Heritage House of Milaca

    115 9th St NW, Milaca, MN 56353
    • Assisted Living

    Wonderful place with caring staff

    I live here and it's a wonderful place - the staff are genuinely caring and the positive, uplifting energy makes me very pleased overall.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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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

    Reviews

    3.60·(10)

    Overall rating

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

      1.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      3.6
    • Amenities

      3.6
    • Value

      3.6

    Pros

    • Caring direct-care staff
    • Positive, uplifting communal atmosphere
    • Warm resident interactions
    • Supportive staff–resident relationships

    Cons

    • Leadership and operational oversight concerns
    • Allegations of financial misconduct
    • Gaps in care responsiveness and follow-up
    • Unreliable internet connectivity

    Summary of reviews

    Heritage House of Milaca is described by reviewers as a generally warm, resident-centered environment with a noticeable positive energy among residents and staff. Many remarks focus on the facility’s welcoming atmosphere and strong day-to-day interactions between caregivers and residents. At the same time, reviewer feedback raises distinct operational concerns that prospective residents and families should investigate further before making placement decisions.

    Care and staff: Direct-care staff are consistently portrayed as caring and attentive in routine interactions; families and residents emphasize compassionate exchanges and staff who are personable. However, there are also reports pointing to gaps in responsiveness and clinical follow-up. These descriptions suggest variability in consistency of care delivery—while individual caregivers may provide high-quality interpersonal care, the facility appears to have occasional failures in ensuring timely follow-through on clinical and care-management tasks.

    Dining and activities: Specific details about meal quality and scheduled activities are limited in the available summaries. The overall positive communal atmosphere and warm resident interactions imply an engaged social environment, but there is not enough detailed information to evaluate meal service reliability or the breadth of activity programming. Prospective families should request sample menus, activity calendars, and references to assess these areas directly.

    Facilities and services: Reviewers characterized the physical environment as pleasant and welcoming, supporting the positive social tone of the community. One consistent operational shortcoming noted is unreliable internet connectivity, which may affect residents’ ability to communicate with family, access online services, or use personal devices. Other facility-maintenance issues were not prominent in the summaries provided.

    Management and notable patterns: Concerns about leadership, administrative oversight, and transparency appear repeatedly in reviewer comments. There are also serious claims that rise to the level of allegations of financial misconduct; these are significant and merit direct inquiry with facility management and, where appropriate, verification via legal or regulatory records. Taken together, the pattern in the feedback points to strengths in frontline caregiving and resident community, coupled with potential weaknesses in governance, accountability, and consistent care processes.

    Recommendation: Families considering Heritage House of Milaca should weigh the positive staff culture and resident atmosphere against the operational concerns identified. When touring or interviewing staff, ask for specifics about incident reporting, staffing ratios, care-plan follow-up procedures, recent regulatory history, and steps the management has taken to address financial transparency. Also test the internet service on-site and request current activity and dining schedules to confirm they meet your needs.

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    Location

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    Heritage House of Milaca is located at 115 9th St NW, Milaca, MN, 56353.

    About Heritage House of Milaca

    Heritage House of Milaca, found at 115 9th St NW, #120, Milaca, MN 56353, is an assisted living facility with 40 licensed beds, and it's made for seniors who need long-term care, including those wanting a place to retire or those who need elderly housing. The facility offers help with daily activities, medication management, meals, and personal care, and has a team that's trained to give support for different senior needs while focusing on promoting health and happiness. Residents can use wheelchairs, there's on-site parking, and the place accepts credit cards to make things easier. The staff at Heritage House of Milaca provides skilled nursing services, including round-the-clock medical care, help with rehabilitation and wound care, and there's memory care with a secure environment and activities made for those with Alzheimer's or dementia. The community has independent living for more active residents, and folks can choose optional support services if they want a bit more help day-to-day. There's a social dining setting where residents can eat and talk together, and meals are provided with a focus on good nutrition. The place organizes regular activities, both social and educational, along with events to keep minds and bodies active, and there's also support for spiritual life with offsite devotional services. Residents can use indoor common areas and have access to amenities to keep life comfortable and safe. Heritage House of Milaca specializes in giving seniors care that fits their own needs, while working to keep everyone as independent as possible and making sure they feel safe and comfortable.

    About Sunrise Senior Living

    Heritage House of Milaca is managed by Sunrise Senior Living.

    Sunrise Senior Living is one of the largest senior care operators in North America, managing over 270 communities across the United States and Canada with approximately 22,000 employees. Founded in 1981 by Paul and Terry Klaassen in Oakton, Virginia, Sunrise pioneered the Victorian mansion-style senior living community design, inspired by Dutch senior care models and European hospitality concepts. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Sunrise offers a comprehensive continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and hospice coordination.

    The company's signature memory care programs include Terrace Club Neighborhoods for residents with early to moderate memory loss, and Reminiscence Neighborhoods for those with advanced Alzheimer's and dementia. As an Authorized Validation Organization, Sunrise practices the Validation Method—which they call "exquisite listening"—using empathy-based communication techniques to reduce anxiety and improve quality of life for memory care residents. Their Live With Purpose™ programming engages residents through personalized activities aligned with their interests and life experiences.

    Sunrise leverages advanced technology including Sunrise CareConnect, an electronic health record system built on PointClickCare technology that enables real-time documentation, comprehensive health tracking, and remote access for healthcare providers. The Road Home Program offers specialized 30-day transitional care for seniors discharged from hospitals or rehabilitation centers, providing medication management and 24/7 support.

    The company has achieved notable sustainability certifications, with facilities earning WELL Health-Safety Rating, WELL Equity Rating, ENERGY STAR® certifications, and LEED Silver designation. Sunrise communities feature Individualized Service Plans, Designated Care Managers, and welcome pets, with many locations maintaining community cats or dogs. After celebrating 40 years in 2021, Sunrise continues its mission to champion quality of life for all seniors through their resident-centered, holistic approach to senior care.

    People often ask...

    Heritage House of Milaca offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,489 per month.

    Heritage House of Milaca offers assisted living.

    There are 10 photos of Heritage House of Milaca on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 115 9th St NW, Milaca, MN 56353.

    No, Heritage House of Milaca 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 number30406
    Facility typeAssisted Living

    Inspection Reports

    10

    Reports

    4

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    8

    Complaints

    5

    Years

    21 Jul 2026Complaint
    Investigated an allegation of neglect related to pain medication. The investigation found a medication error occurred, did not identify a specific person as the alleged perpetrator, and concluded the neglect finding was inconclusive.
    11 Apr 2025Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that a resident was without a call pendant for a period after a hospital stay; found the pendant was being obtained and monitoring was in place, and the resident did not experience harm.
    08 Apr 2025Complaint
    Investigated narcotics diversion, inadequate medication administration, and neglect, leading to maltreatment findings and correction orders.
    • 144G.71 Subd. 7Delegation of medication administration
    • 144G.71 Subd. 8Documentation of administration of medication
    • 144G.71 Subd. 13Prescriptions
    • 144G.71 Subd. 23Loss or spillage
    • 144G.91 Subd. 8Freedom from maltreatment
    15 Nov 2024Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that an unlicensed caregiver attempted to kiss and have sex with a resident; findings were inconclusive.
    05 Nov 2024Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that a staff member took a resident’s narcotics for personal use; concluded the alleged financial exploitation did not occur.
    10 Oct 2024Inspection
    Identified multiple correction orders for issues in food service, TB infection control, emergency planning, staff orientation and training, medication management and monitoring, service plans, and electronic monitoring signage.
    • 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B)Food service compliance with Minnesota Food Code
    • 144G.42 Subd. 9Tuberculosis infection control
    • 144G.42 Subd. 10Disaster planning and emergency preparedness
    • 144G.63 Subd. 2Content of required orientation
    • 144G.63 Subd. 5Required annual training
    • 144G.64Training in dementia care
    • 144G.71 Subd. 7Delegation of medication administration
    • 144G.71 Subd. 8Documentation of medication administration
    • 144G.71 Subd. 13Prescriptions
    • 144G.71 Subd. 19Storage of medications
    • 144.6502 Subd. 8Notice to Visitors
    31 Oct 2022Complaint
    Identified abuse when a non-ambulatory resident was locked in her room and restrained in a power recliner overnight, and identified neglect when staff did not address a possible urinary tract infection after the resident reported concerns.
    • 144G.41 Subdivision 1Minimum requirements
    • 144G.41 Subdivision 1Restraints and Locking
    • 144G.70 Subd. 2Initial assessments, SS=G
    • 144G.91 Subd. 8Freedom from maltreatment
    • 144G.91 Subd. 10Individual autonomy
    • 144G.91 Subd. 11Right to control resources
    • 144G.91 Subd. 12Visitors and social participation
    17 Dec 2021Inspection
    Observed multiple licensure deficiencies across staffing, documentation, medication administration, food service, fire safety, TB control, and emergency planning; later the conditional license was removed.
    • 144G.20 Subd. 1Conditions
    • 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B)Minimum requirements
    • 144G.43 Subd. 3Contents Of Resident Record
    • 144G.71 Subd. 7Delegation Of Medication Administration
    • 144G.71 Subd. 8Documentation Of Administration Of Medication
    • 144G.71 Subd. 20Prescription drugs
    • 144G.72 Subd. 5Documentation Of Administration Of Treatments
    • 144G.62 Subd. 1Availability of contact person to staff
    • 144G.62 Subd. 2Delegation Of Assisted Living Services
    • 144G.60 Subd. 5Temporary staff
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a)(4)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.60 Subd. 3Licensed health professionals and nurses
    • 144G.60 Subd. 5Temporary staff (Contracted)
    29 Nov 2021Complaint
    Investigated a complaint; no specific findings available.
    09 Sept 2021Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found deficiencies in infection control and in documenting residents' health records and care plans.
    • Type AMinnesota Statutes §144G.41, subd. 3Infection control
    • Type AMinnesota Statutes §144G.41, subd. 3Infection control
    • Type AMinnesota Statutes §144G.41, subd. 3Infection control
    • Type AMinnesota Statutes §144G.41, subd. 3Infection control

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