Maplewood Manor Senior Living in Elbow Lake, MN, sits on 1010 1st St NE and offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, transitional care, and short-term stays all under one roof, which helps if needs change over time, and the staff, known for a family-business approach, stay attentive and flexible so programs fit each resident better. The community has private, secure apartment suites, many with features like handicap access, kitchenettes, and air conditioning, along with cable or satellite TV, making everyday life simple and familiar, and the grounds offer manicured landscaping, raised gardens for folks who enjoy planting, an enclosed courtyard, and a place where cats and dogs are welcome. You'll find a coffee bar with a barista, a library full of sunlight for reading, a game room with activities like cards, chess, and bingo, and both a hair and nail salon where grooming is made easy-plus, computer access lets people connect with loved ones and photos.
The Color Outside the Lines program is made for creative engagement, with puzzles, brain games, art, and music to keep minds active, and there are onsite and offsite devotional services, a spiritual sanctuary with routine services, and a choir to join in, which helps build a comfortable sense of belonging for people from all walks of life. Meals are home-cooked and served restaurant-style in the dining rooms three times daily, with snacks and guest meals offered, and nutrition is a steady focus, with special diets cared for as needed. Independent living residents have chores like lawn care and snow shoveling taken off their list, while assisted living provides help with daily routines such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication, and staff are always around to lend a hand if something comes up. Memory care supports people living with Alzheimer's and dementia by offering secure surroundings and daily routines that are both structured and lively, aiming to reduce confusion while giving activities to help with memory. Nursing care handles more complex needs like diabetic care, medication management, and other high acuity services, which ensures safety and comfort without making the place feel like a hospital.
Residents can take part in trips, outings, and social activities, and the whole place revolves around easy connection, with community events that keep everyone in touch, and a caregiver staff that tries to make each day feel meaningful. There's a user review system, so people can see what others have said, and Maplewood Manor holds a 4.5-star rating from three reviews overall. Pricing details aren't listed for the public, but the community does have a free service for families to talk through options and match needs with the local senior living advisor, so it gets easier to make choices as things change. Maplewood Manor partners with organizations like GoodNeighbor Properties and Northern Oaks Senior Living and shares even more information about care levels and services through its website. While it ranks high, what stands out is the effort to keep life simple, safe, and full of small comforts, all while letting people stay as independent and engaged as possible.
