Inspired Choices, Small-Town Charm
Opened in 2015, Cherrywood Pointe’s senior assisted living community in Forest Lake offers independent and assisted living apartments ranging from studios to two-bedroom floor plans, in addition to a dedicated Memory Care neighborhood and The Suites for the benefit of companionship.
“We appreciate so, so much the welcome, excellent service from you, the wonderful people who make up a very professional, talented, kind, and caring team of people who work so well together. You make Mom and all of us feel like she has found an amazing home with many extended family.
Amenities and Special Features
Our senior assisted living community in Forest Lake features a full range of living options, upgraded amenities, a full schedule of activities and programs, as well as the comfort and security of full-time, around-the-clock caregivers for personalized care.
- Spacious, bright apartments – many with decks
- Full kitchens with all appliances
- Washer and dryer in many apartments
- Individual climate control
- Digital satellite TV & Wi-Fi
- Dining room with chef-prepared meals and table-side service
- Scheduled activity transportation in community van
- Full-time RN and 24-hour caregivers for personalized care
- Full-time Activity Director and music therapy program
- Fitness center, scheduled classes and wellness programs
- Community rooms for parties, special events and educational programs
- On-site beauty and barber shop
- Front-desk concierge with fax and copy services
- Beautiful landscaping and patios
- Forest Lake Parks & Recreation within walking distance
- Coffee bar
- Arts & crafts room
- Card room with pool table
- Club room for happy hour
- Library
- Private dining room available for reservation
- Movie theater with comfortable, theater-style seating
- Chapel
- Clinic space for visiting wellness and health practitioners
Floor Plans
Below is just a sampling of the floor plans we offer at Cherrywood Pointe of Forest Lake.
If you would like receive more floor plans or make an appointment to view an apartment in person,
please give our Outreach & Sales Director a call at 651.464.2709.
Promenade Two Bedroom
2BR | 1,048 sq. ft.
View Floor PlanPromenade Two Bedroom
2BR | 960 sq. ft.
View Floor PlanBoardwalk One Bedroom with Den
1BR/Den | 803 sq. ft.
View Floor PlanLakeside One Bedroom
1BR | 736 sq. ft.
View Floor PlanBeach One Bedroom
1BR | 725 sq. ft.
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The Suites Shore Studios
Studio | 505 sq. ft.
View Floor PlanBay Studio
Studio | 464 sq. ft.
View Floor PlanLakeside Studio
Studio | 464 sq. ft.
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Our Staff
Gregg Fox
Executive Director
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Gregg
Gregg grew up in Elk River and graduated from St. John’s University with a degree in Business Management. After graduating he had no idea what he wanted to do – the only thing he knew for sure was that he wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. Gregg says, “Personally, I get a lot of satisfaction in helping and serving others. For about ten years now, I’ve been able to do what I love, by working with seniors and their families on a daily basis!” He currently lives in Stillwater with his wife and three wonderful children.
Miriam Aaland
Outreach & Sales Director
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Miriam
Miriam has more than 18 years’ experience in the Senior Living industry, including Assisted Living, Memory Care and serving as Outreach and Sales Director. “At the core of my experience is my enjoyment of working with seniors. I understand the types of changes seniors and their families are faced with. I know how overwhelming and stressful the process of finding the right living situation for loved ones can be in these situations. I am humbled to help them make one of the most important decisions at such a critical time in their lives,” Miriam says.
Miriam enjoys spending time with her husband, friends and family, especially grandson, Miles and granddaughter, Madi. She enjoys sailing with her husband Eric, and loves spending weekends on Lake Pepin with their dog, Bella. She also enjoys photography, cultural events and outdoor activities, such as cross country skiing and biking.
Michelle Hoff
Activities Director
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Michelle
Michelle grew up in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota and graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a degree in Therapeutic Recreation. Michelle always had an interest in brightening the lives of older adults. She began working in the field when she was 16 years old. In Michelle’s free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, skiing, and baking.
Karen Immel
Culinary Director
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Karen
Karen has cooked professionally for over 35 years, 21 of which have been for seniors. She enjoys preparing quality meals for residents. “I really enjoy my interactions with seniors. They are always honest and have a great outlook on life. I enjoy being critiqued by them and receiving feedback positive or otherwise to make sure their dining experience is the best it can be!” When she’s not in the Cherrywood Pointe kitchen, Karen enjoys spending time with her husband, four kids and seven grandkids, two dogs and Brick, her cat. Her hobbies include gardening, wine making, fishing, rock tumbling and baking.
Resources
We know searching for the right senior living community can be a daunting task. Visiting a community is the best way to feel if it’s right for you. However, before you get to that step, here are a few tools that may be helpful to you in narrowing down your search.
Assisted Living Checklist
Print out this handy checklist to take with you as you visit senior living communities. It will help you compare apples to apples.
View PDFCost of Living ComparisonWorksheet
Use this worksheet to help compare the cost of living in and maintaining your home versus the cost to live in a senior living community.
View PDFMinnesota Senior Linkage Line
The Senior Linkage Line is a free resource for seniors and their families. A single call can help simplify the complex issues and decisions you face every day.
View SiteVideo: Sometimes Difficult Decisions Need to be Made by the Family
The city of Forest Lake and the team at Cherrywood Pointe of Forest Lake are engaged the Act on Alzheimer’s initiative to help support those living with or caring for someone with Alzheimer’s in the community.
Watch this video to get an inside view of what it’s like to make decisions as a family on behalf of a loved one with memory loss.
View VideoVideo: A Caregiver Getting a Call at Work Can Cause a Stressful Situation
The city of Forest Lake and the team at Cherrywood Pointe of Forest Lake are engaged the Act on Alzheimer’s initiative to help support those living with or caring for someone with Alzheimer’s in the community.
Watch this video to learn how to best support a caregiver of someone with someone with memory loss when you are in the workplace.
View VideoVideo: Some Persons with Dementia Have Difficulty with Everyday Tasks
The city of Forest Lake and the team at Cherrywood Pointe of Forest Lake are engaged the Act on Alzheimer’s initiative to help support those living with or caring for someone with Alzheimer’s in the community.
Watch this video to learn how to best interact with someone with memory loss who is confused when they are out shopping.
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News coming soon.Volunteer with Cherrywood
Do you have time and talent to share? You’ll likely discover the time spent with our residents is as rewarding for you as it is for them. Playing music, reading aloud, participating in a community activity or just stopping by for coffee and a chat can make a big difference in someone’s life.