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We offer small intimate community settings of 8-16 residents per home and site based nursing. With that comes the belief that bigger is not always better.

Here at Diamond Willow we take pride in our person centered care model which is uniquely different from most diagnosis based care systems. Each setting is designed to be intimate with fewer residents per suite, allowing us to have smaller communities to promote our person centered care model in a truly calm and comforting home-like environment. This affords us the ability to provide one on one attention in a more positive, healthy atmosphere to each and every individual. It is because of this model that we offer the industry leading staffing ratios of 1:5 during awake hours and 1:13 overnight. We also recognize that moving multiple times later in life is everything short of desirable. As care needs increase and evolve our person oriented program is designed to provide varying levels of care in a personal suite from arrival through end of life, highly reducing the need to change facilities in the future.

01/22/2026

Staying warm and cozy by the fireplace here at Diamond Willow is pure bliss! 🔥

01/16/2026

💙 Diamond Willow Presents:

52 Tips for Transitioning a Loved One to Memory Care

Week Two: How to Talk with Your Loved One About Moving

One of the hardest parts of transitioning a loved one to memory care isn’t the paperwork… it’s the conversation.
If your loved one is living with dementia, it’s important to understand this truth:
Most individuals do not recognize that they need 24-hour supervision.
And it’s not because they’re being stubborn, manipulative, or “in denial.”
By the time someone requires 24-hour care, the parts of the brain responsible for insight and problem-solving are often already impacted; meaning they truly believe nothing is wrong.

So when families say:
❌ “You need more help.”
❌ “You can’t be alone anymore.”
❌ “It isn’t safe.”
…it can lead to frustration, anger, and conflict; because to them, it doesn’t match their reality.

✅ Instead, consider focusing on what feels positive and logical in their world:
• “This is your new apartment.”
• “You’ll have more people around and more to do.”
• “This place will help with meals, social time, and daily routines.”

And yes — this is where we often talk about therapeutic fibbing.
It may feel uncomfortable at first, but it’s okay to use gentle “white lies” when it comes to safety.
It can sound like:
• “The house needs repairs for a bit.”
• “The car is in the shop.”
• “Let’s stay here for a little while.”

💛 The goal isn’t to argue, correct, or force them into your reality.
The goal is to keep them calm, safe, and supported in theirs.
You’re not giving up honesty; you’re choosing compassion.

✨ Follow along each week as we share practical tips and guidance for families navigating the memory care journey.

01/15/2026

Another spectacular day celebrating this young lady’s 85th birthday today!

01/15/2026

Today at Diamond Willow, we’re serving up homemade chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies — baked with love just for our residents and staff! ❤️

01/12/2026

Today’s live music performance brought so many smiles and happy memories to Diamond Willow Detroit Lakes. 🎵🎶 Watching our residents light up and clap along reminds us how powerful music truly is.

01/08/2026

☀️Good mornings start here at Diamond Willow—Detroit Lakes

Smiles all around after breakfast in our dining room today! We’re grateful for moments like these—good food, great company, and caring staff who make our community feel like home. 💙

01/07/2026

💙 52 Tips for Transitioning a Loved One to Memory Care
Week One: Choosing the Right Community

Choosing a memory care community is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for someone you love.

If your loved one is still able to participate in the conversation, start there. Understanding their needs, preferences, and wishes can help guide the process and ensure they feel respected and heard. If they are no longer able to meaningfully contribute their wishes, take some time to reminisce and recall all of the special things that make them who they are.

Before choosing a memory care community, take time to research and tour multiple options. Look closely at the level of care each community can support; not just today, but as needs change over time. Moves can be especially stressful for individuals living with dementia, and repeated transitions can contribute to decline for both the individual and their family. Finding a place where your loved one can remain long-term can make all the difference.

Each community should be able to clearly share the services and amenities they provide; but just as important is how the space feels when you walk through the door. You know your loved one best.
Does it feel like home? Does the environment feel calm, warm, and supportive?

At Diamond Willow, we’re proud of our cozy, home-like settings and the close, personalized care we provide. Our communities are equipped to support higher physical care needs; including mechanical lifts, modified diets, feeding assistance, and more, allowing residents to remain with us through all stages of life. We also partner closely with local hospice organizations to ensure end-of-life transitions are peaceful, dignified, and surrounded by care for both residents and families.

✨ Follow along each week as we share practical tips, guidance, and encouragement for families navigating the memory care journey.

12/19/2025

December Birthday celebration today! This young lady turned 69 this month!

12/16/2025

With the nice weather, we decided to paint some window art this morning.

12/14/2025

We had a full house for the Christmas party yesterday! Thank you to everybody that helped make it a great day!

12/09/2025

Stop in on Tuesday, December 16 to speak with Diamond Willow Assisted Living: Detroit Lakes at Rural MN CEP, 803 Roosevelt Ave, Detroit Lakes.

12/05/2025

Santa’s elves were hard at again this morning! Painted decorations to put by their doors.

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1558 Randolph Road
Detroit Lakes, MN
56501

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+12188412200

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http://www.diamondwillow.com/

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