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The Gardens At Cannon Falls

The Gardens At Cannon Falls is a nursing home community in Cannon Falls, MN.

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300 North Dow Street, Cannon Falls, MN 55009

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Overall Review of The Gardens At Cannon Falls

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Caring, team-wide support

Residents and families describe staff who feel genuinely attentive and supportive.

Across multiple reviews, residents and family members say the staff treat people with respect and concern. Several comments describe a strong sense of camaraderie and personal attention, including help during visits and responsiveness to individual preferences. A few reviewers also highlight staff support during transitions, including pandemic-era moves and long-term stays.

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Clean facilities stand out

Clean spaces come up repeatedly in day-to-day impressions.

Reviewers frequently mention cleanliness in common areas and overall facility condition. Some describe the building and hallways as impressively clean, while others connect cleanliness to comfort and safety. One critical review points to hygiene and care-related issues, which is the main negative note in this category.

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Activities keep people engaged

Residents report staying busy with frequent scheduled activities.

Many reviewers describe a steady stream of activities, events, and opportunities for socializing. Families mention access to multiple kinds of resident programming and examples like posted events and themed gatherings. Even long-term residents say they are rarely bored, and at least one review describes weekly group activities planned by staff.

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Food and dining feel like a plus

Meals and dining experiences are often mentioned positively.

Several reviews highlight the quality of meals, including praise tied to special dining events and everyday good food. One reviewer notes a local food approach, while another says the food is decent and that bringing food from home is appreciated too. The dining room specifically comes up in connection with family-centered celebrations.

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Care levels and medication support

Residents can receive care that supports changing needs over time.

Multiple reviews describe ongoing support that helps residents stay safe and comfortable as needs evolve. Families mention a range of services tied to independent, assisted, and memory care, and one long-term resident’s care plan is described as being adjusted as health needs changed. Medication management and timely help with care needs are also mentioned, alongside a single critical review that raises concerns about care follow-through and communication.

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Features

Housing

  • 74 resident community capacity 74 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • 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

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Mayo Clinic Health-Cannon Flls (0.1 miles)
  • Cannon Falls Medical Center (0.1 miles)
  • Olmsted Medical Center (1.1 miles)
  • Richardson (12.5 miles)
  • Northfield Hospital (13 miles)
  • Familyhealth Medical Clinic Northfield (13.7 miles)
  • Northfield Hospital (13.7 miles)

Parks

  • Hannahs Bend Park (0.5 miles)
  • Miesville Ravine Park Reserve (6.1 miles)
  • Cannon Valley Trail (9.6 miles)
  • Cowling Arboretum (11.9 miles)
  • Riverside Lions Park (12.9 miles)
  • Tyler Park (13.3 miles)
  • Odd Fellows Park (13.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Family Fare Supermarkets (0.6 miles)
  • Scofield Drug & Gift (0.6 miles)
  • Econofoods Pharmacy (12.5 miles)
  • Village Drug (12.6 miles)
  • Sterling Pharmacy (12.6 miles)
  • Northfield Pharmacy (12.6 miles)
  • Medicap Pharmacy (12.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Cannon River Winery (0.6 miles)
  • Mill Street Tavern (0.6 miles)
  • Dairy Inn (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.3 miles)
  • Dan's Bar (6.4 miles)
  • Little Oscar's Restaurant (7.9 miles)
  • Meric's Woodfire Oven & Tavern (8.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Cannon Belles Coffee & Ice Cream (0.6 miles)
  • CannonBelles (0.6 miles)
  • Ole Store Cafe (12.4 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (12.8 miles)
  • The Cage (13.5 miles)
  • Martha's Eats & Treats (15.2 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.1 miles)
  • Stanton Airfield (SYN) (5.3 miles)
  • John's Taxidermy (13.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Scott Benson, MD (1.8 miles)
  • Heidi G H Cole (12.6 miles)
  • Ronald Larry Linde (12.6 miles)
  • Orthopaedic & Fracture Clinic (13.3 miles)
  • Krisi K Picken Bsn Msm MD (13.4 miles)
  • Northfield-Mayo Clinic (13.5 miles)
  • Graf, Leah Mayo Clinic Radiation Oncology (13.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Cannon River Lutheran Church (5.8 miles)
  • Spring Garden Lutheran Church Elca (7.3 miles)
  • Watt Munisotaram (10.6 miles)
  • Skinner Memorial Chapel (12.2 miles)
  • All Saints Episcopal Church (12.4 miles)
  • Emmaus Baptist Church (12.5 miles)
  • General Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists (12.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Cannon Valley Cinema (14.9 miles)

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