Senior Living Options
in Alexandria, Minnesota
Welcome to Grand Arbor by Vivie.

Life is meant to be lived.
At Grand Arbor by Vivie, we believe your next chapter should be your best one yet. Nestled right here in Alexandria, Minnesota, our vibrant senior living community offers the comforts of home, the joy of connection, and the confidence that comes from having support when you need it.
With upscale amenities and a reputation for excellence, Grand Arbor is more than a place to live, it's a place where life gets better.




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Why you'll love Grand Arbor.
At Grand Arbor, we take pride in creating a place that feels like home. With exceptional amenities and a welcoming culture, Grand Arbor is one of Alexandria’s most sought-after senior living communities.
Live with ease.
- Pet-friendly independent senior living apartments
- Heated underground parking with car wash bays
- Extra on-site storage options
- Guest suites for visiting family and friends
- Public Wi-Fi access
Feel safe and secure.
- Staff on-site 24/7
- Controlled building access after hours
Stay well.
- Wellness center with a warm-water pool and therapy rooms
- On-site outpatient physical and occupational therapy
- Holistic wellness programming
- Meditation chapel and spiritual care offerings
Dine and unwind.
- Full-service Pioneer Grill restaurant—open to the public
- Grab-and-go bistro for quick bites
- Cozy on-site movie theater
Be social.
- Community rooms for events and gatherings—rental and catering options available to the public
- Library and computer lab
- Woodworking shop and hobby spaces
- Salon and barbershop services
- General store for everyday convenience
- Billiards and game tables for friendly fun
Real life, real stories.
"I love it here. It's much better than I even dreamed it could be."- Carol, Grand Arbor resident
Clear costs. Personalized support.
We want you to have the information you need to plan confidently. At Grand Arbor, monthly costs depend on the type of apartment you choose as well as the care and support that fits your lifestyle.
Independent Senior Living
Rent starting at: $1,920 per month
What your rent includes:
- One- or two-bedroom apartment, with or without a den and deck, with a full kitchen and in-unit laundry.
- Complete groundskeeping including lawn care and snow removal.
- Apartment and building maintenance.
- Utilities including heat, electricity, central air conditioning, water, sewer, and garbage,
- Public Wi-Fi, basic cable TV, and phone line.
- Easy access to all on-site amenities (Pioneer Grill restaurant and bistro, woodworking shop, salon and barbershop, Billiard room, movie theater, and more).
Good to know:
- Additional fee-based conveniences can be added such as storage, high-speed internet, dining accounts, and underground heated parking.
- Home health care and home safety technology services can be provided within your apartment, if needed.
- Independent senior living apartments are pet-friendly.
We'd love to welcome you for a visit. Click here to schedule a tour.
Assisted Living
Whether you need a little extra help with medications or some assistance dressing or bathing, assisted living empowers you to be independent and also get the help you need, when you need it. Assisted living is a great place to let go of the worry—and the housework. You can just keep living well, knowing you're in good hands.
Rent starting at: $4,675 per month
Care packages starting at: $1,125 per month
What your rent includes:
- Private studio or one-bedroom apartment with kitchenette.
- Holistic wellness programming.
- 24/7 on-site staff and personal emergency response pendant.
- Three daily chef-prepared meals.
- Easy access to on-site amenities (warm-water pool, salon/barbershop, chapel, dining, more).
What the care package adds:
- Daily bed making.
- One load of weekly laundry (plus laundry facility access).
- Twice daily well-being checks.
- Weekly vitals and weight checks.
- Reminders, stand-by assistance, or guidance assistance for activities like dressing, grooming, and meals.
Good to know:
- Additional fee-based packages available such as medication management.
We'd love to welcome you for a visit. Click here to schedule a tour.
Enhanced Assisted Living
Enhanced assisted living is perfect for when 24-hour skilled nursing care is too much and assisted living isn't quite enough. At Grand Arbor, our enhanced assisted living is your ideal solution for all the freedom and amenities of our residence, combined with regular support and care.
Rent starting at: $4,675 per month
Care packages starting at: $3,750 per month
What your rent includes:
- Private studio apartment with kitchenette.
- Holistic wellness programming.
- Three daily chef-prepared meals.
- 24/7 on-site staff and personal emergency response pendant.
- Easy access to on-site amenities (warm-water pool, salon/barbershop, chapel, dining, more).
What the care package adds:
- Daily bed making.
- Hands-on assistance with activities like dressing, grooming, or meals.
- Meal set-up and observation.
- One load of weekly laundry (plus linen changes).
- Twice daily well-being checks.
- Weekly vitals and weight checks.
Good to know:
- Additional fee-based packages available such as medication management.
We'd love to welcome you for a visit. Click here to schedule a tour.
Memory Care
Our approach to memory care is to help each person live their best life, wherever they are on their journey. Memory care provides your loved one with the physical, emotional, and spiritual care they need to thrive. We engage our residents with activities, music, and conversation—as well as reassurance and comfort—helping them live well to their fullest ability.
Rent starting at: $4,675 per month
Care packages starting at: $3,600 per month
What your rent includes:
- Private studio or one-bedroom apartment.
- Cozy shared living and sitting rooms and a beautiful, secure patio.
- 24/7 on-site staff for dining, redirection, and assistance.
- Three daily chef-prepared meals.
- Personal emergency response pendant.
- Life enriching weekly activities (crafts, sing-a-longs, field trips, exercise, Bible study, concerts, and more).
What the care package adds:
- Daily bed making.
- Meal set-up and observation.
- Twice daily well-being checks.
- Behavior monitoring.
- One load of weekly laundry (plus linen changes).
- Weekly vitals and weight checks.
- Reminders, stand-by assistance, or hands-on assistance for activities like dressing, grooming, and meals.
Good to know:
- Additional fee-based packages available such as medication management.
We'd love to welcome you for a visit. Click here to schedule a tour.
Independent Senior Living
Rent starting at: $1,920 per month
What your rent includes:
- One- or two-bedroom apartment, with or without a den and deck, with a full kitchen and in-unit laundry.
- Complete groundskeeping including lawn care and snow removal.
- Apartment and building maintenance.
- Utilities including heat, electricity, central air conditioning, water, sewer, and garbage,
- Public Wi-Fi, basic cable TV, and phone line.
- Easy access to all on-site amenities (Pioneer Grill restaurant and bistro, woodworking shop, salon and barbershop, Billiard room, movie theater, and more).
Good to know:
- Additional fee-based conveniences can be added such as storage, high-speed internet, dining accounts, and underground heated parking.
- Home health care and home safety technology services can be provided within your apartment, if needed.
- Independent senior living apartments are pet-friendly.
We'd love to welcome you for a visit. Click here to schedule a tour.
Assisted Living
Whether you need a little extra help with medications or some assistance dressing or bathing, assisted living empowers you to be independent and also get the help you need, when you need it. Assisted living is a great place to let go of the worry—and the housework. You can just keep living well, knowing you're in good hands.
Rent starting at: $4,675 per month
Care packages starting at: $1,125 per month
What your rent includes:
- Private studio or one-bedroom apartment with kitchenette.
- Holistic wellness programming.
- 24/7 on-site staff and personal emergency response pendant.
- Three daily chef-prepared meals.
- Easy access to on-site amenities (warm-water pool, salon/barbershop, chapel, dining, more).
What the care package adds:
- Daily bed making.
- One load of weekly laundry (plus laundry facility access).
- Twice daily well-being checks.
- Weekly vitals and weight checks.
- Reminders, stand-by assistance, or guidance assistance for activities like dressing, grooming, and meals.
Good to know:
- Additional fee-based packages available such as medication management.
We'd love to welcome you for a visit. Click here to schedule a tour.
Enhanced Assisted Living
Enhanced assisted living is perfect for when 24-hour skilled nursing care is too much and assisted living isn't quite enough. At Grand Arbor, our enhanced assisted living is your ideal solution for all the freedom and amenities of our residence, combined with regular support and care.
Rent starting at: $4,675 per month
Care packages starting at: $3,750 per month
What your rent includes:
- Private studio apartment with kitchenette.
- Holistic wellness programming.
- Three daily chef-prepared meals.
- 24/7 on-site staff and personal emergency response pendant.
- Easy access to on-site amenities (warm-water pool, salon/barbershop, chapel, dining, more).
What the care package adds:
- Daily bed making.
- Hands-on assistance with activities like dressing, grooming, or meals.
- Meal set-up and observation.
- One load of weekly laundry (plus linen changes).
- Twice daily well-being checks.
- Weekly vitals and weight checks.
Good to know:
- Additional fee-based packages available such as medication management.
We'd love to welcome you for a visit. Click here to schedule a tour.
Memory Care
Our approach to memory care is to help each person live their best life, wherever they are on their journey. Memory care provides your loved one with the physical, emotional, and spiritual care they need to thrive. We engage our residents with activities, music, and conversation—as well as reassurance and comfort—helping them live well to their fullest ability.
Rent starting at: $4,675 per month
Care packages starting at: $3,600 per month
What your rent includes:
- Private studio or one-bedroom apartment.
- Cozy shared living and sitting rooms and a beautiful, secure patio.
- 24/7 on-site staff for dining, redirection, and assistance.
- Three daily chef-prepared meals.
- Personal emergency response pendant.
- Life enriching weekly activities (crafts, sing-a-longs, field trips, exercise, Bible study, concerts, and more).
What the care package adds:
- Daily bed making.
- Meal set-up and observation.
- Twice daily well-being checks.
- Behavior monitoring.
- One load of weekly laundry (plus linen changes).
- Weekly vitals and weight checks.
- Reminders, stand-by assistance, or hands-on assistance for activities like dressing, grooming, and meals.
Good to know:
- Additional fee-based packages available such as medication management.
We'd love to welcome you for a visit. Click here to schedule a tour.
Dementia Talk
Dementia Talk is a free monthly gathering where people living with memory changes, and those who support them, can connect in a welcoming space filled with encouragement, understanding, and shared learning.
For more information, contact Shannon Ruether at (320) 759-4910 or shannon.ruether@vivie.org.
You've come to the right place.
Whether you’re planning ahead or ready to make a move, we’re here to guide you. Fill out the form below to get in contact with our team or call (320) 763-1600.