Emerald Crest Memory Care Shakopee serves both men and women, including specific homes just for women, and is designed for older adults with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia at any stage. The community has stand-alone memory care homes, each holding 12 to 15 private suites, so residents get more personalized care and a quieter setting. The place is single-level with barrier-free paths and secure entrances, so those with memory issues can move around safely without getting lost. Staff includes nurses around the clock, doctors on call, and workers trained by Emerald Crest who keep learning every year, so there's always help for medical and personal needs. They offer a mix of assisted living and memory care, including late-stage memory care, and provide custom care plans for everyone depending on what the resident can do.
Residents can stay as their needs change and don't have to move out later, which helps families worry less. Their daily routine is structured, with things like music, crafts, exercise, and spiritual support available for those who want it, and they provide both on-site and off-site activities. Families and residents help shape care plans, and staff partner with residents to use their skills and keep them active. Medical and therapy professionals visit on-site for care needs such as podiatry, diabetic needs, medication support, incontinence, and therapy like physical, speech, or occupational. Meals are included, served in a home-like kitchen setting, and the layout's simple, making it less confusing for folks living there.
Safety features include sprinkler systems, wheelchair accessible showers, security doors, walking wheelchair assistance, and a response system for emergencies. The residence is filled with things like a salon/barber shop, laundry and linen services, housekeeping, cable TV, WiFi, guest parking, a dining room, fitness center, and game room. The private suites let people bring their own things, and there are indoor and outdoor common areas for gathering. Staff provide help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and getting around. Transportation is available for trips out or to appointments.
The community doesn't allow pets, but residents can have visitors and spend time with loved ones in shared spaces. People pay monthly, with no long-term lease, and the basic memory care rate starts at $3,800 plus care package costs. The Elderly Waiver private pay option is accepted. They have spiritual care, regular devotional services, and support for families as well, with resources for dementia care, tips, a blog, educational events, and even online tours through their Dementia Map tool. Worries about wandering are lower because of the way the property's built. Owned and operated by Alzheimer's Speaks LLC and part of the Augustana Care network, Emerald Crest Memory Care Shakopee focuses on helping each person feel safe, supported, and respected every day.
