Pricing ranges from
    $4,179 – 5,014/month

    Sterling Park Assisted & Independent Living

    35 1st Ave N, Waite Park, MN, 56387
    2.3 · 4 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    1.0

    Great location but management horrible

    I loved the location, my apartment, and many staff were friendly, but my overall experience was horrible. Management communication was poor, the housing director was unresponsive and blamed others, staff turnover was high, my inquiries were ignored and doors were shut in my face. They nickel-and-dimed residents - including an $800 Community Lifestyle Fee - and simply couldn't meet my needs. I would not recommend.

    Pricing

    $4,179+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $5,014+/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

    2.25 · 4 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      1.5
    • Staff

      2.3
    • Meals

      2.3
    • Amenities

      2.3
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Convenient location
    • Well-liked apartment units
    • Friendly staff reported by some reviewers
    • Strong sense of community / great community atmosphere

    Cons

    • Additional 'nickel-and-dime' charges
    • $800 Community Lifestyle Fee
    • Poor communication from management
    • Unresponsive housing director
    • High staff turnover
    • Inability to meet some residents' needs
    • Lack of follow-through and blame-shifting by management
    • Unresponsive or ignoring staff
    • Rude treatment described (e.g., doors shut in faces)
    • Multiple reviewers would not recommend

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment from these review summaries is mixed but leans negative, with a small set of consistent positives and a larger, recurring set of operational and management concerns. Positive comments focus on location, the appeal of individual apartment units, and a subset of staff who are described as friendly and contributing to a good community atmosphere. However, those positives are outweighed for several reviewers by problems that affected their willingness to recommend the community.

    Management and communication emerge as the most significant and repeated themes. Multiple reviewers report poor communication from management, an unresponsive housing director, and a pattern of ignored inquiries. Specific complaints include a lack of follow-through, management blaming others rather than resolving issues, and general unresponsiveness. These communication failures appear to have led to frustration and, in some cases, an inability to get needs met. The combination of ignored inquiries and doors being shut in people's faces points to both procedural and interpersonal breakdowns in how the facility handles questions, admissions, or resident concerns.

    Fees and financial transparency are another clear area of concern. Reviewers mention a pattern of "nickel-and-dime" charges and specifically call out an $800 Community Lifestyle Fee. These comments suggest expectations about pricing and disclosures were not met for some residents, contributing to dissatisfaction. Complaints about unexpected or recurring small charges often erode trust and, when combined with poor communication, amplify negative impressions.

    Staffing and care quality are mixed in the summaries. While some reviewers explicitly call staff friendly and say the community feels great, other reviewers point to high staff turnover and inability to meet specific resident needs. High turnover can explain the inconsistent experiences: newcomers or shifting teams may provide friendly service in some interactions but lack continuity or institutional knowledge needed to address more complex needs. One reviewer indicated that the community could not meet her needs — a direct signal that, for certain care levels or accommodations, the facility may be unsuitable.

    There is a notable pattern of reviewers concluding they would not recommend the community, often describing their overall experience as "horrible". Complaints about management responsiveness, the director's lack of engagement, and staff behavior (including being ignored or having doors closed on them) are the kinds of issues that drive negative recommendations. At the same time, the mentions of a good location, appealing apartments, and friendly staff by some indicate that experiences can vary significantly depending on timing, staff on duty, or individual expectations.

    Missing or limited information: these summaries do not provide details about dining, activities, medical/care specifics, or facility maintenance beyond the apartments themselves. Because reviewers focused primarily on communication, fees, and staff responsiveness, there is insufficient evidence here to draw conclusions about dining quality, the range of activities, or the physical condition of common areas.

    In summary, potential residents or families should weigh the clear positives — convenient location, attractive apartments, and reports of friendly staff and a strong community vibe — against repeated concerns about management responsiveness, fee transparency (including an $800 Community Lifestyle Fee and small extra charges), high staff turnover, and instances where needs were not met. Prospective residents would be wise to ask direct, documented questions about fees and service-level commitments, request written descriptions of what is included in fees, meet current staff and management in person, and seek recent references from current residents to assess consistency before making a decision.

    Location

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    About Sterling Park Assisted & Independent Living

    Sterling Park Assisted & Independent Living cares a lot about community, bringing people together with plenty of common areas and spaces where residents can relax, talk, and join activities, whether in the chapel, the exercise room, or the well-kept social lounges, and you'll also find a full calendar of programs for both fun and learning, with the staff planning everything from games to music and educational events. The place covers different levels of support, from independent living to assisted living, and it also has memory care and long-term care, so folks who need a little extra help-like with bathing, dressing, or taking their medicine-can get it from trained and friendly nursing staff who are always around to check in and make sure everyone's okay, with emergency response pendants and daily "I'm OK" checks for safety. Every resident gets a care plan that suits their needs, so if you just want to live without worrying about chores like housekeeping or if you need more hands-on support, the Sterling Park team works to keep you as independent as possible, always respecting your privacy and dignity. The home's 38 private, full-size apartments let people settle in comfortably, and the beauty shop, barber services, and homey amenities remind many residents of their own homes, which can make moving in a bit easier. You'll find therapy services on-site, with physical, occupational, and speech therapy-through Blue Stone Therapy-covering things like muscle problems, balance, stroke recovery, and arthritis, alongside outpatient therapy for those who need it. Sterling Park's programs have a strong focus on keeping people active and engaged, whether residents join group exercise, spend time with friends at social events, or attend spiritual services in the chapel. There's support for nearly every stage, with hospice care working together with hospice providers to offer comfort, pain management, and a little extra help for families during difficult times. The community has 24-hour nursing care for anyone who needs close attention, and there's a controlled entrance to help everyone feel secure. Meals, medication management, home care services, and housekeeping are available so that residents and their loved ones can focus more on daily life and less on worries. Sterling Park Assisted & Independent Living belongs to the Sterling Park Senior Community and works alongside Accura HealthCare, which focuses on each person's overall health, including body, mind, and spirit, and aims to keep each resident living as fully and safely as possible, no matter what kind of support they might want or need.

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