Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care in Northfield, MN
Care that honors each resident’s unique life experience.
People diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia require a special kind of care. Memory care at Benedictine Living Community-Northfield is designed to provide personalized care organized around the needs of individuals living with memory loss.
Wellness & Quality of Life
In addition, our well-trained memory care teams employ best practices developed through research to provide the compassionate senior health care for which Benedictine is known.
While Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can make each day a challenge, our Northfield, MN, memory care facilities offer programming and activities to engage residents and promote a sense of purpose. Family support is also integrated into each resident’s care plan to ensure a quality of life that’s uplifted and connected. Together we work toward one objective: more good days.
Our Memory Care monthly package includes:
- Private apartment including a full bathroom (with walk-in shower) in a secure community
- Utilities, public Wi-Fi
- Temperature control in each apartment
- Apartment maintenance
- Three delicious daily meals served restaurant style, plus snacks
- Structured and purposeful daily activities to meet residents’ physical, mental and social needs and abilities
- Integrative health services
- Aromatherapy
- Comforting touch
- Familiar healing music
- Nursery with Loving Heart therapy dolls
- Pastoral care by dedicated spiritual care staff, Catholic mass and interfaith worship services
- Person-centered wellness programming
- Daily well-being checksDementia care trained resident assistant on-site 24/7 for safety, security, assistance and health care needs
- Licensed nurse onsite or on call 24/7
- Use of secure common spaces: dining room, activity room, social lounge
- Secure patio and gardens
- Weekly housekeeping (bathroom sanitation, dusting, mopping, vacuuming and trash removal)
- Linen change and 2 loads of laundry per week
- Visual cues to orient residents to their surroundings
- 24-hour call pendant response system
- Month-to-month residency agreement
Call (507) 512-5720 or get in touch using the contact form to learn more about Benedictine’s memory care services available in Northfield, MN.
Memory Care Virtual Tour
Take a virtual tour of our memory care common areas.
Memory Care Common Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia?
According to the National Institute on Aging, dementia refers to the loss of cognitive functions — such as thinking, reasoning and the ability to remember — that is severe enough to interfere with a person’s daily functioning. While dementia isn’t a disease, it may accompany certain diseases or conditions, the most common of which is Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, degenerative brain disease that specifically affects parts of the brain that control thought, memory and language. The National Institutes of Health estimates that more than 5 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease. Although younger people can get Alzheimer’s, symptoms generally begin after age 60.
When is memory care needed?
In most Benedictine Living Communities, memory care can be offered in assisted living or in skilled nursing, depending on the resident’s medical needs. When a person exhibits signs of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia that affect quality of life or the ability to safely remain in their current living situation, a residential memory care program may be appropriate. For more information, read our blog post, When is Memory Care Needed?
How is memory care different from assisted living?
Every aspect of memory care — from staffing to dining and activities — is designed around the unique needs of people experiencing memory loss. Specially trained professionals work hand in hand with the individual and their family members to create structure, familiar schedules and surroundings, all in a secure environment that promotes a sense of purpose and accomplishment. For more information, read our blog post, Memory Care: A Closer Look.
Is staffing different in memory care?
Yes. Staff members are specially trained to care for people experiencing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. And these special caregivers carry with them a compassionate temperament and a passion for providing dignified, respectful memory care to individuals and their families. Depending on a resident’s medical needs, memory care may be offered in an assisted living setting. The staffing ratio in assisted living memory care is typically higher than in traditional assisted living.
Are family members and friends welcome to visit?
Family and friends are welcome to visit. Ask about visiting policies when you tour the community.
A Community of Service
Discover the variety of helpful services we offer.