Assisted Living Communities in West Fargo,

The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is excited to announce we have opened new senior housing apartments in Fargo - where all faiths are welcome. This new senior community will feature 48 apartments - all on one floor - offering assisted living and basic care services. A new partnership was developed between the Good Samaritan Society and the North Dakota District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) to continue our mission in Fargo. LCMS has built a church that is connected to the senior living community, sharing space and services – allowing residents to be part of a church community and allowing the church members to serve the spiritual needs of the residents. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: North Dakota Health and Human Services Facility Search

"We toured Edgewood in Fargo and it was very nice. A young man took us around, and showed us everything. He did a very nice job. He was very friendly. The facility has independent living, assisted living, memory care, and was very large. The rooms were typical of memory care, around 250 sq. ft. They were nice, clean, and had their own bathrooms."

"Touchmark at Harwood Groves was very accommodating. It's a beautiful facility. There are lots of stuff. I just need more care than they had available. It was extremely nice. They have both independent and assisted living. They don't have nursing home care, which is about what I need now. It was very clean and well-kept. It's an active community. There are lots of entertainment. They had a healthcare exercise area. They had to order off the menu. They had a bar. They had various trips and entertainment. Their accommodations for rooms were extremely nice, well-kept, and well-equipped. The staff was very friendly. The residents were very friendly. In the facility, they have order off the menu type of eating facility, so it's sort of like a restaurant in-house. They did not have a grocery store in-house, but I did see people walking by with deliveries from the local grocery store that was nearby if people could get around. The campus is quite large and I think they have garden areas, etc. They had two or three dining areas. They had a smaller one if you wanted to host something or a smaller area to eat if you didn't want to be in the larger area. They have a regular menu for all the meals, but you could also order off the menu if you didn't like what they were serving."

"Bethany is a very nice facility. Extremely nice rooms, well kept, and an even better staff. You can tell that they really care about their residents and they have all levels of care."

Located steps away from the Red River in Fargo, North Dakota, Pioneer House is walking distance to several parks and serene nature conservatories. In addition to being less than five miles from the shopping and dining of downtown Fargo, seniors are moments away from cultural attractions such as the Bluestem Amphitheater and Bluestem Center for the Arts. Pioneer House is a senior living community offering a continuum of care options, including assisted living, memory care, hospice, skilled nursing and rehab therapy. To help seniors maintain their independence, care services are tailored to the individual's needs and may include various activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing. Caregivers are available 24/7, and licensed nurses are on-site for administering injections. At Pioneer House, seniors can choose from five different apartment layouts ranging from studios to two-bedrooms, all of which include weekly housekeeping service. Complimentary transportation ensures residents always have a ride to medical appointments, and the diverse event calendar provides everyone with opportunities to enhance their mental, physical, social and spiritual wellness. Indoor community areas include a library, game room, TV lounge and an arts and crafts center. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: North Dakota Health and Human Services Facility Search

"My mom is moving into Fargo Elim Senior Living Community. It was a homey feeling place. We liked that. It is a smaller community, not as big as some other assisted living places are, and you didn't feel like a number as you do at some places. They took the time and talked to us. They went over everything with us and made sure we felt comfortable with everything. The apartment looks nice. It's small, but that's a normal thing because they don't need as much. There was nice storage. The shower was easily accessible for my mom. Everything was nice and flat. There weren't any spots to trip on. They have a stove and there is no dishwasher. They don't do dishes because my mom is getting all of her meals including where she's going. They have a smaller fridge, cupboards, and a kitchen sink. The person that helped us was fantastic. She was very, very accommodating. She answered all our questions. She was super nice and helpful. I have not tried the food yet. We are told that it is prepared on the nursing home side, and then they bring it over to their assisted living people. We've been told that because of the dietary restrictions of the nursing home people, it can be a little bland, so we just have to make sure to add salt and pepper and stuff to it, which is not a big deal. It doesn't smell like old people when you walk in, which I like. It's clean, and it's modern. There is plenty of space to walk around, but not like where you feel like you're walking down long hallways. They're all shorter hallways, so it's easier for residents who have arthritis or they can't walk very far because they get so winded and short of breath and stuff. They don't have a long hallway, so you don't have to take much of breaks or anything. They're nice and wide and they've got laundry on every floor. It's very nice. "

"My mom likes it there at Riverview. She says the food is good. They have a library and a pool, and the apartment itself is arranged nicely. It's a nice apartment with big windows, it's not gloomy, and it has a tiny kitchen so she can do some cooking if she wants."

"I think we will go with The Linden Apartments. They're so friendly, both the employees and the residents. And the people were so considerate. I was surprised at how roomy the rooms were. There's a monthly allowance for the meals. They're all very well taken care of. It's not run down. Everything was like new carpeting and fresh paint on the walls. The staff was very pleasant and very patient. The residents seemed to like them. There's bingo and card games. There are so many things that my mother would be interested in, and then there's always the television room. If my mother doesn't want to participate, she doesn't have to. I was very impressed. They also have church available for them. They have somewhere to get a haircut. It's all on the campus. And they also take them out. The staff said they go to Walmart or Target once a month and weekly to the grocery store. It's just like living at home with a taxi service so that I don't have to worry about my mother."

"I was touring different facilities in Fargo-Moorhead. It's a much smaller facility and I just felt it was kind of more homey. It felt right when I walked in. They have an efficiency mostly and then a one-bedroom and a two-bedroom. Dad is going to move into an efficiency and he just needs one room. It's like a very large bedroom. It is just for sleeping in because he'll be doing the eating and everything else out in the community room. Dad can't prepare food or do anything like that on his own. So, it's strictly a bedroom with no kitchen or anything like that. The dementia is a locked unit. So when you go in, it has a hallway with the apartments, and in the middle of that is a community room where they do activities. They also eat there. Then down at the end of the hallway, they have a TV room for watching TV. So, that's all Dad needs because he doesn't do much else. Carmen was the executive director. She was very good and she gave us our tours twice. The room is very clean. A lady lived in the room for 15 years before she died so they're going to wash all the walls and repaint them and then clean the carpet. It had a lot of spots on it (food spots). So, they're either going to replace it or clean it. They have to use the special cleaners regulated by the state for spillage and that kind of stuff."

"The folks in administration are VERY helpful and accommodating at a difficult time and provide answers to all our questions. The staff that actually provides daily care are attentive and engaged with the residents. The whole experience is informal and very supportive of the resident and the family. The facility is very accessible, clean, comfortable and friendly. The food is good and the staff makes sure we are aware of resident needs and how to best meet them. Overall a very positive experience during a difficult family time."

"We placed my mom at Eventide on Eighth Care Center. It is an excellent place. The staff is good at answering the phone, you don't get a machine, they return my calls, and they are very pleasant and very welcoming. They seem to care about my mother and they seem experienced, and they are very helpful with what we need. My mom's room is small but we had it decorated nicely, so it's just perfect for her. The food is fine. There's a movie theater, a library, a little grill if visitors want something to eat, and there's an outdoor space."

"My mom has been in Serenity Assisted Living and Memory Care for three-and-a-half years now, and our experience has been good. The people working there are very friendly. They have a variety of rooms, like one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and then just one room. I looked at a few other communities; Serenity Assisted Living and Memory Care was one of the nicer ones, and we actually knew the owners, so that helps. The food is OK, too. Before the COVID shutdown, they had groups come in once a week to sing or play instruments. They also had bingo, movies, and crafts."

"My husband has moved into Hawley Senior Living. There weren't many with availability, so we had to choose from those that were. It's a small town with dedicated staff and it's nearby. The care is excellent. The cleanliness is excellent. The food is excellent. He has Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia and any place he goes will struggle with keeping him safe because HIPAA rules are such that there can be no rails. He's not cognizant enough to turn his call light on when he needs help, so he's fallen about 12 times. The last fall a week ago, he broke his femur, so he's been in the hospital since then but is scheduled to return to Hawley Senior Living tomorrow for therapy. The food is home-cooked style. He's never complained. He eats everything. It's congregate dining and that's good for him to get out of his room. Also, their activity director is excellent and works hard even with his physical and mental impairment to make him involved. The staff is excellent, caring, and professional. They take residents who are able outside of the facility, fishing, to the Dairy Queen, for rides, just to enjoy the outdoor setting. They have a beautiful garden. In-house, they have activities every day, some he's able to do, some he is not, playing cards, bingo, church, and individuals come in to entertain. The vacuuming could be a little better."