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The Elms in Anoka, MN

The Elms is an assisted living community in Anoka, MN.

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2171 Seventh Avenue North, Anoka, MN 55303

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4.8 from 102 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of The Elms

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Parking can be limited

On-site parking is limited, so plan for smaller arrivals.

Some event-related reviewers flag limited parking, noting it can be better suited for smaller groups. If you expect larger parties or multiple cars at once, residents and guests may need to plan around that limitation. The community’s grounds are described as workable, but parking shows up as the main practical constraint in the reviews.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Best for smaller gatherings

Several reviews describe the space as better for small receptions.

Multiple reviewers characterize the venue as a good fit for smaller gatherings, including small receptions and smaller wedding parties. One review specifically mentions it may be a little small depending on needs, while others recommend it as the right size for intimate events. That theme aligns with the broader feedback about limited parking, which also points toward smaller group planning.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 10 resident community capacity 10 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International (23 miles away) Minneapolis-St Paul International (23 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Cub Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Dakota Drug (2.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Ambi Wine Bar (0.5 miles)
  • 10K Brewing (0.6 miles)
  • Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar (1 miles)
  • Mandarin Buffet (1.3 miles)
  • Willy Mccoys Champlin (1.6 miles)
  • Pappy's (1.8 miles)
  • New Mandarin Restaurant (2.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Caribou Coffee (0.7 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (4.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.8 miles)

Parks

  • Pennisula Park (0.8 miles)
  • Riverdale Park (1.4 miles)
  • Crooked Lake Park & Beach (2.1 miles)
  • Kelsey Round Lake Park (3.3 miles)
  • Sunshine Park (4.3 miles)
  • Pinebrook Park (5.6 miles)
  • Ham Lake City Park (8.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center (1 miles)

Physicians

  • Mercy Orthopedics Clinic (1.1 miles)
  • Dr Kara Durick, Optometrist, and Associates - Coon Rapids (1.2 miles)
  • HealthPartners Riverway Clinic Anoka (1.2 miles)
  • The Dental Specialists (1.4 miles)
  • North Suburban Eye Specialists (1.5 miles)
  • Allina Hospitals & Clinics (3.5 miles)
  • Allina Health Ramsey Clinic (4.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Andover Cinema (3.5 miles)
  • AMC Coon Rapids 16 (5.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Ephiphany Catholic Church (3.7 miles)
  • Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Church (3.9 miles)

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