Colonial Manor Nursing Home

    403 Colonial Ave, Lakefield, MN 56150
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    3.9ยท7 reviews

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

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

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

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

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

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

    Reviews

    3.86ยท(7)

    Overall rating

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

      3.7
    • Staff

      3.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      3.9

    Pros

    • Responsive nursing communication
    • Clear family communication and explanations for care decisions
    • Appealing, well-prepared meals
    • Encouraging activity and recreation programs
    • Effective physical therapy services
    • Well-maintained, clean facility environment
    • Courteous and well-mannered staff interactions
    • Knowledgeable caregiving staff
    • Positive resident comfort and enjoyment

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff conduct and professionalism
    • Staffing shortages and reliance on agency or external hires
    • Workforce policies that encourage working while ill (presenteeism)
    • Poor confidentiality and staff gossip
    • Weak oversight of staff behavior and disciplinary processes
    • Variability in care reliability and incident response
    • Regulatory compliance concerns and prior public citations
    • Allegations of improper financial practices

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews reflect a mixed picture of care at the facility. Several families described strong operational elements: the building is consistently characterized as clean and well maintained, meals are viewed positively, rehabilitation services (notably physical therapy) are effective, and recreational programming is encouraging. Multiple accounts also emphasize clear, responsive communication with families and staff who can provide explanations for care decisions. These factors contribute to reports of resident comfort and satisfaction in many cases.

    Care quality appears variable. While some reviewers praise attentive interactions and effective therapy, other accounts raise concerns about inconsistent reliability of care and delays in responding to resident needs. This variability is linked in the reviews to staffing patterns: staffing shortages, use of agency or externally hired staff, and workforce management that some reviewers say encourages employees to work when ill. Those operational traits can contribute to uneven day-to-day care consistency and raise questions about clinical incident response protocols.

    Staff characteristics are described in both positive and negative terms. Many reviewers called direct-care employees courteous, well mannered, and knowledgeable. At the same time, there are persistent concerns about staff professionalism in some units โ€” including staff gossip, unprofessional tone from particular supervisors, and what reviewers framed as weak disciplinary follow-through from leadership. These descriptions suggest a split between frontline caregiving quality and shortcomings in management of staff conduct.

    Dining and activities are among the facilityโ€™s strengths. Reported meal quality is generally good, and activities are described as encouraging and engaging. Physical therapy services are highlighted as beneficial and effective for rehabilitation needs. These program-level positives are notable strengths for residents who value social engagement and active recovery.

    Facility upkeep and cleanliness are consistently praised: reviewers describe a neat, well-maintained environment. That positive physical environment contrasts with recurring management and compliance concerns noted in several accounts. The reviews reference prior public/regulatory citations dating back to 2019 and raise questions about fiscal practices โ€” including an allegation concerning cash collection โ€” that warrant careful inquiry by prospective families.

    For families considering the facility, the key patterns to verify are staffing stability and supervision, incident-response and documentation practices, and the facilityโ€™s current regulatory status and financial procedures. When touring or interviewing leadership, ask for recent staffing ratios, policies on working while ill, examples of staff training and disciplinary processes, documentation of regulatory remediation, and clear billing/collection policies. Doing so will help balance the facilityโ€™s demonstrated strengths in environment, dining, activities, and therapy against reported operational risks involving staff conduct and compliance.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Colonial Manor Nursing Home is located at 403 Colonial Ave, Lakefield, MN, 56150.

    About Colonial Manor Nursing Home

    Colonial Manor Nursing Home sits in Lakefield, Minnesota, right by the golf course, and has served the community for over 40 years. The skilled nursing facility has 37 beds and gives 24-hour care by licensed nurses who help residents with daily needs, medication, and therapy. You'll find physical, occupational, and speech therapy services for both people staying in the facility and those who come for outpatient visits, and the staff offers short-term rehab help if someone needs to recover between a hospital stay and going home. Colonial Manor Nursing Home gives three nutritious meals a day and has regular activities like exercise, bingo, and coffee gatherings so folks can stay active and social. The fireside room with a fireplace and a conference room are there if family wants to gather, have meals together, or just visit in private. Residents can also spend time on a large deck or in the courtyard that looks over the golf course. The care team follows a plan for each person, with a focus on dignity, comfort, and giving as much independence as possible, no matter how much help someone needs, even for those who are very frail. The home's services also include respite stays for families needing short-term relief, help with wound care and IV therapy, and a beauty shop for personal grooming. Colonial Manor Nursing Home operates under Seasons Healthcare and is part of Partners Senior Living Options, and aims to support health and well-being every day by offering medical care, healthy meals, social times, and a caring staff for every resident.

    People often ask...

    Colonial Manor Nursing Home offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 403 Colonial Ave, Lakefield, MN 56150.

    No, Colonial Manor Nursing Home 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.

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