Northern Pines Assisted Living

    1305 8th St SW, Pine City, MN 55063
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Clean caring apartment-style home, recommended

    My mother-in-law lives here and I'm very pleased - the staff are friendly, communicative and knowledgeable, genuinely try to make residents happy, and provide caring, good-value care; apartment-style rooms are clean and organized with a home-like atmosphere and three decent meals a day under attentive new management, so I happily recommend it.

    Loved one of 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
    • 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

    Reviews

    4.00·(4)

    Overall rating

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

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • friendly and communicative staff
    • knowledgeable staff
    • caring staff who try to make residents happy
    • good quality of care
    • clean and organized facility
    • home-like atmosphere
    • apartment-style living
    • three meals a day / decent meals
    • good value
    • recommended by reviewers
    • new management (recent change noted)

    Cons

    • understaffed on night shift

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment from the supplied review summaries is positive. Reviewers repeatedly emphasize that staff are friendly, communicative, caring and knowledgeable; several comments specifically call out staff efforts to make a relative happy. The facility itself is described as clean, organized and home-like, with apartment-style living that contributes to a comfortable atmosphere. Multiple reviewers noted routine dining (three meals a day) with meals characterized as decent, and the community is described as providing good care and overall good value. Several reviews include an explicit recommendation.

    Care and staff: The dominant theme is the quality of staff and direct care. Review language centers on staff being communicative and knowledgeable, with caring interactions strong enough that family members felt staff made an active effort to improve a resident’s happiness. These points support a conclusion that day-to-day caregiving and family communication are strengths. That said, there is one clear staffing-related concern: reviewers reported the night shift as understaffed. This single but specific negative mention suggests potential variability in coverage or responsiveness outside daytime hours and is the primary reported care-related weakness.

    Facilities and dining: Reviewers describe the physical environment positively — clean, organized, and resembling a home rather than an institutional setting. The mention of apartment-like living indicates private or semi-private units that feel residential. Dining is consistently available (three meals a day) and described as decent; wording implies meals are satisfactory though not necessarily exceptional. Overall these facility and dining comments align with the perception of good value and comfort.

    Management and patterns: One review notes that there is new management. The summaries do not elaborate on whether this change has already produced noticeable differences, but the mention is relevant for prospective residents and families to follow up on. The overall pattern in the small sample is positive, with praise focused on staff interactions, cleanliness, a home-like environment, and cost/value. The single recurring concern is night-shift staffing, which could affect overnight monitoring, emergency response, or timely assistance during those hours.

    Limitations and recommendations: These conclusions are strictly based on the provided review summaries and reflect common themes appearing in that small set of comments. The reviews do not provide detailed information about activities programming, medical services level (e.g., memory care specifics or skilled nursing availability), turnover rates, or measurable outcomes. For a fuller assessment, prospective families should ask the facility about night-shift staffing ratios and contingency plans, specifics of recent management changes and their impact, sample activity calendars, staff training and certification, and any recent inspection or licensing reports. Overall, the available summaries indicate a generally positive resident experience with one notable operational concern to verify further.

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    Location

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    Northern Pines Assisted Living is located at 1305 8th St SW, Pine City, MN, 55063.

    About Northern Pines Assisted Living

    Northern Pines Assisted Living sits in Pine City, Minnesota, surrounded by quiet willows and peaceful natural views, and folks around here notice how the place feels more like home than anything else, with clean, organized halls and bright common rooms where neighbors chat and relax. The staff don't mind lending a hand at any time of day or night, and they're known for being both helpful and friendly, always working to honor each resident's need for choice, dignity, privacy, and a sense of independence, which gives everyone a bit more comfort as they age. The community provides assisted living and memory care for people with Alzheimer's and other dementia, with special spaces and trained staff to keep confusion low and wandering in check, while also offering options for those who want to live more on their own or with a little extra help as the years go by, and they try to shape care for each person instead of a one-size-fits-all approach.

    Meal times come with lots of choices, including balanced and vegetarian meals-prepared by chefs and meal planners-meant to help people stay healthy while enjoying what they eat. Northern Pines offers devotional services both on and off the property for those who want them and has wheelchair accessible showers, full tubs, and both indoor and outdoor gathering spots for folks to use as they please. People can bring their pets, use Wi-Fi and high-speed internet, and there's on-site medical support if anyone needs it. The staff plan daily activities and a social calendar to help keep minds and bodies strong, and sometimes they offer outings to local museums and family restaurants, which can be helpful for those living with memory problems. Resident parking is available for visitors, and transportation services-often complimentary-help residents get to appointments or enjoy trips out around town.

    Northern Pines Assisted Living's philosophy centers on letting residents keep their individuality and independence as much as possible, and with aging-in-place options, there's no need to move if someone's needs begin to change. The home is licensed as Assisted Living Dementia Care by the Minnesota Department of Health and provides care for a range of needs-from independent living to senior apartments and specialized care. Families often find support from the senior living advisors, who can answer questions and help figure out the right fit. Payment options include private pay, long-term insurance, state assistance like Elderly Waiver and MSHO, CADI, and it's approved for GRH financial help, which can make things less stressful for families. Northern Pines even received the Reader's Choice Award for Best Retirement/Senior Living in Pine County in fall 2023, reflecting the good value and warmth many folks say they find when they walk in the door.

    People often ask...

    Northern Pines Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,232 per month.

    Northern Pines Assisted Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

    There are 1 photos of Northern Pines Assisted Living on Mirador.

    Yes, Northern Pines Assisted Living allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 1305 8th St SW, Pine City, MN 55063.

    No, Northern Pines Assisted Living 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 number30292
    Facility typeAssisted Living

    Inspection Reports

    3

    Reports

    29

    Citations

    1

    Complaints

    4

    Years

    03 Sept 2025Inspection
    Identified multiple state correction orders addressing food safety, infection control, abuse prevention, fire protection, background checks, medication management, and dementia-related activities.
    • 144G.41 Subdivision 1 Subd. 1a (a-b)Minimum SS=F requirements; required food services
    • 144G.41 Subdivision 1aMinimum SS=F requirements; required food services
    • 144G.41 Subd 3Infection control program
    • 144G.42 Subd 6(b)Abuse prevention plan
    • 144G.45 Subd 2Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.45 Subd 2 (a) (2-3)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.45 Subd 2 (a) (4)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.45 Subd 2 (a) (4)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.45 Subd 2 (b-f)Fire safety and evacuation plan
    • 144G.60 Subd 1Background studies
    • 144G.71 Subd 5Individualized medication management plan
    • 144G.71 Subd 8Documentation of administration of medication
    • 144G.71 Subd 19Storage of medications
    • 144G.71 Subd 19 (prescription drugs)Prescription drugs
    • 144G.84 Subd 1Services for residents with dementia
    • 144G.84 Subd 4Activities for dementia residents
    • 144G.91 Subd 4Appropriate care and services
    11 Dec 2023Complaint
    Investigated a complaint regarding care practices. No correction orders were issued.
    19 May 2022Inspection
    Identified deficiencies across infection control, fire protection, disaster planning, staff training, hazard risk assessment, and contract language.
    • 144G.41 Subd. 3Infection control program
    • 144G.42 Subd. 10Disaster planning and emergency preparedness
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a)(1)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a)(2)-(3)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a)(4)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (b)-(f)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (g)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.50 Subd. 5Waivers of liability prohibited
    • 144G.61 Subd. 2(a)Training and evaluation of unlicensed personnel
    • 144G.81 Subd. 1Hazard vulnerability assessment
    • 144G.82 Subd. 3Policies
    • 144G.91 Subd. 7Courteous treatment

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