Plymouth is one of Minnesota’s largest cities and a cornerstone of the northwest metro, recognized for its outstanding parks, Medicine Lake, and consistently high rankings as one of the best places to live in the country. When Plymouth families face the challenge of finding memory care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, they bring that same standard to their search.

The Moments, located in Lakeville approximately 40 to 50 minutes from Plymouth, is the Twin Cities’ most innovative dedicated memory care and enhanced assisted living community. Families from Plymouth, Wayzata, Golden Valley, and the northwest metro make the drive south on I-35W because nothing closer to home matches what The Moments provides.

Excellence in memory care is not found by limiting the search to the nearest option.

Why Plymouth Families Choose The Moments

Plymouth families are highly informed, and when they research memory care options across the Twin Cities, The Moments rises to the top consistently. Our purpose-built campus, deeply trained staff, and individualized approach to care reflect a philosophy of quality that Plymouth families recognize immediately.

We are also developing a future campus in Wayzata, just a short distance from Plymouth. This expansion will bring The Moments significantly closer to northwest metro families. We encourage Plymouth families to contact us now to stay informed and get on our interest list.

The Moments Advantage for Plymouth Families

  • Purpose-built 92-suite campus designed specifically for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia
  • A specialized care team trained in dementia-specific communication, behavior support, and cognitive engagement
  • Individualized care plans built around each resident’s history, personality, and daily preferences
  • Evidence-based programming that creates meaningful, joyful days for every resident
  • Transparent family communication and a genuine partnership approach to care
  • Beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, including Jane’s Garden private nature center

Memory Care Conditions We Support

The Moments serves residents across 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

Every resident comes to The Moments as an individual with a full life story. Our intake process is designed to capture that story so that care is always personal, never generic.

Understanding Memory Care in the Plymouth Area

Plymouth and the northwest metro have a range of senior living options. Understanding the key differences between types of care communities helps families make the right decision for their loved one.

Dedicated Memory Care vs. Memory Care Units

Some assisted living communities in the Plymouth area include a memory care unit as part of a larger facility. There are important differences between this model and a dedicated memory care community like The Moments:

  • At a dedicated community, every staff member is trained in dementia care, not just those in the memory unit
  • The entire physical environment is designed for cognitive decline, not adapted from a general assisted living model
  • Every program and activity is memory care-specific, not divided between memory care and general assisted living residents
  • The culture of the whole community centers on the dignity, individuality, and joy of residents with memory loss

For many families, particularly those with loved ones in mid-to-late stages of dementia, a dedicated community provides a meaningfully better quality of daily life.

Daily Life and Enrichment at The Moments

Our programming is designed to fill each day with purpose, connection, and genuine joy. It is guided by clinical evidence and by the deep, personal knowledge our team develops about each resident over time.

  • Music Therapy: accessing memory and elevating mood through individualized music experiences
  • Sensory Programming: multi-sensory environments designed for engagement and emotional regulation
  • Nature and Garden Therapy in Jane’s Garden: outdoor wellness in a beautiful, secure space
  • Art and Creative Expression: celebrating each resident’s unique creative identity
  • Wildlife Therapy: animal interactions that bring comfort and delight
  • The Adventure Club: supervised community outings for more independent residents
  • Personalized Dining: chef-prepared meals designed around taste, culture, and nutritional needs

Getting Here from Plymouth

The Moments is located at 16258 Kenyon Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044. From Plymouth, take I-494 East to I-35W South, exiting at Kenyon Avenue in Lakeville. The drive is typically 40 to 50 minutes, depending on your starting point in the city and traffic conditions.

Plymouth families tell us the commute via I-35W is comfortable and becomes a welcome part of their visiting routine. We also offer virtual tours and phone consultations for families who want to connect before making the drive.

Our planned Wayzata campus will significantly reduce the travel time for Plymouth families. Contact us for expansion updates and to be added to our Wayzata interest list.

How to Choose Memory Care Near Plymouth

When comparing memory care communities for a loved one in Plymouth or the northwest metro, these questions will help you identify the right fit:

  • Is this a fully dedicated memory care community, or is memory care a unit within a larger facility?
  • Are all staff trained specifically in dementia and Alzheimer’s care?
  • What is the average length of service for caregivers at this community?
  • What does a typical day of programming look like for residents?
  • How are care plans developed, and how often are they reviewed with families?
  • Can I see the community’s most recent Minnesota Department of Health inspection report?

Schedule a Tour from Plymouth

We invite Plymouth families to come see The Moments for yourself. Our personal tours are thorough, unhurried, and designed to give you a genuine sense of what life looks and feels like for our residents every day.

Come meet the team, walk through the campus, and let us learn about your loved one. There is no pressure and no obligation, just an honest conversation about how we can best serve your family.

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

Frequently Asked Questions: Memory Care Near Plymouth, MN

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How far is The Moments from Plymouth, MN?

The Moments is in Lakeville, approximately 40 to 50 minutes from Plymouth via I-494 East and I-35W South. We are also developing a future Wayzata campus that will be much closer to Plymouth and the northwest metro. Contact us for updates and to be added to our interest list.

Will The Moments open a location near Plymouth?

Our planned Wayzata campus will be significantly closer to Plymouth and other northwest metro communities than our current Lakeville location. Contact us today to be kept informed about the Wayzata opening timeline and to be added to our interest list.

What memory care communities are available near Plymouth, MN?

The Moments in Lakeville is consistently regarded as the premier dedicated memory care community in the Twin Cities region. We serve families from Plymouth, Golden Valley, Wayzata, Minnetonka, Maple Grove, and throughout the northwest metro.

Does The Moments accept long-term care insurance for Plymouth residents?

Yes. The Moments works with most major long-term care insurance providers. Contact our team to discuss your specific policy and coverage. We can also help you understand other available payment options including private pay and veterans’ benefit programs.

When is the right time to start looking at memory care for a loved one?

Earlier than most families think. We encourage families to begin exploring memory care options before a crisis, so that the decision can be made thoughtfully and at a pace that allows for a positive transition. Contact us for a no-pressure conversation about where your loved one is in their journey and whether The Moments may be the right fit.

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