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Nervana's Caring Hands I in Burnsville, MN

Nervana's Caring Hands I is an assisted living community in Burnsville, MN.

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2508 River Hills Drive, Burnsville, MN 55337

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4.1 from 44 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Nervana's Caring Hands I

common 17 reviews mention this

Staff attention and warmth

Residents and families repeatedly describe a welcoming, supportive team.

Across reviews, people describe staff as friendly and easy to work with, from day-to-day interactions to helping residents transition smoothly. Several reviewers also mention staff knowing residents by name and being responsive to concerns, with families feeling heard and supported. Even when reviews are mixed, the positives frequently start with how staff members treat residents and visitors when they arrive.

common 8 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Many residents benefit from a steady schedule of activities.

Reviews consistently connect community life to an active calendar, with people citing daily activities and enrichment programs that keep residents social and engaged. Families also describe residents being able to live more independently in their routines, with more interest in leaving apartments and participating. A few reviews highlight how the life enrichment team listens to feedback and brings events like seasonal or holiday gatherings.

common 7 reviews mention this

Dining is a frequent bright spot

Dining stands out for quality, variety, and helpful service.

Several reviewers praise the quality and freshness of meals, including descriptions of restaurant-like dining and meals not being repeated for long stretches. Families also mention that food supports residents’ well-being, and one review says a relative often praises the food. A smaller number of reviews raise concerns about food quality after changes to service, including complaints about ā€œboxedā€ meals and portions.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Care reliability and communication concerns

Some residents and families report serious gaps in reliability and communication.

While many reviews are positive, multiple others describe problems that go beyond ordinary frustrations. Reports include medication errors or omissions, incidents of harm, and failures to communicate important health updates during situations like suspected outbreaks or end-of-life circumstances. There are also concerns that the facility may not be equipped for certain higher-support needs, especially for memory care, with families describing being contacted frequently and needing to step in.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Cost pressure and fee disputes

Pricing concerns show up around rent increases and move-out fees.

One review describes increased rent costs and a move-out process that did not match expectations, including a complaint about proration and additional deductions. Another review describes paying additional months of fees after relocation, presenting the experience as costly despite moving out. These complaints appear alongside otherwise positive feedback, suggesting cost is a recurring point of friction for some families.

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Features

Housing

  • 5 resident community capacity 5 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 (6 miles away) Minneapolis-St Paul International (6 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

  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • Hy-Vee Pharmacy (4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.2 miles)
  • Burger King (1.8 miles)
  • Yankee Tavern (3.2 miles)
  • Denny's (3.4 miles)
  • Hazelwood Food and Drinks (3.8 miles)
  • Wendy's (3.9 miles)
  • Hy-Vee Market Grille (4 miles)

Theaters

  • Emagine Eagan (1.6 miles)
  • Jj’s Theatre & Draft House (5.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Sstar-Sports Specific Training & Rehab (1.6 miles)
  • Fairview Clinics (3 miles)
  • Minnesota Eye Consultants (3.2 miles)
  • Southdale Pediatrics (3.8 miles)
  • Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center Burnsville (4 miles)
  • Fairview Ridges Specialty Care Center Park Nicollet Obgyn (4 miles)
  • Fairview Ridges Specialty Care Center (4.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.7 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (2.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Mall of America LRT Station (3.7 miles)
  • Delta Employee Bus Stop #1 (4.7 miles)
  • Terminal 2-Humphrey (5.1 miles)
  • TSA Checkpoint 1 (5.2 miles)
  • Concourse A (5.8 miles)
  • Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) (5.8 miles)
  • Concourse F (5.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Fairview Ridges Hospital (3.9 miles)
  • Apple Valley Medical Clinic (4.7 miles)

Parks

  • Central Park (4.2 miles)
  • Lebanon Hills Regional Park (4.7 miles)
  • Keller Park (5.3 miles)
  • Lac Lavon Park (5.7 miles)
  • Greenhaven Park (5.8 miles)
  • Taft Park (6.2 miles)

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