Independent Living Communities in Hugo, MN

"The Ecumen Parmly (Margaret S Parmly) is actually a very wonderful place, very clean, friendly, and nice. They do have assisted living, and we are trying to get my mother in there. She went in there Thursday last week, and the people working there were very friendly. It is very clean and very beautiful. It’s a large facility, but each section has its own wing. They have entertainers that come in, and they have TVs. The atmosphere was very good. The room is not that bad; they have like six people in there and each has plenty of room. She has her own bathroom, TV, a chair, and a table. She gets assistance getting to the wheelchair and then to the bathroom. They come very quickly when she pushes the button, and then the person that comes in would do wound care. They are very good, and they listen to her. "

"The rooms are older and small. The care is moderately good. The biggest complaint is that we purchased new comfortable clothing for him and within a week all but one item we purchased “disappeared” never to be seen again. They also “lost” a sweatshirt that was very dear to him. It is obvious that they randomly distribute clothing to other patients as we often arrived and he was wearing items that were not his own. I would be very wary of this place."

"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 Mother was in Memory Care for 4 years before she passed. Alzheimer's can change a person and the staff were already ready to help, distract and ensure her comfort and safety. I genuinely felt that there were staff there that really cared about her as a person. "Minnesota Nice" is not a myth!"

"I liked Havenwood of Richfield really well. I just didn't like it being on the other side of the river from me. The rooms were quite spacious, but the kitchens were probably a third of what the apartment was. For a one-bedroom apartment, it is kind of ridiculous to have the kitchen be so huge when they're providing two meals a day. I just felt that they could have had more living space. The living room/dining area was tiny. There was no living space. It's all kitchen. Everything was clean, neat, and well-organized. The staff was very friendly. Their social activities director's dad lived there. I think that's a pretty awesome statement that the staff would want or have their family members living there."

"We're leaning towards RidgePointe of Minnetonka. It was wonderful, they spent over two hours with us, and we were extremely pleased with Paula, who helped us, showed us all the different apartments and the configuration, and then told us all of the wonderful prices that the place had. We saw a two bedroom, two bath, then we saw a one bedroom and a den, and then just a plain one bedroom with one bath. They have three dinners per year that are given to you. You have continental breakfast every day. They have excursions, they have lectures, and in the springtime they have gardening if you wish to do gardening because you can have a raised plot and raise flowers or raise tomatoes, whatever you choose. But you still have a chance to do something outdoors. They have a game room and exercise rooms, and they have a heated garage. And we found it extremely welcoming and it had everything that we could ask for."

"I'm going to move into Chapel View Senior Health & Living Senior Living Community. It's independent and assisted living, and it also has a long-term care component attached. It's comfortable looking, and it's welcoming. There's a person at the desk that can help you. It looks clean. I will be in a one-bedroom unit. This is an older building, but the bathroom is equipped for a walker or wheelchair use. The doorways are wide. There's adequate storage. It's upgraded. The staff during the tour was wonderful and very accommodating. The staff at the front desk was very accommodating, too. I looked at a couple of different units. I can purchase meals if I want. They have a garden group and a Bible group. They have church services here. They have different card games. They have movie time, crafting, and outings. They have a vehicle that can take people to activities outside of the building. The bus also takes you to the grocery store."

"We had my mom ready to go into Cornerstone Assisted Living, but we'd have to put her into memory care there. Having seen other memory cares, it's probably the best one but that's a drastic change, and it's not an environment I would want to put my mother in at this point. It's a very nice community, and the assisted living was beautiful. We toured the assisted area where they have a dining area, a solarium and activities. It was very nice. My mom would have to be sent down into the lower level, which they lock up unless family comes. It's a newer community, but the memory care rooms were pretty small, which my mother doesn't like. They also wouldn't allow pets, and that was a big deal for her too, and that was probably the last straw for her. From what I understand, it's normal for any memory care community."

"I liked it very much; it was very nice. I felt good about the place, but it didn’t appeal for my needs. The staff that accommodated me was really wonderful. The dining area was nice, and I liked it. The room that I saw was nice and clean, but small."

"As far as I was concerned, everything about Villas at Pleasant Avenue II was very nice, and they were very helpful. I wouldn't mind living there. I really liked it. I liked the way the kitchen was set up. I liked the way the rooms were set up."

"Waverly Gardens was the best. Everything is top quality and excellent. It’s homey. However, it requires a lot of money out. "

The Arbors of White Bear Lake, a senior living community located in White Bear Lake, MN, offers both Memory Care and Assisted Living services. This establishment is designed to meet various resident needs through well-planned amenities, room options, and services. Apartment options include living rooms and kitchenettes, providing a homelike atmosphere within the community. These units are tailored to support residents' daily needs, ensuring comfort and convenience. The community features multiple amenities that promote an active and engaging lifestyle. Outdoor common areas offer leisure and relaxation spaces, and it is pet-friendly, allowing residents to have their animal companions. A variety of organized activities, social events, and programs help foster a sense of community. The communal dining area provides a venue for residents to enjoy meals together, and WiFi/Internet access is available for staying connected. Additionally, yoga/stretching opportunities and organized field trips or outings are available to keep residents active and involved. To support residents' well-being, The Arbors of White Bear Lake provides essential services. General transportation services facilitate attendance at appointments or errands, and housekeeping services help maintain clean and comfortable living spaces. These services, along with the range of amenities, aim to deliver a supportive and engaging environment for residents.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Minnesota Health Care Provider Directory

"My sister has been living at Briarcliff Manor Apartments for 10 years now. The apartments are very nice. I don't know how old the apartment building is, but she has a 2-bedroom, 2-bath, a den, living room, and a family room. It's a good-sized apartment and very nice with a nice kitchen. I would assume probably the ones across the hall from her are the same, but I don't know how the building is set up. Her apartment is very nice, and it's set up very nicely with her. It's big and has everything you need. They get together for different things. They have a nice community room and a very nice big library. There's a lot of nice things there, and that's why she stayed there so long. The staff has always been good. For some reason, they just have that one person working in the office and that person has changed frequently. I don't know why, maybe pregnancy and that kind of thing comes up. The staff is there, and I think it's just part-time. They have activities for people, like every Friday they have bingo. The person that's in the office is basically in charge of what goes on in the community and stuff. They have bake sales even. It's basically just an apartment house. They don't do many activities there. What they do is newsletters and little things attached to their doors. They all get the same letter of what's going to happen this week. The area is nice. There are lots of walking places around there. It's close to the church, right across the street. It's also close to the regional library, which is also across the street. There are stores nearby and a holiday gas station right next to it. My sister gets her cash when she needs it. Maybe a half a mile or something away from bigger shopping center,s but she has what she needs right there. I don't think she would have lived there this long if it wasn't really a nice place to live."

"St. Andrew's Village Mahtomedi is right across the street from my sister's. We entered through the front door. We kind of got to see all of the levels of care that they have, but the focus is on assisted living and memory care. Both were very nice. My sister was just a bit overwhelmed by the size of the place. It's leading us to think maybe we have to go a little bit smaller. We liked the apartment and everything, but she said that it's just too fancy and it's just too big. We kind of crossed that off right away. The tour was very nice though, and we had a very nice lady showing us around. They have a lot to offer there, but she just wasn't so impressed with them. It wasn't anything that the place did. Everything looked beautiful, and there were a lot of nice facilities and nice gathering rooms. It just was a little bit too much. I thought there was more than what she needed. The place has a very nice layout. The area around it is very nice, and you can go out for walks. She lives across the street from it now and in a senior apartment, so she's very familiar with the area. It's also close to a lot of things, but yet it's really kind of secluded. They have a nice park and nice outside places to sit."