Assisted Living Communities in Waite Park, MN

"My grandparents were searching for a place for my great grandma. She was having a harder time getting around, and many places were looked over before deciding on Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids, MN.The facilities were excellent and the community was very active. They have daily scheduled events, specialized programs based on care and needs, and when I visit - It sort of "feels" like it really is her home.Everything was spacious and laid out in a manner that made mobility a heck of a lot easier. That was one of the biggest concerns, due to her having to use a walker, and the facilities had MORE than enough room to get around in.They also offer spiritual care, weekly or biweekly housekeeping (included in the rent) as well as excellent community areas to socialize and enjoy the day.They are a slightly hefty monthly bill, that would be the only negative. However, when it comes to the services provided and what it takes monetarily to 'assist' someone of an advancing age, regardless of where, the bill is always going to be large.4/5 on the facilities :) "

"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."

"I liked it because it was close to our residence right now. It would only take half a minute to get to it. So, I liked the location for myself and access. So, that part was okay. The part that I didn't like was that there wasn't any direction to the main entrance. I pulled into the parking lot and walked the whole perimeter of it before I was able to locate the main door. So, that was a bit confusing. That was the second thing. Otherwise, if I'm looking just for my husband, it would be adequate. But living conditions for myself or together, no it wouldn't. As far as the person who gave the tour, experience-wise she was kind of confused as to what floor we were on and what room number. So either she was new or she just hadn't walked the floors enough to familiarize herself with the building layout. The facility is old. I'm not sure of the age of it. I had inquired if it was at one time an apartment building and converted into single dwellings. She didn't think it was only because there were no kitchen areas. It was kind of like a hotel or a motel, very simply, a closet, a sliding door around the bathroom, and I didn't care for the carpets in the areas."

"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. "

"We are choosing Country Manor Campus for my mother. We liked the layout of the facility. The room that we saw was nice. We also liked the amenities that were offered. They would provide assistance with the meds, the meals, and the activities. There was a walking area and an outside courtyard. The staff who assisted us was really friendly, accommodating, and was able to answer our questions."

"I wasn't impressed with Wildwood Assisted Living. For one thing, when we walked in there, it smelled like pee. I didn't see an elevator. So, how did these people in wheelchairs get from the first floor to the second floor? The rooms were small. The staff who assisted us during the tour was nice."

"St. Cloud Benedict Court is a very good place and I'm very happy with them. My dad likes it there, he's happy and he wants to stay there even for the winter months. The staff is very good and very kind. The maintenance, the cleaning people, and the people bringing the meals are all top-notch. The room that dad has is very nice for him and he likes it. The bathroom is very close by to him. He's got a good view and his bird feeders are out front. He has a studio room with a living room, a kitchen and dining area, a bedroom, and a bathroom. They have bingo, counseling, music, and bus rides."

"My father is at St. Benedicts Senior Community. It is very clean. There's a lot of good care. Everyone has been very kind and informative. They're very friendly and professional. I have not tried their lunch, but my father says that the meals are good. They have a calendar of activities. He does not participate, but that's just his personality. They have movie nights. They had a violinist come in. They have bingo. They have a little keyboard set up. They had a guitarist that came through. The place is up-to-date. The rooms are clean. They're better than I've seen at some of the other places I've toured."

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"The Sanctuary at St. Cloud was excellent. They have beautiful rooms. It's a new building. I'm extremely pleased. They only have assisted living and memory care, and I'm amazed that a memory care place can be as lovely as that. The people really know their business and give you the information that you need. The service provided is wonderful. They can choose their meals so not everybody is eating the same thing. They have two dining rooms, so they don't have a large crowd of people in one. They have a very fine activities director, she is full of life, and she has volunteers who assist her. The staff is excellent, and they have nurses and CNAs, so the care seems very fine. My sister likes it very much. It's beautiful and very appropriate. I have no complaints."

"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."

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"Wonderful staff that care Private rooms Modern and homey"

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