Residents repeatedly describe staff and maintenance as timely and helpful when issues come up.
Many residents say maintenance follows up quickly and completes repairs or updates without a lot of back-and-forth, including fixes for things like air conditioning and bathroom or shower components. Several also mention friendly, professional communication from the office and maintenance teams, with “timely” responses showing up alongside routine requests and emergencies. A few comments contrast that with unresolved maintenance or longer waits, but the overall pattern in the reviews still centers on responsiveness.
common10 reviews mention this
Clean, well-kept property
Residents frequently mention a clean, well-maintained environment.
A number of reviews highlight that the buildings and grounds are kept clean and well maintained. Others add that the property feels quiet and comfortable, with grounds cared for on a regular basis. Even when reviewers report problems, several still describe specific areas or overall upkeep as generally kept up, suggesting cleanliness is a common bright spot.
common6 reviews mention this
Community feel and activities
Residents describe community activities that help neighbors connect.
Some reviews point to scheduled activities and resident interaction as a reason they enjoy living here, including seasonal events that bring people together. Residents also mention feeling a sense of community with friendly neighbors and staff support around those events. While reviews vary on day-to-day experience, the activity-and-neighbor theme comes through in multiple comments.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Affordability, but repeated rent concerns
Pricing is described as affordable by some, but others call out frequent rent increases and questionable value.
Several residents describe rent as affordable and cost-effective, which supports the idea that the community can fit budgets better than some alternatives. At the same time, multiple reviews mention concerns about rent increases happening over a short period and uncertainty about how costs are handled. One review explicitly questions whether the accommodation value matches the price, tying the criticism to amenity quality and service issues.
caveat8 reviews mention this
Maintenance and safety problems reported
Some residents report unresolved maintenance issues and safety concerns that affected daily living.
A subset of reviews describes serious issues like plumbing or water problems, mold, and pests, with complaints that repairs were delayed or not handled as expected. Others mention dissatisfaction with how concerns were addressed, including times when they say maintenance requests were not resolved or notices were not provided. These negative experiences stand out against the more positive maintenance stories, but they are consistent enough to be a recurring caveat in the reviews.
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
21 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Minneapolis-St Paul International (6 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.4 miles)
Walgreens (1.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
Walgreens (4 miles)
Lunds & Byerlys Burnsville (4 miles)
Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute – Apple Valley (4 miles)
Restaurants
McDonald's (0.9 miles)
Burger King (1.5 miles)
Denny's (3.1 miles)
Yankee Tavern (3.7 miles)
Taco Bell (3.8 miles)
McDonald's (3.8 miles)
Burger King (3.8 miles)
Theaters
Emagine Eagan (1.3 miles)
Jj’s Theatre & Draft House (5 miles)
Physicians
Sstar-Sports Specific Training & Rehab (1.5 miles)
Southdale Pediatrics (3.3 miles)
Fairview Clinics (3.5 miles)
Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center Burnsville (3.5 miles)
Fairview Ridges Specialty Care Center Park Nicollet Obgyn (3.5 miles)
Fairview Ridges Specialty Care Center (3.6 miles)
Minnesota Eye Consultants (3.6 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (1.5 miles)
Caribou Coffee (2.3 miles)
Starbucks (4 miles)
Panera Bread (4.1 miles)
Starbucks (4.2 miles)
Panera Bread (4.3 miles)
Starbucks (4.4 miles)
Hospitals
Fairview Ridges Hospital (3.4 miles)
Apple Valley Medical Clinic (4 miles)
Transportation
Mall of America LRT Station (4.3 miles)
Delta Employee Bus Stop #1 (5.4 miles)
Terminal 2-Humphrey (5.8 miles)
TSA Checkpoint 1 (5.8 miles)
Concourse A (6.4 miles)
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) (6.4 miles)
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