Independent Living Communities in Inver Grove Heights, MN

"We toured Brookdale Edina. The person sitting at the front desk had been there 15 years, which we thought was a positive thing. There were other people that made indications that the staff there had longevity, which meant it was a positive place to work. We also liked the rooms that we saw. We looked at two rooms, a studio apartment and a one-bedroom. They looked clean, and they smelled clean. They were ready to live in, too. We weren't shown a room that needed a bunch of work. We liked the ratio of the staff to their patients. We were told it was five to one. It is one staff member for every five residents, which is really high. We appreciated the help that we received from the young man who gave the tour, not just on the tour day, but in the follow-up that he did with us and the help he then provided us as we were trying to close the deal in a timely fashion. He worked really hard for us. Even though it didn't work, he still really gave his all, and I really appreciated that. I can't say there was anything we didn't like at Brookdale Edina. It was our first choice, it was our first tour, and we really wanted to have my sister be a fit there, but it isn't going to work. One other thing that we like is that it's connected to Edinborough Park, so there's often something happening, and so it doesn't feel so isolated like a lot of homes do. It is really nice. I would live there."

"Abiitan Mill City is my favorite. If I wanted to stay in Minneapolis, I would move there. It is located near the river. The streets are lined with trees. There are lots of good restaurants within walking distance. The Guthrie Theater is within walking distance, too. Great transportation is available, from the light rail to buses. The rooms were beautiful with huge windows. They had lovely common spaces, indoors and outdoors. There were lots of arts in the hallways that I found to be very contemporary. There was a lively feeling about the staff and the residents I met. There were many happy people there."

"I toured Gable Pines. They can't take my wife because she is non-ambulatory. It's a fine place and the staff was very helpful. I didn't look at a room because we didn't get that far when they found out what kind of care my wife would need, but that's okay. The dining area was nice."

"To say this community is impeccable and amazing is an understatement. My mother previously lived here some years ago, so I was already familiar with the place. I do not have a single ounce of negativity to spill. From the staff to the grounds, to the amenities, to the accommodations and beyond, I am extremely satisfied with my experience here. You can't beat the location; I have everything I need here, and within walking distance if need be. Everyone here is always willing to help and lend a hand - I remember having contacting Rachael, the Executive Director, asking if my upcoming unit had a microwave included or if I needed to bring my own - Upon move in, I discovered that they installed a brand new microwave for me! The grounds are always well maintained. The servers in the morning, and the housekeeping team do their jobs to the best of their ability and always with a smile. They are all so full of life and it is very evident to me that this company truly cares about its employees and their residents - they go above and beyond to make you feel warm, welcomed, valued and included. I love how there are trees right in front of my patio - it provides privacy, and it is a beautiful touch. A community that allows dogs was very important to me when searching for a place, and I'm happy that my little Alexander is as joyful as I am in a community like this. The Maintenance Director, Luis, is everywhere at once and that man will go to the ends of the earth of make sure that a job is done to the best quality and done right, as well as make sure that all of the residents are satisfied. I remember him coming to my home in his personal vehicle, prior to me moving in, so that I could get the paperwork done and I have to hand it to Rachael to keeping in consistent contact with me from the start to now, no matter the matter at hand or issue, and making sure that I am well taken care of. Kudos to the company for truly having their residents and employees within their best interests and intentions - it really shows here. You won't be disappointed with this place!"

"Knollwood Place Apartments were very good and excellent. The staff and people were extremely friendly. We felt very welcomed, and the apartment was what we were looking for and had just been redone. They had a long list of activities and served meals. The place and the hallways were clean. They had different classes if you needed them. The rooms were adequate in size."

"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 lived at Oakridge Place. The price was good. You have a choice of doing a full meal plan, one meal a day, or two meals a day. They had wonderful staff there. We visited there. I thought that I was going to be able to have a meal there, but I didn't get to. I was a little late, and they were in the middle of their lunch. If you don't like what's on their menu for the day, you can do an ala carte menu. They could have said, 'Well, we can get you a sandwich quick' since people were still eating in the dining room. They could have done that. I think the staff either forgot or had to continue with the tour because I was late, and she had other things going on. The staff was wonderful. I visited this place two weeks ago, and the person who did the tour was Heather. She is new to that place, but she's very good and helpful. They had a couple of apartments that they were fixing up. After someone leaves a place like that, they thoroughly have to go through it and clean it. Heather did a great job. I was pleased with it. It didn't make a difference that I didn't get a lunch, but I think if they tell you you're going to get lunch, you should get a sandwich or something. They have a lot of activities for the residents. They had a lot of people coming in to sing. Sometimes, during the meal, they had light piano music going on and a lady was playing. It's not a place that I wanted, but it would be a great place for the right person. They were very efficient with everything. The dining room was very clean. The hallways were very clean and kept up well. They had a lot of activities. From experience with my mom being there, they have activities that are geared towards older people like bingo, putting puzzles together, and music. They have a van where they'll take you to the bank or they'll take you where you need to go. My mom was there during COVID the whole time and it doesn't bother her too much because she wasn't used to going out much anyway because she's blind and couldn't see. She had those books where they listened to the books. Those are provided by the Foundation for the Blind and that was her enjoyment for activity. There are good things for the people to do there. Overall (and I based it on what my mother was able to do), they were very efficient with that. They had therapies that would come in if your doctor agreed that you needed that. They had bingo, music, therapy, exercise, and some other types of games."

"I toured Chapel View Senior Health & Living Senior Living Community. It seemed very nice. The staff was very friendly. I didn't spend a lot of time there, but what I saw, I thought was really good."

"I toured Copperfield Hill and I saw that it was a nice place to live if you would need assistive care or health care. The rooms were nice. They have two separate rooms for people so they don't have to share a room, they have their own separate rooms but they share a living area. They have like a little kitchenette and a sitting area. Then they showed me where they eat and where they have their activities and where they play games. It's not a huge place or anything, so you walk in and there's the sitting area. They have a chapel there, and they were doing arts at the time. I liked the area, it was a nice-looking room with a bed and a dresser."

"I toured Elim Shores. I like the price of the unit. And it was located by a lake, so that was another plus for me. It also had the capability of having assisted living, and you would stay in your own unit, and not move, so it has services where you live. Also, they would take a program in Minnesota called elderly waiver. They have three meals a day. You have the option of buying a meal plan. You didn't have to buy all three meals. You could pay as you go or buy a reduced ticket group. I like the availability of meals and I like the availability of assisted living and elderly waivers. As life changes for me, I will probably need all of those. They have underground garage parking, which is ideal in Minnesota. There's a beauty shop, and of course, crafts and church services, so all of that was appealing. They have units that view the lake. If financially you could afford them, then you could live there. I had a taste of their barbecue, and it was okay. They have a dock, so those who would like to fish that would be available. They were planning to buy a pontoon, so there would be rides in the water. I think they have a bus and take people out in outings."

"I moved to Bay Harbor of River Falls. It's wonderful. All the people that live there are very nice, and they have wonderful activities every day. I enjoy it very much. The food is excellent. Yesterday, we had music in the afternoon and bingo. The dining area, they're remodeling it right now, and it's very clean and very nice. I like my room very much. They send somebody in once a week for 15 minutes to do the floors, the sink, and the bathroom."

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"I love living at Keystone. I am in the independent living and my husband is in the memory care. Very convenient for me. The room sizes and closets are perfect and the food is great. I can sit out on the balcony and read. Lots of activities if you want to participate."

"My parents moved into Haven Wood in June 2023. Sadly, my mom passed away that fall, and I was initially concerned about how my dad would manage living on his own. Fortunately, he truly loves it at Haven Wood. The facility and rooms are top-notch, and my dad can’t say enough good things about the food — both the quality and variety are excellent. He especially appreciates the willingness of the kitchen staff to accommodate "off-menu" requests, which makes meals feel more personal and enjoyable. While there has been quite a bit of staff turnover, everyone has been exceptionally kind and attentive to my dad, and I’m deeply grateful for the care he’s received."