Willows Landing
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Monticello, MN

Willows Landing

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Monticello, MN

Overview of Willows Landing

Set in Monticello, MN, Willows Landing is a luxury senior living community, offering three different care levels, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community boasts elegant accommodations with convenient access to excellent services, amenities, and conveniences. With the help of a dependable care team, the community reassures residents that they’ll be provided with the care they deserve and need to enjoy a vacation-style retirement.

Offering convenient access to local amenities, such as restaurants, banks, grocery stores, and more, the community provides an ideal place for those seeking a vibrant and comfortable environment with plenty of opportunities for recreation. Residents here also enjoy an array of vibrant activities, delightful meals, and thoughtful amenities, all designed to give residents the comfort and convenience they need to live a relaxing retirement experience.

Bed community size
125-bed community Rank #68 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th out of 529 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
Walk Score: 31 / 100 Rank #404 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 404th 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

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
69%
Rank #187 / 283Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 187th out of 283 homes in Minnesota for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 283. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
Lower than the Minnesota average: 79.7%
Occupied beds
86 / 125
Average occupied beds in Minnesota homes 59 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountyWright

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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 11 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (10% above)
• Deficiencies per year (10% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection January 24, 2025 Annual Inspection

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility MN Average vs. MN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 11 10 This facility has 10% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (11 vs. MN avg 10).↑ 10% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2025. 11 10 This facility has 10% more deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (11 vs. MN avg 10).↑ 10% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • January 24, 2025 inspection found 11 deficiencies including fire safety violations, expired medications, and failure to post staffing plans publicly.
  • Deficiencies included incomplete resident and medication assessments, tuberculosis prevention gaps, and unsecured oxygen tank storage posing safety risks.
  • Emergency preparedness plan was incomplete and staff supervision documentation was missing, indicating systemic compliance failures across multiple care areas.

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Staffing Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring staffing levels, including hours of care provided per resident per day.

Ranked 91st (tied) of 158 homes in Minnesota See full Minnesota ranking
Quality of Life Rating
4 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring resident well-being and satisfaction.

Ranked 13th (tied) of 136 homes in Minnesota

Family Satisfaction Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring surveys of residents' family members.

Ranked 52nd (tied) of 123 homes in Minnesota

Resident Health Rating
4 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring health outcomes and care quality for residents.

Ranked 65th (tied) of 134 homes in Minnesota

Safety Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring how well the facility maintains a safe environment for residents.

Ranked 55th (tied) of 134 homes in Minnesota

Scores

QoL Overall Satisfaction
78.8% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring resident well-being and satisfaction.

Minnesota average: 72.4%

Family Overall Satisfaction
79.6% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring surveys of residents' family members.

Minnesota average: 83.7%

Food Quality Score
92.6% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring satisfaction with food quality and meal service.

Community Activities Score
85.0% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring meaningful activities and engagement opportunities.

Safety & Privacy Score
90.8% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring safety and privacy conditions for residents.

Religion & Spirituality Score
89.9% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring support for religious and spiritual needs.

Family Satisfaction - Care
73.4% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with overall care experience.

Family Satisfaction - Cost
67.2% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with value and cost of care.

Family Satisfaction - Housekeeping
81.4% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with cleanliness and housekeeping.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Places of interest near Willows Landing

Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Monticello's city center to Willows Landing's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around St Cloud

The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.

The Sanctuary at St. Cloud
AL
MC
St Cloud (Saint Cloud)
137
Facility 137
MN AVG 61
Rank #55 / 529
Yes
0
Facility 0
MN AVG 43
Rank #617 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 18
Rank #96 / 138
73.7% A+
75.8%
Facility 75.8%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #106 / 149
1
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #27 / 275
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #34 / 275
Willows Landing
AL
IL
MC
RC
Monticello (Mill Run)
125
Facility 125
MN AVG 61
Rank #68 / 529
Yes
31
Facility 31
MN AVG 43
Rank #404 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed - 68.8% -
92.6%
Facility 92.6%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #9 / 149
1
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 10
Rank #160 / 275
11.0
Facility 11.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #172 / 275
Talamore Senior Living St. Cloud
AL
NH
IL
MC
St Cloud (Saint Cloud) - No
60
Facility 60
MN AVG 43
Rank #173 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed -- - - - ----
Carefree Living St. Cloud
AL
St Cloud (Saint Cloud) - No
59
Facility 59
MN AVG 43
Rank #185 / 632
Private / Companion Suites -- - - - ----

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

Willows Landing is located in Monticello, Minnesota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Minnesota.

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Elderly Waiver

Minnesota Medicaid EW

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $3,000 individual, higher than most states
MN

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Home aides

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Minnesota ECS

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
MN

Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.

Benefits
In-home support (2-4 hours/week) Respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Minnesota Alternative Care Program

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.
MN

CDCS option; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~5 days/year) Home health Meals Home mods

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Minnesota Senior Health Options

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN

7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite Adult day care Home mods $900/year groceries (some plans)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN

Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite Adult day care Home mods Limited nursing home care

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Minnesota Consumer Support Grant

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
MN

Can hire family; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Cash (~$500-$1,500/month) for personal care Respite Home mods Assistive tech

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MN

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Minnesota resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MN

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Willows Landing

What neighborhood is Willows Landing in?

Willows Landing is in the Mill Run neighborhood of Monticello.

Is Willows Landing in a walkable area?

Willows Landing has a walk score of 31. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Willows Landing?

Willows Landing's occupancy is 69%.

Are pets allowed at Willows Landing?

Yes, Willows Landing allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Willows Landing have?

Willows Landing has 125 beds.

Are there photos of Willows Landing?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Willows Landing in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Willows Landing?

Willows Landing is located at 9872 Hart Blvd, Monticello, MN 55362.

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