The Best Independent Living Communities in Dakota County, MN

StoryPoint Prior Lake offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care at 4685 Park Nicollet Ave SE. The community features private apartment-style residences with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, including multiple layouts to accommodate different preferences and needs. Residents have access to chef-prepared restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, transportation, fitness programs, activities, a beauty salon and barbershop, library, business center, billiards lounge, game room, outdoor patio, gardens, and a secured courtyard. The community is also pet-friendly. A special feature is the secured Memory Care neighborhood, which provides specially trained team members, intentional programming, and personalized support for residents with dementia or other memory impairments. Assisted Living also provides help with medications, daily activities, and coordinating appointments, allowing residents to receive additional support as needed. Nearby attractions include Prior Lake, Mystic Lake, Canterbury Park, Cardinal Ridge Park, and Lakefront Park, along with local shopping and dining. The community is approximately six miles from St. Francis Regional Medical Center and about 25 miles from downtown Minneapolis. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Minnesota Health Care Provider Directory

"My sister-in-law is moving into Abiitan Mill City. We chose it because they have a program for the memory care residents seven days a week. That was a very big part of it for us, so they have staff around doing that. It's beautiful because it's about five years old. That caught our eye, but it was the staffing situation that really caused us to take it seriously. They have creative arts and there's an exercise program. There's keeping up to date, reading the newspaper, there's usually something interesting that involves a film; one night it will be a documentary, another night it will be a comedy, and there will be a movie. They have a good staff to resident ratio."

"Elim Shores is a nice facility. However, there is no dishwasher. They need to update their kitchen. Otherwise, they seem like a nice bunch of people. They don't have meals there. You have to cook your own, which is fine, but the kitchen is kind of small."

"I went to the open house. The staff was nice and well informed. The place was very pretty too. They had it opened up, so people could come and see the different rooms and apartments. During that time, they served coffee and cookies. I was not able to eat there, but the food seemed fine. They also had activities that kept the residents very busy. They had an exercise area and a chapel too."

"We chose Covenant Living of Golden Valley. We liked how happy everyone was, the involvement of people in the community, and the interactions that people had with each other. The residents were just interactive, happy, and welcoming. It just depends which room you get. Some have laundry, some don't, and it depends on the size of the room. But one thing about them, there's a buy-in option, but you can redecorate your room how you want it before you move in."

"My dad moved into Benedictine Windermere Way. When you walk into it, it is so inviting. They always have fresh coffee and water there, and the staff is pleasant. The food was great. The facility is very clean. There's an activity calendar, and there's always something going on. They have bingo, and they have a bar place. They have a movie night. They play cards. They play left and right, and they play dice. They have a puzzle room, a library room, and a workout room. My dad has a studio, and I was impressed that he had a stove, a fridge, and lots of cupboards in the studio. They have a huge chapel. It's spacious, friendly, well-kept, and they have security."

"I looked at three apartments at Havenwood of Minnetonka. I visited primarily for independent living, but I was looking for continuous care going forward. For me, it's in a very good location. There's a grocery store, there's a bank, there's a hardware store, and there are restaurants. It's just very, very convenient for me who is accustomed to living on the western edge of Minneapolis. The first impression when you walk in is that it is a new building. It's very clean and it's tastefully decorated in the public areas. The apartments are smaller compared to what I'm living in now, but I'm ready to accept that in the future. I only met with two people. I met with one who gave me the tour and then the gal who was at the front desk. They're very accommodating and answered all my questions, plus they gave me more information, not just what I'd asked about."

"My father-in-law will be moving into Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood. The staff seemed really, really open and welcoming to people. When we did the tour, the residents seemed happy to be there. The residents said good things about it. It was very well cared for, and the price seemed good. His room has a single bedroom and a nice living room. It is a really nice size, and it looks like it has been well maintained. They have a chapel, which was a really big deal for him. It looks like they have a lot of activities in the dining area. Attached to his room, he's got a little deck that overlooks wetlands. I like the location and friendliness of staff. He also knows someone who's already a resident there."

"I picked Copperfield Assisted Living for my husband. It's close by and looks nice; my daughter and I like it. The room is fine, like a little apartment with a kitchenette. There are two rooms for two men who will be in separate rooms but share a bath. He's moving there soon. "

Focusing on your unique needs and preferences, StoryPoint Minnetonka takes a holistic approach to senior care. With us, you can expect consistent yet individualized care rooted in evidence-based research and theories of aging. From personalized programming to quality dining, we concentrate on your individual wellness and well-being so you can live life exactly how you please. We remain firmly focused on promoting the safety of our residents and are taking rigorous measures to help maintain their health during this time. StoryPoint Minnetonka CareConnect, our electronic health record system, allows physicians to track residents' care, medication protocol, and progress notes remotely. In addition, we are facilitating telehealth visits with health care providers, minimizing the need for external office visits. At StoryPoint Minnetonka, championing quality of life for all seniors is our mission and is carried out by every StoryPoint Minnetonka team member. Based on resident surveys, consumer insights, and industry metrics, national programs have recognized StoryPoint Minnetonka's efforts and our commitment to quality care. StoryPoint Minnetonka communities have earned more than 280 National Quality Awards - more than any other assisted living provider. To learn more about our award-winning communities, a full listing of the company's recipients can be found on StoryPoint Minnetonka's National Quality Award page. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Minnesota Health Care Provider Directory

"I toured. It was new and updated, and it was very nice. We saw the studio room and it was nice and updated, but it was a little bit small. The dining area was nice, spacious, new, and updated. It was more like a restaurant. It had a bar area, and they do happy hours there, and then it had a seating area. We saw bingo going on and some residents were meeting in the lobby with their loved ones. The staff was very friendly. It didn't have as much outdoor space as I would have hoped, but they had it beautifully maintained. It was definitely in a more industrial area."

"We're moving Dad in next weekend. Very clean, set up, very nice, with very friendly staff. It's a nice place, and easy to work with. The apartment was very spacious, and the one that we picked, he can be assisted or independent. So we'll never have to move him again. It has room for a kitchen table. The dining area was very nice, open, and spacious. I think there's three different places in that one you can eat at. It's just clean and well kept up. They have plenty of events, and an event calendar that should be very helpful. There was something going on every day. Shelly was excellent to work with."

"My friend will be moving to Benedictine Living. The food was fantastic and the rooms were awesome. I toured the memory care unit and it was the nicest one I've seen yet. It was spacious, bright, and cheerful. The people seemed nice. They were very helpful and they were not pushy. They knew that they had a good place to sell, and so they were forthcoming on anything. They had a workout room and sort of a makeshift space that they used for church and different services and stuff. They showed me the library. They had a quilting group that displayed quilts, which made it look and feel homey. The elevators were conveniently located plus I liked that they had stairs. If you wanted to walk up the stairs, you could walk up the stairs for exercise up or down. I liked how it was extremely secure. You couldn't just walk on and off the street. You had to either call somebody that is there or you talk to the office and they would allow you in. I liked how they're not hovering out the front door trying to make the residents there feel like they're being watched all the time. I loved the dining room area. I also liked how they could convert it into other usable space. I loved the view that my friend would have from her room. I liked the proximity of the actual building being right next to a line of medical clinics and a hospital. The biggest selling point was that they were the only ones in Northfield that had memory care on the premises. When I looked at the information as to what their upcoming events were, they would take them shopping, bowling, and to different places in the community for lunch."

"The Lodge At White Bear was an excellent place. I was especially impressed with their surroundings and the opportunity to do things outdoors. The person who did the tour was very nice and very helpful. They had a small library and the rooms looked good."