Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are kind, attentive, and quick to respond.
Across the reviews, families describe staff who treat residents with patience, respect, and a personal, family-like approach. Many also mention responsivenessâquestions answered promptly, minor concerns addressed right away, and care delivered with consistent attentiveness. Multiple reviewers describe day-to-day communication and follow-through as part of why they felt confident about their loved oneâs care.
common21 reviews mention this
Activities keep residents engaged daily
Residents are kept busy with frequent, varied activities and events.
Many reviews highlight an active schedule that keeps residents engagedâeverything from music and crafts to bingo, exercise, and social events. Several families describe the activities as creative and tailored, including intergenerational visits and group outings. A number of reviewers also mention that the activities supported a smoother transition when moving into assisted living or memory care.
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Memory care staff feel trained
Families describe memory care staff who understand specific dementia needs.
Reviewers in memory care and families searching for memory support often emphasize that staff recognize residentsâ needs and respond appropriately as conditions change. Several describe the team as specifically knowledgeableâaware of dementia details and able to work with progression over time. Families also mention that this expertise shows in how staff engage residents and communicate with families during care.
common4 reviews mention this
Apartment living feels comfortable
Apartment-style living is described as comfortable and easy to personalize.
A few families mention that units were a good fit for their loved ones, including feeling cozy and appropriately sized. Some reviewers also describe the ability to furnish and personalize the apartment in a way that helped during the move. Comfort and privacy are recurring in these comments, especially for families transitioning from independent living.
common2 reviews mention this
Close to major medical options
The communityâs location places common medical resources nearby.
At least one reviewer notes the community is next to Burnsville Bridges Hospital, and other reviews reference ongoing medical support during their loved onesâ stays. The nearby options include hospital and physician offices within short drives, which aligns with families who mention medical access as part of the overall support they relied on.
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Features
Housing
50 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 (9 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
Physicians
Southdale Pediatrics (0.2 miles)
Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center Burnsville (0.3 miles)
Fairview Ridges Specialty Care Center Park Nicollet Obgyn (0.3 miles)
Fairview Ridges Specialty Care Center (0.4 miles)
Twin Cities Orthopedics Burnsville (0.9 miles)
Nystrom & Associates (3.2 miles)
Savage Family Eye Clinic (4 miles)
Hospitals
Fairview Ridges Hospital (0.2 miles)
Apple Valley Medical Clinic (3.3 miles)
Restaurants
Taco Bell (0.6 miles)
McDonald's (0.6 miles)
Burger King (0.6 miles)
The Original Pancake House (0.8 miles)
Chipotle Mexican Grill (0.9 miles)
JL Beers (1.1 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (1.1 miles)
Cafes
Panera Bread (0.9 miles)
Starbucks (1.2 miles)
Caribou Coffee (1.5 miles)
Caribou Coffee (1.8 miles)
Starbucks (2.9 miles)
Panera Bread (3.2 miles)
Starbucks (4.3 miles)
Pharmacies
Lunds & Byerlys Burnsville (0.9 miles)
Walgreens (1 miles)
Walgreens (1.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
Walgreens (2.9 miles)
Walgreens (3.2 miles)
Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute â Apple Valley (3.3 miles)
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50 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
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
Minneapolis-St Paul International (9 miles away)
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Broad care options (assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing) with on-site activities and indoor common spaces.
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