The Best Independent Living Communities in Anoka County, MN

"We were treated very well at Cornerstone. I thought the staff was excellent. It’s close to grocery shopping, to our doctor, and all that stuff. It’s just a convenient location for us where shopping and everything else is. It was a very good place. They had something like a wait room, an exercise room, and a woodwork shop. They had just done some painting on the walls, and there’s new carpeting in the hallways, so it’s very excellent. There’s no smell to it; it’s very clean. I would say it would be worth checking out. "

"Havenwood of Maple Grove seemed very nice. They didn't have the unit that I wanted available. So, I kind of didn't go back there. The rooms were nice. There were some things that I didn't like. There weren't many closets. I didn't meet very many people, but the person who gave the tour was very nice. It was clean."

"We moved into assisted living here. It's a brand-new building and it has so far been just fine. We're just kind of getting settled in. It's wonderful and it's really nice. The apartments are really nice. The staff is very good. The food and dining setup looks OK. They have a gym and craft room. They have an activities director who's doing a survey right now with all the new residents to see what activities they want. They offer daily grocery transportation and one-day-a-week rides to doctors appointments."

"Elim Shores is a great option for families looking for a warm, kind, and personable community. My mom lived there for 18 months and I only moved her recently for closer proximity to me on the other side of town. We found the campus super easy to navigate and not so huge that she couldn't find her way around. She loved the friends she made, and the staff worked together to make it fun. They actually knew all of their residents personally, and could help a family see if there were any needs that a family member may have. The pricing for an Eden Prairie facility is excellent. Many facilities have become so cost prohibitive, it makes it hard on a family estate. The location is easily accessed, yet very peaceful on a lake. The staff really made it a great environment with a sense of positive community. That always comes from the management on down, and Chris worked hard to create "fun" for the residents. The activity options were great, and Becky the activity director is pure joy. We are very thankful as a family to have places that we can customize help for our mom. Elim Shores was a big help in our being able to accomplish that. "

"If I need to place my mom, Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood is where she'll go. It looks very comfortable, very clean, and very friendly. It's just a beautiful place. The dining area is absolutely beautiful. It's clean and fresh. Everything is nice. The staff member who gave the tour was great. She went through everything with me and showed me everything. She was very thorough and very good."

"We visited Villas at Pleasant Avenue II. It's brand new. We looked at a one-bedroom and a two-bedroom, and I really like the two-bedroom. Plus, all the appliances are stainless steel. It's just really nice. The only thing is that in one-bedroom apartments, the living room is really tiny. The staff members were very nice and very helpful. The facility itself was very clean. It's very quiet there."

"The Wellstead of Rogers Diamondcrest Senior Living is the best place we've been to yet, and my mother has been in and out of different places. They're very caring people, and they stay on top of things. They have ice cream socials, concerts, and they have birds in the facility itself. We're happy and very pleased with everything they do. We get notified about things when we're supposed to. The staff has been wonderful. She was so picky with food before, but she's been eating very well there. It's a lot more of a personal type of place because it's small. It's locked up, and we have a code to get in and out of the facility, so they can't wander off. This way if they wander, they're not able to get out of the facility. The care has been really good."

"The person who toured us around Havenwood of Burnsville gave an excellent tour. We were there to look at their assisted living for my brother, and the place was beautiful. It's only five years old, so it's a lot newer. It was more expensive, though, about $300 more expensive than the place we had chosen for him. The rooms and the dining area were really nice. Everything I remember seeing in that place was really nice. They were our number one choice. There was also no problem with parking. They have a beautician who comes in and somebody who does foot care. They also have a lot going on for the patients. They have a library and different activities. I was very impressed with it."

"Benedictine Windermere Way was wonderful. The person that toured us, Randy, was super accommodating and was just a great person. The place was beautiful. Absolutely stunning. It's new so the rooms were beautiful. They were quite a bit smaller, but they're still gorgeous. They have a wonderful entrance in that lobby area. It was gorgeous, too. We waited for the meals, but they had a shortage of staff so we did not try the food, but the food looks fabulous. People raved about it. It's prepared by a chef and everybody we talked to loved it. Their dining area was beautiful. There's a fireplace. It's quite large with lots of windows and it's kept up very clean. They have physical therapy and different classes, like exercise classes. They have an outdoor patio. They were grilling out there and the activities looked great. They had an activity down in the theater room that had a big screen on it. They had different get-togethers, happy hours, and special occasions. They have a chapel that's much larger, and they have music playing. They have singalongs and the chapel looked beautiful."

"My husband is in Ecumen Seasons at Apple Valley. So far, they seem to be keeping their word on all of the services they had promised that he would receive. We have received very thorough communication and a breakdown of all the billing practices so that we understand what we're paying for and what we're receiving. I was real happy with that. They seem to be very kind and thoughtful to him and understanding for his condition. They've been very attentive. I've sat with him for his meals and they seemed to be adequate and varied enough to get his interest. They're thoughtful in making sure he has something that he likes. They talked to him before they made a meal plan for him to make sure they were serving something that he liked. He's kind of locked in, so he can't go out. I can take him to the other places, but I haven't had a chance yet, to like the library and the theater. Compared to the other places that we looked at, they came in lower, but offered as good or better service. He has a balcony even in memory care, and it's locked. You have to have an attendant unlock it for you. Somebody has to be with him if he's on the balcony."

"We toured Oak Ridge Place. What I liked about it was the staff, friendly staff, and very knowledgeable. We were able to meet some, and what is important to us is they have nurses 24/7. We got to meet the person that's in charge of the dining room, which is really nice, and some of the residents. It was just a very pleasant, pleasant place. She took us to three different apartments and stuff, and a very, very nice, very open layout and stuff. I was really very pleased about the way the restrooms were, how much more safe it is for a person to take a shower with all the handles, and the cut out where they don't have to go over a tub, they can just walk into it. It was really nice. I liked the storage area that they had, so it was just a really nice place. They are pet friendly. The maintenance, they're 24/7 also. If you have problems, there's staff there, if you need them for questions. But one of the things that was really nice is that each resident gets one of those alert bracelets or a watch. If something should happen immediately, in the rooms themselves, there's like two or three buttons that they can push for immediate response from the staff there. I love that the mailboxes were indoors and not out. I thought that was really awesome."

Broadway Court in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, provides various care options including Memory Care and Assisted Living. It is designed to support individuals needing assistance with daily activities or specialized memory care. The community offers primarily apartment-style living, featuring amenities such as living rooms and kitchenettes. These apartments provide residents with private, comfortable spaces while still integrating them into the larger community. Broadway Court includes a variety of amenities aimed at improving residents' quality of life. Outdoor common areas are available for relaxation, and pets are welcome, adding an extra layer of companionship. A range of activities and programs ensures residents stay engaged, while meals are provided to deliver nutritional support without the need for cooking. Social events, yoga, and stretching activities encourage physical and social well-being. Facilitated outings offer opportunities to explore beyond the community. Essential services at Broadway Court help meet residents' day-to-day needs. General transportation services assist with appointments and errands, and housekeeping services maintain clean living spaces. Communal dining areas provide a place for residents to enjoy meals together, fostering a sense of community. Additionally, WiFi and internet access keep residents connected with their loved ones.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Minnesota Health Care Provider Directory

"I liked Heathers Estates the best, but they didn't have internet. It had big apartments. The community fee was $500 or $600. They had a separate building for independent and assisted living. There were so many free meals and a swimming pool. They were close to New Hope, MN where the YMCA is, so you can go there and exercise. "

"I was very happy with Calibre Chase Apartments. They were not pricey and there were other services that they offered. They had guest rooms and they had a lot of different things that were appropriate for me. I was impressed with the fact that they had an emergency pull-cord in bath and bedroom. "