Pricing ranges from
    $4,201 – 5,041/month

    Maplewood Manor Senior Living

    1010 1st St NE, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531
    4.6 · 5 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Gorgeous building, caring responsive staff

    I love the location and gorgeous, spotless building - the staff are kind, caring and responsive, keep me informed, and the community is truly supportive; I highly recommend this facility.

    Pricing

    $4,201+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $5,041+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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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

    4.60 · 5 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.6
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Caring, kind, and responsive staff
    • Helpful service
    • Good communication (families kept informed)
    • Clean facility
    • Gorgeous/attractive building
    • Supportive community
    • Convenient location
    • Frequently recommended by reviewers

    Cons

    • Residents reportedly not taken outside / limited outdoor access

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the provided reviews for Maplewood Manor Senior Living is strongly positive. Reviewers repeatedly praise the staff and the facility itself — the dominant themes are caring, attentive personnel and a clean, attractive building. Multiple reviewers explicitly state they would recommend the community and describe the experience as helpful and supportive.

    Care quality and staff: The most consistent and emphatic theme across the summaries is the quality of the staff. Words and phrases such as "caring staff," "kind staff," "supportive community," and "responsive when needed" are used repeatedly. Reviewers indicate that staff are not only compassionate but also responsive to resident needs, which suggests a high level of day-to-day attentiveness and reliability. The mention that families are "kept informed" points to effective communication between staff and residents' families — an important component of perceived care quality.

    Facilities and cleanliness: The physical environment is another clear strength. Multiple reviewers describe the building as "gorgeous" and repeatedly note that the facility is "clean." These comments indicate that Maplewood Manor maintains its physical spaces well and that aesthetics and upkeep contribute positively to resident and family impressions. The location is also mentioned as a positive attribute, implying convenience or an appealing neighborhood setting.

    Community and recommendation patterns: Beyond staff and facilities, reviewers describe the community as "supportive," and several summaries explicitly say they "would recommend" or "highly recommend" the community. This pattern of endorsement suggests overall family satisfaction and likely reflects consistent positive interactions over time rather than isolated incidents.

    Notable concern: The primary negative noted across the summaries is a report that residents are "not taken outside." This is the lone recurring concern in the review set and may point to a restrictive policy, staffing limitations for supervised outings, safety practices, or a temporary practice during specific circumstances. Because it appears as the only negative, it stands out and warrants follow-up by prospective residents or families to clarify whether outdoor access is limited, occasional, or an isolated complaint.

    Missing or unreported aspects: The reviews provided do not mention several typical senior living dimensions such as dining quality, specific activity programming, medical/clinical services, transportation, pricing, or management responsiveness beyond frontline staff. Because these topics are absent from the summaries, anyone evaluating Maplewood Manor should ask targeted questions about dining options and quality, the breadth and frequency of activities and outings, clinical and nursing support levels, medication management, and costs/contract terms.

    Summary recommendation: Based on the review content, Maplewood Manor appears to excel in staff compassion and responsiveness, facility cleanliness and appearance, and communication with families. These strengths have translated into multiple recommendations from reviewers. The single notable concern about residents not being taken outside is worth investigating further; it may be resolvable through clarification about policies or scheduling. Prospective residents and families should visit the community, observe staff-resident interactions, inspect outdoor access and activity offerings, and ask specific questions about the outdoor/outings policy, dining, medical services, and staffing levels to confirm that the community meets their full range of needs.

    Location

    Map showing location of Maplewood Manor Senior Living

    About Maplewood Manor Senior Living

    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.

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