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Experience a worry-free lifestyle at Windy Acres Long Term Care INC., an inviting community in Forest Lake, MN, that offers assisted living. Alongside high-quality support around the clock, housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay. With secure accommodations and serene gathering spaces, residents are guaranteed a worry-free living.
Plenty of fun activities and engaging programs, like trivia games and happy hour, allow residents to interact with their surroundings and maintain social connections. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free dining experience with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and supplementary transportation are also provided for convenience and safety. The community strives to help residents thrive with its exceptional services and well-maintained amenities.
Lower than the Minnesota average: 79.7%Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (2 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 80% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2025.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (2 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 80% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on March 27, 2025, found deficiencies related to fire protection and physical environment issues, including a $500 fine for a level 2 fire protection violation. Earlier inspections showed similar concerns, as the facility had not fully corrected orders from the January 10, 2025 survey. Inspectors cited ongoing issues with fire safety measures and the physical environment. No complaint investigations were noted in the available reports. The facility remains in substantial compliance but has not yet resolved all outstanding orders, indicating a need for continued attention to these areas.
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2.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Forest Lake's city center to Windy Acres Long Term Care Inc's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Windy Acres Long Term Care Inc is located in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
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| Windy Acres Long Term Care Inc |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Forest Lake | 17 | No | 17 | - | 54
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54
MN AVG
18
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#1 / 136 |
64.7%
Facility
64.7%
MN AVG
74.5%
Rank
#232 / 316 | A+ | 1 | 79.6%
Facility
79.6%
MN AVG
80.3
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#83 / 149 | 1 | 2
Facility
2
MN AVG
10.6
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#10 / 267 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
MN AVG
10.1
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#11 / 267 | |
| Welcome Hands LLC |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Cottage Grove | - | No | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Windy Acres Long Term Care Inc has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Windy Acres Long Term Care Inc's occupancy is 65%.
Windy Acres Long Term Care Inc has 17 beds.
Windy Acres Long Term Care Inc is located at 7040 Lake Blvd, Forest Lake, MN 55025.
(651) 464-8337 will put you in contact with the team at Windy Acres Long Term Care Inc.
Windy Acres Long Term Care Inc is in Chisago County.
Windy Acres Long Term Care Inc is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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