Pricing ranges from
    $3,914 – 4,696/month

    Diamond Willow Memory Care & Assisted Living

    909 Crocus Hill St, Park Rapids, MN, 56470
    4.9 · 7 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Warm, caring staff and activities

    I feel at home here - warm, homey atmosphere with activities like bingo, crafts, and picnics that keep residents engaged. The staff are experienced, caring, and consistently go above and beyond; Nurse Director Heather and kind management provide strong, responsive leadership and resolve issues quickly. I'm grateful for the exceptional memory care, cohesive team, and the friendships we've made.

    Pricing

    $3,914+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $4,696+/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

    4.86 · 7 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.7
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.9
    • Amenities

      4.9
    • Value

      4.9

    Pros

    • Beautiful facility
    • Caring nurse director (Heather)
    • Strong leadership and management
    • Passion and specialization in memory care
    • Exceptional, experienced caregiving staff
    • Cohesive and collaborative team
    • Warm, home-like and nurturing atmosphere
    • Staff consistently go above and beyond
    • Engaging activities (bingo, crafts, picnics)
    • Helpful and friendly staff
    • Prompt problem resolution
    • High staff satisfaction — great place to work
    • Staff prioritize spending time with residents
    • Kind and responsive management

    Cons

    • Occasional small problems noted (not detailed) but resolved promptly

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment: The reviews paint a strongly positive picture of Diamond Willow Memory Care & Assisted Living. Commenters repeatedly emphasize high-quality, compassionate care, outstanding staff, and a warm, home-like environment. Praise centers on leadership, particularly naming the nurse director Heather, the experience and cohesiveness of the caregiving team, and a clear organizational focus on memory care.

    Care quality and staff: The dominant theme across the summaries is exceptional caregiving. Reviewers describe the staff as experienced, caring, and often going above and beyond routine duties. Multiple comments highlight a cohesive team dynamic and an evident passion for memory care, suggesting both clinical competence and emotional engagement with residents. The nurse director is singled out by name, indicating visible, effective clinical leadership. Several summaries also note gratitude and friendship between staff and families/residents, reinforcing perceptions of personalized, relationship-driven care.

    Facility environment and activities: The facility itself is characterized as beautiful, homey, and nurturing, with a warm atmosphere that contributes to a residential, rather than institutional, feel. Activities are mentioned positively — examples include bingo, crafts, and a picnic — indicating that programming includes social and recreational opportunities appropriate for memory care residents. While there are explicit mentions of a home-like environment and friendly interactions, there is little specific information about other amenities or dining; reviewers focus primarily on atmosphere, staff, and activities.

    Management, responsiveness, and workplace culture: Management receives consistent positive remarks, described as kind and responsive. One summary explicitly notes that a problem was resolved quickly, which suggests effective issue management and good communication when concerns arise. The facility is also described as a great place to work, with staff appreciation for time spent with residents; this suggests good staff morale and retention, which typically correlates with continuity of care for residents.

    Patterns and any concerns: No substantive or recurring negative issues are reported in these summaries. The only mild concern implied is the mention that a problem occurred but was handled promptly; this is presented as evidence of responsive management rather than an unresolved issue. There is a notable absence of details on areas such as dining quality, medical outcomes, cost, or specifics of safety protocols, so the reviews should be understood as focused heavily on interpersonal care, leadership, and environment rather than operational or clinical metrics.

    Conclusion: Taken together, reviews indicate that Diamond Willow Memory Care & Assisted Living provides compassionate, attentive memory-care-focused services in an attractive, home-like setting. Strong leadership, an experienced and cohesive caregiving team, responsive management, and meaningful resident activities are the primary strengths repeatedly mentioned. There are no consistent negative themes in the summaries provided; any minor issues appear to be managed promptly and effectively. For prospective residents and families prioritizing relationship-driven memory care and a nurturing atmosphere, these reviews suggest a very favorable option.

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    About Diamond Willow Memory Care & Assisted Living

    Diamond Willow of Park Rapids is dedicated to providing an all-inclusive assisted living experience, uniquely tailored to the individual needs of each resident. The care philosophy centers around an individualized, person-centered approach, allowing for flexible service plans that adjust to the changing requirements of every individual. Attention is given to all facets of care, from feeding assistance and daily activities to medication administration and continence care. This commitment is supported by a highly integrated team of direct care staff, a dedicated onsite leadership team, and site-based registered nurses who collaborate to ensure the well-being of every resident.

    Recognizing that personalized attention creates an optimal living environment, Diamond Willow of Park Rapids is designed with small community settings. Each home accommodates only 8-16 residents, fostering a truly intimate and homelike atmosphere. This thoughtful design allows for deep and meaningful connections between residents and their caregivers, resulting in a calm environment where personal dignity is respected at every turn. Industry-leading staffing ratios, with approximately 1 caregiver for every 5 residents during the day and 1 for every 13 at night, ensure that each person receives attentive, compassionate support.

    The care model at Diamond Willow of Park Rapids bridges the gap between traditional assisted living and nursing home care. Residents can remain in their personal suites through all stages of their needs, minimizing disruptive moves as their health and circumstances change. This seamless approach supports individuals from the moment they arrive through to end-of-life care, reinforcing the idea that Diamond Willow of Park Rapids is truly a place to call home.

    Beyond the essential care services, residents at Diamond Willow of Park Rapids also enjoy benefits like weekly salon visits and easy options for virtual visitation, further promoting comfort and connectivity with loved ones. The staff is specially trained in both personal care and memory care, ensuring that those with complex or evolving needs are met with knowledge and empathy. The guiding principles at Diamond Willow—Commitment, Adaptability, Respect, and Ethics—form the foundation of every interaction and decision, highlighting the facility’s steadfast belief that every individual deserves dignity and respect throughout their stay.

    In summary, Diamond Willow of Park Rapids stands out as a community that prioritizes person-centered support, comfort, and enduring relationships. With a deep sense of pride in its unique approach, this residence strives to create an environment where residents not only receive the care they need but also find a supportive place they can truly call home.

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