Best memory care in Norwood Youngamerica
2 licensed facilities, ranked by state inspection records — every citation from primary MDH data, no referral fees.
Last updated May 2026
Browse Minnesota facilitiesOf the 2 licensed memory care facilities indexed in Norwood Youngamerica, 0 (0%) 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 Norwood Youngamerica
Facilities with at least one Type-A or Type-B deficiency finding in the indexed inspection record (24 months where dated)
↑ 0% of indexed facilitiesFacilities with full MDH profile published on StarlynnCare
Norwood Youngamerica — by the data
Derived from indexed inspections and deficiency records. Only shown when sufficient data exists.
- Citation trend · 3-year window
- → Stable0 → 0 → 0 (citations per 12-month window)
- Norwood Youngamerica vs. Minnesota avg
- 0citations/facility here vs.0.42statewide (36 months)
- Median beds per home
- 41beds
- Last inspected (region)
- December 2025
Sources: indexed state inspection records. See methodology.
Best memory care in Norwood Youngamerica — ranked by inspection record.
All memory care in Norwood Youngamerica, ranked by inspection record.
Memory care · 7–49 beds
(2)Small to medium freestanding RCFEs with a memory-care program.
The public record behind every profile.
What memory care costs in this city.
Median monthly cost in Norwood Youngamerica 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
Paying for memory care in Norwood Youngamerica.
Minnesota's Elderly Waiver covers home and community-based services for seniors who would otherwise qualify for nursing home placement, including Medicaid-eligible residents of licensed memory care ALFs.
Minnesota's Elderly Waiver (EW) is the primary Medicaid program financing long-term services and supports for seniors in Assisted Living Facilities with Dementia Care (ALFD). EW covers a broad range of services — personal care, nursing oversight, day services, and assistive technology — but does not cover room and board. To qualify, residents must meet nursing-facility level of care criteria and be eligible for Medical Assistance (Minnesota Medicaid). Applications are processed through county human services agencies.
Minnesota uses a managed care system for most EW enrollees; services are coordinated through a health plan or a Senior Health Options plan. Lead Agencies (typically county or tribal social services) conduct initial assessments and manage waiver enrollment. Because EW has a statewide budget cap, wait lists are possible — families should apply as early as care needs emerge.
Private-pay memory care in Minnesota costs approximately $4,500–$8,500 per month. Minnesota also offers the Alternative Care (AC) program for individuals who do not yet meet nursing-facility criteria, providing a bridge for families planning ahead.
Veterans: Minnesota has a Veterans Home system with memory care capacity at multiple locations. VA Aid and Attendance benefits can supplement private-pay costs at community facilities for eligible veterans.
Source: MN DHS Elderly Waiver · Program rules change — verify eligibility requirements directly with your county agency before making care decisions
About memory care in Norwood Youngamerica.
How much does memory care cost in Norwood Youngamerica?
Memory care in Norwood Youngamerica 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 Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care 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 Norwood Youngamerica facilities have a serious deficiency on file?
Of the 2 licensed memory care facilities indexed in Norwood Youngamerica, 0 (0%) carry a documented inspection or complaint finding in the indexed inspection record. Specific findings appear on each profile with inspection date and source link. StarlynnCare sources all deficiency data directly from state regulator records — no facility-side surveys or paid submissions are used. See the methodology for how deficiency classes are mapped across states.
How does StarlynnCare rank memory care facilities in Norwood Youngamerica?
StarlynnCare does not assign a single letter grade. Instead, each profile shows four independent signals derived from state inspection records: deficiency severity (Type-A vs. Type-B in California, equivalent classes in other states), repeat citation rate, inspection frequency relative to peers, and trajectory over time. Facilities with too few inspections on record show a "limited history" notice rather than a misleading score. All underlying data is sourced from mandatory public records — CDSS for California, HHSC LTCR for Texas, DHS for Oregon, and equivalent agencies for other states. Full methodology is at starlynncare.com/methodology.
What should I look for on a memory care tour in Norwood Youngamerica?
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.
Where can I find inspection reports for memory care facilities in Norwood Youngamerica?
Every facility profile on StarlynnCare links directly to its state inspection records — the same documents regulators use to evaluate compliance. For California facilities, reports come from the CDSS Community Care Licensing portal; for Texas, from HHSC LTCR; for Oregon, DHS Long-Term Care Licensing; for Washington, DSHS. On each facility profile, navigate to the "Inspection record" section to see full verbatim citations with dates and regulatory citations. You can also access the underlying raw data (open dataset).
How are memory care facilities in Norwood Youngamerica rated?
StarlynnCare uses state inspection data — not self-reported surveys or paid placements — to evaluate facilities. Each profile surfaces four signals: citation severity (e.g. Type-A vs. Type-B in California), citation frequency relative to peers, repeat-finding rate, and inspection recency. Facilities with too few inspections receive a "limited history" label rather than a misleading composite score. You can sort the list of Norwood Youngamerica facilities by inspection record using the "By record" sort toggle to see the cleanest inspection histories first. No referral commissions influence how facilities appear.
Does Minnesota Medicaid cover memory care in Norwood Youngamerica?
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 Norwood Youngamerica.