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Memory Care

Memory care services offer aid to individuals who require specialized memory care. This community type conforms to specific dementia-related health and safety guidelines. Basic services offered in memory care may include: 24-hour staffing and personal assistance, comfortable private or semi-private rooms, medication management, and housekeeping and laundry service. Residents in memory care require support with washing, personal care , and dressing. Residents have the option to reside in single rooms or shared apartments. The monthly median cost for a private room is around $11,037 and the cost for a semi-private room is around $10,076 . Minnesota has specific standards related to this type of community. The Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulations Division, and Home Care and Assisted Living Program certifies this community type.

Cost of Living

The overall cost of living is a major factor when choosing which care choice meets the needs of your loved one. La Crescent has a median home value of about $172,521 and the median cost of rent is $783 per month. The rent burden for La Crescent is around 14.0% of the average monthly income.

Demographics and Values

Demographically, La Crescent is 1.3% Asian, 0.4% black, 0.3% other or not specified, 2.1% Hispanic, 1.1% mixed race, 96.8% white, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, and 0.0% Native American. Based on gender, 50.9% are female and 49.1% are male. The median age of La Crescent is 41 years old. The current population of La Crescent consists of 5,028 people. La Crescent has a population density of 582 people per square mile. In La Crescent, 10.1% live in poverty, 2.6% do not have health insurance, 6.1% are widows, and 68.8% participate in the labor force. In La Crescent, 8.8% of the population are veterans. Of the population of La Crescent 25.9% have a high-school diploma, 10.1% have a graduate degree, and 31.2% have a college degree.

State Information

An overview of Minnesota

Residents of Minnesota enjoy its natural beauty which ranks 3rd in the United States. In total, Minnesota has 140 general hospitals and 61 health centers that provide care for 5,654,535 citizens. Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Mayo Clinic Health System – Red Wing, and Alomere Health are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. In terms of personal well-being, Minnesota ranks 10th in healthcare and 3rd in quality of life compared to other states. Out of a national average of 100, Minnesota has a cost of living index rating of 102, a grocery index rating of 107, and a housing index rating of 88.

Social demographics of the state

In the most recent presidential election, 45% of Minnesota residents voted Republican and 46% voted Democrat. In terms of diversity, Minnesota ranks 27th in the nation and is considered LGBTQ friendly. Thirty-four percent of Minnesota residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state’s 5,953 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-19%, Mainline Protestant-29%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Minnesota there are 170 masonic lodges. In Minnesota, 29% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 38.

State-wide weather information

On average, the humidity rating for Minnesota is around 70%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 80% in the month of December. The average air quality index rating in Minnesota is 34.5 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of May with a rating of 42.7 AQI. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 67F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 86F during the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 42F during the month of June. During the winter, the average temperature in Minnesota drops to around 13F. The average high winter temperature is around 33F in the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around -11F in the month of January. The most precipitation occurs in June with an average of 5.59 inches of precipitation a month. On average, the state receives 2.37 inches of precipitation a month. While residents of Minnesota mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Minnesota can include floods and earthquakes (high).

Wildlife to be found in Minnesota

The state of Minnesota has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of hemlock, mountain ash, tamarack, and pin cherry. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the black bears, the eastern phoebe, the common loons, or the red-winged blackbird. The state animal of Minnesota is the eastern timber wolf.