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Photo of September Cottage Eldercare
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October Cottage Eldercare-[name removed] AFC Home is a top notch place for anyone that you love and care for. I have experienced dealing with many nursing homes that were a problem but this place gives you...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
'September Cottage' is licensed and has been providing care since 2010.September Cottage offers elderly care all on one spacious level. We are nestled in a beautiful setting on nearly seven acres for abundant nature and wildlife viewing. There is a formal dining room...
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I don't even have the words to express what we experienced. The care my mother-in-law received was beyond what we thought possible. My mother-in-law was very difficult. Other professionals did not want to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Keystone Place at LaValle Fields is an assisted living community located in tranquil Hugo, Washington County, Minnesota. Hugo is small town filled with places for fishing and small farms that give Hugo a special touch when going for a Sunday drive. There are three lakes locally and one is located...
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I cannot say enough good things about Good Life Senior Living! Below are some of the things that I found to be exemplary. It’s easy to understand why this facility has won so many awards. PROMPT RESPONSES...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
If you are looking for care for your loved one who struggles with Memory, Dementia, or just needs Assisted Care, at Good Life we offer a smaller, more intimate, and more personal setting for our residents to call home. Being at home is such an important part of achieving a higher level of care....
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We've been very happy with them. The setting is really nice. There are a limited number of patients, so it's not overly large or overwhelming. I really like the layout of the rooms. It's very homey for...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Encore at Hugo is a small senior living community located in Hugo, Minnesota. Here at Encore, we pride ourselves on being a a close knit family and provide our residents with the care and love that we would give to our own family. Our location is in a beautiful environment where residents will...
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My father is still adjusting to the changes but is doing well in this community. The staff has been very helpful and accommodating to his needs. The place is very clean at all times. For a while, my father...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
This community offers assisted living and memory care in a unique home-like setting. We promise to offer the highest quality of care at the most affordable price. At Gracewood Senior Living we make assisted living, memory care and respite care easy to understand.
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The staff are very friendly and nice. That's very important!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Home is always clean. Great interactions with staff. Always willing to cooperate. [name removed] had knee surgery and more than happy to work with her to exercise. [name removed]an awesome job. Well worth...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Country Comfort Eldercare is a warm and nurturing home that welcomes individuals who are moving on to the next stages of their lives. Located in the serene town of Lindstrom, Minnesota, those who live at Country Comfort Eldercare will get the most of their experience while transitioning to a new...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Suite Living of Forest Lake is a 32 private suite Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Community that provides quality care to our seniors, with a personal touch. Our communities are small and intimate, providing a cozy warm atmosphere that feels like home. Suite Living is locally owned and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Photo of Windy Acres Assisted Living, Inc.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Meadows on Fairview is modern construction with an Arts and Crafts, prairie-style design. We offer an apartment home setting for adults age 62 and older who need daily assistance. For those with mild to moderate memory loss, The Cottage at Meadows on Fairview offers memory care. As your needs...
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Parmly On The Lake Assisted Lv
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Just Like Home AFH
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Cost of assisted living in Forest Lake, MN

The average cost of senior living in Forest Lake is $4,386 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Columbus, MN with an average of $4,274 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Forest Lake, MN vs. nearby cities

Forest Lake, MN
$4,386/mo
$4,507/mo
$4,401/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Forest Lake, MN vs. the state and national average

Forest Lake, MN
$4,386/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Forest Lake vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,386/mo
$4,229/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Forest Lake, MN by room type

Semi-Private
$5,319/mo
Private
$5,750/mo
Studio
$5,944/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,498/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,145/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Forest Lake over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Forest Lake, MN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Forest Lake.

What families are saying about assisted living in Forest Lake

Recent reviews for assisted living in Forest Lake

Saint Therese of Woodbury

4.5
Cannot think of one negative thing to say about this facility. It is a beautiful property with many amenities. The staff is amazing. Every level of care is given by extremely professional and kind members of St Therese staff. I was a patient for 6weeks and was extremely happy with everything, ...
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Edgemont Place in Blaine, MN

5.0
My mom was only there for not quite a month and a half and then she passed away. But while she was there they were all so nice to her, and always made sure she was included in activities. I really felt that she was at a good place there. The food was very good, and if she wasn't hungry at meal ...
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The Bluffs Advanced Memory Care in Hudson, WI

5.0
It's quite cheap compared to the others that we looked at. Being that it's brand new the cleanliness is very good. Much cleaner and newer than the other places. We've had no issues with the care so far. My father did slip and fall but they caught him on the way down and they called me right ...
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Forest Lake assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest Lake assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest Lake, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Forest Lake assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Forest Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
43.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.8%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
56.3%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Forest Lake assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Forest Lake Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Forest Lake, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forest Lake assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Forest Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest Lake, MNNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest Lake assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Forest Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
42%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest Lake assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Forest Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Forest Lake

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Minnesota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Forest Lake protect seniors.

Learn about Minnesota Assisted Living regulations

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The Waters of Oakdale, Gable Pines and September Cottage Eldercare are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Forest Lake, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 18 assisted living facilities near Forest Lake, Minnesota. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Forest Lake, Minnesota is Gable Pines. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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