Pricing ranges from
    $4,490 – 5,388/month

    Golden Hearts Inc

    602 Marion Dr, Arlington, MN 55307
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Cozy home, attentive caring staff

    My loved one lives in this cozy 16-room home and I'm very pleased. The owners and staff are hands-on, attentive, and build strong, personal caregiver relationships that show tender loving care. Meals are home-cooked with fresh baked goods, rooms are comfortable (many large and private, some share baths), and two activity areas keep residents engaged with daily bingo and card games. I recommend this facility.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.33·(3)

    Overall rating

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

      4.3
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      3.5
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, attentive staff
    • Personalized resident attention
    • Home-cooked meals and baked goods
    • Small, home-like 16-room setting
    • Comfortable, larger private rooms
    • Private-bathroom options available
    • Daily social activities (bingo, card games)
    • Two activity areas with engaged residents
    • Strong caregiver–resident relationships
    • Owner involvement and hands-on management
    • Family-friendly visitation and engagement

    Cons

    • Limited menu variety
    • Limited activity variety and frequency
    • Limited private-bathroom availability
    • Higher-than-average pricing
    • Constrained on-site amenities due to small scale

    Summary of reviews

    Golden Hearts Inc. presents as a small, home-like assisted living option with a 16-room footprint that supports close caregiver–resident relationships and a family-oriented atmosphere. Review content emphasizes a comforting, intimate environment where owners are visibly involved in day-to-day operations. The setting appears to foster frequent family contact and an approachable management style, which many families describe as reassuring.

    Care quality and staffing are described favorably. Staff are characterized as friendly, attentive, and personally engaged with residents; reviewers highlight individualized attention and "tender loving care." The presence of hands-on ownership and consistent caregiver assignments contributes to stable relationships and a sense of continuity for residents. Staffing levels are described as adequate for the facility’s size, and staff–resident interactions are repeatedly noted as respectful and responsive.

    Dining and activities show a mix of strengths and limitations. Meals are described as well-prepared, home-cooked, and complemented by fresh-baked goods, supporting a homelike dining experience. At the same time, menu variety is noted as limited, suggesting a narrower set of meal choices than larger operations. Activity programming includes daily social options such as bingo and card games and the facility has two dedicated activity areas where residents appear engaged; however, reviewers suggest the breadth and frequency of activities could be expanded to better meet diverse interests.

    Facilities themselves are generally described as comfortable, with larger private rooms available and some units offering private bathrooms. At the same time, not all rooms include private baths, which creates uneven access to private facilities. The small scale of the community is a double-edged factor: it enhances personalization and a homey feel but also constrains the range of on-site amenities and programming available. Finally, cost is identified as relatively high; prospective residents should weigh the premium price against the benefits of the intimate, owner-run environment and the level of personalized care offered.

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    Location

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    Golden Hearts Inc is located at 602 Marion Dr, Arlington, MN, 55307.

    About Golden Hearts Inc

    Golden Hearts Inc in Arlington, MN, sits at 602 Marion Drive and looks out over peaceful greenery, creating a quiet, homey setting for seniors. The place feels more like a family home than a big facility, since it's a Board and Care Home licensed for 16 residents, which means folks live in a small group and get help every day with whatever they need. Golden Hearts Inc gives seniors different choices, whether they want to live on their own with some support, need help with dementia, or need more serious nursing care after a hospital stay. There's a Continuing Care Retirement Community setup, so people can get independent living, assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing all in one place when their needs change.

    Residents can get help with bathing, dressing, medication, getting around, and meals. Staff are trained for diabetes care, incontinence help, and working with people who have trouble moving. Folks with dementia can get memory care with special activities designed to help them stay connected and safe, plus secure areas for extra peace of mind. Nurses and caregivers are around day and night, and emergency call systems let people ask for help at any hour. There's a skilled nursing area with wound care, rehab, and support for people needing long-term or short-term medical care.

    Golden Hearts Inc doesn't take Medicare unless it's certified, but it does have individual licenses from state and local government, plus a separate building called Linden Wood Apartments for seniors and disabled adults who need affordable housing. Residents enjoy three chef-prepared meals a day, with allergy-friendly and diabetic meal options, in dining rooms or through all-day dining. The community has laundry service, transportation for outings or appointments, and regular on-site activities-from movie nights and arts and crafts to devotional programs and social events. Offsite trips and garden walks are available, too. People can personalize their suites and spend time in the shared living rooms, dining rooms, gardens, or the salon and barbershop.

    Programs focus on helping people keep their independence and discover new hobbies. Therapies like occupation, physical, and speech therapy are available, along with respite, intermediate, and palliative care. The staff coordinate with doctors to manage health conditions and handle emergencies, and there's always someone on hand to assist or just to chat. With just 16 beds, the place has a close-knit feel, and the staff make an effort to know each resident's likes and routines. All in all, Golden Hearts Inc provides a small, friendly, and supportive environment for seniors who want help with daily life, need special memory care, or require skilled nursing, while letting people stay involved, comfortable, and as independent as possible for as long as they can.

    People often ask...

    Golden Hearts Inc offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,490 per month.

    Golden Hearts Inc offers assisted living, memory care, board and care, and skilled nursing.

    There are 1 photos of Golden Hearts Inc on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 602 Marion Dr, Arlington, MN 55307.

    No, Golden Hearts Inc 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 number38174
    Facility typeAssisted Living

    Inspection Reports

    2

    Reports

    21

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    4

    Years

    28 Aug 2025Inspection
    Observed multiple state correction orders from the prior inspection remained unaddressed during follow‑up, including issues with infection control, fire safety, disaster planning, staff orientation, dementia training, medication management, and resident records.
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2. (a)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.41 Subd. 3Infection control program
    • 144G.42 Subd. 10Disaster planning and emergency preparedness
    • 144G.63 Subd. 2Contents of required orientation
    • 144G.64 (a) (1-2)Training in Dementia, Mental Illness, and De-escalation
    • 144G.70 Subd. 4 (f)Service plan, implementation and revisions
    • 144G.71 Subd. 5Individualized medication management plan
    • 144G.71 Subd. 9Documentation of medication setup
    • 144G.71 Subd. 20Prescription drugs
    • 144G.72 Subd. 5Documentation of administration of treatments
    • 144G.82 Subd. 3Policies
    • 144G.84Services for Residents with Dementia
    • 144G.91 Subd. 4 (b)Appropriate care and services
    26 May 2022Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies across staffing, meals, emergency planning, records, fire safety, staff orientation, hazard assessment, and oxygen storage.
    • 144G.41 Subd. 1Minimum staffing and staffing plan
    • 144G.41 Subd. 1Meal service requirements
    • 144G.42 Subd. 10Disaster planning and emergency preparedness
    • 144G.43 Subd. 3Contents of resident records
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2(b)-(f)Fire protection and evacuation planning
    • 144G.63 Subd. 1Orientation of staff and supervisors
    • 144G.81 Subd. 1Hazard vulnerability assessment
    • 144G.91 Subd. 4Oxygen storage safety

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