Assisted Living Communities in Albany, MN

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"The rooms at Serenity Place on 7th were nice, but the cabinets were a bit dated. The place looked clean. They were having some activities going on when we toured it. They had a library and a little activity room where residents could do crafts and bingo."

"My parents will be moving in. They've already rented an assisted living apartment. I know the building is not new, but it appeared to be new, very clean, and homelike. It had very comfortable seating scattered throughout the hallways and corners. I couldn't have looked for a nicer place. The staff couldn't have been better. They were knowledgeable and welcoming. We were shown their activity schedule, and they also showed us different areas of the campus where they do activities. It's an excellent schedule. We checked their dining room, and we viewed several of the apartments, the exercise room, the activity room, and the family party room, and we found nothing negative at all. After they saw this, they didn't want to look anywhere else. It was everything we were looking for."

Arlington Place, located in Saint Joseph, MN, offers a variety of care options including Assisted Living, Respite Care, and Hospice Care. This senior living provider focuses on meeting the needs of its residents through a supportive environment. The community is designed to assist those who require help with daily activities, those needing temporary care, and individuals seeking compassionate end-of-life care.The amenities at Arlington Place are extensive and cater to a wide range of interests and needs. Residents can enjoy organized and entertainment activities, which provide both fun and social interaction. For those who appreciate the outdoors, there are outdoor common areas to relax and enjoy. The community also offers mobility and wheelchair assistance, ensuring all areas are accessible to everyone. Spiritual programs, salon services, and communal dining options enhance the living experience, making it more comfortable and enjoyable. Additionally, the building is controlled for access, ensuring a safe and secure environment.Arlington Place provides several essential services to support the health and well-being of its residents. Medication management and services are available to ensure residents receive proper healthcare attention. Special diets and dietary accommodations are offered to meet individual nutritional needs. The community has nurses on staff and on call to assist with any medical needs. Furthermore, help with activities of daily living (ADLs) is provided, along with specific care for incontinence and diabetic management, ensuring comprehensive support for all residents.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Minnesota Health Care Provider Directory

"We found Cherrywood for my mom. I like the residential location. I like the caring staff. There is an effort for the residents to get to know each other, I like that too. My mom is well taken care of and likes the people. She says the food is good. She has been there since January. Regarding activities, that is something that needs to be addressed. There are not enough activities. They have bingo and an exercise class. They need to have daily activities for the residents to take part in. As for security and safety, it is excellent. "

"The Saint Cloud VA is a very fine facility. It is always clean and kept up to decent standards. There is a very respectful and interactive staff who are always ready to help vets and students alike. Our group specifically met with veterans who come in the morning and leave at night to their homes. They are well enough to live on their own, they just require some extra attention during the day. Every visit was filled with stories and games being shared and played amongst the students and vets, so there was never a dull moment and everyone seemed quite content with the facility. Overall it was one of the best places I have seen in terms of staffing and the positive mood being given off by the residents. However, I have not seen the nursing home aspect of the buildings yet since we only deal with those who can come and go as they please. "

"Chateau Waters was very nice. It's clean, homey, and nicely decorated. Everybody seems very friendly. The person who accommodated me was very nice. She showed us all around and answered our questions. The apartments were very nice also. The food looked good and the menu sounded good. I think it's a little more expensive than some of the others I looked at for meals and rent, but it's very nice. They have a lot of things available. They have a bus where they take you shopping or to the grocery store in groups. They offer crafts and card playing. They would take you once in a while to a play or a movie theater, too, although they have their own movie theater on the premises."

"We visited Talamore Senior Living - Saint Cloud's assisted living. I believe they also have independent living. The only thing we didn't like about it was that it wasn't close enough to my son's house. It wasn't in the area where we wanted to be. Other than that, it looked very nice when we walked in. My impression is that it looked like a hotel. It's very well set up, and it looked like it had a nice library and lounge area. I think the ladies were doing crafts or something, working in another room. It looked like a very nice place to live. We just met the marketing director. The way they did it was, it was an open house, and in general, she told us, that the independent living was on this side and the assisted living was on that side. It was like we just sort of walked around ourselves, so we didn't have a lot of interaction with the staff there. We just really talked to that one lady, and she was sort of also involved with the other people there. We were walking around, I think it was the assisted living area, when a lady came out of her apartment. She was using a walker, and we talked to her, and she let us go and see her apartment. It was nice to see an apartment where somebody is actually living. They had snacks there, some cookies and things like that. Then, they had a little talk about downsizing and such. They had a lady come in and give a little talk about that. Other people also came in with us. There were probably 20 or 30 of us there. That was good and helpful."

"We toured Country Manor Campus. The people were very cordial about taking us around and showing us the place. We had a lovely time there. Their restaurant is a public restaurant, so it is different. The public eats there as well. We were in the part that was independent living, and they had some nice big units, which we were interested in. It's a lovely place, and the people are coming and going. They have a shop there where you can buy just about anything you want. There are different sections that are spread out, which is kind of nice. Walking outside would be pleasant; you're not walking around in traffic. It's more like out in the country. There are other stuff around, but it's not as congested. We like that part of it, too. The place is clean, neat, and maintained. When you converse with people who live there, you get a feeling that they're happy and content."

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"My wife is at Good Shepherd Community-Sauk Rapids and it has been a very good experience. People are very friendly and very caring. They visit with you like one of their own. They want to help you as much as they can. It's a very nice place and it's very clean. It's freshly painted. It has nice carpet on the floor. It's well-kept and really in good shape."

"The main thing that struck me was that Cherrywood Advanced Living seems to have a very open area for people to sit and chat and help somebody make dinner, or make a meal for themselves if they want. The kitchen, living, and social area are kind of all-in-one. People eat in a family environment where there's a long table, and people just sit down and eat. If you want to eat later in the morning, you sure can. There are in-houses or community areas, so that there are 12 people per house. It's just very comfortable-looking between the fireplace, and the carpet, and the chairs. The rooms are just one big space, but they're large, so I think that would be appealing to some people. It's in a neighborhood, so that is nice. They seemed very caring when they talked about things that people would like, and that they try to respond to. The staff was new, and one of them said that one of her goals on being hired was to add more social activities for people. I was really very impressed with it. We were considering that place, but the distance was too far. You can have your hair done there. People come in regularly to cut hair, and for shaving. There's a little party room, and if somebody is having a family gathering, they can use that space. There is a sauna whirlpool room, and that is quite popular. "

"The facility is clean and well maintained. The staff are patient and kind. "

"My mom will move into Getty Street Assisted Living. What I like best is it's so clean, and everybody is so friendly and caring. The staff was wonderful. The cleanliness seemed very good. The structure is very nice. It isn't old-fashioned. The layout seemed okay, but it's tiny. One thing that got to me is that it has a sunroom that has all windows. They've got a patio outside. They've got a fireplace and all-leather furniture in the community room. I could spend my whole time there."