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Northern Lakes Senior Living

8186 Excelsior Road, Baxter, MN 56425

Assisted Living Memory Care
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For Pricing & Availability

(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(218) 454-2121

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $2,615
One Bedroom
Estimated $3,293

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $2,615
  • Average State Price: $2,815
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Northern Lakes Senior Living Description

    Northern Lakes Senior Living is a community that offers assisted living and memory care and is located in the town of Brainerd, Minnesota. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and one-bedroom room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 making it the 2nd 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

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Community Reviews

    8.3
    Northern Lakes Senior Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 19 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 1 out of 4 communities in Baxter
  • Ranking in State: 439 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.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Described as an outstanding facility resembling a luxury hotel with amenities like a library, patio, exercise room, and wood-working shop.
    • Before COVID, offered a wide range of activities including trips, crafts, and social mixers, with plans to resume.
    • Food quality is praised, with alternatives available for residents.
    • Staff are commended for their caring, kind, and professional nature.
    • Facility is clean, well-maintained, and feels homey.
    • During COVID, staff took extra measures to keep residents safe, comfortable, and entertained.
    • Located next to the Brainerd Arboretum, providing easy access to walking trails.
    • Some reviewers highlight the facility as a great place for self-sufficient residents and praise the friendly community atmosphere.

    Negative Reviews:

    • One review criticizes the facility for charging extra for basic assistance with meals, describing it as financial exploitation.
    • Concerns raised about the facility's ability to meet the needs of patients in the dementia unit.
    • Several serious allegations including physical restraint, neglect in basic care, and inadequate response to resident falls.
    • Issues with staff responsiveness and quality of care, with claims of contracted RNs and caregivers not completing signed-off services.

    Mixed Feedback:

    • While many reviews praise the staff and facilities, concerns about specific care aspects and management practices are noted.
    • The facility is recommended for its environment and staff attitude but criticized for care in specialized units and transparency in charges.


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    Health

    Person-Centered Care

    Doctor Visits & Wellness Clinics

    Medication Reminders

    Memory Care Programs And Activities

    Primary Care

    Wellness Program


    Services

    Home Maintenance

    Resident Council


    Activities

    Activities

    Faith & Spirit

    Life Long Learning

    Movement/Exercise & Wellness

    Intergenerational Connection

    Pet Therapy


    Community Amenities

    Nature & Outdoor Spaces

    Gathering Spaces

    Salon & Barber Shop

    Outdoor Garden

    Garden Courtyards

    Controlled Entrance


    Room Amenities

    Washer/Dryer

    Storage Space

    Free Wi-Fi

    Granite Countertops

    Individually Controlled Thermostats

    Internet


    Dining

    Chef-inspired Specials

    Bistro

    Three Chef-prepared Meals A Day

    Snacks

    Family Style Dining

    Family-style Dining


    Transportation

    Transportation

    Heated Underground Parking


    Pet

    Pet Therapy

    Pet Visits



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Brainerd which is 1.4 miles away and has a population of 13,371 (small town).
    • The average income is $67,653, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 72
      • Low Temperature: 12
      • Average Temperature: 43.5
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 107 days of rain, 79 days of snow and 177 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.5 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.99 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.85 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.62 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 1.01 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.22 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 174.0, Moderate Days 7.0, 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

    Super One Foods
    0.3 miles away
    ALDI
    0.7 miles away
    Cub Foods
    0.8 miles away
    Costco
    1.0 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    1.4 miles away

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    Banks

    Wells Fargo
    0.6 miles away
    Frandsen Bank & Trust
    0.8 miles away
    Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union
    1.4 miles away
    Black Ridge Bank
    11.6 miles away
    Lakes State Bank
    17.3 miles away

    Hospitals

    Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center
    1.1 miles away
    Cuyuna Regional Medical Center
    16.0 miles away
    Camp Ripley Training Medical Center (TMC)
    19.1 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.7 miles away
    Lakes Area Pharmacies
    16.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Nisswa Smiles
    11.6 miles away

    Parks

    Northland Arboretum
    0.3 miles away
    Kiwanis Park
    1.3 miles away
    Gregory Park
    1.4 miles away
    Gregory Park Tennis courts
    1.4 miles away
    Triangle Park
    1.6 miles away

    None Found

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    Restaurants

    Pizza Hut
    0.2 miles away
    Perkins
    0.5 miles away
    Poncho & Lefty's
    0.7 miles away
    Pizza Ranch
    0.9 miles away
    Black Bear Lodge & Saloon
    1.0 miles away

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