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Guardian Angels By the Lake in Elk River, MN

Guardian Angels By the Lake is an assisted living and memory care community in Elk River, MN.

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Guardian Angels By the Lake in Elk River, MN

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with ample natural light, featuring comfortable seating and large windows.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a fireplace and comfortable seating.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a sofa, chair, and lamp on a side table.

  • Architecture

    A spacious reception area featuring a staircase, clock, and chandelier.

  • Windows

    A cozy corner featuring two patterned armchairs next to a windowed wall.

  • Dining

    An empty dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, illuminated by natural light through large windows.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy living room featuring a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

  • Fireplace

    A cozy living room corner featuring a wooden fireplace mantel adorned with decorative items and surrounded by bookshelves.

  • Television

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and a wooden bookshelf featuring a TV, books, and decor items.

  • Lobby

    A comfortable lobby area with a table, chairs, and reception desk.

  • Natural Light

    A cozy dining area with a round table and four chairs by large windows.

  • Bookshelves

    A cozy library corner with bookshelves, a table, and chairs for studying.

  • Library

    A cozy library room with a fireplace, bookshelves, and comfortable seating.

  • Office

    A welcoming reception area featuring a central desk and a staircase leading upwards.

13439 185th Ln NW, Elk River, MN 55330

To contact a resident: (763) 241-7682

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

4.1 from 42 reviews
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Guardian Angels By the Lake

common 20 reviews mention this

Staff support feels central

Residents and families consistently describe staff as caring, responsive, and hands-on.

Across the reviews, people emphasize day-to-day support from aides, nurses, and other team members. Many describe kindness and flexibility, including how staff respond during transitions and challenging situations. A few reviewers also share negative experiences about responsiveness during the inquiry or tour process, which is a reminder to confirm expectations up front.

common 9 reviews mention this

The place stays clean

Multiple residents and visitors call out cleanliness and upkeep as noticeable strengths.

Several reviews highlight that the building looks and feels well maintained, with comments about cleanliness and being “well taken care of.” Families also describe improvements to the facilities over time. In the same way, visitors mention a fresh, comfortable environment when touring.

differentiator 3 reviews mention this

Memory care and dementia support

Reviews specifically mention memory care and dementia-focused support.

Some reviewers selected the community based on memory care needs and describe it as a fit for their family member. Others mention participation in dementia support groups connected to the community. The overall theme is that memory-care programming and related support are part of the experience for residents and families.

common 5 reviews mention this

Food and dining get praised

Dining is frequently mentioned, especially the quality of the meals.

Several reviews point to food as a positive, including comments that meals taste good and that residents are already “raving” about it. One reviewer specifically compliments the cooks and servers, and another notes a larger dining area during a visit. A few reviews also mention diet-related needs alongside dining as part of day-to-day care.

  • An empty dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, illuminated by natural light through large windows.
  • A cozy dining area with a round table and four chairs by large windows.
common 6 reviews mention this

Homey grounds and gardens

Reviews describe a home-like atmosphere with attractive outdoor spaces.

Families and visitors repeatedly describe the community as having a homey feel, rather than something sterile. Outdoor areas come up directly, including gardens described as peaceful places for residents to sit. Several reviewers also mention comfortable common spaces for visiting and walking, reinforcing that residents can spend time in more than just indoor rooms.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • 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
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Tipsy Chicken Kitchen & Cocktails (0.2 miles)
  • Chow Mixed Grill (0.7 miles)
  • Applebee's (2.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.6 miles)
  • Famous Wok Elkriver (3 miles)
  • Broadway Pizza Elk River (3.1 miles)
  • Broadway Bar & Pizza (3.7 miles)

Parks

  • Orono Park Playground (0.3 miles)
  • Hillside City Park (3.3 miles)
  • Trott Brook Park (3.5 miles)
  • Villas Park (6.8 miles)
  • Swamp Lake Park (6.8 miles)
  • Gutzwiller Park (7.4 miles)
  • Lakeside Park (7.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mercy Hospital (0.8 miles)
  • Monticello Big Lake Hospital (8.3 miles)
  • New River Medical Center (8.3 miles)
  • Nursing Home Monticello-Big Lake (8.3 miles)
  • Riverplace Clinic (9 miles)

Physicians

  • Powers Christopher MD (0.9 miles)
  • Associated Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (2.3 miles)
  • Gregory Optical (2.4 miles)
  • Bolcer Podiatry (2.4 miles)
  • Fairview Clinics (2.5 miles)
  • Pearle Elk River Eye Doctors (2.5 miles)
  • Twin Cities Orthopedics Otsego (3.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Kelly Dykstra (1.9 miles)
  • Cornerstone Baptist Church (3.1 miles)
  • Westbridge Community Church (6.3 miles)
  • Nowthen Alliance Church (6.9 miles)
  • Refuge - An Evangelical Free Church (8.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Goodrich Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Cub Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Fairview Northland Regional Hospital Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Fairview Pharmacy Services (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (3 miles)
  • Target Pharmacy (3 miles)

Cafes

  • Caribou Coffee (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (6.4 miles)
  • The Lake Cafe (6.7 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (7.8 miles)

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