Annandale Care Center is a nursing home community in Annandale, MN.
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Annandale Care Center in Annandale, MN
Save500 Park Street East, Annandale, MN 55302
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents describe a hospice room for family and guests.
Two reviews specifically mention hospice support in the same care setting, including a hospice room that families and guests can use. One family also describes being able to keep both parents within the same care center while one was on hospice care.
Staff responsiveness and a clean facility are repeatedly praised.
Many residents and families describe the staff as helpful, caring, and professional, with frequent mention that the community is clean. Several reviews also highlight communication and a home-like feel, alongside experiences of good day-to-day care for loved ones. A few other reviews raise serious concerns about staffing practices, but the positive feedback about care and cleanliness appears far more common.
Dining and food quality are frequently highlighted.
Food comes up often, including a review that calls out particularly good pudding and several others praising meals and overall food quality. Families also describe holiday meals from the bistro at a reasonable price, and one resident highlights enjoying mealtime with others in the dining room. Overall, dining appears to be a dependable bright spot in daily life.
Residents describe activities like pool time and bingo.
Reviews mention participation in community life, including pool time and regular bingo. Some residents describe staying active through therapy and walking, and another review mentions a special occasion meal or celebration for Mother’s Day. The activities residents name are less detailed than dining or care, but they show engagement opportunities beyond basic care.
Several reviews raise concerns about staffing reliability and conduct.
A cluster of reviews complain about staffing problems, including claims about reliance on agency staff, short staffing, and overloading. Others go further, describing misconduct or leadership inaction related to staffing and resident safety. These concerns directly contrast with the many positive comments about care, and they are serious enough to be a key consideration.
One review calls the monthly cost very expensive.
One review describes the community as expensive, citing a monthly figure and expressing concern for families who feel they have no choice. That cost concern appears in only one review, but it is stated clearly and tied to affordability.
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60 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
St Cloud Regional (19 miles away)
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
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 Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesAnnandale Care Center is located at 500 Park Street East, Annandale, MN 55302 in Wright County, Minnesota
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