
The Glenn Hopkins
Offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Adult Day Care, and Memory Care
Reviews of The Glenn Hopkins
Assisted Living Reviews for The Glenn Hopkins
February 06, 2022
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June 22, 2021
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May 21, 2017
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October 07, 2016
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March 27, 2014
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December 31, 2013
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Independent Living Reviews for The Glenn Hopkins
May 15, 2022
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April 20, 2022
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November 20, 2021
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September 17, 2021
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March 18, 2021
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April 25, 2018
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November 30, 2017
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August 26, 2017
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October 24, 2016
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October 22, 2016
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July 27, 2016
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July 04, 2015
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June 26, 2014
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August 19, 2013
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June 26, 2013
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July 02, 2012
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May 24, 2011
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Questions about The Glenn Hopkins
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
Training is provided by the Director of Nursing, Community Life Supervisor, Corporate Director of Healthcare Staff Development, Licensed Assisted Living Director and through Educare Online Training program. All staff providing direct care to residents at The Terraces, as well as supervisors of those direct care staff, receive 8 hour of general dementia care training at their initial orientation and receive 2 hours of additional general dementia care training annually covering 8 dementia care focus areas. Staff who are not direct care providers but assist in the memory care neighborhoods (i.e. maintenance, housekeeping, reception, etc.) will receive 4 hours of general dementia care training at initial orientation. These team members receive 2 hours of additional dementia training annually.
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at The Glenn Hopkins. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
The Terraces Assisted Living at The Glenn Hopkins has neighbors between the ages of 85-89. 70% of our Assisted Living Community is female and the other 30% is male. We offer a 7 day per week Community Life Activity program focusing on creative, spiritual, recreational, physical, emotional and social well being with a wide variety of programs. Outings into the broader community happens on Accessible Coach Buses for dining, scenic drives, entertainments, museums, etc.
What programs or activities does The Glenn Hopkins offer to enrich residents' well-being?
Daily exercise classes, brain games, social events with music entertainments, concerts, spiritual care programs including Bible Study, Hymn Sing
What places are near The Glenn Hopkins or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
Hennepin County Library, Hopkins Art & Performance Center, Scoreboard Restaurant, Jimmy's Restaurant, Woody's Grille Restaurant, Golden Nugget Restaurant, Shady Oak Lake Beach and Park, Music in the Park in Downtown Hopkins.
What transportation services does The Glenn Hopkins offer to assisted living residents?
Group transportation on 2 accessible coach buses. Resident Services provides resources for 1-1 transportation services in the area.
What makes the chef or dining program at The Glenn Hopkins exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Unidine, our on site dining service, makes everything from scratch at our community. The Terraces Assisted Living community members enjoy a selection of entrees at lunch and dinner to promote choice and an "Always Available" menu of lighter fare.
What safety features or security measures does The Glenn Hopkins offer to assisted living residents?
The building has controlled access on all exterior doors with them being locked 24/7. We have a Security Desk staffed 24/7. Front door cameras and garage door camera's provide additional monitoring. All the Terraces Assisted Living Exterior doors are alarmed at night to alert anyone passing in and out of the community. Residents have Emergency Pull cords in their apartments and have personal emergency pendants to call for assistance 24/7.
How does The Glenn Hopkins keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
Regular Care Conferences, informal updates during family stopping by to visit, Monthly Newsletter, monthly or more frequent communications via email using Constant Contact to updated families.
If The Glenn Hopkins accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
We welcome families to bring their pets to visit. Pets must have up to date shots and be on a leash. We do have a walking path and sitting areas in the backyard of our campus that has resident gardens, Willow pond, Weeping Willows and bench seats along the pathway.
Describe the overall population of independent living residents at The Glenn Hopkins. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
The Towers Independent Living population is made up of about 68% female an d 32% male. There are many couples living together in the Towers Independent Living Community. The Towers Community members pursue a wide variety of social, recreational, spiritual, educational, creative and physically fit programs through our Community Life programs 6 days a week. Daily Mass in our dedicated Chapel and Weekly Interfaith are offered through our Full Time Pastoral Care Staff.
What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?
Orchestra Hall, many area churches, Hopkins Center for the Arts, Hennepin County Library, variety of restaurants, Shady Oak Beach and park, Lake Minnetonka, variety of Museums, Theatre (Guthrie, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Old Log Theatre + more), St. Paul Chamber Orchestra,
What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at The Glenn Hopkins has organized?
"Music Man" Musical at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Lunch at Outback Steakhouse, Festival of Lights in viewing Christmas Light Shows in the area, Breakfast Outing
What transportation services does The Glenn Hopkins offer to independent living residents?
Group Transportation 5 days per week for grocery shopping, department store shopping, dining, arts/entertainments, scenic drives and cultural programs including museums. There is a group Medical Shuttle Bus that goes out 2x per month. Full time Resident Services Coordinator works with residents and families to provide reliable, insured and reputable transportation resources of area providers.
What common areas are available for independent living residents?
Salon, Coffee Nook, Patio overlooking Willow Pond & 7 mile walking path, Theatre Room, Chapel, Fireside Room, Dining Room, Party Room, Library, Gift Shop, Fitness Center.
What safety features or security measures does The Glenn Hopkins offer to independent living residents?
Front Desk is staff 24/7, community members have 2 Emergency Pull Cords in apartment with 24/7 Emergency Response, daily "I'm Okay" Wellness Check, Exterior Doors are controlled access and locked 24/7.
If The Glenn Hopkins accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
We welcome families to bring their pets to visit. Pets must have up to date shots and be on a leash. We do have a walking path and sitting areas in the backyard of our campus that has resident gardens, Willow pond, Weeping Willows and bench seats along the pathway.
Does The Glenn Hopkins work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?
Towers Independent Living has a Full Time Social Worker that provides support for planning as health, emotional and financial needs change. Towers Residents can open to in house homecare services with up to 4 scheduled services per day between 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM. Towers Independent Living have options to access primary care services through Twin Cities Physicians and receive primary care visits in their home. Dr. Ordered Medicare Therapies can be arranged on site. Odom Health & Wellness Rehabilitation services are on site to provide Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapies.
What safety features or security measures does The Glenn Hopkins provide to protect residents who wander?
Our Willows and Ponds Memory Care Neighborhoods are secure. Community members living in the Ponds and Willows wear a Wanderguard alert system. Care Plans are updated with wander risk and mitigations and staff are educated. All memory care residents are escorted with staff or family when leaving the Ponds or Willows neighborhoods.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
The Director of Homecare (RN, BSN) does an initial assessment prior to move in, update at the time of move in and ongoing evaluation with every 90 days reassessing care plan, interventions and cognitive functioning. Significant change in health will prompt a cognitive evaluation review also.
What techniques does The Glenn Hopkins use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
The Ponds and Willows neighborhoods have their own dedicated dining room coming together for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Staff (Dining Services, Homecare, Community Life, etc.) are present at all meal times to assist with serving, providing feeding assistance or verbal or physical cues to assist the resident with maximum independence and intake. Depending on needs of the resident, meals are offered 1 course or component at a time and likes and dislikes are gathered from Life Story (Social History) intake. Ongoing evaluation of resident needs at meal times provides opportunities to rearrange seating to accommodate social, independent diners with each other and smaller tables for those needing more assistance and staff interaction during meal times.
How does The Glenn Hopkins keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
Formal Quarterly Care Conferences and significant change conferences as needed, informal updates when families are visiting and check in with nursing, phone calls and emails to update regularly about any changes, Monthly community newsletter, Facebook Page and Email Blast updates using Constant Contact for general updates for families.
Describe the neighborhood around The Glenn Hopkins. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
The Glenn Hopkins continuum care community sits of 14 acres of green space and natural beauty. Tucked in the southwest corner of the city of Hopkins, the community is nestled in a residential neighborhood of townhomes and multifamily living homes with mature trees and open spaces.
Is The Glenn Hopkins affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
The Glenn Hopkins is conveniently located near Methodist/Park Nicollet Hospital System, Fairview Hospital System, Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), Abbott Northwestern and North Memorial.
Costs for The Glenn Hopkins
Services and Amenities of The Glenn Hopkins
Costs
- Entry Fee
- Fee Structure Extra: Entry Fee Cost : $2000
- Assisted Living Starting At: $3189/month
- Independent Living Starting At: $1733/month
- Memory Care Starting At: $4345/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: No
- Studio Apartments
General
- Resident Capacity: 310
- Respite Care
- Minimum Age: 62
- Pets: No Pets Allowed
About The Glenn Hopkins
Close the door to the hassles of homeownership and open a new one to the fully equipped senior lifestyle of The Glenn Hopkins. We take care of the maintenance while you enjoy life in this quiet, relaxed and comfortable community. At The Glenn Hopkins, you have the freedom to grow and discover during this gracious season of mature life. Our vibrant Catholic senior community is located on 14 rolling acres of land in beautiful Hopkins, Minnesota. You will enjoy the natural beauty and feel of living in the country combined with the convenience of being just minutes away from virtually everything the Twin Cities has to offer.
What Makes Us Special
Long term employees providing personalized care, along with ongoing personal relationships with residents and families. We offer abundant outdoor/green space. We offer spiritual support with 2 chapels, daily masses and a pastoral care team.
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