVet7
1-888-546-5838 (888-LINKVET)
Website
Sources
Sources and references
Each number on this page links to its source below. Figures update when we rebuild the directory from state licensing records.
- WeFoundCare: analysis of state licensing and federal public records (directory build). /guides/our-data-sources Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
- Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes: Minn. Stat. ch. 144G Assisted Living. revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/144G/full Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
- Minnesota DHS: Adult protection / MAARC 1-844-880-1574. mn.gov/dhs/disability-aging/adult-protection Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
- Minnesota Department of Health: Health Care Provider Directory (license lookup). health.state.mn.us/facilities/regulation/directory/providersearch.html Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
- Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care: OOLTC (1-800-657-3591). mn.gov/ooltc Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
- SHIP National Technical Assistance Center: Minnesota SHIP: Minnesota Aging Pathways. shiphelp.org/ships/minnesota Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
- Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs: MDVA / LinkVet. mn.gov/mdva Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
Browse by city
Top cities in Minnesota for memory care
Ranked by the number of memory care communities in our directory, not by quality.
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Other types of care
Other senior living options in Minnesota
- Assisted Living in Minnesota2,541 listings
- Independent Living in Minnesota37 listings
- Nursing Homes in Minnesota338 listings
- Home Care in Minnesota1,111 listings
- Care Homes in Minnesota6 listings
- Senior Apartments in Minnesota482 listings
- Senior Living in Minnesota3,314 listings
Listing counts from state licensing, CMS and HUD records.1
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This page is general information, not legal, medical or financial advice. Rules and programs change, so confirm details with the agency listed before you decide. Listings come from public state licensing and federal records. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities. Data last updated Oct 17, 2026. How we get our data.