The Grainwood Senior Apartments

5119 Gateway St SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372

4.7 / 5.0 62 Reviews

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About The Grainwood

Looking for a community that can cater to your needs while keeping your independence? The Grainwood is the right choice. Located in Prior Lake, MN, we have some of the best local scenery and attractions available in the area. Residents have access to local restaurants, events, and other entertainment.

Come join us at our community and you will discover that the quality of life we offer has been perfected through the options that we offer to our residents. We encourage our seniors to personalize and decorate their suites with their favorite furnishings from home. Residents enjoy old hobbies and discover new ones through the social activities.

The Grainwood Living Options

Senior Apartments

The Grainwood Senior Apartments in Prior Lake offers affordable living for active, independent seniors looking for a welcoming community. These residences provide older adults with thoughtful design, including accessibility, security, and practical features not found in typical rental units. The Grainwood Senior Apartments offer numerous opportunities to engage with and socialize alongside your peers.

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The Grainwood Amenities & Services

We offer seniors the latest amenities in comfort that they would enjoy in the comfort of their own homes. Senior-Friendly Bathrooms, Common Areas, Socialization, Activities are available for all residents. The staff here are fully trained, friendly and accessible. They will help your residents enjoy their stay with us.

Our facility has Security, Building Maintenance and other ways we keep seniors active and healthy. Our staff works really hard to keep our aging residents active and independent, keeping everyone feeling young and healthy.

Residents enjoy of a full schedule of social, educational and entertaining activities. Our structured program helps all residents maintain a high quality of life. Many of our activities encourage members to socialize and develop friendships with other residents. We make sure the activities are fun and entertaining.

Want to learn more about what our senior living community can offer you? Call (800) 755-1458 for more information.

The Grainwood Senior Apartments Location

The Grainwood Senior Apartments

5119 Gateway St SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372

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The Grainwood Senior Apartments Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Grainwood Senior Apartments cost?

The cost of senior apartments at The Grainwood is influenced by the floor plan and unit size. Apartments with more space or customized layouts may have different costs. Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify. Call (800) 755-1458 to learn more and receive a customized quote.

Does The Grainwood Senior Apartments take Medicare or Medicaid?

Senior apartments are not covered by Medicare because they are designed for independent older adults and do not typically offer medical care or assistance with daily living. Medicaid does not pay for rent in senior apartments, but Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers may cover personal care, homemaker services, or medical help provided in the apartment. Many communities provide income-based rent or HUD assistance to support affordable housing for seniors. For accurate information about your options and eligibility, call (800) 755-1458 to connect with a professional senior advisor who can provide guidance tailored to your situation.

What are the living and care choices at The Grainwood Senior Apartments?

At The Grainwood, senior apartments are designed with seniors in mind, providing accessibility and opportunities for connection.

Are there any accommodations currently available at The Grainwood Senior Apartments?

Apartment availability changes regularly at The Grainwood. Contact (800) 755-1458 for current information.

Can I take a tour of The Grainwood Senior Apartments?

The Grainwood welcomes visitors for tours. Call or fill out the contact form to schedule yours and learn how this community can meet your needs.

Are the online reviews for The Grainwood Senior Apartments good?

The Grainwood has a strong 4.8 rating. Reviewers commended the senior apartments for their modern design and welcoming community atmosphere.

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4.7 / 5.0 62 Reviews

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July 2026

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Cheri Mattson

I have lived here for almost 10 years and I have never been disappointed by the management or the maintenance of the building. All you have to do is communicate your needs or concerns and they are handled appropriately. Cheri Mattson

February 2026

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Dog Mom

December 2025

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Karen Flom

December 2025

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Lynn Anderson

Speaking for Lynn and myself, Dennis McAnally, we want to express our thanks and appreciation for the management and superb maintenance performance here at the Grainwood. No matter how big or small any issues that have come up during our stay here, they have been dealt with promptly and efficiently. Having the past experience, for many years, of managing apartment complexes, I realize the difficulty of meeting everyone's expectations. We believe Kim, Erica and Paul do an outstanding job in trying to create a professional and enjoyable environment. What we do not appreciate is disgruntled residents publishing their grievances as those respresenting the entire complex or as our personal views. We love it here!

October 2025

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Patricia Newman

I love living here. It's beautiful, quiet and lovely. Out of all the people that live here, there are only two that are nasty and that's very good for a building this size. Almost heaven with the large park to walk in and gracious staff. It would be great to have a non denominational church service available but that's hard to do.(And In case anyone hasn't heard, Kim has a Beautiful singing voice.)

September 2025

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LAFU lafu

The apartments are very nice, as are most of the people! My dog really loves living here, too 🙂

July 2025

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Rosalind White

My living experience here has been up and down and changed with fees that I did not do and going through my neighbor's who have boyfriends and since I am single jealousy of women screaming that I am moving in the middle of 329 and 325 has been difficult living here and Erica/Kim charging me monies for my guest and don't have any guests as well as Tracy and Renale when I am on Section 8 voucher program and they should have been talking to my Case manager Kathryn Horine at CDA and not me about situations have been observed. Otherwise I like the washer and dryer in the unit and I have been told that I might own the building and not anyone have discussed it with me about it all since Doug Veagey put out my invention from 336 Wet wipes by Cottonelle and the building was bought from Dominium and Doug got on the bus and said did everyone get their wet toilet paper and I didn't get mines and told her that it was my invention and Mary Jane said you don't get your's like everyone else did you have to buy yours and that that that was very mean for the office to do that to me and has been threatening to move out with rediculous fees that I did not do. Doug was the old Dominium bus driver and now there's a new one now.

May 2025

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Dee Johnston

I love our apartment. We’ve lived here 8 years and we’ve been very happy in our 3 bedroom apartment. It is, by far, the nicest building I have lived in. We have a beautiful view of the backyard that becomes our own oasis when we get our Spring planting done. Our cat wears a harness so she is able to mingle with people and their pets indoors and out. Underground parking and extra storage units is great, especially during the winter months. We’ve had fun times with our fellow residents in the common areas, especially the Great Room and movie area. This has been well worth the move to the beautiful Prior Lake area.

March 2025

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Mark Gable

October 2024

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Mary Sharbono

October 2024

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paul greenough

October 2024

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Bev Swenson

I appreciate all of our management team including Kim and Erica. Very helpful and interested in making our building our home.

September 2024

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Gunard

The apartment is very nice and the outside and grounds look great . Everyone that works hear are very nlce and helpful . And the building lnside is very clean .love living hear .

September 2024

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Ed Retterath

September 2024

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Douglas Harmelink

August 2024

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Ray Brandt

We are very satisfied here

May 2024

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Jackie Johnston

My daughter and have lived here a year and a half. We both need walkers and it is so easy to get around. The staff is great! They are very willing to listen. We love it that it is smoke free as we have allergies. The residents are able to have gatherings so we have a weekly potluck every Friday. We have had holiday parties. The card and crafts room is used a lot. If we need repairs, it is prompt response. This year we formed a gardening group to plant in the patio area. It is great because it is raised beds so we don’t have to get down on our knees. We have a movie twice a month as well. Everything is convenient. We didn’t give it five stars because the rent has gone up twice since we have been here. But to be fair, it is still lower than other apartments that are this nice. Our problem is that Social Security doesn’t give us a COLA to match the rising costs of housing everywhere. The owner has done a lot to get feedback on what we like and don’t like. We appreciate that.

April 2024

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Terry Johnson

February 2024

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Julayne Ernst

February 2024

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Laurie Gove-Williams

Everyone is so friendly here from residents to management. The shared spaces are kept up nicely and I enjoy having friends and family to visit as they are as impressed as I am.

December 2023

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Margaret Batchelder

Great place to live. Only thing is they can't keep maintenance people on staff, otherwise it's a great place to live.

December 2023

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Elizabeth Anderson

August 2023

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Tim Pineda

Great staff beautiful building.

July 2023

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Adam Bradley

June 2023

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Dorrie Wallis

March 2023

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Carol Nowak

Beautiful apartments and a very helpful and knowledgeable manager. There are many lovely amenities here, like a movie theater room, fitness room with fab equipment and a gorgeous gathering room with gourmet kitchen and adjacent dining for those celebrations just a bit too big for one's apartment! Everything is decorated very woodsy and serene, and everywhere was immaculately clean!

December 2022

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Paul Hurley

August 2022

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Kenith Christensen

July 2022

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Ruth Goodman

Looking to move in

June 2022

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Stephanie Wimber

Nice 55+ building in a convenient location. They are pretty good to my dad there, even though he is not always a model tenant. He lives off of disability so the section 42 status helps him afford an updated, safe place loaded with amenities. The Grainwood really stepped up and helped him turn his outlook around after his condo burned down and left him with nowhere to live and no possessions. Thanks to all the staff who put up with him and who call me to gently let me know what's going on with him. I feel very good about my dad living at The Grainwood. They really go out of their way to understand the needs of their tenants.

May 2022

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Jess Schell

January 2022

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Abby Kelly

October 2021

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Gayle Hackner

November 2020

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Marne MacDonald -Guthrie

Just toured and started the application process! Lovely place that feels like my new home already. Ranell was fun, smart, knowledgeable and made the whole experience easy with her warm personality!

November 2020

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ka phillips

Love it! BEAUTIFUL apartment, great management and staff (CJ and Donnie are the best!) reasonable prices. I have lived in Grainwood in for 2 years. Just moved from a 1 bedroom to a 3 bedroom. They are quiet and clean. Impeccable! My first time living in an apartment and I love it! I highly recommend it!

September 2020

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Ken Christensen

Very modern up to date building.

April 2020

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Brad Blanchard

CJ fixed my microwave last night. He was prompt, considerate and thorough. Donny is terrific as well.

April 2020

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Angie Magnusson

CJ came to my rescue when my microwave would not work. He was very much aware of the problem and fixed it immediately. I appreciate all he did and does!! CJ and Donny are so friendly and so willing to help any way they can!!

March 2020

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Marqueta Brown

On March 20th 2020 I experienced problems with my toliet, I called in immediately for emergency service C.J. The maintenance man came out and fixed the problem, He done a nice and efficient job also cleaning up behind himself. Thanks so much C.J if I could give you ten stars you deserve them all and more , GRAINWOOD APARTMENT IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE OF LIVING

March 2020

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Glenda Hedin

5 stars for CJ in Maintenance - service is delivered efficiently with personality plus.

March 2020

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Kate Quinlan

I could not be happier living at the Grainwood Apartments! My apartment is bight with large windows. Love the balcony. Large closets. Washer dryer. Amenities are wonderful and the building is beautiful. Very quiet day and night. Lots of activities. Within walking distance of Prior Lake library, a bakery and a brewery. Friendly neighbors, some have become friends. Onsite management, Malia and Ranell, are available and always helpful. The maintenance team, CJ and Donny, are the very best! I love living here, it’s home, and plan to stay a long time!

March 2020

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Barbara Long

We are starting on our third year here at Grainwood and I would say things are going good. Our first year we had a few complaints but it has steadily gotten better. Malia has been a god send since day one. She has helped me with ever complaint or problem I have had. She is always courteous and helpful. This year we got a new manager Ranell and I think she has been a great addition. CJ was added to the team and has brought joy and sunshine wherever he goes. He is helpful and kind and takes great care of our needs and goes above and beyond. I am happier now that there are more activities to do and I have gotten to meet a lot of the residents. Every place has its up and downs like rent increases BUT I enjoy living here at Grainwood.

March 2020

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Rose Poindexter

Very professional staff and very kind and helpful! Friendly Neighbors!

March 2020

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Dee Vohnoutka

We now have two excellent Maintenance staff, CJ and his assistant Donny, they are busy and productive all of the time, They are working hard to "put the shine on this facility."

March 2020

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Kris Hrabe

March 2020

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David Overlund

If I didn't know better, I would think I was the only one living here.....it's so quiet! My apartment is clean, open, windows, a small deck & plenty of closet space. Two closets actually, one in the entry & a walk in in the bedroom, washer & dryer & all necessary kitchen appliances. Heated underground garage available, storage locker available & they even allow my spoiled cat. But here's the best part. My microwave went on the fritz this weekend so I made a maintenance request Today, Monday, CJ appeared & fixed it. He's a pleasant guy & he made sure he did not leave a mess. I couldn't be happier with a place to live.

February 2020

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Judith Stork

The property is great and very quiet! Moving home in 2018 and moving to Grainwood Senior Living was the right choice for me. There are many activities if you are want to join and they keep the property in top shape. I love that my apartment was new when I moved in and immediately felt like home. I recommend this community to anyone 55 and over! All the staff is great to work with.

February 2020

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Jennifer Jackman

Cj is amazing—

February 2020

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Laurie J. McNeil

My Mom loves her apartment! Building is impeccably kept!

February 2020

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Jane Jacobson

I’m giving CJ in maintenance 5 stars. He responds to needs quickly and he’s always pleasant and courteous.

July 2019

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Kathy Sharp

Management stinks,nosey neighbors they treat you like a criminal when you're paying $1458 a month not worth it, but the build it self is beautiful inside out.

December 2018

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Dane Atkinson

October 2018

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Jeremy Solt

July 2018

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Kelly Okerstrom

Very nice apartments!

July 2018

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Andrea Stevens

Been living here a year we are very happy!!! There are a few problems like the landscaping really needs work. People should take better care of there dogs.But for the most part it has been great.

June 2018

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Big Puddle

April 2018

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Aaron Siven

Cool

April 2018

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Carol Allen

I love it

April 2018

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hadiyo

Nice place.

December 2017

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Joseph Calderone

December 2017

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April Myers

Great place to retire to! Clean, very well decorated, inviting and helpful staff, regular parties with awesome food and friendly tenants!

August 2017

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Shelly Weber

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