Pricing ranges from
    $5,754 – 6,904/month

    Windy Acres Long Term Care Inc.

    7040 Lake Blvd, Forest Lake, MN 55025
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

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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
    • Hospice waiver
    • 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

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    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

    2.50·(8)

    Overall rating

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

      1.8
    • Staff

      1.8
    • Meals

      2.5
    • Amenities

      1.0
    • Value

      2.5

    Pros

    • Positive resident health outcomes
    • Friendly interpersonal interactions
    • Long-term care service availability

    Cons

    • Management tone and professionalism issues
    • Disrespectful staff conduct and poor communication
    • Inconsistent medication-management processes
    • Gaps in personal-care assistance and clothing support
    • Cleanliness and odor concerns in common areas
    • Operational decline after ownership transition
    • Unreliable staffing and disorderly shift practices

    Summary of reviews

    The review set indicates a facility with mixed performance: a small number of accounts describe residents who are doing well and experiencing friendly interactions, while a larger pattern of concerns surrounds management, staff conduct, and day-to-day operations. Several comments identify a decline in perceived quality following an ownership transition and characterize the current environment as less welcoming than in the past.

    Care quality appears inconsistent. Positive outcomes for at least one resident are noted, but other remarks raise concerns about medication access and basic personal-care support (including clothing assistance). These points suggest gaps in clinical oversight and in processes that ensure consistent assistance with activities of daily living. Families and prospective residents should seek specific information about medication administration protocols, staffing ratios, and documentation practices during a visit.

    Staff-related issues are a prominent theme. Reviewers describe a range of interpersonal problems, including brusque or unprofessional communication and what is characterized as disorderly behaviour during shifts. At the same time, occasional references to friendly interactions indicate that staff conduct may vary by shift or by individual, pointing to inconsistent supervision and training rather than uniformly poor performance.

    There is limited information about dining and activities in the available summaries. Reviewers did not consistently comment on meal quality, menu variety, or the availability of recreational programming, so no clear pattern can be established from these reviews. Prospective families should request sample menus and activity calendars and ask to observe mealtimes and programming when evaluating the facility.

    Facility and housekeeping concerns are noted, including untidiness and an observable cigarette odor in some areas. These items indicate weaknesses in housekeeping, cleaning schedules, and odor-control protocols that may affect common areas and living spaces. Visiting the physical space during different times of day can help assess housekeeping consistency and environmental comfort.

    Management and oversight emerge as key areas of concern. Several comments single out the owner or leadership style as controlling or unprofessional and tie a decline in overall quality to the change in ownership. These remarks point to potential issues with leadership tone, accountability, and operational oversight. When considering the facility, families may wish to discuss current management structure, staff-training initiatives, and mechanisms for family feedback and complaint resolution.

    Overall, the reviews present a mixed picture with operational weaknesses that center on management, staff conduct, medication and personal-care processes, and environmental maintenance. There are isolated positive reports of resident well‑being, but the prevailing themes suggest prospective residents and their families should conduct thorough, in-person assessments focused on medication protocols, staffing consistency, housekeeping standards, and the facility's approach to family communication before making placement decisions.

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    Location

    Windy Acres Long Term Care Inc. is located at 7040 Lake Blvd, Forest Lake, MN, 55025.

    About Windy Acres Long Term Care Inc.

    Windy Acres Long Term Care Inc. sits over on Lake Blvd in Forest Lake, offering care for seniors since November 1, 1971, and you'd find that it's got just 17 licensed beds, so things feel a bit more like a small neighborhood than a big, busy building, which some families say gives them peace of mind knowing folks won't get lost in the crowd. The place is licensed with the Minnesota Department of Health and the Secretary of State and focuses on long-term care, with both assisted living and memory care for people living with dementia, including Alzheimer's, and you can expect staff to speak English and be ready to help non-ambulatory residents or those who might need extra support, even with incontinence care or moving from place to place. Residents get help with daily tasks like dressing, bathing, transfers, and such, and there's medication management set up, which is useful for those with mild cognitive struggles, and the staff works with outside healthcare providers to keep medical care coordinated. Windy Acres has private or shared rooms, including studio options, and there's 24-hour supervision along with a call system throughout, which helps if someone needs quick help in an emergency, and because it's a secured community with emergency alerts everywhere, families can feel safer if their loved one needs memory care. There are meals planned by chefs and meal planners-special dietary needs like allergies or diabetes can be handled-and residents can eat all day in a dedicated dining space or pick from options, with housekeeping, laundry, and move-in help all available too. Windy Acres includes things like a community room, gardens, walking paths, arts room, movie nights, and a salon and barber, plus organized activities, transportation for errands or outings, and plenty of parking for visitors or those still able to drive. Entertainment, phones in rooms, and help with daily chores make it feel homelike, while hospice and dementia waivers allow for a level of care you don't get everywhere. There's no BBB accreditation and you won't find a lot of detailed public information about every service or amenity they provide, but what's known points to a steady, supportive place for seniors, especially those who need memory care, in a setting that doesn't feel overwhelming or impersonal.

    People often ask...

    Windy Acres Long Term Care Inc. offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,754 per month.

    Windy Acres Long Term Care Inc. offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

    There are 4 photos of Windy Acres Long Term Care Inc. on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 7040 Lake Blvd, Forest Lake, MN 55025.

    No, Windy Acres Long Term Care 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 number30515
    Facility typeAssisted Living

    Inspection Reports

    3

    Reports

    16

    Citations

    1

    Complaints

    4

    Years

    28 Apr 2025Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that a staff member used a resident's narcotic pain medication for personal use, with video showing eight sign-outs where the medication was placed in the staff member's pocket.
    • 144G.91 Subd. 8Freedom from maltreatment
    08 Jan 2025Inspection
    Identified state correction orders covering disaster planning, fire protection, prescription drugs, and hazard assessment. Noted missing or noncompliant plans, noninterconnected smoke alarms, expired medications, and lack of hazard assessment.
    • 144G.42 Subd. 10Disaster planning and emergency preparedness
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (1)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (b-f)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.71 Subd. 20Prescription drugs
    • 144G.81 Subdivision 1Hazard vulnerability assessment and fire protection (additional for dementia care/Secured unit)
    27 Sept 2022Inspection
    Identified multiple noncompliances across food service, contracts, emergency planning, fire safety, medication management, dementia care policies, and activity planning.
    • 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B)Minimum Dietary Services and Minnesota Food Code Compliance
    • 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (A) and (C)Meal Services and Contract Terms
    • 144G.42 Subd. 10Disaster planning and emergency preparedness
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (1)Fire protection and physical environment – Smoke alarms
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (4)Fire protection and physical environment – Maintenance
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (b)-(f)Fire protection and evacuation plans and training
    • 144G.52 Subd. 9Emergency relocation
    • 144G.71 Subd. 10Medication management during unplanned times away
    • 144G.82 Subd. 3Policies for dementia care
    • 144G.84Activities for Residents with Dementia

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