Pricing ranges from
    $4,965 – 5,958/month

    Farmstead Living

    3200 28th St S, Moorhead, MN, 56560
    4.0 · 23 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    3.0

    Good caregivers, concerning management issues

    I picked this place for the warm, attentive staff - Jill and Nurse Tempestt stood out - and the clean, modern facilities; my dad is engaged in activities and generally happy. Meals are usually good and the building feels safe and well kept. That said, I'm seriously concerned about management and safety: slow alert responses, reports of residents left unattended in showers/toilets, inappropriate staff comments, and alleged health-department issues. I've also seen disorganization, rude nursing interactions, and workforce/pay problems that undercut care. Overall, excellent frontline caregivers and a comfortable facility, but I recommend proceeding only after confirming safety, management fixes, and clear communication.

    Pricing

    $4,965+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $5,958+/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
    • 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

    3.96 · 23 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      3.9
    • Staff

      3.8
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      4.3
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Caring, attentive and compassionate direct care staff
    • Multiple reviewers named and praised specific staff (e.g., Jill, Tempestt)
    • Clean, immaculate and well-maintained facilities
    • Updated, modern amenities and comfortable building
    • Suitable for assisted living, skilled nursing, and some memory care residents
    • Safe environment cited by several families
    • Feels like home / warm, small‑town community atmosphere for many residents
    • Smooth transitions and positive tour experiences
    • Multiple daily activities reported by some families
    • Meals generally good and plentiful according to several reviews
    • Residents and family members who are happy and would recommend the community
    • Close to family / convenient location for relatives

    Cons

    • Perceived lack of staff empathy or inconsistent staff compassion
    • Slow response times to alert/call buttons (reports of long waits)
    • Residents left unattended in bathrooms, showers, or on toilets
    • Inappropriate staff comments and demeaning nicknames (e.g., “Crabby Patty”)
    • Serious safety concerns and alleged health department violations
    • No clear improvement plan provided for cited violations
    • Long wait times for transfers (reports of 40+ minute transfers)
    • Staff distracted by phones or not attentive
    • Memory care not consistently well catered; limited memory‑specific activities
    • Limited or repetitive meal options reported by some families
    • Management described as unorganized and sometimes rude (including nurses)
    • Allegations of neglectful practices (dirty diapers in laundry, overwhelming smells)
    • Workplace issues: timecard manipulation, unpaid classes/pay problems
    • Reports of deception, discrimination, and race‑based concerns
    • Poor communication: unreturned calls and misrepresented room availability
    • Conflicting atmosphere reports (some find it cold or echoing due to design)
    • Some reviewers characterize leadership/management negatively (e.g., “trashy management”)
    • Inconsistent activity visibility—visits often showed few visible resident activities

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in these reviews is strongly mixed, with a pronounced divide between families who praise the care and facility and others who report serious operational and safety concerns. Many reviewers emphasize excellent day‑to‑day caregiving: direct care staff are frequently described as kind, attentive and compassionate, and several individual team members (notably Jill and Tempestt) receive specific commendations. Multiple families describe smooth transitions, a clean and modern environment, plentiful meals, and a warm, small‑town community atmosphere that makes residents and their relatives feel comfortable and supported.

    Counterbalancing those positive reports are multiple, persistent complaints about safety, supervision, and management practices. Serious allegations include slow or non‑existent responses to alert/call buttons, residents being left unattended while on the toilet or in the shower, inappropriate staff comments and demeaning nicknames, and even reported health‑department violations with no visible remediation plan. There are concrete examples cited (e.g., waits for transfers exceeding 40 minutes, residents left in showers or toilets), which raise immediate safety and quality‑of‑care concerns. Some reviewers explicitly describe the administration and nursing leadership as disorganized or rude; others report workplace problems such as timecard manipulation and pay/class issues that could affect staff morale and continuity of care.

    Facilities and environment receive mostly positive remarks: the building is repeatedly called clean, updated and attractive, with modern amenities and an inviting layout for many visitors. At the same time, a few reviewers note architectural features (cathedral ceilings) that create echoing or a colder atmosphere, and some visitors observed little visible programming or activities during their visits. Activity offerings are another area of contradiction: several families praise robust daily activities and say their loved ones are kept busy and engaged, while other reviewers — particularly those concerned about memory care — say there are limited memory‑type activities or little activity visibility during visits.

    Dining impressions trend positive overall, with multiple reviewers saying meals are good and plentiful. However, a subset of families reports limited meal options or occasional hesitation about menu variety, suggesting some inconsistency in dining experiences. Memory care also appears inconsistent across reviews: while the community markets memory care and some families are satisfied, others explicitly say the memory care needs of residents are not well met and that programming appropriate for cognitive impairment is limited.

    Management, communication and transparency are recurring fault lines. Several reviewers accuse the community of poor communication (unreturned calls, misrepresented availability) and even deception or discrimination in some cases. There are also allegations of neglectful operational practices (dirty diapers found in laundry, overwhelming smells) and workplace misconduct that, if accurate, point to systemic issues that require attention. Conversely, other family reviews describe an organized, compassionate leadership and praise tours and director interactions. This polarity suggests variability over time, between units, or by staff shift.

    In summary, these review summaries describe a community with many strengths—notably caring direct care staff, clean and modern facilities, and families who are very satisfied—but also with serious and specific concerns about safety, supervision, memory‑care programming, management behavior, and regulatory compliance raised by other reviewers. The divergent nature of experiences suggests inconsistency: some residents receive excellent care in a warm environment, while others have experienced lapses that are significant enough to warrant investigation (slow call responses, unattended residents in bathrooms/showers, alleged health department issues). Prospective families should weigh both sets of feedback, ask targeted questions during tours and follow up on regulatory records, response‑time metrics, staffing patterns and any corrective action plans for cited violations. Speaking with current families, observing meal times and activities, and confirming staffing and incident/transfer procedures will help clarify whether the community’s strengths are consistent and whether reported problems have been addressed.

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    About Farmstead Living

    Farmstead Living sits on 12 acres of farmland in Moorhead, Minnesota, close to both a quiet neighborhood and nearby lakes, and when you walk around, you'll see it's made to feel like home with brick fireplaces for warmth in the winter, big open-concept rooms full of natural light, and plenty of windows in every apartment. People live in different kinds of homes there-from maintenance-free independent apartments to private assisted living and memory care units-so some folks are very active and independent, while others benefit from daily support or advanced care, and there's even a special area called The Villa at Farmstead, which helps people who want a mix of independence and extra help. The full-time staff includes nurses and trained caregivers who are awake and available 24 hours a day, always ready to help with things like laundry, housekeeping, medical reminders, or exercise programs, even if something comes up in the middle of the night, and there are safety measures throughout the apartments. Laundry and housekeeping are part of what each resident gets, and anyone who needs memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia will find secure spaces, cognitive activities, and personalized care plans. The whole place aims to be cozy, safe, and peaceful, focusing on cleanliness, warmth, and that welcoming small-town feeling that comes from being locally owned and making decisions right there in the community. Residents can relax by the brick fireplace, enjoy a fenced outdoor area on sunny days, or join in both in-house events and outings off campus, while those who like to be social will find plenty of chances to connect, whether that's a quiet chat in one of the relaxation areas or taking part in group activities organized by staff. With the closest hospital about five miles away, healthcare is nearby, and whether someone needs light assisted living, advanced care, or a memory care program, Farmstead Living provides a range of choices and care levels, all designed to support comfort, dignity, and a sense of belonging in a peaceful rural setting.

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