10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Minnetonka, MN. Page 3

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Minnetonka is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise with miles of hiking trails, nearly 50 parks, and over 1,000 acres of public forest and green space. Its name comes from the Dakota-Sioux mni tanka meaning “great water” and reflects the city’s purity and natural appeal.

In Minnetonka, memory care communities — sometimes called Alzheimer’s care or dementia care facilities — provide specialized care for seniors who have Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. These communities offer personalized cognitive rehabilitation programs alongside assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Memory care usually includes 24-hour supervision and unique design elements, like outdoor gardens and color-coded walls, to help ease anxiety, agitation, and other symptoms of dementia.

Cost of Memory Care in Minnetonka, MN

The median monthly cost of memory care in 2019 was about $6,200 in the Minneapolis metropolitan area and in the state of Minnesota.

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Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Minnetonka are rated five points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated above the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
105	113	111	113	94	103

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$109,159 per year	$54,251 per year	$86,771 per year	$53,523 per year	$47,589 per year	$5,153 per year	$862 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Minnetonka include:

Methodist Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit acute care
• Bed count: 340+
• Specialties: home health, hospice care, diagnostic imaging

Fairview Southdale Hospital

• Facility type: faith-based acute care
• Bed count: 330+
• Specialties: cardiovascular care, diagnostic imaging

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit acute care
• Bed count: 340+
• Specialties: emergency services, diagnostic imaging, home health care, home health, intensive care

Weather and Climate

Minnetonka’s climate is classified as warm summer humid continental, which means the city experiences four distinct seasons with a wide variation in seasonal temperature. The average humidity level is 67%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 77%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
14°F	24°F	3°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
74°F	86°F	62°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 77

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 30.4″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
46.0	20.7%	54,440	2,018.7 per square mile	2.3

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.1%	5.8%	5.2%	1.6%	<0.1%	2.3%	84.8%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2019 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Minnetonka: 24/30
• Overall inclusivity: 43/100

2020 Presidential Election Results for Hennepin County

Democratic	Republican	Other
70.7%	27.3%	2%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Minnetonka is a nature lover’s paradise with miles of trails and almost 50 public parks to explore. Some of the most popular trails in the city include the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail, the Theodore Wirth Parkway, and the North Cedar Lake Regional Trail. Many locals enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing during winter months.

Other popular outdoor attractions in the city include:

• Shady Oak Beach
• Purgatory Park
• Bryant Lake Park
• Minnehaha Creek

Transportation

Bus service in Minnetonka is operated by Metro Transit which provides local and express bus services connecting the city to downtown Minneapolis.