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Memory care in Darwin offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Darwin is about $3,756 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 149 communities, read 979 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Havenwood of Buffalo
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From the moment you walk in, you can feel the warmth and welcoming atmosphere. The staff is genuinely caring, attentive, and dedicated to making residents feel at home. The community itself is beautiful;...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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We initially moved our mother to assisted living at Talamore. She was in the mid stages of Alzheimer’s but still functioning well. We felt the social interactions and activities would occupy her time well....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Talamore is a new community, just having opened in February 2020. We offer a full continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, enhanced assisted living and a secured memory care. Talamore is able to provide a high care level: ostomies, sliding scale insulin, catheter care, wound...
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I recently moved my parents here after my mom fell and was subsequently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Everyone I have had the pleasure of working with has been amazing. I am very pleased I chose The Wellstead....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
DIAMONDCREST at the Wellstead of Rogers is a beautiful four story private pay assisted living facility with an impressive stone exterior. The 'center' core of this state-of-the-art facility provides special resident amenities to include a dining room, Captain's lounge and bar, movie theater,...
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Havenwood is a nice place. The food is very good. Nursing situation is improving after hiring a new nurse. Everyone is friendly. Though Mom doesn't want to be there, she is making new friends and enjoying...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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The staff on memory floor. It was {name removed]that got me into the facility. All the people there were wonderful and treated us very kindly during a hard situation.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
An elegant, residential environment, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. New Perspective affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living services. From assistance with...
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The staff is amazing! They are very friendly and care about the residents. They always put the residents care on top of their priority list. I would recommend rose arbor for anyone looking for assisted...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Relax and enjoy the finer things in life at Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care services in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Our caring and professional staff provides a helping hand for residents who may appreciate assistance with activities of...
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We really like it. It's expensive but probably not different from other places like this. The location is very nice. Quiet residential area but close to HyVee grocery store. People rave about the food. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Benedictine Windermere Way frees you from home maintenance, offering beautiful, spacious apartments, resort-inspired amenities, outdoor decks, patios and colorful gardens. Windermere Bluff Neighborhood Park is just across the street.Delicious culinary experiences are available in the...
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5 stars! This is just what we were looking for for my sister. I loved the director and the nurse! I live in Sarasota and am not close to my sister... so I felt like I left her in much better hands... pure...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Plymouth, Cornerstone Assisted Living is near shopping, restaurants, churches, entertainment, and professional services, and our scheduled transportation can take you there. You’ll enjoy carefree independence at Cornerstone. Inside, you’ll find a...
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Willows Landing is a nice place and we are thankful for it. Yes, we would recommend Willows Landing to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Willows Landing in Monticello, Minnesota, we want everybody to feel welcome. Our warmhearted team of professionals cares deeply for our residents, and we are committed to creating a community that feels just like family. Our stellar services and programs will complete the experience, freeing...
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Some of the things that stuck out about Silver Creek on Main were: the responsiveness, (yet not overbearing) of the staff, the cleanliness of the facility, the wide variety of activities provided, and the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Broadwell Senior Living
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Broadwell Senior Living was the perfect choice for us. All of the staff we have encountered have treated us with respect, understanding, and a very professional, caring attitude. My mother is the happiest I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Here at Broadwell, we’re proud to offer a fullrange of services from household chores toassistance with dressing in the morning, all theway to providing 24-hour memory care. Ourservices are personalized and flexible as needschange over time. We can help you recoverfrom a hospital stay or provide...
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We like the facilities, beautiful and clean. The staff is also nice for the most part. We just were taken back by an incident that happens couple of weeks ago with our relative. We have called the office...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Brookdale Plymouth
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Staff for the most part were all very caring. They were a little bit short on activities although they were improving about the time my loved one died.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We understand your concerns for your loved one’s safety and well-being, along with the weight of the responsibility of caring for someone with dementia. At our community, in Plymouth, Minn., which offers Alzheimer’s and dementia care, we have the experience to understand the complexity of...
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The staff were friendly, caring and professional. The facility was comfortable and clean. I felt my family member got great care there for a good value.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Elder Homestead we strive to achieve a high quality of life for all of our senior citizens. Each resident will need a different level of care, and we can work to make sure that each elderly person has the care needed to maintain a safe living environment. There are many activities and...
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New Perspectives Carlson Parkway is an outstanding senior facility in all ways. It is very warm and caring place for your loved one. The Executive Director [name removed] maintains a residence that is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareNew Perspective | Minnetonka serves seniors in the Minnetonka, MN area with a senior living community where creative interior design combines warm, friendly tones with the beauty and amenities of a fine hotel. Residents of our senior...
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[name removed] was amazing. The staff was always kind and helpful. The facilities are beautiful. At the end the nursing staff had changed to a temp staff so that had some challenges but overall it was a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Carefree living at Okalee gives you time for the people you love and things you love to do, as the daily details can be done for you. A welcoming environment, exceptional hospitality and a full array of services create a joy-filled life at Okalee, a community that refreshes, revives and helps you...
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Admin staff is Very unstable. Have had three directors in the year we have been here. On the fourth director now. We Love the small town feel. Many walking paths, friendly people, and a church we enjoy. We...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The staff and facility is great and it is on a great location. It's near several parks, close to public transportation, and not in the middle of the busy city. The staff is probably the biggest reason we...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Convenience, independence and lifestyle are important aspects of choosing a senior community. St. Benedict’s Senior Community – St. Cloud is convenient to Hwy. 10 and local restaurants, shopping, places of worship, cultural activities, parks and other attractions. We provide a full continuum of...
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Very friendly and helpful staff. Answer questions thoroughly. Lots of activities for people, apartments are large. They have coffee morning meetings ups, washers and dryers in each floor for those who don't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
St. Benedict's Senior Community - Monticello serves the housing needs of seniors with excellence. Along with our senior services in St. Cloud, we have earned our excellent reputation by providing superior service and housing options to seniors and their families for more than 30 years. Memory...
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My family member only lived at Summit Ridge Place one month before passing. The staff is extremely friendly, kind, and compassionate. Those are the reasons we chose this place. It is older along with the...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Operated by Jaybird Senior Living, Landings of Sauk Rapids Memory Care community is located just three miles east of the Mississippi River and a short drive from many popular local parks. Sauk Rapids enjoys the benefits of small town living where neighbors are friends yet we are close enough for...
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Haven Homes was not adequately staffed to care for my husband who had been diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer's. We picked thi community because of the location-it was near me. I was told by a staff person I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Haven Homes has faithfully served generations of Maple Plain seniors, providing high quality senior health and living.Haven Homes offers so many amenities, services and living options to live well today with peace of mind for tomorrow. Well-designed apartments and suites, emergency call systems,...
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Very nice facility and staff are great. Food is good with many options. Has independent living which I am in, but also has assisted and memory care. I highly recommend this place for any level of care and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
An exceptionally designed community located in pristine Orono that blends a classy touch with family care and offers a “life on the lake lifestyle”.Our community will make you feel at home, whether you’re in one of our unique assisted living or memory care homes. Each unit has been designed...
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I moved my mom to The Wealshire in Medina after having been in three other assisted living, memory care and rehabs. I was trying to not move her too far from me, but after moving her around due to care...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The definition of Wealshire sums up our philosophy of care as no other words can. We strive to provide the best care possible in order to give the person with dementia a sense of well being by living with pride and dignity.Our goal is to provide a socialized approach to care where residents are...
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First of all it felt like home as we walked in. Staff and residents very friendly. We were very happy with this place as was my dad.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
For over 15 years, Kingsway Retirement Living has offered independent living, assisted living and memory care in southeastern Minnesota. Our team members have over 100 years of combined experience in senior care. Awarded "Best of Assisted Living" four times by SeniorAdvisor, Kingsway is part of a...
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My loved one is here and very happy! The staff is extremely flexible, kind, and does a great job. The building has many activities and is a great shape. Location is a 10.
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Assisted Living Memory Care Specialists With four locations in Burnsville, Minnetonka, Shakopee and Victoria, Minnesota, Emerald Crest by Augustana Care memory care communities are truly inspired by our residents and families. With a deep knowledge of memory care, we offer a specialized...

Cost of memory care in Darwin, MN

The average cost of senior living in Darwin is $3,756 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Paynesville, MN with an average of $2,287 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Darwin, MN vs. nearby cities

Darwin, MN
$3,756/mo
$3,530/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Darwin, MN vs. the state and national average

Darwin, MN
$3,756/mo
U.S. national average
$4,913/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Darwin vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,756/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Darwin, MN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,566/mo
Studio
$4,296/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,494/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,140/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Darwin over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Darwin

Recent reviews for memory care in Darwin

Monticello St. Benedict's Community

5.0
This is a good community for my mom. my mom does like the good variety of meals. The staff is always nice and friendly. I like that my mom is getting good care at a friendly and clean community. She is happy with the activities that she is participating in. We would highly recommend this ...
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Trouvaille Memory Care Suites in Excelsior, MN

5.0
We've been very pleased with how things have gone with BeeHive Homes! It's a very nice community, and they've been very easy to work with through the whole process. They were very accommodating to our situation when we moved our loved one in, and we've been happy with the service and ...
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New Perspective Minnetonka

5.0
My mother lived in the memory care unit at Sunrise of Minnetonka from 2016 until she passed away in 2023. The staff gave her absolutely wonderful care that entire time. My mother had dementia, but also another diagnosis that made placement difficult. In addition, she was very active and ...
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Darwin review score based on 211 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 211 reviews of 125 Darwin memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Darwin review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Darwin review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Darwin, MN125 facilities
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Dassel, MN11 facilities
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Litchfield, MN109 facilities

Review subcategories for Darwin memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 211 reviews of 125 Darwin memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Darwin resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Darwin, MN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Darwin memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darwin memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darwin, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Darwin memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Darwin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Darwin, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.2%
66.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.6%
48.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.8%
98.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.8%
72.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.8%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.4%
61.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.8%
72.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Darwin memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Darwin Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Darwin, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.6%
74.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.4%
46.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.8%
70.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.2%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Darwin memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Darwin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Darwin, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.2%
45.5%
No sugar
No sugar
24%
42.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
51.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.2%
20.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Darwin memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Darwin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Darwin, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.4%
32.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.8%
40.8%
Room service
Room service
26.4%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.8%
23.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darwin memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Darwin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Darwin, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.8%
34.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.2%
54.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.6%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.4%
61.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.2%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.4%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.6%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
40.8%
48.5%
Dances
Dances
15.2%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
22.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.6%
47.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Havenwood of Buffalo, Talamore St Cloud and The Wellstead of Rogers and Diamondcrest are the top-rated memory care facilities near Darwin, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 149 memory care facilities near Darwin, Minnesota. See the full list.

The 149 memory care facilities near you in Darwin, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Darwin, Minnesota, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Darwin, Minnesota, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Darwin, Minnesota ranges from $538 to $9050. The average Memory Care cost in Darwin, Minnesota is $3,756. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Darwin, Minnesota typically starts at $538. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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