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3.5 from 53 reviews
5 stars
26
4 stars
8
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Cerenity Care Center - White Bear Lake
common10 reviews mention this
Food quality is a mixed theme
Food is often described as good, though meal consistency is sometimes a problem.
Many residents describe the food positively, including notes that meals followed a dietary plan and that residents liked dining in the dining room. Others mention gaps like receiving the wrong meal or not getting meals consistently. Several reviews also highlight dietary restrictions being part of the dining experience, while a few describe days where meals were inadequate.
caveat11 reviews mention this
Staffing and communication vary a lot
Residents and families report major gaps in staffing coverage and follow-through.
Alongside positive experiences, multiple reviews describe short staffing, missed communication, and problems getting questions answered or calls returned. Some reviews also describe safety or care-delivery issues, including medication problems and delayed responses when help was requested. A few residents describe that therapy and other day-to-day services were not scheduled reliably, which contributed to frustration.
common15 reviews mention this
Nurses and aides can be outstanding
Care quality stands out most in the way nurses and aides show up day to day.
Several reviews praise specific nurses and aides for being professional, caring, responsive, and attentive to needs. Families also describe staff as helpful and kind, including support during transitions between units. At the same time, other reviews contrast that praise with complaints about staff availability, training, and responsiveness, suggesting the experience can depend on timing and coverage.
caveat7 reviews mention this
Rehab therapy is sometimes unclear
Therapy support is praised when it happens, but scheduling and consistency are questioned.
Some reviews credit physical therapy and other rehab services for helping residents work toward recovery and regain strength. Others describe missed treatments, therapy being delayed or not scheduled, and uncertainty about how often sessions would occur. There are also concerns about care ordering and coordination during transfers, with some families saying therapy access changed when movements between units happened.
common2 reviews mention this
Activities and outings are available
Residents can access activities and outings through the community.
A couple of reviews mention scheduled activities like outings and field trips, including bus rides for shopping. One review also points to activities being offered in the setting, even if that particular resident did not participate much. These mentions align with the community’s stated focus on daily programming and resident-involved activities.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
138 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
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
Transportation
Minneapolis-St Paul International (17 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
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
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Virtual Tour
Videos
Nearby Places of Interest
Places of Worship
St Mary of the Lake Church (0.3 miles)
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (5.6 miles)
St Jerome Elementary School (6.6 miles)
North Heights Lutheran Church (7.3 miles)
Transfiguration Catholic Church (7.9 miles)
Restaurants
Admiral D's (0.5 miles)
Cup & Cone (0.5 miles)
Washington Square Bar & Grill (0.6 miles)
Big Wood Brewery (0.7 miles)
The Alchemist (0.7 miles)
Eat at Banning and Fifth (0.7 miles)
Rudy's Redeye Grill (0.9 miles)
Physicians
Jaksa Stephen W DDS (0.7 miles)
Victhom Human Bionics (1.8 miles)
Northern Lights Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine (2.8 miles)
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