Diamond Willow and Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living
Hiring nurses in Detroit Lakes, MN
- Hiring nights
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 1 posting and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 24, 2026Sources
The short version
You would join Diamond Willow and Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, a multi-site operator that has run Assisted Living and Memory Care since 2004. The setting is described as home-like small cottages with person-centered care and a high staff-to-resident ratio, and the work treats caregivers as family.
Employer research, Jul 24, 2026
You work Assisted Living and Memory Care in small cottages with a home-like setting and a high staff-to-resident ratio.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2025Source: tealhq.comPostings stress no mandating, with FT, PT, block scheduling, weekend-warrior options, rotating weekends, and evening or overnight shifts.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2025Source: tealhq.comThe employer says it cultivates caregiver careers and invests in growth potential.
For new gradsSources
As of 2025Source: tealhq.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: the one role welcomes new grads
Nursing here
- Career development
Employer states it cultivates careers with growth potential and invests in caregiver growth.
Diamond Willow and Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living · employer research
Sources
As of 2025Source: tealhq.com- Scheduling
No mandating emphasized on RA/caregiver postings; FT, PT, and block scheduling; weekend warrior AM/PM; rotating weekends; overnight and evening shifts offered across sites.
Diamond Willow and Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living · employer research
Sources
As of 2025Source: tealhq.com
Benefits
Little Falls RA posting lists referral program, 401(k), paid time off, and dental insurance; up to $400 hiring bonus on one AM-shift listing.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$17-$19/hr
Resident Assistant (PCA/CNA), evening shift, Grand Rapids MN
As of 2025
Sources
- Hourly pay
$18-$20/hr
Resident Assistant, Grand Rapids MN (similar listing)
As of 2025
Sources
- Hourly pay
$17-$19/hr
Resident Assistant, Park Rapids MN (similar listings)
As of 2025
Sources
- Hourly pay
$17.50-$19.50/hr
AM Shift Resident Assistant (PCA/CNA), Little Falls MN
As of 2025
- Sign-on bonus
Up to $400 hiring bonus for AM Shift Resident Assistant (PCA/CNA), Little Falls MN
As of 2025
The units
Assisted Living & Memory Care
Employer describes Assisted Living and Memory Care with person-centered care in a home-like environment; small cottages and high staff-to-resident ratio noted in Detroit Lakes RA posting language mirrored across listings.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: tealhq.comAssisted Living & Memory Care
RA duties include toileting/bathing, dressing, feeding, dementia behavior management, mechanical lifts, medication administration, end-of-life cares.
Sources
Source location unconfirmed
The hard parts
Detroit Lakes-specific base pay not published in available postings
Employer research, Jul 24, 2026
Pay ranges only available from other MN sites in the same family
Employer research, Jul 24, 2026
No residency, tuition support, or loan help described in the facts
Employer research, Jul 24, 2026
Recent leadership additions mean some regional management is new
Employer research, Jul 24, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in Detroit Lakes, MN
Detroit Lakes is a lakeside community in west-central Minnesota, known for its namesake lake and surrounding waterways. Outdoor recreation dominates the local lifestyle, with boating, fishing, and trails like the Paul Bunyan State Trail drawing year-round visitors. It's a small-town setting where nurses can expect a slower pace and strong community ties.
Browse roles in Detroit Lakes- State price level · Minnesota
- 1% below the national average
- State index 98.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $954/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $62,958/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Diamond Willow and Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living hire new grads?
The one role welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
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Roles from Diamond Willow and Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living
- New grads welcomed
- CNA
- Night shift
Sources
- diamondwillow.com/locations
Employer website
- tealhq.com/job/resident-assistant_7ea1ac973ab94d6a9ea92cf2014c4636c56a8
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