I would recommend the facility with some caveats. The caregivers vary somewhat in their cheerfulness/niceness, but most were pretty good. The housekeeping seemed quite good. We didn't have to move our dad in ourselves since he was brought over from the hospital. Moving the furniture in was no big deal. Communication was okay - somewhat spotty at times. I was not impressed with the quality of the meals, not very balanced between protein, vegetables, and starches. Also very inconsistent from day to day. I guess my main suggestion would be to get a better dietitian.... Read more
Start your new life tucked away in the cozy, rural countryside of Minnesota’s eternally green, boreal forest of the American Northwoods. Golden Horizons of Sandstone’s one-story, tri-wing community building, featuring the warm, natural colors of the native landscape, provides older adults with assisted living, memory care, and independent living options in a peaceful environment. Their caregivers’ mission focuses on the long-term satisfaction among residents and their loved ones through compassionate care and relationship building.
Spend your time pursuing your deepest passions at Golden Horizons. Witness the Northern Lights dance gleefully across the Minnesota night sky from comfortable, outdoor patio seating. Explore the picturesque Benning State Park on one of the many scenic walking paths nestled among the birch and pine forests. Observe skilled kayakers tackling the famous churning rapids of the Kettle River. Take in the natural beauty of the Robinson Ice Cave and Wolf Creek Falls. Join the local community for the Sandstone Ice Festival each winter, featuring snowshoeing and other winter activities. Or simply snuggle up with a good book in the foyer next to a grand fireplace. Endless activities abound for residents in this community.
The staff at Golden Horizons values your choice, dignity, privacy,...
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A Place for Mom has scored Golden Horizons of Sandstone with 7 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 1 review in the last 2 years. Over all time, Golden Horizons of Sandstone has 7 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.
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I would recommend the facility with some caveats. The caregivers vary somewhat in their cheerfulness/niceness, but most were pretty good. The housekeeping seemed quite good. We didn't have to move our dad in ourselves since he was brought over from the hospital. Moving the furniture in was no big deal. Communication was okay - somewhat spotty at times. I was not impressed with the quality of the meals, not very balanced between protein, vegetables, and starches. Also very inconsistent from day to day. I guess my main suggestion would be to get a better dietitian.
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Overall we have been very pleased with the staff and their care services. We do not have first hand experience with the meals and dining service, but we feel what is being served is appropriate. It may not be as many home cooked meals as we would like but overall they food looks good. The activities are still somewhat limited. We do think the value for cost is good and we would absolutely recommend the Golden Horizon's community to other families
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nice to see all the activities open up with the covid restrictions lifted. music is always fun. unlimited supply of games. monthly crafts. the workers all get along and it is nice to see the way they all pitch in and help each other out.
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The staff were very friendly but there were not a lot of activities. Personal essential supplies were not included in the price. The staff were very accommodating and motivating to my mom. They actually were able to get her mobile and walking again. The food was fantastic and they were able to get my mom to eat three meals a day which she wasn't doing before. The only thing is the room was very clean when she moved in but when we moved out the room smelled of urine.
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No communication. No activities director. They don't clean bathrooms in residents rooms. There's bullying my residents going on. Nothing being done about it. Sub par supposed "gourmet" meals. No communication to family is biggest complaint.
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It seems we have to stay right on top of things. No initiative is made by employees. Phone calls regarding stuff they should take care of for over $5000 a month. We get a call, run there and it is not a valid need. For example: Your mom needs cat food and litter and the litter box is broken. We get there and the litter box is fine, she had 10# of food and 15# of litter. Overall we are happy though. There are a lot of activities including exercises etc.
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I would recommend this location to other families. The facility is rather new so everything they have is up to date. They have their main area that kind of branches off into a separate dining room, a separate TV room, and they have an onsite salon. My mother likes to get her hair and nails done regularly so it’s really nice. They also have an enclosed outdoor patio area that is accessible for the memory care unit. If it is warm and nice outside the residents can go outside if they would like. It’s a secured area too; you would need a code to access the unit. The staff overall does a great job. The nurses are knowledgeable and they seem to know what they are doing. However, there are one or two aids that a bit rough around the edges but that’s to be expected in a newer facility. Other than that the majority of the staff is great.
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