Assisted Living Communities in Forest Lake, MN

"We chose Southern Oaks Place for our parents because it's a smaller community, which makes it easier for my dad to walk to dinners or to get meals. The other ones were huge. He has a little bit of a problem walking, so this is more intimate. It's very clean. Even though it's along a very busy street, you don't hear the traffic. The grounds were nice. The people were nice. The dining area looked really good. The food had a good selection."

"My Mother was in Memory Care for 4 years before she passed. Alzheimer's can change a person and the staff were already ready to help, distract and ensure her comfort and safety. I genuinely felt that there were staff there that really cared about her as a person. "Minnesota Nice" is not a myth!"

"I toured Gable Pines. They can't take my wife because she is non-ambulatory. It's a fine place and the staff was very helpful. I didn't look at a room because we didn't get that far when they found out what kind of care my wife would need, but that's okay. The dining area was nice."

"I toured Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood. It has a continuum of care, in other words, if I can manage it in independent living, I can and if I need more help, I can add more services. So, it's not either or. It's more flexible in terms of what services I have to take. Plus, I can stay in the same unit even if I need to add care. I don't have to move to another section of the building if I go from independent to assisted living. It's a beautiful place. There's a huge walking path out in front and they have a walking club. And in the summer I like to walk. But the continuum of care was the biggest for me in my choice. They have an opening now, but I have to get my house cleaned out. So they said that they'll have openings in the fall. They know I'm coming then. The staff are caring and helpful."

Suite Living provides Memory Care and Assisted Living services in a professionally managed and carefully designed setting. Our philosophy is to provide quality care to seniors, with a personal touch. Our communities are small and intimate, providing a cozy warm atmosphere that feels like home. Come discover what makes us different!To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Minnesota Health Care Provider Directory

"My mother lived at Oakridge Place. The price was good. You have a choice of doing a full meal plan, one meal a day, or two meals a day. They had wonderful staff there. We visited there. I thought that I was going to be able to have a meal there, but I didn't get to. I was a little late, and they were in the middle of their lunch. If you don't like what's on their menu for the day, you can do an ala carte menu. They could have said, 'Well, we can get you a sandwich quick' since people were still eating in the dining room. They could have done that. I think the staff either forgot or had to continue with the tour because I was late, and she had other things going on. The staff was wonderful. I visited this place two weeks ago, and the person who did the tour was Heather. She is new to that place, but she's very good and helpful. They had a couple of apartments that they were fixing up. After someone leaves a place like that, they thoroughly have to go through it and clean it. Heather did a great job. I was pleased with it. It didn't make a difference that I didn't get a lunch, but I think if they tell you you're going to get lunch, you should get a sandwich or something. They have a lot of activities for the residents. They had a lot of people coming in to sing. Sometimes, during the meal, they had light piano music going on and a lady was playing. It's not a place that I wanted, but it would be a great place for the right person. They were very efficient with everything. The dining room was very clean. The hallways were very clean and kept up well. They had a lot of activities. From experience with my mom being there, they have activities that are geared towards older people like bingo, putting puzzles together, and music. They have a van where they'll take you to the bank or they'll take you where you need to go. My mom was there during COVID the whole time and it doesn't bother her too much because she wasn't used to going out much anyway because she's blind and couldn't see. She had those books where they listened to the books. Those are provided by the Foundation for the Blind and that was her enjoyment for activity. There are good things for the people to do there. Overall (and I based it on what my mother was able to do), they were very efficient with that. They had therapies that would come in if your doctor agreed that you needed that. They had bingo, music, therapy, exercise, and some other types of games."

"My mother has moved into Personal Care Senior Living of Andover. I like that it was smaller. I think there are 30 residents there. It was clean and brand new. The sales pitch on all the other places we saw was about aesthetics, but we felt like my mom was going to be cared for here. It's hourly safety checks at night. The staff ratio is 1 to 5. It's a good safe environment for her as well. They have all kinds of activities, bingo, crafts, and little movies. I've seen them putting together puzzles and there were blocks. That wasn't a selling point for me, but I see the activities going on around me. They're all sitting around tables with helpers. We've only been there a week, but we are very pleased with it, with the nursing staff, the administrator, and how she handled everything. Everything's going well. Right now, we're very happy. Everything's kept up and clean and her room is clean, and the common areas are clean. It's all good."

"It was a wonderful place. The staff was very friendly and wonderful. The apartment was just exactly what I would want. I liked that's it on the first floor and had its own door to the outside. Plus, the outside door led right to a beautiful garden with wildlife. I loved it there. There's a library and a place where you can cook and bake. The dining room was also great. You could go down for coffee and they even put out pastries. It's open all night, so if you got up at four in the morning and sit down there, you can. It's very nice."

"We toured Sunrise of Roseville. There were 45 or 50 people there for assisted living, and everybody was happy. The apartments were very nice, including the one on the ground floor and the back overlooking some parkland and stuff. It has a very nice two-bedroom, and it seemed like a nice size. Everything looks good about it. There's a refrigerator, but no stove because they provide all the meals. They serve three meals a day, and you can get snacks anytime. Breakfast starts at maybe eight, and you can get all day long. They have different menu specials every day, like lunch, maybe noon to one, and then dinner at 5 to 6, but there's also a snack bar where you can pick up popcorn and cookies and other things, and you can pretty much ask for anything, and they'll be happy to give it to you. We had breakfast there and it was great."

"My wife is at Stoney River Assisted Living & Memory Care. She just moved in. It's absolutely incredible. Last night they had a taco truck, and they fed everybody tacos. They have a Mother's Day party with lobster on bread. It has just been incredible. The staff members are very prompt, very courteous, very active, and involved. I had lunch with her, and they gave me a free lunch and an evening meal, and it was very good. Right now, the air conditioner is not working in her room, but I'm sure they'll get that fixed. Otherwise, it's been pretty good. It's a very nice facility. They have outdoor spaces. We've been sitting out there, and it's very nice. I haven't been to their PT or their gym at all yet. However, they have a schedule of activities. They have a movie night on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. They have games. It seems they have a lot of activities. They had fixed pricing, so here it was $9,125. No matter what they do, it's a fixed price. I like that better than some of the other ones where it's going to be $4,000 if my wife is at this level and $5,000 if she is at that level. I just didn't feel comfortable with that type of arrangement. I like the fixed one better. It was closest to my house, and it had the highest rating, too. Out of ten it was like 9.3, and it was one of the highest ratings of all of them that I looked at."

"My aunt moved in at Ecumen Lakeview Commons. The staff is very friendly and very good. Everything there is very nice. The rooms are nice, and it's just big enough for what my aunt needs. The dining room looks like a restaurant, and they have choices for their food. My aunt says the food is very good. They have bingo and tours to different places. She takes part in just about everything, and I can't believe how busy she is."

Personal Care Senior Living proudly offers the highest personal care service to all of our guests with a one-on-one relationship. We offer the highest standards in care and our employees continue to set the bar for the utmost care. From our General Manager to all personal providers, we never stop finding ways to provide better care and better service. We know the importance for us to share time with our residents, which we feel helps provide our residents with better health. From our staff meetings to our daily get-togethers, our goal is to provide the very best in service and care. The best time in life is when you can relax and enjoy the good life. At Personal Care Senior Living, our residents will find all the amenities they need to enjoy life to its fullest while maintaining their independence. A rich, rewarding lifestyle awaits, providing comfort and peace of mind. We look forward to welcoming you home.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Minnesota Health Care Provider Directory

Empower Center Care provides personalized care and support services to promote independence and enhance seniors' quality of life. Our compassionate staff assists with daily activities, medication management, and mobility support in a safe, nurturing environment. With engaging social activities our community fosters connections and offers peace of mind for residents and their loved ones. Our nurses deliver comprehensive, round-the-clock medical care to support residents' health and well-being. We cater to diverse needs. Our nurturing environment, combined with personalized care plans and compassionate staff, ensures residents receive the highest quality nursing care in a comfortable, homelike setting. We provide nutritionally balanced meals, crafted by our talented team. We take pride in accommodating diverse dietary preferences and restrictions, ensuring every resident enjoys a satisfying dining experience. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Minnesota Health Care Provider Directory

"We toured Suite Living of Brooklyn Park. When you walk in the door, it's very inviting, very hospitable. You felt comfortable. It was pretty. The girl who took us on the tour was very knowledgeable and forthcoming. We were happy with the facility. It was a smaller facility, so I think my mom would get good care. The rooms are nice for her to be in. If I had to choose a place, it would probably be that place. It's very clean and updated."