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    Personal Care Senior Living of Anoka

    525 Cutter St, Anoka, MN 55303
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Caring, attentive, welcoming small community

    My dad moved into this beautiful, brand-new small community and we're very happy with our choice. The staff are caring and attentive - management and owners are visible, caregivers do proactive check-ins, and they go above and beyond with meals, snacks, activities and memory-care options. Clean, quiet, welcoming atmosphere with lots of organized programs; I'd recommend it to families looking for personal, community-focused care.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    3.97·(31)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.3
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      3.4
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate and attentive caregiving staff
    • Strong, engaging activities program
    • Attractive, new and well-maintained facility
    • Small, community-like atmosphere
    • Memory-care capability and inclusion
    • Three meals provided daily
    • Responsive staff and management in many cases
    • All-inclusive pricing model
    • Supportive end-of-life and hospice care
    • Clean, well-kept common areas

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing and high turnover
    • Staffing shortages affecting continuity of care
    • Variability in caregiver experience and training
    • Inconsistent clinical monitoring and medication-management controls
    • Gaps in responsiveness to toileting and personal care needs
    • Irregular night-shift coverage and supervision
    • Variable food quality and limited menu variety
    • Limited administrative availability and follow-through
    • Inconsistent communication with families
    • Transparency gaps during admissions and family onboarding
    • Privacy concerns related to in-room monitoring
    • Perceived poor value for cost

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews indicate a facility with several clear strengths alongside recurring operational weaknesses. The building and common areas are frequently described as new, attractive, and well maintained; the small scale produces a community-like atmosphere that many families find appealing. Activities are a consistent positive — reviewers cite an expanding program, active exercise classes, games, crafts, and stronger memory-care inclusion. Several caregivers, nurses, and managers are praised for compassionate, attentive work and for providing supportive end-of-life/hospice care.

    Care quality is described as uneven. While individual staff members earn high marks for attentiveness, reviewers describe variability in caregiving consistency and clinical monitoring. Concerns include medication-management controls and gaps in attending promptly to personal care and toileting needs; these issues point to systematic inconsistencies rather than isolated incidents. Many families indicated they felt the need to remain involved and to monitor care, particularly during periods of staffing change.

    Staffing and supervision emerge as a central theme. High turnover and staffing shortages are cited repeatedly and are associated with inconsistent shifts, multiple changes in nursing and kitchen personnel, and variable night-shift coverage. Relatedly, reviewers note uneven staff experience and training levels; while some teams are described as exemplary and team-oriented, others are characterized as inexperienced or performing only basic duties. Administrative visibility and availability are inconsistent — some families report prompt attention from managers and owners on site, while others describe limited follow-through and difficulty obtaining clear communication.

    Dining and food service show mixed feedback. Many reviewers compliment the food and cite generous portions or helpful kitchen staff, but there are also comments about declining quality during staff transitions, limited menu variety, and a need for more resident-friendly portioning or bite-size options. The facility provides three meals daily with an all-inclusive pricing model; however, some families perceive the value as limited when service inconsistencies occur.

    Facilities and admissions: the physical layout and cleanliness of common spaces are frequently noted as positives, and the community’s smaller size is seen as beneficial for personalized attention. However, a few families raised privacy concerns around in-room monitoring, and road/construction factors or unappealing room views were occasional practical drawbacks. Admissions and onboarding processes could be more transparent; reviewers indicated that some ongoing operational challenges were not fully disclosed to new families.

    Bottom line: This facility offers many of the elements families seek in a small, new community — attractive spaces, robust activities, memory-care capability, and several highly committed staff members. At the same time, patterns of staffing turnover, inconsistent monitoring and communication, and variability in dining and night coverage are persistent themes that affect reliability. Prospective families should weigh the community’s strengths against these operational risks, conduct in-person visits, ask specific questions about staffing plans (especially night coverage and clinical oversight), review medication and personal-care protocols, and confirm expectations in writing before making placement decisions.

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    Location

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    Personal Care Senior Living of Anoka is located at 525 Cutter St, Anoka, MN, 55303.

    About Personal Care Senior Living of Anoka

    Personal Care Senior Living of Anoka sits on a quiet spot at 525 Cutter Street in Anoka, Minnesota, and offers both assisted living and memory care for seniors who need extra help with their daily routine or have Alzheimer's or dementia, and you'll find that staff get ongoing training in memory support, which helps them give each resident the right attention, whether it's help with dressing, bathing, or keeping track of their medicine, and for those who like to have family nearby, there's plenty of comfortable spaces where family and friends can visit any time, since the facility runs on a 24-hour schedule with nursing care around the clock. This community was built in 2020 and is about five years old, set in a two-story private building with stonework detailing that tries to feel like a single-family home, and there's a bright courtyard so people can get outside and enjoy the seasons, which really matters up here in Minnesota, and they've got private apartments-some with kitchenettes and private bathrooms-set up for both assisted living and memory care, all arranged to make life easier and safer.

    Meals come included, with menus planned by chefs to keep things nutritious, and you'll see that every resident has a personal care plan to fit schedules, preferences, and changing health needs, which is especially important for people living with dementia, as the staff put a big focus on spending personal time with each resident, knowing them by name and not just a room number. There are common spaces with lots of seating for family or group activities, community life programs, and outings to local events and fairs, so people can stay connected with what's going on in Anoka and the surrounding area, and you'll notice their philosophy revolves around helping people age in place, allowing seniors to stay in one setting even if their needs change, with things like the VELA chair-an adjustable chair with central brakes and smooth casters-to give those with mobility issues more independence within the building.

    The community includes 32 units, all set up for assisted living or memory care, and although there's no mention of independent rental apartments or homes for sale, residents do get their own private suite, along with pet-friendly policies, accessible features, Wi-Fi, and health support that covers both scheduled and unscheduled needs with dignity in mind. Staff include a General Manager and dedicated personal providers, and they've won awards for both their activity programs and overall senior care experience. The property itself changed hands between senior living companies, with an assumable mortgage set at a 7% rate, and was last sold for about $8.55 million, with each unit costing around $267,000, but details on finances aren't really the main draw for seniors looking to move in; the focus at Personal Care Senior Living of Anoka always comes back to building a safe, comfortable, and community-focused place where people can keep their routines, relationships, and independence as much as possible. There's always an eye to the future too, as the operator serves other Twin Cities locations and is readying more, but here in Anoka, seniors find a quiet, home-like setting, personal care that tries to fit each person's needs, and real attention from staff who want everyone to have days that feel rewarding.

    People often ask...

    Personal Care Senior Living of Anoka offers assisted living and memory care.

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    The full address for this community is 525 Cutter St, Anoka, MN 55303.

    No, Personal Care Senior Living of Anoka does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Minnesota, the Department of Health licenses assisted living facilities, publishing the findings of its surveys and complaint investigations.

    License number36849
    Facility typeAssisted Living

    Inspection Reports

    7

    Reports

    27

    Citations

    4

    Complaints

    4

    Years

    11 Feb 2026Inspection
    Found violations related to fire protection and background studies, with fines assessed.
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2. (a)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.60 Subd. 1Background studies required
    13 Oct 2025Complaint
    Investigated an allegation of neglect regarding a resident’s wet, soiled wound dressing with maggots. The review included interviews and record checks.
    28 Feb 2025Inspection
    Found multiple noncompliances across staffing, food service, safety planning, training, medication management, and dementia care policies. Violations affected numerous areas and staff and lacked proper documentation.
    • 144G.41 Subdivision 1Minimum staffing requirements
    • 144G.41 Subdivision 1 Subd. 1aFood service requirements
    • 144G.42 Subd. 2Quality management
    • 144G.41 Subd. 8Staff records
    • 144G.42 Subd. 10Disaster planning and emergency preparedness
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a)(2-3)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (b-f)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.61 Subd. 2(a)Training and evaluation of unlicensed staff
    • 144G.61 Subd. 2(b)Training and evaluation of unlicensed staff
    • 144G.62 Subd. 4Supervision of delegated nursing tasks
    • 144G.63 Subd. 5Required annual training
    • 144G.64Training in dementia care required
    • 144G.70 Subd. 2Initial reviews, assessments, and monitoring
    • 144G.70 Subd. 4Service plan implementation
    • 144G.71 Subd. 19Storage of medications
    • 144G.72 Subd. 4Administration of treatments and therapies
    • 144G.82 Subd. 3Policies
    • 144G.82 Subd. 3Policies
    12 Jan 2024Complaint
    Investigated a missed Metolazone dose linked to hospitalization; the review concluded no maltreatment occurred.
    12 Jan 2024Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that a nurse neglected a resident by not addressing skin injuries. The investigation found no evidence of neglect and the wounds were managed with coordinated care.
    09 Jan 2023Complaint
    Investigated and concluded maltreatment occurred, with a staff member squeezing a resident’s swollen finger/hand to wake them and then administering medication.
    • 144G.42 Subd. 6Compliance with reporting maltreatment of vulnerable adults; abuse prevention plan
    • 144G.60 Subd. 1Background studies
    • 144G.91 Subd. 8Freedom from maltreatment
    • 626.557 Subd. 3Timing of report
    03 Aug 2022Inspection
    Identified correction orders were issued for infection control deficiencies and medication administration delegation practices following the evaluation.
    • 144G.41 Subd. 3Infection Control Program
    • 144g.71 Subd. 7Delegation Of Medication Administration

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