Residents describe care that feels thorough and unhurried during visits.
Multiple residents say clinicians are attentive to details and take time to answer questions. Several also mention they never felt rushed or patronized, including during checkups where parents reported lots of time and support. The community’s care services include activities of daily living assistance and medication management, which aligns with why families may value careful, ongoing oversight alongside appointments.
common4 reviews mention this
Families value having choices
Residents say the team gives families options and respects what they want.
A recurring theme is that families feel involved in decisions, with providers sharing information and letting parents choose. Residents also describe no pressure or judgment, and one review frames the approach as informed consent. That matches the community’s emphasis on coordination with health care providers and assistance with daily living needs, where family preferences often matter day to day.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Access can run slowly
Residents report delays getting routine or timely follow-up care.
Some residents describe difficulty booking routine visits far in advance, including needing to wait months for a wellness appointment. Others report gaps in follow-up responsiveness after a sick visit, describing that no one called back as promised. The community does offer transportation to medical appointments and coordination with health care providers, but these reviews still point to scheduling and callback problems when care is needed quickly.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
5 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Minneapolis-St Paul International (7 miles away)
Care Services
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
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
Walgreens (2.4 miles)
Walgreens (2.9 miles)
Lunds & Byerlys Burnsville (3 miles)
Walgreens (3 miles)
Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute – Apple Valley (3.8 miles)
Cafes
Caribou Coffee (1.1 miles)
Starbucks (2.6 miles)
Panera Bread (2.9 miles)
Starbucks (3 miles)
Caribou Coffee (3.5 miles)
Starbucks (3.6 miles)
Panera Bread (4 miles)
Restaurants
Denny's (1.9 miles)
McDonald's (2 miles)
Burger King (2.5 miles)
Taco Bell (2.7 miles)
McDonald's (2.7 miles)
Burger King (2.7 miles)
Chipotle Mexican Grill (2.8 miles)
Physicians
Southdale Pediatrics (2.2 miles)
Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center Burnsville (2.4 miles)
Fairview Ridges Specialty Care Center Park Nicollet Obgyn (2.4 miles)
Fairview Ridges Specialty Care Center (2.5 miles)
Sstar-Sports Specific Training & Rehab (2.6 miles)
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