Continuing Care Retirement Communities Communities in Minneapolis, MN

"I toured Vernon Terrace of Edina. The tour guide was very nice. I liked that it had a secure place to enter the building. Once you got in there, you had to check in and let them know what you were doing there. The lobby was very nice. It was right off the dining room and another little room where you could have like family meeting and even family dinner if you wanted to. The tour went well. It was a very nice facility. The staff members were very good. It was a little bit older facility, but it was still very nice."

"So far, I think Village Shores is a wonderful community. They have a lot of good programs, exercise programs, and the people are very kind. The facility is very nice and located in a very nice area. There's a post office right here, there's a medical clinic, there's just lots of good amenities right here. The staff members were all very confident and kind. There's a library, lots of physical activity equipment, and a beauty shop."

"I haven’t been onsite as I live on the East Coast but I decided to send my mom here based on reviews and its ratings from multi sources. My mom has been here for 8 months and she has never been healthier or in better spirits. She was could barely walk, was very sick, frail and depressed before Lyngblomsten and we didn’t know if she would make it for much longer. Since she’s been here, she’s mobile and had blossomed. When I speak to her, all she does is rave about how loving the staff is. I’ve had many conversations with the social worker, the head nurse, the floor nurses, certain office members and everyone has been responsive and simply amazing. Lyngblomsten has given my mother a new lease on life and has given me peace of mind. I can’t stay enough good things about this nursing home. Thank you for everything, Lyngblomsten!"

"I'm very impressed with Cherrywood Pointe. They had assisted living, but you don't have to sign up for it if you don't need it. It's very clean, well-run, and I've heard good things about them. The person who assisted me was wonderful, very knowledgeable, and helpful. I liked the facilities, and you could choose any activity you want to do there. The dining area was excellent."

"RosePointe Senior Living didn't know I was coming, but they brought me in. A lady gave me a tour of the facility, including two of the one-bedroom rooms. The sizes of the rooms were fine. They were in the 640 to 660 square foot range. It was in good shape. It was a little older than the other places, but it was all clean and they had decent facilities and amenities. They had a dining area, workout areas, and things like that. You could get underground parking. You could get some light housekeeping if you want. Eight of the meals come with your rent, so you have to pay a little more for more meals if you want them. The three staff I met and the manager were all very, very polite and they answered any questions and introduced me to a couple of the residents and they all said they liked it there."

"Rose Pointe II is an older building, but it's very reasonable as far as the price. You get more apartment for less money, which is what I was looking for. I liked that they're nicely furnished and well cared for. They're larger and have storage (which isn't available sometimes in newer places). It's a quiet place, and I will have a separate garage for myself. The management is just wonderful. Like all the other management there, the lady I talked to was very knowledgeable, very welcoming, and happy to answer any questions. She asked me again if there were any things I wanted added or changed in the apartment (because I wanted more space for hanging my clothes). They're adding an extra bar in the closet for slacks and shirts. She just bent over backwards in making sure that I will have everything I want in the unit and in the garage. They have a full bathroom and a full kitchen that has all the amenities, such as a refrigerator, stove, lots of cupboard storage, and an area to put tables and chairs for eating. They just refurbished that and they put all new carpeting in. They're in the process of painting all the walls, and asked if I wanted any special colors (which I don't). They're very accommodating. They also have beautiful and spacious grounds to walk. There's a lot of walking paths, and it's kind of woodsy. It's a beautiful setting. The only two downsides is they don't have an elevator. I will be at the garden level. I just go down one small flight, so it doesn't create a problem for me. They don't have laundry in units, but they have laundry on every floor."

"Our tour experience with The Waters of Edina was very good. The people were very cordial. The residents that we met along the way were friendly. We were able to see apartments that were already occupied. I talked to residents, and they were very, very happy there. The facility itself was quite lovely. It was very open, airy, and felt more modern. We looked at 2-bedroom apartments with a den. They were big so they were a really nice size. They had very big walk-in closets. The bathrooms were huge and really nice. They had two balconies off their rooms. One was off of the master bedroom and one off of the living/dining room. They include housekeeping once a week for their residents. It had a full kitchen and a full laundry room with a nice sized washer and dryer. They had a long list of activities. They got lovely spaces, if you want to have a family gathering (you just have to reserve it in advance). They also had a nice library and a small pool that was used for water aerobics. It was just quite a bit more expensive to live there. They charge $80 a month for a storage place, $90 a month for a garage, and $650 a month for an additional person. There is a fee for having a pet, too. The meal plan was included, but you could have it taken out of your rent if you don't want it."

"I am thinking of moving to Amira Choice Bloomington. It's brand new, it's upscale, it's very nice. The staff was very friendly and they have a lot of activities. It just seemed to be a nice place that I would be happy at. There's an exercise room on every floor, they also have garbage and recycling on every floor. I will have my own balcony, which is a considerable size, my own laundry facilities, and big walk-in closets. I just met the receptionist, because this place is manned 24 hours so there's always somebody there. And she was a young girl, but very, very friendly and outgoing, and the sales manager is a very outgoing young guy too. I also met the recreation director and they were very nice. It all looked very nice because it's brand new. But they had lots of places where you could sit and visit with somebody else, or be by yourself if you want to, so you didn't have to stay in your unit."

"Little Sisters Of The Poor is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This facility offers Assisted Living Services. For the price (which is average for similar facilities in the area), you won't find a nicer home for your senior family member. Little Sisters of the poor is one of the cleanest facilities that I visited, and the staff really goes above and beyond to make sure that the residents are well cared for. Many of the staff even know the family members on a first name basis. Residents I visited there said there was a waiting list, so if you are interested it's best to give them a call as soon as possible. United Hospital is in close proximity to this facility, which a very good hospital. Some of the residents I visited were there for short term care, because they were recovering from an illness, others needed long term housing. Residents said they loved the apartment style living because they felt that they had the privacy of their own home, while feeling safe and getting help for medication reminders, meals, laundry and housekeeping. Residents said they loved the convenience of the many onsite services such as; a convenience store, bank, and barber/beauty shop."

"Golden Living Comm Reflections in Wayzata was close to the region where my aunt lived for many years. She really liked the neighborhood, so we decided to check it out. The front grounds were well-manicured, as were the surrounding areas in the back. The foyer was lovely with a receiving area, like what you would find in a mansion. They seem to be able to coordinate just the right amount of care necessary on an as-needed basis. The assisted living centers and communities are nice for individuals unable to live with total independence, but who still can get around well enough on their own. Should their needs change, the facility can accommodate that as well. The dining areas were nice and the food choices healthy. Everything we saw looked deliciously prepared. Snacks were plentiful and are offered many times during the day. Activities ranged from traditional exercise and recreation to cultural and intellectually stimulating fun things to do. All of the residents appeared to be well-occupied, content and well-cared for. Most importantly, the staff seemed kind and caring to everyone who lived there. "

"Our apartment is very comfortable and looks over a pond. Staff in Independent Living, as well as higher levels of living, provide good service and excellent care During my scariest time after major back surgery I returned to transitional care here and received superb care and all of the information I needed. After 3 years here I am totally convinced that our decision to move here was an excellent one."

Located in a peaceful residential area of Spring Lake Park, Osborne Apartments is close to grocery and retail stores, entertainment venues, public transportation and across the street from a medical center. Spring Lake Park's small town offers plenty of recreational activities and outdoor spaces for seniors and visiting families to explore, including Locke County Park and Springbrook Nature Center, a 127-acre area of native habitats and wildlife that features walking trails, oak and aspen forests and extensive wetlands.Osborne Apartments provides clean, secure and affordable housing for low-income seniors aged 62 years and older. This five-story building was built in 1982 and consists of 60 spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments, many of which are wheelchair accessible. Each apartment features carpeting, air-conditioning, gas heating, a walk-in closet and a large bay window to let in natural light. Security measures include an emergency call system and a secured entry system.Residents have access to several amenities, including a laundry room, meals-on-wheels, on-site parking and a community room where they can socialize with neighbors. Osborne Apartments provides a social services coordinator to assist seniors and their relatives as needed.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Minnesota Health Care Provider Directory

"Trillium Woods has a concept where you buy-in and pick an apartment depending on how much you want to pay. Once you've moved in there, if you need to go to memory care, you just transition over and it would all be included in your fee, instead of the month-to-month. That means, if you decided you didn't like living there, it would be harder to get out of that contract. It was a new facility. The layout was nice. They have a set of apartments that were small, but very expensive. Then there are beautiful townhouses that also cost a lot of money. They have everything you want. There's a gym, a salon, and a spa. It was like a country club-type of atmosphere. It has beautiful surroundings with a lot of woods around and a lot of walking paths. The staff was very nice and very accommodating. The residents we met were very nice, too."

"I like that Tradition can transition my mother-in-law from independent living to assisted living with a lot of services that we were afraid we're going to cause her to have to move. She has been very happy in their independent living. It's very pretty. It's a beautiful facility. They have staff that are very good and very helpful. It's well decorated and well maintained. The rooms are very nice. They are independent living apartments, so they're very nice and roomy. She's in a 1-bedroom, but they have 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom ones as well. The atmosphere is very friendly too The food is okay. I have tried it. They also make an effort to do lots of special food for holidays. The dining area looks like a nice restaurant environment, with tables and chairs, and nice decor. They actually have wait staff too. Before 2020, they did a lot of movie nights, bingo, cards, and puzzles. There's a game room and a craft room that's encouraged for people to come out and visit. They also have a coffee bar."