PINECREST

Choosing independent living at Pinecrest gives you access to a premium, resort-style campus designed to let you keep your complete independence without the hassle of property upkeep. Your lifestyle here includes:

• Chef-inspired dining with flexible, restaurant-style meal plans. 
• A full-service, on-site salon and spa for personal pampering. 
• A state-of-the-art wellness and fitness center tailored for active longevity. 
• Secure attached garages and campus-wide high-speed technology support. 
• Beautifully designed community lounges, a gorgeous chapel, and outdoor spaces. 
• Fully enclosed, heated indoor walkways connecting the entire campus so you never have to brave harsh Minnesota winters to socialize.

Pinecrest is intentionally designed around hospitality, personal freedom, and everyday comfort to make the transition feel natural and upscale. The architecture mirrors a classic, cozy Minnesota home with large stone fireplaces and inviting common areas. Residents have complete autonomy to customize their spacious apartment homes, entertain guests, and participate in a robust social calendar filled with hobby clubs, fitness classes, and local excursions.

Yes. Couples can absolutely continue living together in the same apartment even if their physical or cognitive health needs change. Pinecrest operates on a "continuum of care" philosophy. This unique setup allows one person to live a highly active, independent lifestyle while the other receives seamless, personalized assistance, such as medication administration, specialized memory support, or home health care, right inside their shared home. 

If you love freedom but want the peace of mind that comes with a maintenance-free lifestyle, you can easily customize your experience at Pinecrest. Independent residents can opt into professional housekeeping, personal laundry care, package delivery, and campus-arranged transportation. Furthermore, our trusted partners at Country Manor Home Health Care can bring skilled nursing, physical therapy, or occupational therapy directly to your apartment whenever you need it. You only pay for what you need, creating an optional plan that’s customized to you. 

A truly distinct feature of our Brainerd campus is the Kids Crest Childcare & Learning Center, an on-site childcare facility for children from infancy through age eleven. This creates a vibrant, multi-generational environment. Through our structured intergenerational programming, residents have regular opportunities to share joyful moments, activities, and reading hours with the children. It also provides a welcoming, lively, and fun space for your own grandchildren to enjoy when they come to visit. In some cases, we even see grandparents and grandchildren enroll in the same campus together. 

Pinecrest gives adult children absolute confidence that their parents are safe, socially engaged, and thriving. Even in our independent living neighborhoods, residents are supported by 24/7 campus security, emergency response systems, and an attentive hospitality staff. Because we offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care all on one campus, adult kids have the comfort of knowing their parents will never be forced to move to an entirely new facility if their care needs evolve in the future. 

A private tour of Pinecrest is a personalized, relaxed, and no-pressure experience designed to help you and your family truly visualize the lifestyle here. When you visit our Brainerd campus, you will:

• Explore premium living spaces: Walk through our spacious apartment floor plans to see the high-end finishes, full kitchens, and layouts. 
• See the campus in action: Tour our luxury amenities, including the wellness center, salon, chapel, and heated indoor walkways. 
• Experience the community energy: Get a firsthand look at our intergenerational spaces and review our current calendar of social events and excursions. 
• Get tailored answers: Sit down with a senior living expert to discuss your family's specific timeline, pricing, and customizable care options.