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Grand Arbor Senior Living in Alexandria, MN

Grand Arbor Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Alexandria, MN.

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Grand Arbor Senior Living in Alexandria, MN

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  • Interior

    A cozy hotel lobby with comfortable seating and a warm fireplace.
  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a sofa, lamp, and artwork on the walls.
  • Building

    A well-lit residential building at night with an American flag in the foreground.
  • Dining

    Interior view of a cafe named Bountiful Bistro, showcasing the counter and menu area.
  • Landscaping

    A scenic view of a building by a pond with lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
  • Lighting

    A welcoming reception area with a wooden desk and elegant artwork on the wall.
  • Refrigerator

    A small grocery store with shelves stocked with various products and a refrigerator.
  • Meeting Room

    An empty auditorium with rows of seats facing a projector screen.
  • Chapel

    An empty chapel room with arranged chairs, a cross at the front, and warm lighting.

4403 Pioneer Road SE, Alexandria, MN 56308

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 24 reviews
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Overall Review of Grand Arbor Senior Living

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Staff care and responsiveness stand out

Residents and families frequently describe staff as friendly, kind, and responsive.

Many reviewers say the team is welcoming and treats residents with care. Several mentions highlight attentive support, including staff who know residents by name and take time to listen during visits. Families also praise caregiving attention, describing care attendants as fantastic while supporting both the resident and relatives.

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Clean, well kept community

Reviewers repeatedly mention the community is clean and well maintained.

A few reviews point to cleanliness and upkeep as a positive. One reviewer calls the property clean and spacious, another notes it is well maintained, and another specifically says it was spotless during their visit.

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On-site activities keep residents busy

The community’s on-site activities and programming get frequent praise.

Reviewers describe a steady mix of things to do, including community-sponsored and resident-run options. Several highlight entertainment and group life, such as movies and church services, while others mention fitness-focused spaces like a pool and exercise classes. One reviewer also notes residents have a say in programming, pointing to engagement beyond just scheduled activities.

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Dining feels social and restaurant-like

Dining is described as restaurant-style and a social routine.

Multiple reviewers bring up dining as a standout part of life here, including eating in a restaurant setting. Several describe it as an appealing place to meet friends and build routines, citing regular meals and themed options they enjoy. One reviewer also mentions a dining room that is open to the public as an unexpected, thoughtful feature.

  • Interior view of a cafe named Bountiful Bistro, showcasing the counter and menu area.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 22 resident community capacity 22 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Grace Baptist Church of Alexandria Minnesota (0.6 miles)
  • Alexandria Covenant Church (1.8 miles)
  • Living Word Lutheran Church (2.1 miles)
  • St Peter Regl Treatment Center (2.2 miles)
  • United Methodist Church (2.4 miles)
  • United Church of Christ-First Congregational UCC (2.6 miles)
  • St Mary's Catholic Church (2.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Minnesota Eye Institute (1.1 miles)
  • Center for Pain Management (1.2 miles)
  • Centrasota Oral Surgeons (1.3 miles)
  • Midwest Vision Centers - Alexandria Eye Doctor (1.4 miles)
  • Runestone Eye Care (1.4 miles)
  • Randy's Family Optical (1.5 miles)
  • Lake Region Eye Center (1.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Trumm Drug (Clinic Pharmacy) (1.6 miles)
  • Sanford Pharmacy Alexandria (1.9 miles)
  • Alexandria Apothecary (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Trumm Drug Downtown (2.6 miles)
  • Thrifty White Pharmacy (2.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Boulder Tap House (1.3 miles)
  • Subway (1.4 miles)
  • Hardee's (1.4 miles)
  • Arby's (1.4 miles)
  • Border Foods (1.5 miles)
  • China Buffet (1.5 miles)
  • Brass Lantern Restaurant (1.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Dunn Brothers Coffee (1.3 miles)
  • Northwoods Cafe (2.7 miles)
  • Lake Cafe (5.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Alexandria Clinic (1.6 miles)
  • Alomere Health (1.8 miles)
  • St Cloud Hospital (1.8 miles)
  • Rural Health Alliance (2.2 miles)
  • Comm Behavioral Health Hospital (2.2 miles)
  • Prime West Health Systems (2.6 miles)
  • Bethany Home (2.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (2.5 miles)
  • C K Taxidermy & Replicas (2.6 miles)
  • Craig's Taxidermy (2.7 miles)
  • Vince's Taxidermy (3.1 miles)
  • Rick's Taxidermy (10.6 miles)
  • Bear Paw Taxidermy (12.6 miles)

Parks

  • Maritime Gardens (3 miles)
  • Minnesota State Offices (10.4 miles)
  • Lake Ida (11.5 miles)

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