Nature's Point Assisted Living

    1717 University Dr SE, St Cloud, MN 56304
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing

    Caring staff, clean facility, comfortable

    I've lived here for a few years and I'm very happy. The staff are friendly, caring and responsive-amazing caregivers who treat residents with dignity and respect. My affordable, recently remodeled apartment is comfortable (living room, kitchen with fridge and stove, bathroom with shower seat) and overlooks a pleasant courtyard/patio. The facility is clean and well-kept, with plenty of indoor/outdoor spaces, daily activities (bingo, gardening, crafts, happy hour, trivia), good meals, top-quality PCA care, and strong safety protocols-it truly feels like a family.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • 24-hour nursing
    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Diabetes care
    • Medication management
    • Physical therapy

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone

    Memory care community services

    • Care with behavioral issues
    • Mild cognitive impairment

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Religious/meditation center
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.00·(14)

    Overall rating

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

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      3.5
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.3

    Pros

    • Friendly, personable staff
    • Caring caregiving team
    • Engaged, social community
    • Varied daily activities and events
    • Well-equipped apartment layouts with kitchens
    • Outdoor spaces and central courtyard
    • Recent renovations and ongoing improvements
    • Affordable pricing and perceived value
    • On-site PCA services
    • Dedicated activity spaces (crafts room, library)
    • Guest meal option
    • Established safety and screening protocols

    Cons

    • High staff turnover and inconsistent staffing
    • Inconsistent housekeeping and cleanliness across units
    • Variable meal quality and meal-service reliability
    • Management and leadership transition concerns
    • Low-light, lower-level units with poor ambience
    • Restrictive pet policy

    Summary of reviews

    Nature's Point Assisted Living presents a mixed but informative picture for prospective residents and family members. Many accounts emphasize a warm, family-like social environment: staff are frequently described as friendly and personable, caregiving is often characterized as attentive, and residents take part in a wide variety of daily activities. The facility offers several dedicated activity spaces (crafts room, library), along with a central courtyard and outdoor patio that support both social engagement and quieter options. On-site PCA services and visible infection-control practices (screening, PPE use) are also noted positively.

    Dining and direct care impressions are more variable. Several notes highlight satisfying breakfasts and ample lunches, guest meal options, and opportunities for residents to personalize apartments and participate in communal dining. At the same time, there are consistent concerns about meal-service reliability and food temperature/quality at times. Care quality is praised in many descriptions, but other comments raise issues tied to staffing continuity; high turnover and inconsistent staff assignments appear to correlate with lapses in housekeeping and perceived declines in responsiveness.

    The physical plant shows both strengths and limitations. There are recently remodeled areas and well-appointed apartments with living rooms, kitchens, and bathrooms fitted for accessibility. Reviewers also mention the facility is older in parts, with some lower-level or basement units described as dark or lacking in positive ambience. Overall maintenance of common areas is frequently described as good, though there are reports of variability in cleanliness and housekeeping between units.

    Management and operations are another area of mixed feedback. Some families express confidence in leadership and praise the director and staff responsiveness, while others express concern about leadership changes and the effect of owner/director transitions on daily operations. These transitions appear linked in some accounts to staffing instability and inconsistent housekeeping or meal service. Additionally, the pet policy is identified as restrictive, which may be a consideration for prospective residents with companion animals.

    In sum, Nature's Point offers many of the elements families look for in assisted living — a social, activity-rich environment, affordable apartment options with kitchens, and attentive caregivers in many cases — but prospective residents should evaluate current staffing stability, meal-service consistency, and specific unit locations (avoid lower-level units if natural light and ambience are priorities). Touring the facility, sampling a meal, and speaking directly with current residents about recent leadership and housekeeping practices will help clarify whether the current operational patterns meet an individual resident's needs.

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    Location

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    Nature's Point Assisted Living is located at 1717 University Dr SE, St Cloud, MN, 56304.

    About Nature's Point Assisted Living

    Nature's Point Assisted Living sits in St. Cloud, MN, and has spent years updating and improving an older building to make things better for the people who live there because everyone deserves to feel safe and comfortable as they age, and the staff tries to keep things home-like and friendly so residents feel supported. The community handles many levels of care including independent living, assisted living, nursing home care, and memory care for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, and a team of registered nurses and caregivers watches over everyone day and night, stepping in to help with things like bathing, dressing, taking medicines, and getting around, while also giving people space to be as independent as they can. Nature's Point includes amenities like private or shared rooms, updated living spaces with cable TV and WiFi, a fitness center, a beauty shop and barber services, outdoor patios and gardens for fresh air and walking paths, a dining room with chef-inspired meals tailored by dietitians, and comfortable common areas where residents mingle, play games, or visit with friends and family, making it easy for folks to personalize their space and put up their own decorations so it feels more like home.

    Residents can take part in all kinds of activities, from movie nights and arts and crafts to educational programs, worship services, and even pet visits or hobby groups, while health and wellness programs help everyone stay active in mind and body, and a dedicated memory care program focuses on keeping those with memory problems safe and engaged, complete with its own secured wing and specialized support. There are emergency alert and 24-hour call systems in every room, plus safety features like handicap accessibility and a sprinkler system, so people and their families don't have to worry about what will happen in case of trouble. The care team, often described by residents as joyful and kind, helps folks with personal care, laundry, transportation, physical therapy, money matters, and even offers support with long-term care insurance. Meals are included, and there's in-room dining if someone wants a little more privacy, plus the staff tries to make things flexible so that menus and activities suit what people actually want.

    What stands out at Nature's Point is that the place feels like a community where people support each other, make friends, and stay involved, and with the backing of the Eden Senior Care Network, the focus stays on each person's happiness, health, and independence, even as needs change, so whether it's help with diabetes care, keeping up with medication, joining a new activity, or just having someone nearby to answer questions, residents know help is always close. The building may be older, but the owners have made sure to bring in new features and security upgrades, and they keep the surroundings peaceful and clean, with a maintenance team ready to fix problems and grounds that welcome folks outdoors whenever the Minnesota weather allows, and in the end, most would say that Nature's Point provides a simple, good quality of life for elders who want care, comfort, and a bit of company as they get older.

    People often ask...

    Nature's Point Assisted Living offers assisted living and skilled nursing.

    There are 37 photos of Nature's Point Assisted Living on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 1717 University Dr SE, St Cloud, MN 56304.

    No, Nature's Point 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 number21937
    Facility typeAssisted Living

    Inspection Reports

    1

    Reports

    18

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    2

    Years

    24 Jul 2024Inspection
    Identified numerous noncompliance areas across staffing, safety, and medication management, leading to multiple correction orders.
    • 144G.41 Subdivision 1Minimum staffing requirements
    • 144G.41 Subdivision 1(13)(i)(B)Food service requirements
    • 144G.42 Subd. 2Quality management
    • 144G.42 Subd. 7Posting of reporting information
    • 144G.42 Subd. 8Employee records
    • 144G.42 Subd. 9Tuberculosis prevention and control
    • 144G.42 Subd. 10Disaster planning and emergency preparedness
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2Fire protection and evacuation plans
    • 144G.60 Subd. 1Background studies
    • 144G.62 Subd. 2Delegation of assisted living tasks
    • 144G.70 Subd. 4Service plan finalization and revisions
    • 144G.70 Subd. 4Service plan contents and monitoring
    • 144G.71 Subd. 5Individualized medication management plan
    • 144G.71 Subd. 7Delegation of medication administration
    • 144G.71 Subd. 8Documentation of medication administration
    • 144G.71 Subd. 19Storage of medications
    • 144G.71 Subd. 20Prescription drugs
    • 144G.91 Subd. 4Appropriate care and services

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