Franciscan Sisters Of Little Falls is an assisted living community in Little Falls, MN.
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116 8Th Avenue Se, Little Falls, MN 56345
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and visitors consistently describe the Sisters as welcoming, friendly, and helpful.
Many reviews emphasize how welcome the Sisters make people feel, from being accommodating during visits to giving tours and spending time with guests. Multiple comments also mention friendliness and kindness as a defining part of the experience. A few reviews simply highlight the Sisters directly as the best part of the community.
The chapel and overall architecture are a recurring highlight for spiritual visits.
Several reviews focus on the community’s chapel and religious spaces, including comments about the beauty of stained glass and the opportunity to pray or attend services. A couple of reviews describe the place as peaceful and about “refilling your spiritual side.” Even when the feedback is brief, spirituality and the chapel remain part of what people remember most.
Meals for visitors—and even cookies—are repeatedly described as excellent.
Dining shows up across reviews, including lunch in an on-site cafeteria and praise for meals prepared by the Sisters. One review calls out great cookies, while another mentions good suppers a few times a year. Reviews that mention chapel and the Sisters also often tie those experiences to how good the food is for visitors.
The community hosts American Red Cross blood drives onsite.
Multiple reviews mention the site being used for Red Cross blood drives, including comments that it was available all week. Other reviews also describe donating blood there as an accommodating experience. Together, they point to the facility being active as a local blood-donation location.
Residents and visitors describe regular events and programs that draw families in.
Reviews mention American Red Cross-related gatherings, plus other community events and programs. There are also references to special occasions like an Orphan Train Reunion and periodic suppers. Overall, people describe more than daily routine—there are occasions that make the community feel active and connected.
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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
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 Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesFranciscan Sisters Of Little Falls is located at 116 8Th Avenue Se, Little Falls, MN 56345 in Morrison County, Minnesota
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