Brooklyn Park is one of the most diverse and vibrant communities in the Twin Cities metro, a large northwest suburb with a strong sense of community and a rapidly growing senior population. For Brooklyn Park families navigating an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis for a loved one, finding the right memory care community is one of the most important decisions they will ever make.

The Moments, located in Lakeville approximately 40 to 50 minutes from Brooklyn Park, is the Twin Cities’ most compassionate and innovative dedicated memory care community. Families from Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Coon Rapids, and the northwest metro choose The Moments because the quality of care, the depth of programming, and the warmth of the environment stand apart from everything else in the region.

We believe every resident deserves not just care, but a life full of meaning and joy.

Why Brooklyn Park Families Choose The Moments

Brooklyn Park families are thoughtful and community-oriented, and they recognize quality when they see it. The Moments offers a standard of memory care that is genuinely different from the alternatives: a purpose-built campus, a deeply trained and stable care team, and a programming philosophy grounded in clinical evidence and individual knowledge.

Founded by Elizabeth Wright with a deeply personal mission, The Moments was created to be the community that did not exist when her own family needed memory care. That mission is visible in every detail of how we operate, from the design of our buildings to the warmth of our daily programming.

What Brooklyn Park Families Find at The Moments

  • A fully dedicated memory care community, not a memory unit within a larger assisted living facility
  • Purpose-built campus designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia
  • Staff trained in dementia-specific care with low turnover and genuine bonds with residents
  • Person-centered care plans built around each resident’s unique story, preferences, and rhythms
  • Evidence-based daily programming designed to support cognitive health and create joyful days
  • Transparent, family-inclusive care philosophy with proactive communication

Memory Care Conditions We Support

The Moments serves individuals across all stages and types 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

Brooklyn Park is one of the most culturally diverse communities in Minnesota, and The Moments team is committed to honoring each resident’s cultural background, traditions, and personal identity in everything we do.

Understanding Memory Care for Brooklyn Park Families

Families in Brooklyn Park and the northwest suburbs have several senior living options when navigating a dementia diagnosis. Here is what sets dedicated memory care apart from general assisted living:

  • Specialized staff training: At The Moments, every staff member is trained specifically in dementia communication, behavior support, and cognitive engagement
  • Purpose-built environment: Our campus was designed from the ground up for cognitive decline, with secure perimeters, calming design, and intuitive navigation
  • Memory care-specific programming: Every activity and program is designed to support residents with dementia, not adapted from a general senior living curriculum
  • Deeply individualized care: Every care plan at The Moments is developed from scratch around the individual resident, in partnership with their family

Daily Life and Enrichment at The Moments

Every day at The Moments is designed to be meaningful, connected, and full of life. Our programming combines clinical evidence with deep personal knowledge of each resident.

  • Music Therapy: proven to access long-term memory and elevate mood in those with dementia
  • Sensory Programming: multi-sensory experiences tailored for engagement and emotional regulation
  • Nature and Garden Therapy in Jane’s Garden: outdoor exploration in a safe, beautiful environment
  • Art and Creative Expression: programs honoring each resident’s unique creative identity
  • Wildlife Therapy: animal interactions that bring joy and reduce anxiety
  • The Adventure Club: supervised outings for more independent residents
  • Personalized Dining: chef-prepared meals honoring individual tastes, cultural traditions, and nutrition

Getting Here from Brooklyn Park

The Moments is located at 16258 Kenyon Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044. From Brooklyn Park, take I-694 East to I-35W South or MN-610 East to I-35W South, then exit at Kenyon Avenue in Lakeville. The drive is approximately 40 to 50 minutes.

We are also developing a future campus in Wayzata that will be more convenient for northwest metro communities. Brooklyn Park families are encouraged to contact us now to stay informed about expansion plans and to discuss current availability at our Lakeville campus.

How to Choose Memory Care Near Brooklyn Park

As you evaluate memory care options for a loved one in Brooklyn Park or the northwest metro, these are the most important factors to consider:

  • Dedicated vs. mixed community: Is memory care the entire focus, or one service among many?
  • Staff specialization: Are all staff trained in dementia-specific care?
  • Physical design: Was the building designed for memory care residents from the start?
  • Programming depth: Is the daily schedule built on clinical evidence, and is it truly individualized?
  • Family partnership: How will your family be involved in care planning and kept informed?
  • Inspection history: Ask for the community’s most recent Minnesota Department of Health report

Schedule a Tour from Brooklyn Park

We invite Brooklyn Park families to visit The Moments for a personal tour of our Lakeville campus. We will walk you through the campus, introduce you to our team, share our programming approach, and take time to learn about your loved one.

There is no obligation and no pressure, only a warm, honest conversation about how The Moments can serve your family.

Call or Contact Us to Schedule a Tour: (952) 915-1515

Frequently Asked Questions: Memory Care Near Brooklyn Park, MN

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How far is The Moments from Brooklyn Park, MN?

The Moments is in Lakeville, approximately 40 to 50 minutes from Brooklyn Park via I-35W South. We are also developing a future campus in Wayzata that will be more convenient for northwest metro communities. Contact us for updates.

Does The Moments serve diverse communities like Brooklyn Park?

Yes. The Moments serves residents from across the Twin Cities metro and is committed to honoring each resident’s cultural background, traditions, and personal identity. We take the time during our intake process to understand what makes each resident uniquely themselves, and we reflect that in every aspect of their care.

What are the signs that it is time to consider memory care for a loved one?

Common signs include safety concerns at home such as wandering or leaving the stove on, increasing behavioral challenges, caregiver burnout, a physician’s recommendation, or a significant decline in the ability to manage daily activities. We encourage families to reach out early, before a crisis, so the transition can be planned thoughtfully.

How does The Moments communicate with families?

We maintain proactive, regular communication with families through phone calls, care plan meetings, and direct access to our care team. Families are always welcome to call with questions, and we reach out proactively when there are changes in a resident’s health or wellbeing. Family involvement is central to our care philosophy.

Can I visit my loved one frequently from Brooklyn Park?

Absolutely, and we encourage it. While the drive to Lakeville is approximately 40 to 50 minutes, many Brooklyn Park families visit regularly and consider it time very well spent. We welcome and celebrate family involvement in our residents’ lives.

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