4 Independent Living Communities in White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Kay

The Lodge At White Bear is not like an independent living. It is like your meals are done and your housework is done two times a week. The staff was wonderful, but it was $6,000 a month. There is no way we can afford that. There were plenty of activities. We like the activities, and there are nice things that go on. The apartments themselves were not what I wanted. They did not have full kitchens because they had three meals a day. We had a nice meal with a staff person, and the meal was very, very good. There was no way we could afford it. They had the puzzles room and the community activities, but nothing was going on when we were there because of the Covid shutdown; it was pretty quiet.

Paula

My mother is at The Lodge At White Bear. They don't have activities and people don't show up to do the activities. She smokes and The Lodge is the only place in Minnesota that allows smoking in your room, and that's the only reason for not moving her yet. They don't care or listen, lose your paperwork, and do not fix broken things that are safety concerns. If you're sick and you request food in your room, they don't bring it to you. Their healthcare through there is misleading. They lie and overcharge you. Her room is tiny, dark, there are safety concerns, and there's no hot water.

Susan

My father moved into the Lodge at White Bear last June 1st. It's a very nice place, the community is very welcoming, there's a really good sense of community there, and the residents look out for each other. It has a really good atmosphere. The staff is always there if he needs help, and so far, so good. He has a 1-bedroom apartment with a balcony, but they showed us different options, and different room sizes as well. They have 3 meals a day, snacks available 24/7, they have 5 or 6 different activities a day that you can choose, they have an exercise room, a library, a chapel, an onsite nurses' station, and laundry rooms on every wing. There are restrooms everywhere, and it really has a good value for an independent living facility, and more affordable.

Linda

We are very happy with The Lodge At White Bear. It's clean, it's comfortable, the people are nice, and I would recommend it. My sister is in a single bedroom and it has a living room. You get your meals there and everything is included. There are no extra fees. She plays games with them, eats with them, goes grocery shopping, and does many other things. They're very pleasant and everything is clean. They have the medical staff there and it's just right for her. She really loves it.

Carol

The Lodge At White Bear was very modern and clean. They had a beauty and barber shop, which were kind of expensive, and a workshop that looked interesting. The person who toured me was very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful.