Lakeshore Assisted Living

    105 8th St NW, Waseca, MN 56093
    • Assisted Living

    Attentive staff, spacious, welcoming community

    I'm very pleased with my experience here: attentive, friendly staff who go above and beyond (Jenna keeps everything spotless), caregivers respond quickly and meet my needs, my apartment is spacious, public areas are well-kept, and there are plenty of activities and fun parties in a welcoming, home-like atmosphere.

    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

    4.43·(7)

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.4
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.4

    Pros

    • Care needs met
    • Attentive and accommodating staff
    • Friendly staff and warm introductions
    • Staff go above and beyond
    • Quick response to requests
    • Helpful caregivers
    • Spacious apartments
    • Well-kept, clean public areas
    • Home-like atmosphere
    • Available activities and social events
    • Fun parties and events
    • Specific staff appreciation (Jenna)
    • Welcoming environment

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment in the provided review summaries is strongly positive. Multiple reviewers emphasize reliable personal care, friendliness and helpfulness of staff, and a pleasant, clean physical environment. There are repeated mentions that residents have their care needs met and that caregivers are attentive, which together paint a picture of competent daily support and responsiveness to individual needs.

    Care quality is highlighted repeatedly. Phrases such as care needs met, attentive caregivers, best care, and staff who go above and beyond indicate that reviewers perceive the facility as delivering consistent, compassionate assistance. Several summaries specifically praise the responsiveness of staff to requests and needs, suggesting that operational systems for addressing resident concerns are effective in practice.

    Staff quality and interpersonal tone are a dominant theme. Reviews call staff friendly, accommodating, helpful, and quick to respond. One review mentions structured introductions and a home-like atmosphere, which implies thoughtful onboarding and resident-oriented culture. A specific staff member, Jenna, is singled out for appreciation, which suggests that individual caregivers make a memorable positive impact. The consistent references to great or awesome staff reinforce the idea that personnel are a primary strength of the community.

    Facilities and housekeeping also receive favorable comments. Reviewers describe the property as beautiful, with spacious apartments and well-kept public areas. Clean and welcoming are recurring descriptors, and mention of a home-like atmosphere supports the impression that common spaces and private units are maintained to a standard that residents and visitors find comfortable and attractive.

    Social life and programming appear to be active and enjoyable. Several summaries note available activities and cite fun parties and social events, indicating that the community provides opportunities for engagement and recreation beyond basic care. These points suggest attention to residents' quality of life and social well-being.

    Notable limitations in the dataset should be acknowledged. No negative aspects or recurring complaints are present among the summaries provided, which may reflect uniformly positive experiences but could also reflect selection or reporting bias. Important operational areas are not mentioned in these summaries: there is no direct information about dining quality, medication management specifics, clinical/medical oversight, staffing ratios, cost and contract terms, or any long-term outcome measures. One summary notes a reviewer is not a resident, which signals that some feedback may come from visitors or family members rather than residents themselves.

    In conclusion, the reviews collectively depict Lakeshore Assisted Living as a clean, welcoming community with spacious living spaces, active programming, and a particularly strong, attentive staff culture that responds quickly and often goes beyond expectations. Prospective residents or family members should view these strengths as encouraging but may want to follow up on areas not covered in the summaries—such as dining, medical oversight, staffing levels, and pricing—when evaluating fit and making a final decision.

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    Location

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    Lakeshore Assisted Living is located at 105 8th St NW, Waseca, MN, 56093.

    About Lakeshore Assisted Living

    Lakeshore Assisted Living and Rehabilitation sits on a pleasant campus near Loon Lake in Waseca, Minnesota, and has well-kept grounds with gardens, walking paths, and outdoor spaces where residents can spend time outside or go for a stroll, and the apartments come as studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom layouts, all with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and cable TV, and folks can have furnished or semi-private rooms to fit different needs. The facility has a 24-hour call system, supervision at all times, and nursing staff available for 12 to 16 hours a day to help with bathing, dressing, moving from place to place, and medication management, so people who need help with daily activities get support, with specialized non-ambulatory care for those who can't walk on their own. Nurses and nursing assistants watch over residents, and skilled staff cover areas like memory care for people with Alzheimer's or dementia, as well as skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for folks who need more attention. Personalized care plans come standard, so everyone gets the help that makes sense for them, and the place does offer both assisted living and memory care, along with a spot for independent living, home care, and respite care to give caregivers a break, all on the same campus.

    Meals are made by a professional chef in a dining room with restaurant-style or all-day dining options, and diets like diabetes meal plans are available if someone needs something special-residents can gather there to eat or enjoy meals brought to their rooms. The building has cozy common areas for watching movies, joining community-sponsored or resident-run activities, visiting the library, working out in the fitness room, or relaxing in the spa and wellness area, and there are often scheduled daily activities and movie nights so nobody has to feel left out or alone. Lakeshore provides transportation help, laundry and housekeeping, and move-in coordination, so getting settled isn't tough, and they help with trips to the doctor or other medical appointments. There's a beauty salon and outdoor spaces to enjoy the seasons, plus a homely environment that feels comfortable and safe because the safety features and accessible design were made with seniors' needs in mind.

    Friendly, accommodating staff-like nursing assistants, cooks, and dietary aides-focus on residents' care, companionship, and helping everyone join in community events, and the setup makes it easy for people to make friends and take part in social activities if they want to, or just take it easy in their own space. Families get support as well, and the public areas and apartments are well-maintained and have a welcoming feel. The location is at 108 8th St NW in Waseca, and the group, which goes by names like Lakeshore Assisted Living or Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center, has a four-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services-a solid score, and most reviews give the place an average rating of 8 out of 10. Lakeshore really is a place for folks who want help with daily life but still want to feel at home, whether for long-term living or just a short stay while recovering, so people can get the care, connection, and comfort they need as they age.

    People often ask...

    Lakeshore Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,617 per month.

    Lakeshore Assisted Living offers assisted living.

    The full address for this community is 105 8th St NW, Waseca, MN 56093.

    No, Lakeshore 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 number30401
    Facility typeAssisted Living

    Inspection Reports

    2

    Reports

    22

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    07 Jan 2026Inspection
    Identified state correction orders issued after a survey for food service, fire safety and physical environment, training, and medication documentation.
    • 144G.41 Subdivision 1 Subd. 1a (a-b)Food Service Requirements
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2. (a)Fire Protection And Physical Environment
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (b-f)Fire Safety And Evacuation Plans
    • 144G.63 Subd. 5Required Annual Training
    • 144G.64 (a) (1-2)Training In Dementia, Mental Illness, And De-escalation
    • 144G.71 Subd. 9Documentation Of Medication Setup
    • 144G.71 Subd. 13Prescriptions
    05 Apr 2023Inspection
    Identified multiple correction orders after a survey conducted in April 2023. Issues ranged from governance and safety to contract provisions, dietary planning, and medication management.
    • 144G.10 Subdivision 1aAssisted living director license required
    • 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B)Minimum requirements (13) (i) (B) - food preparation and Minnesota Food Code
    • 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (A) and (C)Minimum requirements (13) (i) (A) and (C) - meals and menu planning
    • 144G.42 Subd 7Posting information for reporting suspected criminal activity and maltreatment
    • 144G.42 Subd. 10Disaster planning and emergency preparedness
    • 144G.50 Subd. 2 (a)Contract information
    • 144G.50 Subd. 2 (c)Contract information: required contract contents
    • 144G.50 Subd. 2 (d-e; 1-4)Contract information: complaint resolution and notices
    • 144G.50 Subd. 2 (e; 5-7)Contract information: waivers and housing support
    • 144G.60 Subdivision 1Background studies required
    • 144G.70 Subd. 2Initial reviews, assessments, and monitoring
    • 144G.70 Subd. 4 (f)Service plan; implementation and revisions
    • 144G.71 Subd. 5Individualized medication management plan
    • 144G.71 Subd. 9Documentation of medication setup
    • 144G.90 Subdivision 1Assisted living bill of rights; notification

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