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Senior Helpers III in Burnsville, MN

Senior Helpers III is an assisted living community in Burnsville, MN.

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Senior Helpers III in Burnsville, MN

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Senior Helpers III

1501 Southcross Drive West, Burnsville, MN 55306

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

4.8 from 52 reviews
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Overall Review of Senior Helpers III

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Fast help when it’s urgent

Residents describe getting help quickly when situations became urgent.

Several reviews point to fast mobilization—families report calls answered promptly and caregivers scheduled to start the very next day. One family described having 24-hour care set up the same evening after an emergency, and another said the team responded on short notice when help was needed immediately after surgery. Overall, residents’ families highlight quick scheduling and clear follow-through when timing matters.

common 3 reviews mention this

Support for dementia care

Caregivers receive praise for working with dementia-specific needs.

Reviews that mention dementia describe added comfort and better day-to-day engagement. Families report help that reduces stress for a main caregiver, and they also describe nervousness with new helpers improving once the right caregiver match was found. One reviewer specifically notes activities and conversation that helped their loved one become more clear and look forward to visits.

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Staffing and pricing concerns

Some families raise concerns about staffing reliability and higher costs.

While many reviews are positive, a few report staffing breakdowns, frequent caregiver changes, and difficulty rescheduling around medical needs. Those negative experiences also include complaints about staffing shortages impacting coverage plans. Separately, one reviewer states the pricing was a little high even though scheduling was accommodating and the same caregiver could be continued.

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • 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 (11 miles away) Minneapolis-St Paul International (11 miles away)

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
  • 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
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • 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

This part of Burnsville, Minnesota offers convenient access to a variety of amenities essential for senior living. With several cafes, restaurants, and pharmacies within a short distance, residents can easily fulfill their daily needs. Additionally, there are multiple parks nearby for leisurely walks or outdoor activities. For healthcare services, there are various physicians' offices and Fairview Ridges Hospital in close proximity, ensuring quick access to medical care when needed. The area also provides entertainment options with theaters and places of worship available within a few miles. Overall, this neighborhood in Burnsville combines convenience and accessibility, making it a suitable choice for seniors looking for a comfortable and well-equipped community to call home.

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (0.8 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (0.8 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (2.8 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (4 miles)
  • Starbucks (4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Wendy's (0.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.8 miles)
  • JL Beers (0.8 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (0.9 miles)
  • The Original Pancake House (1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • Burger King (1.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • Lunds & Byerlys Burnsville (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.1 miles)

Parks

  • Greenhaven Park (0.9 miles)
  • Lac Lavon Park (2.6 miles)
  • Keller Park (2.7 miles)
  • Foxborough Park (4.3 miles)
  • Cleary Lake Regional Park (5.4 miles)
  • Lakefront Park (6.2 miles)
  • Cleary Lake Off Leash Dog Park (6.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Twin Cities Orthopedics Burnsville (1.1 miles)
  • Fairview Ridges Specialty Care Center Park Nicollet Obgyn (1.5 miles)
  • Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center Burnsville (1.5 miles)
  • Fairview Ridges Specialty Care Center (1.5 miles)
  • Southdale Pediatrics (1.8 miles)
  • Savage Family Eye Clinic (2.8 miles)
  • Eisenstadt Allergy & Asthma (3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Fairview Ridges Hospital (1.6 miles)
  • Apple Valley Medical Clinic (4.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Jj’s Theatre & Draft House (4.7 miles)
  • Emagine Eagan (5.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Michael Catholic Church (6.6 miles)
  • Friendship Church (8.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Airlake Airport LVN (8.1 miles)

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