Quality Assisted Living Options for Burnsville Residents
Your Partner in Senior Care Excellence
For Burnsville families facing a loved one’s Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis, The Moments is the closest and finest memory care option in the region. Located in neighboring Lakeville, just 10 to 15 minutes south of Burnsville via I-35W, The Moments offers exceptional, purpose-built memory care and enhanced assisted living right in your own backyard.
Burnsville sits at the heart of Dakota County and the southern Twin Cities metro, bordered by Lakeville, Eagan, Apple Valley, and Savage. For families throughout Burnsville’s many neighborhoods, from Buck Hill to Crystal Lake to Nicollet Commons, the short drive to The Moments makes exceptional memory care genuinely accessible.
For Burnsville families, extraordinary memory care is closer than you think.
Why Burnsville Families Choose The Moments
Proximity alone does not explain why Burnsville families consistently choose The Moments. They choose us because our standard of care, our people, and our environment set us apart from every other option in the region.
The Moments was founded by Elizabeth Wright after a deeply personal experience searching for memory care for her own family members and coming up empty. Her mission was to build the community that did not exist: one that honors residents with a beautiful, thoughtfully designed environment and surrounds them with warm, attentive, expert care.
What Burnsville Families Find at The Moments
- Purpose-built campus designed from the ground up for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia
- Staff deeply trained in dementia care with low turnover and genuine long-term bonds with residents
- Individualized care plans built from scratch around each resident’s history, routines, and preferences
- Rich, evidence-based daily programming that creates meaningful experiences and supports cognitive health
- Proactive, transparent family communication so you always know how your loved one is doing
- Secure, beautiful campus including Jane’s Garden outdoor nature center
Memory Care Close to Home for Burnsville Families
One of the great challenges families face when selecting memory care is balancing quality of care with proximity for visits. Burnsville families are fortunate: with The Moments just 10 to 15 minutes away in Lakeville, you do not have to choose.
Many Burnsville families visit their loved ones multiple times per week. The short drive along I-35W is easy and familiar, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing your loved one is thriving at The Moments makes every visit a joy rather than an obligation.
Memory Care Services for Burnsville Residents
The Moments serves individuals across all stages and forms 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 thorough and personal. Before a resident moves in, our team spends meaningful time learning who they are, not just their diagnosis. That understanding shapes every aspect of their experience at The Moments.
Understanding Your Memory Care Options in Burnsville
Burnsville and the surrounding communities of Eagan, Apple Valley, Savage, and Lakeville offer several senior living options for families navigating a dementia diagnosis. Here is what to understand as you compare communities:
What to Look for in a Memory Care Community
- Staff specialization: Every member of the care team at The Moments is trained in dementia-specific care, not just the staff assigned to a memory unit
- Purpose-built design: Our Lakeville campus was designed specifically for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia, with secure perimeters, calming aesthetics, and environments that reduce confusion
- Programming quality: Our daily schedule includes multiple evidence-based therapeutic activities, not just supervised recreation
- Care plan individualization: Every care plan at The Moments is built from scratch around the individual resident, not adapted from a template
- Family partnership: We treat families as partners in care, not visitors to be managed
We encourage Burnsville families to tour any community they are considering and to ask these questions directly.
Daily Life and Enrichment Programs
A day at The Moments is full of connection, warmth, and purposeful activity. Our programming is guided by clinical research and by the deep knowledge our team develops about each individual resident.
- Music Therapy: a powerful tool for accessing memory, reducing anxiety, and elevating mood in those with dementia
- Sensory Programming: multi-sensory environments and experiences designed for calm and engagement
- Nature and Garden Therapy in Jane’s Garden: outdoor exploration and wellness in a beautiful, secure space
- Art and Creative Expression: programs celebrating each resident’s unique creative spirit
- Wildlife Therapy: gentle animal interactions that bring joy and comfort
- The Adventure Club: supervised community outings for more independent residents
- Personalized Dining: chef-prepared meals that honor individual tastes and nutritional needs
Directions from Burnsville to The Moments
The Moments is located at 16258 Kenyon Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044. From most Burnsville locations, take I-35W South to the Kenyon Avenue exit in Lakeville. The drive is 10 to 15 minutes and straightforward. It is one of the shortest commutes to The Moments from any community in the Twin Cities.
Schedule a Tour from Burnsville
Burnsville families are among our closest neighbors, and we would be honored to welcome you to our campus for a personal tour. Come meet our team, walk through the buildings, see our programs in action, and let us learn about your loved one.
There is no obligation and no rush. We are here to help you make the best possible decision for your family, and that starts with a warm, honest conversation.
Call or Contact Us to Schedule a Tour: (952) 915-1515
Frequently Asked Questions: Memory Care Near Burnsville, MN
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How far is The Moments from Burnsville, MN?
The Moments is in Lakeville, approximately 10 to 15 minutes south of Burnsville via I-35W. Burnsville is one of the closest communities to our campus, making The Moments extremely convenient for regular family visits.
What memory care options are available near Burnsville?
The Moments in Lakeville is the closest and most highly regarded dedicated memory care community to Burnsville. We serve residents from Burnsville, Eagan, Apple Valley, Savage, Prior Lake, and throughout Dakota County.
How do I pay for memory care in Burnsville or the Twin Cities?
Memory care is typically funded through private pay, long-term care insurance, or veterans’ benefit programs such as Aid and Attendance. Medical Assistance (Medicaid) may be available in some circumstances. Contact our team to discuss your specific situation and explore all available options.
What should I expect on a first tour of a memory care community?
During a tour of The Moments, you will walk through the residential buildings and outdoor spaces, meet members of our care team and leadership, learn about our programming, and have time to ask questions about anything on your mind. We also take time to learn about your loved one, because understanding who they are is how we determine whether The Moments is the right fit.
Can my loved one stay connected to Burnsville friends and activities after moving to The Moments?
Absolutely. Families and friends are always welcome to visit. For residents who enjoy community outings, our Adventure Club takes regular supervised trips to local destinations. We also encourage families to bring in items, photos, and connections from home to make our community feel familiar and personal.
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