Stoney River in Ramsey, MN, is a senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. The facility is designed to accommodate individuals with a range of support needs, particularly older adults requiring assistance with daily activities and those living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Stoney River emphasizes a homelike atmosphere and personalized care plans, with amenities such as restaurant-style dining, wellness programs, and regularly scheduled social activities. The environment features secured areas and spaces specifically designed to support residents with memory loss and cognitive challenges.
Care services at Stoney River include robust support for activities of daily living, such as full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. The community provides memory care in a secured setting, with environmental features and programmatic elements customized for residents experiencing memory loss. Ambulatory care and incontinence care are available to support residents with mobility or health needs. The clinical care team coordinates with medical professionals—including optometrists and podiatrists—offering access to vision and foot care. Medication management assistance is a standard service, with nursing staff overseeing administration and coordinating with physicians. Diabetes care is also provided as part of the medical support for chronic conditions.
Residents have access to a range of amenities aimed at enhancing comfort and engagement, such as a barber and beauty salon, a selection of clubs and community groups, and both indoor and outdoor walking paths. Wellness and fitness programs, including traditional exercise classes and yoga/chair yoga sessions, support residents’ physical well-being. Social, recreational, and therapeutic programming is structured to promote cognitive stimulation and quality of life, particularly in the memory care community. The facility’s secure courtyard allows residents to safely enjoy outdoor activities.
Transportation is available from Stoney River as a complimentary community service. Residents can use this transportation for both medical appointments and non-medical purposes, supporting participation in off-site activities and healthcare visits as needed.
Based on resident and family feedback, Stoney River is recognized for its well-maintained environment and caring, responsive staff. Family members commend leadership for effective transition support and compassionate care, particularly during urgent move-ins or management changes. Engaging activities, a secure outdoor courtyard, and overall environment quality receive positive remarks. However, some families have expressed concerns about staff turnover, shortages, communication gaps—especially in memory care— and occasional inconsistencies in service delivery, including medication management and cleanliness. Issues such as staff attitudes, communication about medical issues, and workplace culture are noted by a subset of reviewers. On balance, reviews indicate residents’ needs are largely met, with attention to safety, engagement, and well-being, acknowledging that improvements in staffing and communication could further enhance care. No new notable developments have been identified in recent public records.
Costs at this community start at $4,200 and range up to $5,300. The average price in the community is $4,750, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,035. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
