Pricing ranges from
    $3,999 – 4,798/month

    Diamond Willow Assisted Living & Memory Care

    949 SW 11th Ave, Grand Rapids, MN, 55744
    2.8 · 13 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Large bright rooms inconsistent care

    I have mixed feelings. The rooms are large, clean, and bright, the food is real and often good, and several staff (Becca and others) are kind, calm and attentive - dementia care can be excellent. But chronic management and staffing problems - high turnover, poor training, inconsistent care (missed meds, no liquid med administration, dehydration, rapid bedsores, mediocre bathing), damaged/missing belongings, safety/cleanliness issues (broken glass, dust, no individual climate control, unsecured front door), and limited activities - made me push for outside medical help and involve the ombudsman. I'd only recommend this place if you can closely monitor care.

    Pricing

    $3,999+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $4,798+/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

    2.85 · 13 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      2.6
    • Staff

      2.9
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      3.2
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Nice, large rooms
    • Beautiful facility and attractive common areas
    • Good/real/delicious food
    • Caring, attentive staff reported by many reviewers
    • Clean facility in some reports
    • Weekly hair appointments and good grooming services
    • Quick alarm response and safety-first staff behavior (in some reviews)
    • Specialized dementia care available
    • Corner/end units and well-sized rooms
    • Named trustworthy staff members (e.g., Becca) and reported strong individual caregivers

    Cons

    • Expensive pricing
    • Poor or inconsistent staff-to-resident ratio
    • High staff turnover
    • Poorly trained and inexperienced staff reported
    • No individual air conditioning / limited climate control
    • Unable to administer liquid medications (e.g., morphine)
    • Mediocre bathing/washing care; reports of rapid bed sore development
    • Inadequate medication management
    • Families must push for outside medical professionals
    • State ombudsman involvement reported
    • Dirty conditions in some units (dust, not cleaned for months)
    • Safety hazards: broken glass in shower
    • Fungal infections / toe fungus reported
    • No dedicated cleaning staff in some reports
    • Staff cursing or unprofessional language near residents
    • Dehydration of residents reported
    • Limited activities and lack of engaging programming
    • Few staff at night / nighttime staffing concerns
    • Unsafe front door access / security concerns
    • Narrow hallways and limited common space
    • Damaged, missing, or unsecured personal belongings (dentures, shaver, clothing, phone)
    • Poor management/administration and inconsistent leadership
    • Inconsistent care quality — wide variability between positive and negative experiences
    • Negative atmosphere not matching advertised level of care

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is highly mixed and polarized: some families report excellent care, clean and attractive living spaces, and attentive staff, while others report serious neglect, safety issues, and management failures. Positive comments emphasize the physical environment (nice, large rooms; attractive living room/common areas), the quality of food (described as "real" and delicious by multiple reviewers), and specific staff members who are described as caring, trustworthy, and responsive. Several reviewers highlight good dementia care, regular grooming services (weekly hair appointments), quick alarm responses, and individualized attention for some residents. A handful of reviews go so far as to call out outstanding staff-to-resident ratios and well-trained teams in certain shifts or periods.

    Contrasting those positive reports are numerous, specific, and significant complaints that point to inconsistent operations and quality control. A recurring theme is high staff turnover and variability in training/competence, which many reviewers tie to uneven care: some shifts and caregivers are excellent, while others provide poor or even neglectful care. Serious clinical concerns appear in multiple summaries — inability to distribute liquid medications such as morphine, inadequate medication management, reports of dehydration, and rapid development of bed sores after admission. Families report having to arrange outside medical providers themselves and, in at least one account, involving the state ombudsman. These are not minor complaints but indicate systemic lapses in clinical oversight according to reviewers.

    Facility maintenance and safety also show a split pattern. While some reviews praise a clean, well-kept environment, others describe dust accumulating for months (aggravating lung problems), broken glass in a shower, fungal infections, and an absence of a dedicated cleaning staff. There are safety and security concerns beyond cleanliness: reviewers mention unsafe front-door access, narrow hallways and limited common spaces, and few staff at night — all factors that undermine a sense of security for residents and families. Personal belongings being damaged, glued back together, or missing (dentures, shaver, clothing, phone) are repeatedly cited and point to poor property protection and staff handling protocols.

    Activities, rehabilitation, and engagement are another area of divergence. Several reviewers say there are limited activities and no observable rehab services, contributing to residents feeling miserable and unengaged. Conversely, some families describe residents as happy, well-groomed, and receiving regular hair appointments and family communication. Management and administration receive consistent criticism in the negative reviews: "worst management," inconsistent leadership, and a facility that "is not the same as before"—complaints that align with the high staff turnover and differing care experiences. Pricing is noted as expensive, which amplifies dissatisfaction where expectations for consistent, high-quality care are not met.

    In summary, the pattern emerging from these reviews is one of significant variability. Strengths include a generally attractive physical environment, good dining in many cases, and examples of dedicated, caring staff members who provide excellent, safety-conscious care. Weaknesses are systemic: inconsistent staffing and training, lapses in clinical care and medication administration, maintenance and cleanliness failures in some units, security and property-protection issues, limited activities and rehab, and managerial instability. Prospective families should be aware that their experience may depend heavily on current management and staffing levels; the facility has demonstrable positives but also several red-flag complaints that suggest close oversight and specific questions for administrators are warranted before admission.

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    About Diamond Willow Assisted Living & Memory Care

    Diamond Willow Assisted Living & Memory Care offers both assisted living and memory care for seniors at different locations across Minnesota, including communities in Cloquet, Detroit Lakes, Duluth, Grand Rapids, Lester Park, Little Falls, Mountain Iron, Park Rapids, and Proctor. Residents can choose private suites, such as the Eagle Pine Suites, Mississippi Suites, Burlington Suites, Soo Line Suites, Staurolite Suites, Lindbergh Suites, Wacoutah Suites, Leonidas Suites, Birch Park Suites, Evergreen Suites, and Arbor Rose and Misty Ivy Suites. The staff helps with everyday needs like bathing, dressing, medication management, transfers, and non-ambulatory care, always keeping a close eye on residents through high staff-to-resident ratios and 24-hour supervision, plus there's an emergency call system in place for safety.

    The community is set up for wheelchair accessibility and assists residents with moving from one place to another, making it easier for people with mobility challenges to get around, and if folks need more advanced medical attention, services like diabetic care, incontinence management, and access to on-site therapy through CaringEdge Home Health and Hospice are available. Residents get meals with all-day dining in a dining room that feels welcoming, and staff can handle special diets if needed, along with daily laundry, housekeeping, and transportation to help make life easier. The rooms come furnished, and there are common and indoor gathering areas where residents can relax or join in on community-sponsored and resident-run activities.

    Residents can take part in a full schedule of social, educational, devotional, and offsite activities designed to keep them engaged physically, mentally, and emotionally, plus there are walking paths, a garden, an arts room, barber and salon services, and group events to encourage independence and friendships. The memory care keeps those with Alzheimer's and dementia safe from wandering, keeps confusion down, and offers specialized programs and brain-boosting tasks suited to each resident's needs, while staff works to coordinate with healthcare providers for effective and respectful care. The environment at Diamond Willow feels nurturing and supportive, with personalized care plans that can be updated as a resident's needs change, and everything is set up to help seniors maintain as much independence as possible while giving families peace of mind through thoughtful, professional support.

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