Best Assisted Living in Alexandria, Minnesota
7 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 7 assisted living communities in Alexandria. Families rate them 4.6 out of 5 on average, across 86 public reviews. 1 is a small licensed home with ten residents or fewer, the kind most directories leave out.
- 7communities
- 4.6average rating, 6 rated
- 86family reviews read
- 1small homes, 10 or fewer
Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds
Alexandria, Minnesota
4.9(35)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Nelson Gables by Vivie
Alexandria, Minnesota
5(6)
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Woodcrest Assisted Living
Alexandria, Minnesota
5(5)
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Grand Arbor by Vivie
Alexandria, Minnesota
4.5(25)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Autumn Cottages by Vivie
Alexandria, Minnesota
4.5(8)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Alex Assisted Living
Alexandria, Minnesota
5(2)
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Edgewood Alexandria
Alexandria, Minnesota
3.6(5)
Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care
Best-rated assisted living in Alexandria
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds
4.9 (35 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care· 65 units
- 2
5 (6 reviews)· Assisted Living· 67 units
Nelson Gables is a small assisted living community in Alexandria, Minnesota, offering assisted living, enhanced assisted living, and respite care with personalized care plans. While the community holds a 5-star Google…
- 3
5 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living· 10 units
Woodcrest Assisted Living is a small assisted living community in Alexandria, Minnesota, holding a perfect 5-star rating from 5 Google reviewers. There isn't detailed written feedback available, so it's hard to say…
- 4
4.5 (25 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care· 295 units
- 5
4.5 (8 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 20 units
- 6
3.6 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care· 62 units
There isn't much review detail available for this community—it has a 3.6 rating from just five Google reviews and no written feedback provided. The available description highlights a secured memory care setting and…
What families say about assisted living in Alexandria
Counted across the review summaries of 7 Alexandria communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Memory care 57%
- Caring, attentive staff 43%
- Building and grounds 43%
- Safety and security 43%
- Activities and social life 29%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 100%
- Communication with families 86%
- Memory care 14%
“My mom moved into Windmill Ponds two weeks ago. It has been an awesome experience, the staff is wonderful and many activities provided.”
Assisted Living in Alexandria: the figures
- •Of the 7 with a known size, 1 have ten residents or fewer, 2 have 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60.
- •Most common amenities: housekeeping (6), wheelchair accessible (6), 24-hour staff (6), gathering / activity spaces (6), medication management (6), social activities (6).
About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 7 communities listed in Alexandria, 86 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Alexandria ask about.
- Home Care in Minnesota: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Assisted Living in Alexandria: Common Questions
How many assisted living communities are in Alexandria, Minnesota?
MyLivingChoice lists 7 assisted living communities in Alexandria, Minnesota, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which assisted living communities in Alexandria are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Nelson Gables by Vivie (5★, 6 ratings), Woodcrest Assisted Living (5★, 5 ratings), Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds (4.9★, 35 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Alexandria?
Beyond assisted living, Alexandria has memory care (4 communities), independent living (2 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate assisted living in Alexandria?
Families rate Alexandria assisted living communities 4.6 out of 5 on average, across 86 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Alexandria assisted living communities?
Across the review summaries of 7 Alexandria communities, the most common praise is memory care (mentioned for 57%), caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 43%), building and grounds (mentioned for 43%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (100%), communication with families (86%), memory care (14%).
Are there small assisted living homes in Alexandria?
Yes. Of the 7 Alexandria communities with a known size, 1 has ten residents or fewer, 2 have 11 to 60, and 4 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.