Memory care in Minneapolis
State inspection records and citation history for every licensed facility — built from primary CDSS data.
Minneapolis offers a range of ALF with Dementia Care options across city neighborhoods and inner-ring suburbs. MDH licenses these under Chapter 144G — inspection and complaint survey records are indexed on each profile.
Of the 9 licensed memory care facilities indexed in Minneapolis, 3 (33%) have a Type-A or Type-B deficiency in their state record from the past 24 months.
Source: CA CDSS Community Care Licensing · Refreshed 2026-05-11 · Type-A = immediate health/safety risk; Type-B = lesser violation
Licensed memory care facilities indexed in Minneapolis
Facilities with at least one Type-A or Type-B deficiency finding in the indexed inspection record (24 months where dated)
↑ 33% of indexed facilitiesFacilities with full CDSS profile published on StarlynnCare
The public record behind every profile.
What memory care costs in this city.
Median monthly cost in Minneapolis ranges from approximately $4,500–$8,500/month based on regional benchmarks. For how we separate pricing estimates from inspection-derived facts, see how we source data.
Source: Regional estimate · Genworth 2024 + Minnesota DHS rate guidance · Facility-specific quotes required before signing
About memory care in Minneapolis.
How much does memory care cost in Minneapolis?
Memory care in Minneapolis typically runs $4,500–$8,500/month for a licensed ALF with Dementia Care under Minnesota ch. 144G, depending on room type and care level.
What makes a facility "memory care" in Minnesota?
Minnesota's 2019 Assisted Living Licensure Reform (Minn. Stat. ch. 144G) created a specific <strong>Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care</strong> license tier, regulated by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Facilities at this tier must meet enhanced requirements: dementia-trained staff at all times, individualized dementia programming, and secured environments where clinically indicated. License tier appears on every StarlynnCare profile and is sourced from the MDH public licensing directory.
What's the difference between an ALF with Dementia Care and a nursing home in Minnesota?
Minnesota ALFs with Dementia Care provide residential personal care and dementia programming in a community setting. Nursing homes (Skilled Nursing Facilities certified under Title 18/19) provide licensed medical nursing around the clock for residents needing medical-level care. If your family member requires complex wound care, IV therapy, or continuous medical monitoring, a nursing facility may be more appropriate.
How many Minneapolis facilities have a serious deficiency on file?
Of the 9 licensed memory care facilities indexed in Minneapolis, 3 (33%) carry a documented inspection or complaint finding in the indexed inspection record. Specific findings appear on each profile with inspection date and source link.
What should I look for on a memory care tour in Minneapolis?
What predicts safety usually isn't what admissions directors highlight. From clinician and family interviews, the most under-asked items: staff-to-resident ratio at night and on weekends, skin-check and wound-prevention protocol, medication management and error reporting, shower frequency, and how the facility handles behavioral escalation. We publish a free 37-question tour checklist you can print (https://www.starlynncare.com/library/37-questions-to-ask-on-a-memory-care-tour).
Does Minnesota Medicaid cover memory care in Minneapolis?
Minnesota Medical Assistance (Medicaid) can cover care in a licensed ALF with Dementia Care through the Consumer Support Grant or the Elderly Waiver (EW) program, but not all facilities are Medicaid-enrolled and waitlists exist. Each StarlynnCare profile notes payment acceptance where known. Contact Minnesota Senior LinkAge Line at 1-800-333-2433 for guidance on options in Minneapolis.
Other memory care city hubs in Hennepin County
Memory care options in Minneapolis, documented in the public record.
Memory care · 50+ beds
(7)Community-style facilities (purpose-built buildings, common in regional chains).
Abiitan Mill City
· limited historyNo citations on fileMinneapolis · 110 beds · ALF · Memory care
Jones Harrison Assisted Living
· limited historyNo citations on fileMinneapolis · 53 beds · ALF · Memory care
1 seriousMillers Landing Senior Living
1 serious citation on fileMinneapolis · 80 beds · ALF · Memory care
Minnehaha Senior Living
No citations on fileMinneapolis · 84 beds · ALF · Memory care
Rivervillage East
· limited historyNo citations on fileMinneapolis · 70 beds · ALF · Memory care
1 seriousThe Pillars of Prospect Park
1 serious citation on fileMinneapolis · 320 beds · ALF · Memory care
The Waters On 50th
· limited historyNo citations on fileMinneapolis · 110 beds · ALF · Memory care
Memory care · 7–49 beds
(2)Small to medium freestanding RCFEs with a memory-care program.
