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Forest Lake is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 16 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Forest Lake, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Forest Lake is about $4,225, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 61 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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8.9
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3 reviews
I really cannot say enough good about Suite Living! Though my Mom was not here long they gave her such special care and she felt like her room was home. hey are so helpful, gracious, welcoming,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Suite Living of Forest Lake is a 32 private suite Assisted Living & Memory Care Senior Community that provides quality care to our seniors, with a personal touch. Our communities are small and intimate, providing a cozy warm atmosphere that feels like home. Suite Living is locally owned and...
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The aides all the way up to the director have the necessary knowledge and expertise on how to handle any necessary needs for the residents. Very personable and really do get to know the residents. The food...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Keystone Place at LaValle Fields is an assisted living community located in tranquil Hugo, Washington County, Minnesota. Hugo is small town filled with places for fishing and small farms that give Hugo a special touch when going for a Sunday drive. There are three lakes locally and one is located...
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3 reviews
I cannot say enough good things about Good Life Senior Living! Below are some of the things that I found to be exemplary. It’s easy to understand why this facility has won so many awards. PROMPT RESPONSES...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
If you are looking for care for your loved one who struggles with Memory, Dementia, or just needs Assisted Care, at Good Life we offer a smaller, more intimate, and more personal setting for our residents to call home. Being at home is such an important part of achieving a higher level of care....
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My father is still adjusting to the changes but is doing well in this community. The staff has been very helpful and accommodating to his needs. The place is very clean at all times. For a while, my father...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
This community offers assisted living and memory care in a unique home-like setting. We promise to offer the highest quality of care at the most affordable price. At Gracewood Senior Living we make assisted living, memory care and respite care easy to understand.
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The staff are very friendly and nice. That's very important!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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We've been very happy with them. The setting is really nice. There are a limited number of patients, so it's not overly large or overwhelming. I really like the layout of the rooms. It's very homey for...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Encore at Hugo is a small senior living community located in Hugo, Minnesota. Here at Encore, we pride ourselves on being a a close knit family and provide our residents with the care and love that we would give to our own family. Our location is in a beautiful environment where residents will...
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The staff are friendly and helpful. The facility is clean and very nice. Even though my family member chooses not to participate, they have many activities and try to get the residents involved. The fees...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our beautiful location here in Centerville has been open since October 2022. We are just one of four NorBella communities in the Twin Cities. Our dynamic team brings together years of experience in Senior Living and brings a passion for senior care and our wonderful residents every day. One of...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Meadows on Fairview is modern construction with an Arts and Crafts, prairie-style design. We offer an apartment home setting for adults age 62 and older who need daily assistance. For those with mild to moderate memory loss, The Cottage at Meadows on Fairview offers memory care. As your needs...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of nursing homes in Forest Lake, MN
The average cost of senior living in Forest Lake is $4,225 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blaine, MN with an average of $4,117 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Forest Lake, MN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Forest Lake, MN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Forest Lake
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Forest Lake
Saint Therese of Woodbury
4.5
Cannot think of one negative thing to say about this facility. It is a beautiful property with many amenities. The staff is amazing. Every level of care is given by extremely professional and kind members of St Therese staff. I was a patient for 6weeks and was extremely happy with everything, ...
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The Willows Advanced Assisted Living in Hudson, WI
5.0
My loved one is doing really well in Comforts of Home. He has adapted and transitioned well to the community, and is enjoying more energy and interaction than what he had in his previous community. I could not ask for a better group of people. My advice to anybody would be that, when you are ...
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The Waters of White Bear Lake
4.3
My loved one was previously a resident at The Waters of White Bear Lake and the facility itself was terrific. My loved one particularly enjoyed the food. Based on the experience, I would recommend this facility to others.
Forest Lake nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest Lake nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest Lake, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Forest Lake nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Forest Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Forest Lake, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
10.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
19.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.1%
17.7%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Forest Lake nursing homes
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Forest Lake Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Forest Lake, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.3%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forest Lake nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Forest Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest Lake, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest Lake nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Forest Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forest Lake, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest Lake nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Forest Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest Lake, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Keystone Place at LaValle Fields, New Perspective of Oakdale and Copperfield Hill are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Forest Lake, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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