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).
We list 3 verified memory care options serving the Prospect Park area.
What to watch for with memory care near Prospect Park
- Ask to see the community's MDH "assisted living facility with dementia care" license directly, by name.
- Ask specifically about wandering and exit-seeking. Secured courtyards, door alarms and staffing patterns vary far more than brochures suggest.
Verified memory care serving Prospect Park
| Community | Care type | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Eldercare, Albert J. Hofstede Care Center | Nursing Home | 817 Main Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 | Hennepin |
| The Waters on 50th | Independent Living | 3500 W 50th Street Minneapolis, MN 55410 | Hennepin |
| Minnehaha Senior Living | Independent Living | 3733 23rd Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55407 | Hennepin |
Prospect Park specifically
Families researching care in Prospect Park often value its direct light-rail access to both the University of Minnesota Medical Center and downtown St. Paul's Regions and United Hospitals, making it one of the better-connected neighborhoods in the city for families without a car.
Who is actually on shift
Ask how many caregivers and med aides are on the floor at 3 a.m., not the building-wide daytime ratio. Ask what happens when someone calls in sick, and whether the community uses agency staff to fill gaps.
Ask how long the administrator has been in post. Turnover at the top is one of the better predictors of turnover below it.