Holly Ridge Manor

    500 Holly Ridge Dr, Starbuck, MN 56381
    • Assisted Living

    Felt safe, cared for, independent

    I was worried about the move, but the loving, professional staff made me feel safe, cared for, and able to stay independent. The facility is clean with engaging activities, attentive high-quality care, and improved communication-I'm 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

    4.00·(4)

    Overall rating

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

      3.7
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Attentive, professional caregivers
    • Compassionate, personable staff
    • Support for resident independence
    • Engaging activity programming
    • Clean, well-maintained interior
    • Improved family–staff communication

    Cons

    • Inconsistent incontinence-care management
    • Delays in responding to resident needs
    • Gaps in supply-ordering processes
    • Security and access-control maintenance lapses
    • Inconsistent cleanliness and odor control
    • Communication and accountability concerns among staff

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews present a mixed but coherent picture: many families describe warm, professional caregivers, an engaging activities program, and a generally clean, safe environment; however, several operational and care-process concerns are also described. Prospective residents and families should weigh the facility’s evident strengths in day-to-day engagement and staff demeanor against reported gaps in some care logistics and responsiveness.

    Care quality: Multiple comments highlight genuine, attentive caregiving and support for resident independence, suggesting a baseline of competent clinical and personal care. At the same time, reviewers describe delays in meeting certain personal-care needs and inconsistent management of continence supplies, which manifest as incontinence-care concerns and localized odor concerns. These points indicate variability in how care plans and hygiene needs are executed rather than a uniform absence of clinical skill.

    Staff and management: Staff are frequently described as compassionate and professional, and some families noted improved communication after transition. Nevertheless, there are operational concerns around staff communication style, accountability, and timeliness of response. Specific operational weaknesses cited point to the need for clearer escalation pathways and more consistent follow-through on tasks such as supply ordering and rapid assistance to residents.

    Dining: Review content provided contains little specific information about dining services; reviewers did not create a clear pattern regarding food quality, meal schedules, or dietary management. Interested parties should request current menus, sample meals, and diet-staffing details during a visit.

    Activities and social environment: The activities program is repeatedly praised as engaging, contributing to a sense of safety and well-being. Several reviewers noted that activities and staff interactions helped ease the transition for new residents, supporting social engagement and independence.

    Facilities and safety: The facility is described as clean and well maintained in many accounts, but reviewers also noted lapses in maintenance of security and environmental controls (for example, nonfunctional surveillance equipment and issues with access-control procedures). These point to the need for routine checks of safety systems and clearer protocols for resident movement and door monitoring to prevent delays or exposure to uncomfortable conditions.

    Notable patterns and recommendations: The dominant positive patterns are staff compassion, engagement programming, and a generally clean interior. The dominant operational concerns are inconsistent incontinence-care management, supply-ordering gaps, delayed responses to resident needs, and occasional lapses in security-system maintenance and staff accountability. Prospective families should ask the facility about policies and protocols for incontinence care, supply logistics, incident response and escalation, staffing levels, and security/monitoring system maintenance. During tours, observe current room sanitation, talk with frontline staff, and request examples of how the facility documents and follows up on care-plan deviations to assess whether the operational concerns have been addressed.

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    Location

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    Holly Ridge Manor is located at 500 Holly Ridge Dr, Starbuck, MN, 56381.

    About Holly Ridge Manor

    Holly Ridge Manor by Minnewaska Community Health Services sits in Starbuck, Minnesota, with a long history reaching back to 1958 as the original Minnewaska Lutheran Home, and over the years the place has grown and now includes a variety of living options like independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, so folks can find something that matches their needs as those needs change. The facility, built in 1989 and recently expanded, includes rooms ranging from studios to one- and two-bedrooms, some furnished, and there's wheelchair access everywhere and help with getting around or transferring from bed to chair when needed. The staff offer help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication management, and there's a 24-hour call system and round-the-clock supervision so residents can get assistance any time they need it. The memory care unit, called Glacial Trails Memory Care, is set up for folks who need more focused support, and there are also home care services and connections with healthcare groups to coordinate care if people want to stay in familiar surroundings.

    Meals get served three times a day in the dining room with snacks along the way, and for those with special diets or allergies-like diabetes or other restrictions-meals get made to match. There's an all-day dining option, too, which is good for people who like to eat on their own schedule. People can spend time in the common rooms, join movie nights or resident-run activities, use the arts and crafts room, or enjoy gardening in the outdoor garden boxes or sit on the sun porch, and it's easy to get outside since walking paths run around the property. Residents get access to an on-site barber or salon, and there are transportation options available for errands or medical visits. Staff can help with move-in arrangements and keep up with laundry and housekeeping, and all utilities like heat, water, electricity, and garbage are included, with things like telephone, cable TV, and Wi-Fi available for an extra fee if people want that. Every apartment has a telephone and an emergency alert system in place for safety, and the community is non-profit and faith-based, serving seniors all across West Central Minnesota with a focus on a safe, close-knit atmosphere. The place is connected to other facilities, such as Country View Senior Living, Prairieview Place, Minnewaska Apartments, and Traverse Care Center, and offers therapy as well through Minnewaska Therapy Services, whether that's inpatient or outpatient. While the average community rating lands at 1 out of 10, the community continues to offer a mix of support, connection, and comfort for older adults who want different levels of care in one spot.

    People often ask...

    Holly Ridge Manor offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,008 per month.

    Holly Ridge Manor offers assisted living.

    There are 3 photos of Holly Ridge Manor on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 500 Holly Ridge Dr, Starbuck, MN 56381.

    No, Holly Ridge Manor 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 number30766
    Facility typeAssisted Living

    Inspection Reports

    2

    Reports

    4

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    2

    Years

    03 Apr 2026Inspection
    Found no deficiencies during the survey. The provider was in substantial compliance with applicable state statutes.
    10 Jan 2024Inspection
    Observed several safety and training deficiencies. These included missing smoke alarms in sleeping rooms, doors propped open and other hazards, incomplete fire evacuation plans, and missing required annual training for staff.
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (1)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.63 Subd. 5Required annual training

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