Pricing ranges from
    $4,008 – 4,809/month

    Holly Ridge Manor by Minnewaska Community Health Services

    500 Holly Ridge Dr, Starbuck, MN, 56381
    3.7 · 3 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Promising care overshadowed by neglect

    I was initially relieved - many caregivers were genuine, professional and attentive, and they supported independence with improved communication - but serious safety lapses erased that confidence. My loved one was locked in an unheated foyer for over two hours while the Ring camera wasn't working, staff blamed them, and incontinence was poorly managed (briefs not ordered for 2+ weeks; persistent urine odor). The neglect felt unsafe; I would not recommend this facility.

    Pricing

    $4,008+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $4,809+/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

    3.67 · 3 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      3.0
    • Staff

      3.0
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      3.7

    Pros

    • Genuine, attentive caregivers
    • High-quality care reported by some family/residents
    • Staff integrity and professionalism
    • Promotes resident independence
    • Improved communication noted after transition
    • Overall sense of safety reported by some reviewers
    • Successful easing of initial transition anxiety

    Cons

    • Serious safety/neglect incident reported (resident locked in unheated foyer >2 hours)
    • Security/camera (Ring) not functioning
    • Staff blamed resident for incident
    • Incontinence care not managed adequately
    • Urine odor reported in resident room
    • Briefs/supplies not ordered for over two weeks
    • Perception of unsafe or neglectful care by at least one reviewer
    • Inconsistent care experiences across reviewers

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the provided reviews is mixed, with a notable divide between several positive accounts praising the staff and service and at least one serious negative report describing neglect and safety failures. Multiple reviewers describe the staff as genuine, attentive, professional, and capable of delivering high-quality care that supports resident independence and eases the transition into the community. At the same time, a distinct and alarming complaint describes a situation where a resident was left locked in an unheated foyer for over two hours, coupled with failures in basic personal care and supply management (incontinence supplies/briefs), which leads to strong concerns about safety and neglect.

    Care quality and staff behavior: Positive reviews emphasize integrity and professionalism among caregivers, citing attentive staff who helped residents regain independence and improved communication after an initial adjustment period. These accounts portray staff as compassionate and effective in day-to-day care. Contrastingly, the negative review highlights a breakdown in basic caregiving duties—failure to manage incontinence, an ongoing urine odor in a resident’s room, and not ordering necessary briefs for over two weeks—suggesting at least one instance of inadequate personal care and oversight. This contrast points to inconsistent care quality across different residents or shifts.

    Safety, facilities, and accountability: The most serious concern is a report that a resident was left locked in an unheated foyer for more than two hours. That report also notes a nonworking Ring camera and that staff blamed the resident for the incident. Together these details indicate potential failures in facility security, monitoring, and staff accountability. Such an incident raises questions about emergency response protocols, staff training, supervision, and whether equipment (like the camera) is maintained and monitored reliably. While other reviewers describe the community as ‘great’ and ‘safe,’ the presence of this severe allegation cannot be dismissed and suggests variability in safety practices or an isolated but significant lapse.

    Operational management and supplies: The negative feedback points to operational shortcomings—specifically, supplies for incontinence were not ordered for over two weeks. This resulted in both a hygiene issue (urine odor) and a dignity/comfort issue for the resident. This kind of supply chain or inventory management failure can quickly undermine otherwise good caregiving, and it also signals lapses in administrative oversight. Positive reviews referencing improved communication may indicate that management can address issues when they are raised, but the serious supply and monitoring failures imply gaps remain.

    Activities, dining, and amenities: The supplied reviews do not provide specific information about dining services, activities programming, or other amenities. Positive comments about independence and a sense of safety imply that some residents are satisfied with daily life and programming, but without direct mentions of dining quality or activity offerings, no firm conclusions can be drawn in these areas.

    Patterns and recommendations: The reviews combined suggest a facility that is capable of delivering high-quality, compassionate care for many residents, but with at least one report of critical safety and basic-care failures. This pattern points to inconsistency—some families experience professionalism and improved communication, while at least one has experienced neglect and poor operational management. For prospective residents or families, the mixed feedback means it is important to ask targeted questions during tours: verify working security/monitoring systems, ask how incontinence care and supply inventory are handled, request information on staff training and emergency procedures, and seek recent examples of complaint resolution. For facility management, the priorities should be ensuring functioning security systems, auditing incontinence supply processes, retraining staff on resident safety and incident reporting, and improving transparency when problems occur to rebuild trust.

    Location

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    About Holly Ridge Manor by Minnewaska Community Health Services

    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.

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