Divine Providence Community Home

    700 3rd Ave Northwest, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
    • Skilled Nursing
    3.7ยท3 reviews

    Comfortable, convenient, engaging assisted living

    I moved into this updated, small-town assisted living close to home and appreciate that state-evaluated care levels are all available under one roof. The staff are communicative and plentiful, and the holistic approach addresses my physical, social, emotional, occupational, and spiritual needs. I love that I can get everywhere without going outside-live entertainment, a game room and puzzles keep me engaged; overall I'm very satisfied and would recommend it.

    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
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

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

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.67ยท(3)

    Overall rating

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

      3.7
    • Staff

      3.3
    • Meals

      3.7
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      3.7

    Pros

    • Comprehensive holistic care program
    • Multiple state-evaluated care levels under one roof
    • Fully enclosed building access
    • Well-staffed care team
    • Updated, accessible facility
    • Convenient, close-to-home location
    • Clear staff communication
    • Active social and recreational programming
    • Small-town community atmosphere

    Cons

    • Limited support for resident legal and advocacy services
    • Insufficient discharge and transition coordination
    • Gaps in end-of-life planning coordination with families

    Summary of reviews

    Divine Providence Community Home is described as a well-maintained, updated small-town facility that emphasizes a holistic approach to resident needs. Reviews highlight a continuum of assisted-living services and state-evaluated care levels available under one roof, which can reduce the need for moves as care needs change. The building layout and amenities โ€” including fully enclosed access so residents can move between areas without going outside โ€” are presented as accessibility strengths for people with mobility limitations.

    Care and staffing are portrayed positively in several accounts. Reviewers used terms indicating the facility is well staffed and that staff communication is generally good; these attributes suggest stable day-to-day caregiving and approachable frontline personnel. Social and recreational opportunities are noted, with live entertainment, a game room and puzzles identified as part of an active programming mix that addresses social and cognitive engagement. Specifics about dining quality and menus were not detailed in the provided summaries, so prospective families should request current sample menus and feedback on meal-service routines.

    Management and administrative practices show a mixed picture. While operational aspects such as physical plant and onsite programming are strengths, one reviewer account raises substantive concerns about the facility's handling of legal and advocacy needs for a resident and about coordination around transitions and end-of-life preferences. These descriptions point to potential gaps in how the facility assists families with legal referrals, discharge planning, and family communication around complex transitions.

    Taken together, Divine Providence may be a strong option for families seeking a compact, community-oriented facility with accessible spaces, active programming, and an integrated range of care levels. Prospective residents and families should verify current practices related to legal and advocacy support, discharge/transition protocols, and end-of-life planning processes during the admission discussion and consider requesting documented examples of how the facility coordinates these services with families and outside providers.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Map showing location of Divine Providence Community Home

    Divine Providence Community Home is located at 700 3rd Ave Northwest, Sleepy Eye, MN, 56085.

    About Divine Providence Community Home

    Divine Providence Community Home sits at 700 3rd Avenue Northwest in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, overlooking Lake Sleepy Eye, and the Daughters of St. Mary of Providence run it as a non-profit home for seniors. The place has 50 skilled nursing beds and offers a wide range of care like memory care for people with cognitive issues, rehabilitation services, and medication management. They also help with daily living needs and offer respite care. Experienced nurses, the Sisters living in the attached convent, and about 80 staff members give care around the clock, every day of the week. Divine Providence Community Home also houses Lake Villa Maria, which has 20 independent living apartments ranging from efficiencies to two-bedroom units, so residents who don't need as much help can live more independently but still be close to needed support. The staff uses the Nursa mobile app to help manage shifts and keep everything running smoothly. The community feels warm and nurturing and they're committed to Christian care with daily mass, rosary, adoration, and benediction, and you'll often hear prayer or see spiritual practices as a part of daily life since four resident Sisters play a big role. Residents can take part in group activities, social events, outdoor gardening, time in family gathering spaces, and there are dining menus designed for nutrition and variety, with special attention paid to well-being and comfort. The home includes gardens, guest rooms, easy access to transportation, a calendar full of daily activities, and plenty of chances to volunteer, like through the Ladies' Auxiliary. There's a process for checking providers through Providence Health Plan and the directory stays current, but the facility currently isn't accepting new patients. Staff speak English, and care types include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as skilled nursing. The goal here is to build a sense of family, support independence, and enhance everyone's quality of life with honest, compassionate care, and you'll find that they try to enrich lives through simple, meaningful services and strong community bonds, making it, as folks say, a great place to live.

    People often ask...

    Divine Providence Community Home offers skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 700 3rd Ave Northwest, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085.

    No, Divine Providence Community Home 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.

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