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R Lacarte & Company/Swc Home in Blaine, MN

R Lacarte & Company/Swc Home is an assisted living community in Blaine, MN.

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716 County Road 10 North East #139, Blaine, MN 55434

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4.2 from 53 reviews
5 stars
41
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 R Lacarte & Company/Swc Home

common 30 reviews mention this

Staff are helpful and quick

Residents describe the staff as helpful, polite, and fast with requests.

Many reviewers say their transactions were quick and easy, with staff making it simple to drop off or send packages. Several also mention employees being polite, tactful, and willing to help with packaging and shipping details. A number of reviews highlight smooth service with minimal hassle and prompt greeting.

common 14 reviews mention this

Owners are friendly and communicative

Reviews frequently mention a friendly owner and clear communication.

Multiple reviewers describe the owner as kind, cordial, and easy to work with. Some call out good communication around billing, hours, and updates. A few also emphasize that the counter staff made the experience feel efficient and personable.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Some residents report rude service

Some reviews describe instances of rude or unkind staff behavior.

A smaller set of reviewers reports negative interactions, describing staff as rude, mean, or not kind. These reviews focus on how the person behind the counter spoke or behaved during the visit. The contrast with the many positive mentions is a recurring theme in the feedback.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Pricing concerns come up

Several reviews raise concerns about high or unfair pricing.

A few reviewers say the service felt very expensive or that fees were excessive for basic tasks. Other reviews question pricing decisions for shipping speed and add-on charges, including a complaint that an extra fee was not authorized. While many others call pricing reasonable, the cost criticisms are still recurring.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Hours and availability are criticized

Some reviews mention being closed or delayed past expected hours.

At least a couple of reviews criticize availability, including reports that the business was not open. Another review describes arriving near closing time and being told to return later. These issues appear alongside many fast, easy service experiences in the overall feedback.

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

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
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International (17 miles away) Minneapolis-St Paul International (17 miles away)

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
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

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

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Northtown Mall (0.4 miles)
  • Aesthetic Reconstructive Plastic Surgery (1.2 miles)
  • Fairview Fridley Clinic (2.9 miles)
  • Eyeklinic of Edinburgh (2.9 miles)
  • Eye Care Center (3.1 miles)
  • Twin Cities Orthopedics Blaine (3.5 miles)
  • Multicare Associates (4.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet (0.7 miles)
  • Route 47 Pub And Grub (1.2 miles)
  • Arby's (2.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.6 miles)
  • Invictus Brewing (3 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (3.1 miles)
  • Wild Bills Sports Saloon (3.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Unity Hospital (1.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.1 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.3 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (6.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Coon Rapids 16 (2.3 miles)
  • Andover Cinema (7.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Fridley United Methodist Church (2.7 miles)
  • Ephiphany Catholic Church (4.4 miles)
  • North Heights Lutheran Church (5.2 miles)
  • Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (7.4 miles)

Parks

  • Pinebrook Park (3.7 miles)
  • Silverwood Park (5.6 miles)
  • Lexington Athletic Complex (6.3 miles)
  • Twin Lake Beach Park (7.1 miles)
  • Crooked Lake Park & Beach (7.2 miles)
  • Snail Lake Regional Park (7.5 miles)
  • Riverdale Park (7.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Lino Air Park (7.4 miles)

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