Quick answers
- Is Keller Lake Commons licensed?
- Keller Lake Commons appears on the official license list of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Health Regulation Division (retrieved November 3, 2026) as “Assisted Living Facility”, license number 426577, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Keller Lake Commons have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 100. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Keller Lake Commons?
- 655 Norwood Lane, Big Lake, MN 55309, Sherburne County, Minnesota.
- What is the phone number of Keller Lake Commons?
- (763) 263-2363, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- CentraCare Health - Monticello, Monticello (about 5.9 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Cherrywood Big Lake0.0 mi · Big Lake, MN · capacity 20
- Shepherd of Grace LLC5.5 mi · Becker, MN · capacity 71
- St Benedict's Court7.8 mi · Monticello, MN · capacity 98
- Willows Landing Senior Living7.8 mi · Monticello, MN · capacity 125
- Diane's Place LLC8.7 mi · Elk River, MN · capacity 10
- Direct Home Care Services LLC8.7 mi · Elk River, MN · capacity 4
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- CentraCare Health - Monticello5.9 mi · Monticello, MN
- Fairview Northland Regional Hospital14 mi · Princeton, MN
- Buffalo Hospital14 mi · Buffalo, MN
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Facility |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | KELLER LAKE COMMONS |
| License number | 426577 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 100 |
| Address | 655 Norwood Lane, Big Lake, MN 55309 |
| County | Sherburne |
| State | Minnesota |
| Phone | (763) 263‑2363 |
| Licensing agency | Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Health Regulation Division |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Minnesota — Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Health Regulation Division, retrieved November 3, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances