Residents and families consistently describe staff as kind, patient, and focused on care.
Many reviewers emphasize that caregivers are thoughtful and compassionate, often using language like kind, gentle, and patient. Several families say the team helped a loved one maintain dignity and supported daily living needs with care that felt personal. There are also repeated references to staff being professional and reliable while providing that day-to-day support.
A few reviewers specifically call out that the team is on time and reliable. Families also describe the service as dependable when they were coordinating care long distance. Overall, the reviews paint reliability as part of what made ongoing support work smoothly for them.
common3 reviews mention this
Flexible around changing needs
Families appreciate help that adapts to schedules and changing situations.
Several reviewers describe the team as accommodating and able to work with shifting preferences or weekly care routines. One family notes patience as their loved one changed her mind about what she would allow, and they still received consistent support. Others similarly mention working around schedules and maintaining weekly help.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.
Features
Housing
21 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Brainerd-Crow Wing County Regional (6 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walmart Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
Super One Foods (0.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
Walgreens (1.6 miles)
Service Drug (1.7 miles)
Guidepoint Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
Good Neighbor Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
Physicians
Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute – Baxter (0.2 miles)
Sleep Center of Central Minnesota (0.2 miles)
Kurtis Waters PA (0.3 miles)
Dermatology Professionals (0.3 miles)
Brainerd Lakes Surgery Center (0.6 miles)
Brainerd Lakes Surgical Center (0.6 miles)
Convenient Care Clinic (0.7 miles)
Transportation
Executive Express (0.3 miles)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car (1.3 miles)
Lakes Express (2.1 miles)
Hospitals
Allina Health (0.4 miles)
Community Behavioral Health (1.1 miles)
Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center (2.2 miles)
Brainerd Medical Center (2.3 miles)
Brainerd Lakes Integrated Health System (2.3 miles)
The guide outlines the complexities of Medicaid coverage for assisted living, highlighting significant state-to-state variations, limited coverage often restricted to personal care services, and the existence of specialized waivers for certain needs like memory care. It advises families to consult local Medicaid offices for options while emphasizing the importance of understanding state-specific regulations and facility policies.
Medicaid coverage for assisted living varies by state and is primarily available to low-income individuals, with eligibility dependent on strict income and asset limits. Some states offer HCBS waivers for specific services in assisted living, but families must generally cover room and board costs, and should verify facility acceptance of Medicaid while considering potential waiting lists.
Medicaid waivers for assisted living services provide vital support for seniors and individuals with disabilities in need of long-term care, with varying state-specific eligibility criteria and benefits. These waivers cover personal care and case management but often do not fully cover room and board, leading to waiting lists for many applicants.
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21 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Brainerd-Crow Wing County Regional (6 miles away)
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
24-hour supervision with restaurant-style dining
Understanding Medicaid Coverage for Assisted Living: A Comprehensive Guide
How and When Medicaid May Cover Assisted Living Costs
A Detailed Exploration of Assisted Living Medicaid Waivers Across the United States