Assisted Living Communities in Watkins, MN

"We went to Lakeside Generations Senior Living Community. There are a lot more residents, so there's a feeling of community. There are a lot of people having coffee together, chatting, and doing different things. It's a larger facility. like the rate schedule, it starts out inexpensive, but then if you want, for example, prescription management, you pay so much per week for that. If you want just lunch, you pay so much a week for that or just dinner. You can build your own package, which is kind of attractive. They have a mini-kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave. We walked in unannounced. The staff was very good, she was the person that does that type of thing. She was extremely thorough and spent a lot of time with us, gave us a lot of written information, and did a really good job. They have a courtyard and it's actually on the lake, it's on Spring Lake in Dassel. They have a beautiful patio that's a hundred feet from the lake that overlooks the lake. It is very picturesque. The snack room where you eat your meals and have your mid-morning snack and everything overlooks the patio that overlooks the lake. So it was attractive. The building itself is relatively old though and it shows. It's clean, but it's not exactly what you'd call modern."

"Great Facility for people with Alzheimer's. The people are well cared for and staff is excellent and well educated in caring for Alzheimer loved ones. "

"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."

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

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. "

"Talamore Senior Living-Saint Cloud was very high-end and very new. The room that we toured had upgrades in the countertops and it was very spacious. We thought that the pricing was reasonable and the person that we met with was open to any kind of questions that we threw at her. She was very pleasant. It was a very convenient location. It was kind of tucked away, yet it's right off of Highway 15 in St. Cloud. They had lots of amenities, a beauty salon, a party room, a dining area, and all that other stuff. We liked it. It's going to be one that we will be seriously considering for my mother-in-law. The room was very generous in size. We looked at a studio apartment and it was 580 square feet. The bathroom was large with the sit-in walk-in shower, and then it had a nice galley kitchen, plenty of closet space. There were two closets in the apartment itself. Where we looked at, my mother-in-law would just be a few doors down from the nurses' station that they have on the floor, and just around the corner and down the hall from the beauty shop. On the main floor, they showed us a party room, a dining room, a gathering room, and a library. There are plenty of places to hang out if you had more than two guests coming to celebrate a birthday or whatever. It would be very easy to accommodate a little bit larger group just to have a fun afternoon together. They said the meals are very health conscious, so they make sure that there are plenty of choices available that are geared more towards a healthy living lifestyle. However, the facility is very large. I would say that someone new to that building could be overwhelmed by the size of it. It's very big and obviously can accommodate a lot of residents."

Cokato Charitable Trust - Cokato Manor, located in Cokato, MN, offers a variety of care options including skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation care. This senior living provider has both private and semi-private room options available for its residents. The rooms come equipped with various amenities that cater to the comfort and needs of the residents, although specific room amenities are not detailed.The community provides several amenities that enhance the living experience of its residents. These include organized activities and programs designed to engage residents in social and recreational activities. There are outdoor common areas where residents can enjoy the fresh air and natural surroundings, as well as shared common areas and communal dining facilities that foster a sense of community among residents. Additionally, meals are provided, and there are spiritual activities and programs available for those who wish to participate.Cokato Manor also offers a range of services aimed at supporting the health and well-being of its residents. These services include physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation, which are crucial for residents recovering from illness or injury. Nurses are available on call to ensure that medical needs are promptly addressed. Moreover, the staff includes a nutrition specialist to assist with dietary needs and is trained in mental health care, providing a comprehensive approach to resident care.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Minnesota Health Care Provider Directory

"We looked at Brookridge Assisted Living. My mother-in-law liked that it was close to our house since it's the same town, about a mile away. She liked the environment, they had a bird aviary. She liked the decor, but it wasn't modern. It felt more like it was her age style, the furnishings were contemporary furniture and stuff like that. They had drapes where some of them don't have any window treatments. If you had to summarize it, it felt like home and it was close to our home. We dropped in unannounced so they didn't know we were coming. The person that gave us the tour is not the person that normally does that. She was one of the aides that works there. She did a very good job, she's very hospitable and everything, but it wasn't like a pre-arranged with the person that normally would give a tour. She was very friendly, very accommodating, and very knowledgeable. I've visited there quite often because I know other people that stay there and so they have breaks and lunches, all that in their community room. My wife and I often go there to visit with some of the people. So I mean, I was very familiar with it to begin with, where my mother-in-law, of course, just moved up here from Florida and had never seen it before. We did not have any food on our tour. But I've often joined their residents for snacks and they have sing-alongs, and church services."

"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. "

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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."

"Benedict Court is an open, caring community with friendly and helpful staff. I volunteered and was paired with a resident, and we took advantage of all the facility had to offer, which included bingo, a recital hall, and a garden outside. The rooms are clean and spacious. As a volunteer, I felt rushed from the staff, as we had things to get done in the time allotted, but they were courteous to the residents' needs as well as mine. I also played in a band and at a recital in the facility, which had tons of tables and was well-outfitted for large groups of people to sit and watch performances. The food was average; it was what is to be expected from large-scale food production. They have a church available for prayer and Mass. I never saw a back-up at the resident help desk, and they never seemed to be understaffed. The residents got help when they needed it, but they were left to their own devices if that's what they preferred. "

"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."