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Memory Care in Maple Grove

Compare licensed memory care in Maple Grove and the surrounding Hennepin County area. Free guidance, no obligation.

1 verified in Maple Grove
Hennepin County
Quick answer

There is 1 verified memory care option listed in Maple Grove. Minnesota licenses and inspects this care type through the Minnesota Department of Health.

HomeMaple GroveMemory Care

Memory care is secured, dementia-specific assisted living. In Minnesota, memory care requires a distinct MDH license — "assisted living facility with dementia care" — not merely a disclosure or voluntary certification; any community operating a secured dementia unit must hold this specific license under Minn. Stat. 144G.10, subd. 2(b).

Short answer

We list 1 verified memory care option in Maple Grove.

What to watch for with memory care in Maple Grove

  • Ask to see the community's MDH "assisted living facility with dementia care" license directly, by name.

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Verified memory care in Maple Grove

CommunityCare typeAddressCounty
The Willows of Arbor LakesMemory Care11955 80th Avenue North
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Hennepin

Memory Care elsewhere in the region

Families in Maple Grove sometimes place a parent one city over, especially when a specific care level is needed.

CommunityCare typeAddressCounty
Abiitan Mill CityAssisted Living428 South 2nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Hennepin
Jones-Harrison Senior LivingNursing Home3700 Cedar Lake Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55416
Hennepin
Care Suites of Edina by VivieAssisted Living7400 York Ave S
Edina, MN 55435
Hennepin
The Waters of EdinaAssisted Living6300 Colonial Way
Edina, MN 55436
Hennepin
Mainstreet VillageAssisted Living7601 Lyndale Ave S
Richfield, MN 55423
Hennepin
The Glenn HopkinsAssisted Living1011 Feltl Ct
Hopkins, MN 55343
Hennepin

The Maple Grove market specifically

Maple Grove is anchored by Maple Grove Hospital, a joint venture between North Memorial Health and Fairview Health Services that opened in 2009, and the city's senior housing supply has expanded quickly alongside it, with several assisted living and memory care communities built within a mile or two of the hospital campus. As one of the fastest-growing suburbs in the northwest metro, Maple Grove's housing stock is dominated by newer single-family and townhome development from the 1990s through today. The city sits along Interstate 94 and is served by Metro Transit express routes into downtown Minneapolis.

Families comparing Maple Grove often weigh it against Plymouth and Coon Rapids; its newer hospital and building stock are frequently cited as advantages, while its distance from central Minneapolis is the main tradeoff families discuss when comparing commute times for visiting relatives.

You can check any facility's record free. Use the free MDH Health Care Provider Directory and the Minnesota Assisted Living Report Card to check license status and inspection history. Read the full explanation →

Questions families ask

How does a nursing home differ from assisted living in Minnesota?

Nursing homes provide 24-hour skilled nursing care for residents with significant medical needs and are licensed and regulated separately from assisted living, with their own Nursing Home Report Card. Assisted living, licensed under Chapter 144G, serves residents who need help with daily activities and some health-related services but not continuous skilled nursing oversight, and is generally less expensive.

Independent living vs. assisted living vs. memory care — how do I know which one my parent needs?

Independent living is unlicensed housing with no care services; assisted living is a licensed setting (Chapter 144G) providing help with daily activities and some health services; memory care is the separately licensed 'assisted living facility with dementia care' category for residents needing secured, dementia-specific care. The right fit depends on a functional assessment of daily living needs, cognitive status, and safety risk, not just preference.

Assisted living vs. in-home care — which is better for a parent who wants to stay independent?

In-home care lets a parent remain in their own home with support delivered through the Elderly Waiver (personal care, homemaker, home health aide) or private-pay caregivers, while assisted living moves a parent into a licensed community with built-in staffing, meals, and social programming. The better fit depends on the level and predictability of care needed, home safety, and cost once care hours increase significantly.

What license does an assisted living facility need in Minnesota?

Every assisted living community in the Twin Cities must hold an Assisted Living Facility license issued by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 144G. This has been mandatory statewide since August 1, 2021, replacing the older, looser 'Housing with Services' registration model. Facilities must also employ an assisted living director credentialed by the Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports.

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