The Pines Assisted Living Facility in Richfield, Minnesota

Website - The Minnesota Department of Health is seeing the effects of a 'government shutdown' and as of this writing, they are not updating it with new information until further notice. However, their website still contains many good pages with helpful information for seniors looking for long-term care or assisted living in the State of Minnesota.

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Facility Questionnaire -A Printable (.pdf) of Important Questions To Ask Facilities

Assisted Living Definition & Description

Sanitation In Facilities -Regulations, Staff Training and Reporting

Great questions and comments we have received about The Pines assisted living:

Q: 'My husband has been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. I am told that eventually this will progress to some form of dementia. He is at home and at this point does not need assistance, however, I am anticipating sometime in the future that he will need care. I am still working, and will probably be working 6 or 7 more years. I would like some information as far as cost for staying at your facility. Would it be possible for me to live there as well? '

Q: Can you give us an estimated cost for assisted living without memory care needed. I realize The Pines has a variety of residence plans and we would probably be interested in a one bedroom. Our father is currently taking rehab at a nursing home and may be more appropriate for assisted living than going home to his condominium.

Q: Do you have a long-term memory care unit? My father currently lives at The Rivers in Burnsville. His advancing dementia is requiring increased care and I've been notified that as he progresses, I may need to find another home for him. He currently has eight or more visits a day, is escorted to all meals, is dressed and undressed by staff, plus given baths twice a week. I am very pleased with The Rivers and understand you are associated with them? Thank you!- Linda ***Another term people commonly use when they want to ensure that their loved-one won't have to move as a condition progresses is 'aging in place.' - ALD

Q: Hello, I am assisting a client w/ finding housing. She is in need of an assisted living environment that is wheelchair friendly. The client is only 50, and it has been very difficult to find suitable housing. I am wondering if this is private pay only, or if CADI is accepted. If you have any facilities that may be a fit, please contact me. Thank you. - Susan

Q: DOES THE PINES YOU ACCEPT ELDERLY WAIVERS ON ADMITTANCE? OR IS THERE A REQUIRED PERIOD OF PRIVATE PAY? - KITTIE

Q: Do you take immediate elderly waiver into your program - Nate

Q: Hi. I'm wondering if you accept CADI waiver funding and/or people under 55 years old. I work with a 54 year old male with several medical conditions. Thanks - Collette

Q: Hello, I have a client that is looking to move back into the community. Here is a little more information about the client. She is 48 years old receiving disability waiver. She needs regulate monitoring of her blood sugar levels. I was wondering if she would be a good fit for the facility at The Pines. Lastly, Id like to know if there are any openings available and if I could get some information on the facility. Thank you for your time.