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Overview of Suite Living of Prior Lake

Located in Bloomington, Michigan, Suite Living of Prior Lake is a unique Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Community featuring 32 private suites. Their focus is on delivering exceptional care for seniors with a personal touch. Their commitment to quality shines through as they create an inviting environment filled with warmth and comfort, reminiscent of home.

As a locally-owned establishment, Suite Living takes pride in their small, tight-knit communities, where residents feel a strong sense of belonging. Compassionate care is at the heart of their philosophy, demonstrated by the thorough training and employment of staff members exclusively through Suite Living. Their care team consists of Suite Living-trained professionals with over two decades of combined Senior Care experience. Residents of Suite Living of Prior Lake can anticipate a haven that not only offers top-notch care but also a genuine dedication to promoting well-being and harmony.

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Overview of Water‘s Edge Assisted Living & Memory Care

Water’s Edge Assisted Living & Memory Care offers assisted living and memory care in Mankato, MN. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Both care types are available here, so a resident whose needs grow over time may not need to move to another community. Studio housing offers one private living space, and residents may bring a pet with them.

$4,700/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Overview of Primrose Retirement Community of Duluth

An independent and assisted living community at 724 Maple Grove Rd in Duluth, Minnesota, is Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living. It’s a two-story residence that caters to 90 residents across various apartment options: studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans. Currently, the community maintains an 89 percent occupancy rate, with 80 residents in place.

Situated in a car-dependent neighborhood with a Walk Score of 23, the property requires a vehicle for most daily errands and activities. The area has limited walkable options for shopping and dining, making it most convenient for families and visitors driving to visit. The home offers assisted living and independent living choices, allowing occupants to select the support level that matches their current needs. With nearly 90 residents daily, Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living provides a moderate-sized living environment that balances community and personalized attention.

State inspections flagged several areas for improvement related to food preparation compliance, employee training and record-keeping, and resident care documentation. The facility was determined to be in substantial compliance with Minnesota licensing statutes, with no substantiated complaints or findings of immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

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Overview of Lakeshore – the Fountains

Lakeshore – The Fountains covers a lot of ground under one roof in Duluth, Minnesota: assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care, all in a three-story building on London Rd. Kristy Johnson runs it as Executive Director. The neighborhood itself isn’t walkable: a Walk Score of 17 means you’re driving for nearly everything, which is worth knowing going in.

What’s actually backing up the care here is fairly substantial: there’s a doctor on staff, not just visiting, along with licensed nurses and CNAs and 24-hour staffing. Rehabilitation services and short-term rehab are both available, and respite care gives families a way to cover a short-term gap without committing to a permanent move. Home care rounds out the service list as an additional option.

Two named programs stand out: affordable housing and short-term transitional care, both suggesting this isn’t a one-track community. Transportation services and fitness and recreation programming handle the practical side of daily life. On the amenity side, there’s a salon, a spa, a courtyard and garden space, and guest suites for families who come to visit. Pets are allowed during visits in designated areas, though not as full-time residents.

Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital and its emergency department sit under three miles away, close enough to factor into planning if medical access matters. Put together, what Lakeshore – The Fountains offers is real depth: multiple care levels, licensed medical staffing, rehabilitation services, and amenities that go past the basics, all inside one Duluth campus.

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Marvella

825 S Mount Curv Blvd, St Paul, MN 55116
Overview of Marvella

Located at 825 South Mount Curv Boulevard in St. Paul’s Highland Park neighborhood, Marvella is an independent and assisted living community offering on-site rehabilitation services to older adults. The community does not hold Medicare or Medicaid certification, making it inaccessible to residents whose primary funding depends on these federal programs.

Dining at Marvella operates on a high-end restaurant model rather than institutional cafeteria service. The community includes a heated swimming pool, fitness center, movie theater, and full salon for grooming services. Guest accommodations in a dedicated suite allow family visits, while garage parking eliminates street-level concerns. Staff handle all housekeeping and building maintenance, enabling residents to focus on personal pursuits rather than home upkeep.

Daily life centers on structured activity programming: fitness classes, lectures, concerts, and topical interest groups form the social calendar. Religious services and resident-led volunteer initiatives are regularly available.

The Highland Park neighborhood ranks 72 on the walkability scale, meaning residents can accomplish most routine errands on foot. The facility sits roughly one mile from Minneapolis VA Medical Center, with downtown St. Paul five miles away.

Marvella fits active, independent older adults who value social engagement, wellness amenities, and minimal household management, and who have private funding or payment sources outside the Medicare and Medicaid systems.

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The Lodge at White Bear – Sky Active

3666 E County Line N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Overview of The Lodge at White Bear – Sky Active

The Lodge at White Bear, Sky Active offers assisted living in White Bear Lake, MN, with support for daily routines while residents live in their own apartment. Assisted living starts at $2,050 per month, giving families a starting point for budgeting this care level. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments are available, including layouts that can suit a resident living alone or a couple moving together.

Respite care is also available, so a family can arrange a short stay when a primary caregiver needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, which means a resident may be able to bring a companion animal when moving into the community. Sonida Senior Living owns the community.

Residents can use the fitness center, salon, movie theater, library, and landscaped courtyards with walking paths for exercise, personal care, reading, entertainment, and outdoor time on site. Chef-prepared meals and snacks are served daily, while clubs and programs such as book club, walking groups, gardening, exercise classes, tai chi, yoga, fitness training, trivia, movie nights, games, themed parties, happy hour, and cooking demonstrations provide scheduled activities. Assisted living with respite care may be a good fit for someone who needs daily support or a family seeking short-term care during a caregiver’s absence.

The area has a Walk Score of 68 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot; a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby errands independently.

Starting Price $2,050/Month Info Pricing updated on May 18th, 2026

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Overview of The Legacy of St Michael

The Legacy of St Michael offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, hospice care, and respite care in St. Michael, MN. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports a resident at the end of life, and respite care provides a short stay for a family caregiver who needs time away. The combination of independent living, assisted living, and memory care may suit a resident whose needs grow over time because care can change within the community.

The 110 bed community also offers short term rehab and rehabilitation services, giving a resident a temporary setting focused on recovery before returning to their usual living arrangement. A monthly activity calendar and a separate memory care activity calendar outline scheduled activities for residents, including those in memory care. Staff coverage is available throughout the day and night through 24 hour staffing, and Shaelee Reichstadt is the director.

$3,605/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Overview of Summit Place Senior Campus

There are five levels of care at Summit Place Senior Campus in Eden Prairie, MN, covering nursing care, memory care, independent living, respite care, and assisted living. Independent living here is a private residence plus community services, with daily care left off. Assisted living lends a hand with dressing, bathing, and medication.

In memory care, the risk of wandering is met with watchful staff in a secured space, and nursing care supplies nursing support. Respite is a stay with an end point, covering the time a family’s caregiver spends away or getting well. Since care can step up without leaving, changing needs stay on the same campus.

Summit Place is for seniors 62 and older. Housing ranges from studios to one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms. Living alone suits a studio, and couples can choose the two-bedroom. Pets are welcome to come along.

The Reflections Dementia Care program runs dementia-specific programs seven days a week, along with life enrichment tailored to people with memory loss. Art classes, weekly live entertainment, and physical fitness activities fill the schedule, with on-site trainers and a warm water swimming pool for exercise. Therapy comes from rehabilitation services, and the campus has transportation, religious services, and a salon plus a spa.

Walk Score gives the area a 67, which is somewhat walkable. Someone who doesn’t drive can still manage some errands on foot.

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Overview of Chosen Valley Assisted Living

Chosen Valley Assisted Living offers nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, and skilled nursing in Chatfield, MN. Nursing home and skilled nursing include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks while residents keep their own apartments. Independent living offers private living with community services but no daily care. Hospice care focuses on comfort for a resident with a life-limiting illness.

Several care levels are available in one community. Chosen Valley Assisted Living may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. The community opened in 2006 and has 40 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where staff and residents get to know each other. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicaid can help eligible residents whose savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 41 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. A Walk Score of 43 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Sholom Home West

Offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, home care, hospice, palliative care, and respite care, Sholom Home West is a senior living community in St Paul, Minnesota. The 179-bed community supports residents receiving both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. An interdisciplinary team develops individual care plans based on each resident’s needs following an accident, surgery, or illness.

Residents have access to on-site X-ray and laboratory services, along with podiatry, optometry, orthotics, audiology, and dental care. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available, as well as recreational, music, and pet therapy. Registered nurses and care specialists are available 24 hours a day. Admissions are accepted around the clock.

Daily housekeeping, linen, and personal laundry services are included. Meals are prepared according to kosher standards, and residents and their families can gather in shared community spaces. The community also has an outdoor courtyard, a chapel, a library, a gift shop, and an on-site beauty and barber shop.

Residents receive an average of 1 hour and 19 minutes of registered nurse care each day. Licensed practical nurses provide another 1 hour and 7 minutes. Nurse aides deliver an average of 3 hours and 1 minute of daily care, assisting with bathing, dressing, and mobility. This staffing mix provides residents with regular clinical oversight alongside substantial hands-on support.

Sholom Home West is in the West Seventh-Fort Road neighborhood of St Paul, about 3.3 miles from downtown. The area has a Walk Score of 73 out of 100, and it’s very walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, and many everyday destinations are within a short walk. The location is convenient for families who prefer walking during visits and for residents who enjoy spending time outdoors.

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Assisted Living in Minnesota at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $6,180The average monthly cost across facilities in Minnesota. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 45/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Minnesota. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 61The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Minnesota. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90