The Beacon at Mapleton, located in Mapleton, MN, is a care facility that specializes in providing memory-care services. Designed to support individuals with memory-related conditions, the facility aims to create a safe and supportive environment for residents. Despite its focus on memory care, feedback from residents and their families suggests there are several areas in need of improvement to enhance the overall quality of care and resident satisfaction.

The Beacon at Mapleton offers a range of care services including memory care, incontinence care, and various support services for high-acuity and non-ambulatory residents. The facility is equipped to handle diabetes care and medication management, aimed at catering to the specific health needs of its residents. However, reviews have raised concerns about the adequacy of staff, noting that there are often too few aides to meet the needs of residents effectively. This staffing issue can affect the quality of care, especially in areas requiring specialized attention such as high-acuity and non-ambulatory care.

In addition to medical support, residents have expressed dissatisfaction with the meals provided, indicating the use of low-quality, frozen food options that may not meet nutritional standards expected by residents and their families. The lack of engaging activities further contributes to resident discontent, highlighting a need for a more robust program that would enrich the residents' daily experiences. Despite some cosmetic improvements, such as painting, the core issues such as insufficient staff training and a lack of activities remain largely unaddressed. There is a noted need for The Beacon at Mapleton to improve its staffing, meal quality, and resident activity offerings to better fulfill the needs and expectations of those in its care.

Costs at this community start at $0 and range up to $0. The average price in the community is $0, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,339. The cost of memory care 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.