Dedicated to Enhancing Quality of Life for Seniors
Inver Grove Heights is a well-established Dakota County community situated along the Mississippi River bluffs, known for its diverse neighborhoods, strong community identity, and proximity to both St. Paul and the southern Twin Cities metro. For Inver Grove Heights families facing an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis for a loved one, The Moments in Lakeville offers access to the finest memory care in the region.
Located approximately 20 to 30 minutes from Inver Grove Heights via I-494 West and I-35W South, The Moments is a dedicated memory care and enhanced assisted living community unlike anything else in Dakota County or the broader metro. Families from Inver Grove Heights, South St. Paul, Mendota Heights, and the east metro choose The Moments because excellence matters, and The Moments delivers it.
Families who want the very best for a loved one with memory loss find their answer at The Moments.
Why Inver Grove Heights Families Choose The Moments
Inver Grove Heights families are community-minded and loyal, and when they find something that genuinely meets their standards, they commit to it. The Moments earns that commitment from families by delivering a level of care, warmth, and innovation that simply does not exist elsewhere in the region.
The Moments was founded by Elizabeth Wright with a mission driven by personal experience. Unable to find the memory care community her own family deserved, she built it herself. That founding story resonates deeply with Inver Grove Heights families who want more than a facility for their loved one. They want a true home.
What Inver Grove Heights Families Find at The Moments
- A fully dedicated memory care community, not a memory unit within a larger assisted living facility
- Purpose-built 92-suite campus designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia
- Staff trained in dementia-specific care who stay long enough to build genuine, lasting relationships with residents
- Individualized care plans built from scratch around each resident’s history, personality, and daily preferences
- Evidence-based programming creating meaningful days full of connection and joy
- Transparent, proactive family communication and a genuine partnership approach
Memory Care Conditions We Support
The Moments provides specialized care for individuals with all forms and stages of memory-related conditions:
- Alzheimer’s disease at all stages
- Vascular dementia
- Lewy body dementia
- Frontotemporal dementia
- Parkinson’s disease dementia
- Early-onset and younger-onset dementia
- Mixed dementia
Our intake process is one of the most thorough in the region. We invest meaningful time before a resident moves in learning who they are as a person, because that understanding is the foundation of truly excellent and truly personal care.
Understanding Memory Care in Inver Grove Heights and Dakota County
Dakota County has several senior living options for families navigating a dementia diagnosis. The most important distinction to understand is between dedicated memory care communities and assisted living facilities with a memory care unit.
Why Dedicated Memory Care Makes a Difference
- All staff are trained specifically in dementia care, not just those assigned to a memory unit
- The physical environment is purpose-built for cognitive decline throughout the entire campus
- All programming is designed specifically to support residents with dementia
- The culture of the entire community centers on the dignity, individuality, and wellbeing of residents with memory loss
For residents in mid-to-late stages of dementia, a dedicated community provides a meaningfully better quality of daily life than a general facility with a memory unit. At The Moments, memory care is not a feature. It is the entire purpose.
Daily Life and Enrichment at The Moments
Our programming philosophy is grounded in clinical evidence and in the personal knowledge our team builds about each individual resident over time. Every day at The Moments is designed to be purposeful and full of genuine connection.
- Music Therapy: proven to access long-term memory and elevate mood in those with dementia
- Sensory Programming: multi-sensory environments and experiences designed for engagement and emotional regulation
- Nature and Garden Therapy in Jane’s Garden: outdoor exploration in a beautiful, secure private nature center
- Art and Creative Expression: programs celebrating each resident’s unique creativity
- Wildlife Therapy: animal interactions that bring comfort, joy, and a sense of connection
- The Adventure Club: supervised outings to local and Twin Cities destinations for more independent residents
- Personalized Dining: chef-prepared meals honoring individual tastes, cultural backgrounds, and nutritional needs
Getting Here from Inver Grove Heights
The Moments is located at 16258 Kenyon Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044. From Inver Grove Heights, take I-494 West to I-35W South and exit at Kenyon Avenue in Lakeville. The drive is approximately 20 to 30 minutes depending on your starting point and traffic.
Inver Grove Heights families tell us the commute is easy and manageable, and that the peace of mind they feel knowing their loved one is at The Moments makes every visit something to look forward to.
Schedule a Tour from Inver Grove Heights
We warmly invite Inver Grove Heights families to schedule a personal tour of The Moments. Walk through our campus, meet our team, see our programming in action, and let us learn about your loved one and your family’s needs.
There is no pressure, no obligation, and no rushing. Just an open, honest conversation with a team that has made caring for those with memory loss their life’s work.
Call or Contact Us to Schedule a Tour: (952) 915-1515
Frequently Asked Questions: Memory Care Near Inver Grove Heights, MN
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How far is The Moments from Inver Grove Heights, MN?
The Moments is in Lakeville, approximately 20 to 30 minutes from Inver Grove Heights via I-494 West and I-35W South. Many Inver Grove Heights families visit regularly and find the commute straightforward and well worth it.
What memory care options are near Inver Grove Heights?
The Moments in Lakeville is one of the closest major dedicated memory care communities to Inver Grove Heights, serving families from Inver Grove Heights, South St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Eagan, and throughout Dakota County.
How do I compare memory care communities near Inver Grove Heights?
On your tour of any community, ask whether it is fully dedicated to memory care or a mixed facility. Ask how all staff are trained in dementia care. Ask what a typical day of programming looks like. Ask to see the most recent Minnesota Department of Health inspection report. At The Moments, we welcome all of these questions and more.
What is enhanced assisted living and who is it for?
Enhanced assisted living at The Moments provides a higher level of personal care and medical support for residents who need more intensive daily assistance. It is offered within the same warm, community-centered environment as our memory care program. Contact us to discuss whether memory care or enhanced assisted living is the better fit for your loved one’s current needs.
What should families expect during the move-in process at The Moments?
Our move-in process is designed to be as smooth and supportive as possible. Before move-in, our team will spend meaningful time getting to know your loved one through conversations with your family and a review of their history and care needs. On move-in day, our team is fully prepared to welcome your loved one by name, with their preferences, routines, and story already known. We work to make the transition feel like a homecoming.
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