Northern Lakes Senior Living

Q: Is Northern Lakes Senior Living in a walkable area?

Northern Lakes Senior Living has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Q: How many beds does Northern Lakes Senior Living have?

Northern Lakes Senior Living has 85 beds.

Q: Are there photos of Northern Lakes Senior Living?

Yes — there are 12 photos of Northern Lakes Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.

Q: What is the address of Northern Lakes Senior Living?

Northern Lakes Senior Living is located at 8186 Excelsior Road.

Q: What is the phone number of Northern Lakes Senior Living?

(218) 454-2121 will put you in contact with the team at Northern Lakes Senior Living.

Q: What county is Northern Lakes Senior Living located in?

Northern Lakes Senior Living is in Crow Wing County.

Q: Is Northern Lakes Senior Living Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Northern Lakes Senior Living is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

Overview of Northern Lakes Senior Living

Northern Lakes Senior Living provides Assisted Living and Memory Care in the Baxter, Brainerd Lakes Area. It offers various apartment floor plans and lovely gathering spaces for daily activities, socializing, and hosting family and friends. The community is managed by Ebenezer, Minnesota’s largest senior living operator.

(218) 454-2121 angelique.hayes@fairview.org

85-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 8 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living

StatusApproved For Dementia Care

CountyCrow Wing

Doctor on Staff

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Minimum Age55

Specific ProgramsMeals & Dining, Learning, Spiritual Health, Ebenezer, Pay Online

Food DescriptionChef-prepared meals with restaurant style service and meaningful conversation with friends make meal times a highlight at Northern Lakes.

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Latest inspection: October 17, 2025

1.5 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Baxter's city center to Northern Lakes Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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

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

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.

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).

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).

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

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).

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

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)

Is Northern Lakes Senior Living in a walkable area?

Northern Lakes Senior Living has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

How many beds does Northern Lakes Senior Living have?

Northern Lakes Senior Living has 85 beds.

Are there photos of Northern Lakes Senior Living?

Yes — there are 12 photos of Northern Lakes Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Northern Lakes Senior Living?

Northern Lakes Senior Living is located at 8186 Excelsior Road.

What is the phone number of Northern Lakes Senior Living?

(218) 454-2121 will put you in contact with the team at Northern Lakes Senior Living.

What county is Northern Lakes Senior Living located in?

Northern Lakes Senior Living is in Crow Wing County.

Is Northern Lakes Senior Living Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Northern Lakes Senior Living is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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