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Pelican Landing
Pelican Landing undoubtedly provides the highest quality care for assisted living and memory care residents in Detroit Lakes. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice during their stay that help cultivate growth and individuality. The well-trained staff ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. The trusted community practices a vibrant and enriching lifestyle that offers a list of living options with customized care created to fit the needs for each individual.
Approaching modern senior care through its person-centered service, Pelican Landing has fully equipped amenities to help with individual holistic wellness– social clubs, educational activities, recreational activities, and entertainment. The well-trained staff on duty tend to your needs– on top of their services: 24/7 care and security, housekeeping and maintenance, , transportation, and specialized memory care training programs.
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About this community
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 4 deficiencies 1 inspection
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• Total deficiencies (64% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (60% below)
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
| 4 | 11.0 | This facility has 64% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (4 vs. MN avg 11).↓ 64% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 4.0 | 9.9 | This facility has 60% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (4 vs. MN avg 9.9).↓ 60% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
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Total inspections
| 1 | 1.0 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Minnesota average (1 vs. MN avg 1).— At avg |
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1.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Detroit Lakes's city center to Pelican Landing's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the MN Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Minnesota interviews residents directly — covering food, activities, staff, privacy, and sense of choice — including those with memory loss. The facility's score is compared to similarly sized facilities statewide and converted to a 1–5 star rating. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
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Minnesota surveys the primary family contact for each resident, asking about meals, staff responsiveness, safety, and likelihood to recommend. Scores are compared to peer facilities and converted to a 1–5 star rating. "–" = too few responses to score; "X" = facility refused to participate. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
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The percentage of residents who reported satisfaction with food variety and mealtimes in Minnesota's statewide quality-of-life survey. Food tends to score lower than other domains statewide, so scores above 85% reflect strong performance relative to peers. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Pelican Landing | AL MC | Detroit Lakes | 91
Facility
91
MN AVG
60
Rank
#129 / 480 | No |
5
Facility
5
MN AVG
45
Rank
#505 / 527 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
90.1%
Facility
90.1%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#62 / 235 | 86.4%
Facility
86.4%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#42 / 143 | 1 | 4
Facility
4
MN AVG
10
Rank
#26 / 249 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#32 / 249 | ||
| Diamond Willow Assisted Living | AL MC | Detroit Lakes | 30
Facility
30
MN AVG
60
Rank
#301 / 480 | No |
81
Facility
81
MN AVG
45
Rank
#30 / 527 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MN assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota
Pelican Landing is located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Minnesota.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pelican Landing
Is Pelican Landing in a walkable area?
Pelican Landing has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the occupancy rate at Pelican Landing?
Pelican Landing's occupancy is 90.1%.
Are pets allowed at Pelican Landing?
No, Pelican Landing has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Pelican Landing have?
Pelican Landing has 91 beds.
Has Pelican Landing had any deficiencies?
Pelican Landing has had 4 reported deficiencies according to records from Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS).
Are there photos of Pelican Landing?
Yes — there are 6 photos of Pelican Landing in the photo gallery on this page.
What levels of care does Pelican Landing provide?
Pelican Landing offers Assisted Living & Memory Care.
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