Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Crosslake, MN
Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Crosslake, MN
Overview of Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living
Spend your golden years with the eminent senior living community of Whitefish at the Lakes situated in the quiet neighborhood of Ostlund Avenue, Crosslake, MN, providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features vibrant and welcoming residences, ensuring relaxation and security like no other. With top-tier care and assistance from a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals, seniors let go of their worries and enjoy their freedom wholly.
Rekindle past interests and discover new hobbies with exciting activities and engaging programs, carefully curated to highlight seniors’ strengths and interests. Dedicated to enhancing seniors’ well-being, the community serves healthy and tasty meals that satisfy dietary needs and preferences. With its friendly community and fabulous amenities, Whitefish at the Lakes strives to provide a safe place for seniors to experience a glorious retirement.
112-bed community Rank #96 / 528Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 96th out of 528 homes in Minnesota for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 41 / 100 Rank #327 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 327th out of 632 homes in Minnesota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
2024 Bronze National Quality Award from the AHCA/NCAL
Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountyCrow Wing
Rehabilitation Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Fitness Center
Salon
Outdoor Patio
Emergency Response Systems
Wellness Programs
Specific ProgramsIndependent Senior Living, Housekeeping Services, Visiting Physicians, Dementia Certifications, Enhanced Care Services
Inspection History
In Minnesota, the Department of Health, Health Regulation Division is the primary authority for conducting onsite inspections and reporting on the quality of care in residential facilities.
Since 2025 · 1 year of data
14 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Minnesota state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2025 vs. Minnesota state average
Overall vs. MN average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (40% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (40% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 14 | 10 | This facility has 40% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (14 vs. MN avg 10).↑ 40% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- March 12, 2025 inspection found 14 deficiencies including infection control lapses, fire safety violations, medication management errors, and unauthorized third-party vendor use of facility space.
- Deficiencies included unsafe physical environment conditions like water leaks, disconnected fire door closers, and improper extension cord use violating Minnesota State Fire Code.
- Medication management failures involved undocumented administration, crushing inappropriate meds, missing education, and unlicensed staff leaving meds in resident rooms.
Lawsuit overview for Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Total Cases
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
3
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
3
Lawsuits
Total lawsuits on record, broken down by case type. Distinguishes lawsuits from other court filings such as probate documents.
0
No legal actions found
Total lawsuits on record, broken down by case type. Distinguishes lawsuits from other court filings such as probate documents.
0
No legal actions foundWhat does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Fitness and Recreation
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0.9 miles from city center
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Assisted Living in Minnesota
Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living is located in Crosslake, Minnesota.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living
Is Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living in a walkable area?
Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living?
No, Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living have?
Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living has 112 beds.
Are there photos of Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living?
Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living is located at 35625 Ostlund Ave, Crosslake, MN 56442.
What is the phone number of Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living?
(218) 210-0770 will put you in contact with the team at Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living.
What county is Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living located in?
Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living is in Crow Wing County.
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