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The Waters of White Bear Lake

3820 Hoffman Rd, White Bear Lake, MN

Memory CareIndependent LivingAssisted Living

4.028 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About The Waters of White Bear Lake

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Family and resident feedback

4.0 out of 5 from 28 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

Review for The Waters of White Bear Lake

Staff very pleasant and easy to work with. Before moving try to understand the level of help needed.

Response from the community

Hi Shari, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found our staff pleasant and easy to work with. We also appreciate your thoughtful reminder about understanding the level of support needed before moving in—it’s an important part of making sure each resident feels comfortable and well cared for.

September 9, 2025
ShariAugust 29, 2025

★★★★

Positive

the Waters of White Bear Lake review

What I like the most about The Waters is the friendliness of the staff.

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Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
AnonymousNovember 4, 2024

★★★★★

Positive

Review for The Waters of White Bear Lake

Most important is from the director Rachel stave to the aids and food staff are caring humans!!! The experience has been amazing!!! I would highly recommend this location as staff and property are amazing. Even now in memory care it is the best possible place they could be! I am very comfortable giving them the highest marks. The food is amazing and they go to the pub for lunch and what looks like a restaurant for dinner. The menus and specials are awesome! There are activities for both the independent living and t

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DebraJuly 16, 2024

★★★★

Positive

Recommended

My loved one was previously a resident at The Waters of White Bear Lake and the facility itself was terrific. My loved one particularly enjoyed the food. Based on the experience, I would recommend this facility to others.

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AnonymousApril 5, 2024

★★★★★

Positive

Perfect Place for Mom

I had toured at least eight memory care homes and as soon as I toured "The Waters of White Bear Lake" I knew that I found the place I was looking for to care for my mother. I was feeling so guilty and anxious about transitioning my mom from her home of 60 years to a care community but the process went amazingly well! Staff at The Waters of White Bear Lake were so helpful, professional and patient. We had a few adjustments at first but through communication and consistency my mom is very happy. She will even tell yo

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Cleanliness
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Meals & Dining
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Debra OApril 5, 2024

★★★★★

Positive

My review

I am very happy with Waters of White Bear Lake. Over all this place is perfect for me. Friendly, lots of activities, clean, over all a great experience .

AnonymousJanuary 8, 2024

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Memory Care, Independent Living, Assisted Living
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
August 3, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Room Service
  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Organic
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Private Dining Room
  • Bar or Pub
  • Café or Bistro

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care
  • Memory Care
  • Medication Management
  • Diabetic Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care

Services & convenience

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Covered Parking
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Transportation at Cost
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Activities On-site
  • Christian Services
  • Catholic Services
  • Wine Tasting
  • Happy Hour
  • Birthday Parties
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Men's Club
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Karaoke
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Art Classes
  • Activities Off-site
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Holiday Parties
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Live Well Programs
  • Light Therapy Programs
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Forever Fit
  • Community Service Programs
  • Gardening Club
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Tai Chi
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Wii Bowling
  • Trivia Games
  • Cooking Classes
  • Pet-focused Programs

Outdoor spaces

  • Outside Patio
  • Private Bath
  • Barber Shop
  • Library
  • Beauty Salon
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Piano or Organ
  • Jacuzzi
  • Fitness Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Raised Garden Beds

Apartment & room features

  • Ground Floor Units
  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Garden View
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Full kitchen
  • Kitchenette

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 3, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required