Minnesota Senior Living in Burnsville, MN

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Minnesota Senior Living

Minnesota Senior Living in Burnsville, MN

Minnesota Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community in Burnsville, MN.

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11111 River Hills Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.8 from 33 reviews
5 stars
21
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Minnesota Senior Living

common 17 reviews mention this

Friendly, attentive staff stand out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are friendly, helpful, and attentive to residents.

Multiple reviews say the staff creates a welcoming day-to-day experience, from maintenance and housekeeping to management and activity staff. Several residents or family members mention that staff members know them by name and follow through in ways that feel supportive. Even some critical reviews still acknowledge parts of the experience, but they also call out breakdowns in responsiveness, communication, or professionalism.

common 8 reviews mention this

Restaurant-style dining and good food

Dining is a recurring bright spot, with residents describing restaurant-style meals and consistently good food.

Residents and visitors describe dining as more like a restaurant than a cafeteria, with open dining seating and additional choices when needed. Several reviews praise the quality and variety of meals, including specific praise for chefs and flavors. A few reviews are negative about food changes, including complaints about boxed meals and taste after changes to dining delivery, plus one note about not having specific menus for diabetes or heart health needs.

common 7 reviews mention this

Activities feel plentiful and varied

Many residents describe a wide variety of activities that make it easier to stay engaged.

Reviews frequently mention that there is a lot to do, with daily options and variety that supports social life. Families also describe residents becoming more interested in getting out of their apartments and participating after moving in. For some residents, the community’s activities also extend to family-facing events and virtual engagement, while a few reviews focus more on care needs than programming.

common 4 reviews mention this

Care support centers on communication

Residents and families mention medication support and hands-on care, alongside complaints when care communication fails.

Several positive reviews tie the improvement of residents’ day-to-day well-being to medication timing, wellness checks, and staff support. One review specifically says nursing staff are available and helpful, and another points to medication management as part of regular routines. At the same time, at least a couple of reviews raise serious concerns about medication omissions or care communication, describing incidents that led to family urgency and follow-up.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Memory care needs to be stronger

Some families question whether memory care is equipped for their loved ones’ needs.

Two reviews raise concerns specifically tied to memory care, saying the facility was not properly equipped and advising others to look elsewhere. One account describes frequent calls to family members within a short period, suggesting care didn’t reduce the burden on caregivers as expected. These reviews also contrast with other experiences that describe supportive staff, but they highlight a persistent worry about memory care readiness.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Pricing and billing feel inconsistent

Some families report concerns about rent costs and billing practices.

A negative review describes rising rent and adds complaints about how rent was handled around relocation timing, including prorating and deductions. Another review mentions paying additional fees after moving a loved one out, adding to the sense that billing consequences may not align with what families expect. These cost issues stand out because most other feedback emphasizes welcoming routines, meals, and activities rather than fee clarity.

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Features

Housing

  • 179 resident community capacity 179 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International (5 miles away) Minneapolis-St Paul International (5 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.9 miles)
  • Burger King (1.5 miles)
  • Yankee Tavern (2.8 miles)
  • Wendy's (3.4 miles)
  • Hy-Vee Market Grille (3.6 miles)
  • Hazelwood Food and Drinks (3.7 miles)
  • Taco Bell (3.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • Hy-Vee Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4 miles)

Physicians

  • Sstar-Sports Specific Training & Rehab (1.2 miles)
  • Fairview Clinics (3.3 miles)
  • Minnesota Eye Consultants (3.5 miles)
  • Southdale Pediatrics (4.1 miles)
  • Mngi Digestive Health - Eagan Endoscopy Center & Clinic (4.3 miles)
  • Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center Burnsville (4.4 miles)
  • Fairview Ridges Specialty Care Center Park Nicollet Obgyn (4.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Emagine Eagan (1.2 miles)
  • Jj’s Theatre & Draft House (5.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (3.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.3 miles)
  • Dunn Brothers Coffee (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Mall of America LRT Station (3.6 miles)
  • Delta Employee Bus Stop #1 (4.6 miles)
  • Terminal 2-Humphrey (5 miles)
  • TSA Checkpoint 1 (5 miles)
  • Concourse A (5.5 miles)
  • Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) (5.6 miles)
  • Concourse F (5.6 miles)

Parks

  • Central Park (3.8 miles)
  • Lebanon Hills Regional Park (4.2 miles)
  • Keller Park (5.5 miles)
  • Lac Lavon Park (5.9 miles)
  • Burr Oaks Park (6.1 miles)
  • Greenhaven Park (6.1 miles)
  • Taft Park (6.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Fairview Ridges Hospital (4.3 miles)
  • Apple Valley Medical Clinic (4.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Woodcrest Church (6 miles)

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