Residentsā families consistently describe care as kind, attentive, and supportive.
Across the reviews, families repeatedly say staff treat residents with love, respect, and responsiveness, and they notice day-to-day attention to grooming, safety, and well-being. Some reviewers highlight that the owners and team make families feel comfortable and kept in the loop. There is also a negative review alleging neglect and accountability issues, which stands out against the otherwise positive pattern.
common6 reviews mention this
Small setting for more attention
The smaller, more home-like setup is a recurring reason families feel their loved one gets noticed.
Several reviewers mention the facility is small, which they say helps residents get individualized attention and build familiarity with both staff and other residents. Families also describe how residents appear settledāsmiling after returning from the hospital and enjoying their place. One reviewer also notes the resident has their own space while care remains close if needed.
common3 reviews mention this
Meals and dining experience
Dining is a frequent bright spot, including staff-supported meals and a home-style chef touch.
Multiple reviews praise the food quality and the dining experience as more than just mealsāfamilies describe an on-site chef and dining that feels relaxing and family-like. One reviewer specifically describes staff assisting diners during meals and keeping the experience engaging. A separate review also calls out the food as excellent.
common4 reviews mention this
Activities keep residents engaged
Families describe a steady mix of activities that helps residents stay involved and moving.
Residentsā routines come through clearly in reviews that describe planned activities and ongoing engagement. Families mention both general entertainment and more structured, memory-focused movement and interaction. One reviewer also notes church services as part of what residents can participate in.
differentiator2 reviews mention this
Alzheimerās and memory care focus
Reviews specifically connect the approach to Alzheimerās and memory-care needs.
Two reviews stand out for describing dementia-related expertise, including one that names Alzheimerās and praises staff knowledge and loving care during difficult symptoms. Another reviewer describes memory-focused activities alongside assisted dining, with caregivers engaging residents in ways meant to support cognition. These comments align with the way the community supports daily care needs for residents who require memory-related programming.
How we summarize
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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
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
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Places of Worship
Zion Lutheran Church (1.2 miles)
Pelican Tent Meeting (6.9 miles)
Assembly of God Church (7.2 miles)
First Congregational Church (7.2 miles)
St Leonard Catholic Church & Rectory (7.2 miles)
St Leonard Of Port Mauritius (7.3 miles)
Grove Lake Lutheran Church (7.4 miles)
Cafes
Cornfield Cafe (2.6 miles)
Mi Cartagena Cafe (12.5 miles)
Chickadee Coffee Roasters (13.4 miles)
Caribou Coffee (13.5 miles)
Restaurants
Zorbaz (6.2 miles)
Ice Hole Bar (6.2 miles)
Cormorant Inn & Suites (7.1 miles)
Taqueria Chavez (7.1 miles)
Taqueria Escobar (7.3 miles)
Pelican Pizza (7.3 miles)
Cormorant Pub (7.3 miles)
Transportation
North Woods Taxidermy (7 miles)
Artistic Taxidermy (14.3 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (15.2 miles)
Parks
Sherin Park (7.2 miles)
E L Peterson Park (7.3 miles)
Maplewood State Park (7.3 miles)
Vergas Park (8.4 miles)
Beers Lake (8.9 miles)
Lonnie's Park (9.6 miles)
Erhard City Park (12.5 miles)
Pharmacies
Pelican Drug (7.3 miles)
DL Pharmacy (13.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (13.4 miles)
White Drug (13.4 miles)
Thrifty White Pharmacy (13.4 miles)
Seip Drug (14.2 miles)
Physicians
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (12.9 miles)
Essentia Health St Mary's - Crystal U Twynham MD (13.3 miles)
Midwest Vision Centers - Detroit Lakes Eye Doctor (13.4 miles)
Easy Hearing Clinic (13.8 miles)
Hospitals
Essentia Health (13.2 miles)
Essentia Health St. Mary's-Detroit Lakes (13.2 miles)
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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
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
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