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The Grainwood

5119 Gateway St SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372

Independent Living
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,664

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,309
  • Average State Price: $3,135
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • The Grainwood Description

    The Grainwood is a community that offers independent living and is located in the town of Prior Lake, Minnesota. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 making it the 3rd highest rated community in the city out of 4 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Community Reviews

    8.9
    The Grainwood
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 29 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 3 out of 4 communities in Prior Lake
  • Ranking in State: 227 out of 961 communities in MN
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Summary of Reviews:

    • There are serious allegations of physical and verbal abuse towards the elderly, racial profiling, and harassment by management and certain residents. Complaints include fraudulent police reports against black tenants, poor maintenance of common areas, and threats against tenants who consider reporting these issues. The facility is reportedly under investigation by HUD and the Human Rights Department.
    • Several reviews praise the staff, particularly mentioning the helpfulness and efficiency of maintenance personnel CJ and Donny. The management team, including Ranell, is also commended for their knowledge and assistance.
    • The building and apartments receive high marks for their beauty, cleanliness, and amenities. Features such as a movie theater room, fitness room, and a gathering room with a gourmet kitchen are highlighted.
    • Residents appreciate the community's convenient location and the sense of security it provides, especially for those living on a fixed income or requiring section 42 status.
    • Positive experiences with the maintenance team are frequently mentioned, with CJ receiving specific accolades for his prompt and effective service.
    • The Grainwood Apartments are described as a beautiful and serene living environment, with many residents expressing satisfaction with their living situation and the community's amenities.


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    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The average income is $137,955, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 75
      • Low Temperature: 16
      • Average Temperature: 47.2
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 109 days of rain, 59 days of snow and 196 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 0.9 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.03 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.62 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.3 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.54 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.81 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 163.0, Moderate Days 18.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 0.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Lunds & Byerlys
    1.0 miles away
    Super Target
    2.6 miles away
    Fresh Thyme
    2.7 miles away
    Cub Foods
    2.8 miles away
    Hy-Vee
    3.5 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    P&R Arrive
    2.7 miles away
    Vernon Av
    3.7 miles away
    Old Carriage Court
    4.0 miles away
    P&R
    4.3 miles away
    Glendale Rd
    4.6 miles away

    Banks

    Wells Fargo
    1.0 miles away
    Wings Financial
    2.5 miles away
    Prior Lake State Bank
    2.6 miles away
    Sterling State Bank
    2.7 miles away
    Coldwell Banker Burnet
    4.4 miles away

    Hospitals

    Saint Francis Regional Medical Center
    5.5 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    2.6 miles away

    Dentists

    Children's Dental Care
    2.6 miles away
    Southbridge Dental
    4.0 miles away
    Crossings Dental Care
    4.4 miles away
    Metro Dentalcare
    5.7 miles away

    Parks

    Memorial Park
    0.1 miles away
    Lakefront Park
    0.2 miles away
    Cardinal Ridge Park
    0.4 miles away
    Brooksville Hills Park
    0.5 miles away
    Fish Point Park
    0.8 miles away

    None Found

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    Culture

    Marcus Southbridge Crossing Cinema
    4.1 miles away
    The Amphitheater
    5.8 miles away
    Midway Stage
    5.9 miles away
    Galaxy Theater
    5.9 miles away
    Gazebo Stage
    5.9 miles away

    Restaurants

    Fong's Restaurant and Bar
    0.5 miles away
    PLate on Main
    0.6 miles away
    Charlie's On Prior
    1.3 miles away
    Teresa's Mexican Restaurant
    2.3 miles away
    Pau Hana
    2.4 miles away

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