Residents and families describe attentive nursing and medical help.
Several residents and families describe nursing support as thorough and attentive, including follow-through when something goes wrong. In one story, staff responded quickly after a fall and involved the family during the care process. Other reviews mention 24-hour security/medical staffing and describe a safer, more settled experience after moving to memory care. Leadership is also praised for helping keep loved ones safe during difficult periods.
common4 reviews mention this
Activities are frequent and varied
Residents have multiple daily opportunities to participate.
Reviews commonly point to busy schedules and regular programming, including community events families can be part of. One review specifically calls out multiple activities each day plus weekly day trips. Others describe opportunities for residents to meet and join programs, and highlight lively resident days. Even when focusing on memory care, at least one reviewer emphasizes how the unit works day to day.
common2 reviews mention this
Meals are described as healthy
Dining comes up positively in resident experiences.
A couple of reviews describe the food as good and part of everyday life. One reviewer notes that healthy meals are included, and another highlights that the kitchen welcomes feedback. While dining is mentioned in fewer reviews than staff and activities, the comments that do appear are broadly positive.
common3 reviews mention this
The community is kept very clean
Multiple reviewers emphasize a clean, well-kept building.
Several reviewers describe the facility as clean, including praise for cleanliness during tours and general upkeep. There are also mentions of the apartments looking updated and tidy. A few comments pair the cleanliness with positive impressions of the buildingās overall condition.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Communication issues come up
Some reviews describe communication problems at times.
A negative review says there has been a lack of communication across levels and claims staffing shortfalls. Another reviewer describes concerns primarily related to communication with staff, though they also say issues were resolved. Overall, communication is the clearest recurring drawback, even amid mostly positive feedback on care and environment.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
8 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 (22 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
Restaurants
Willy Mccoys Champlin (0.7 miles)
10K Brewing (1.7 miles)
Ambi Wine Bar (1.7 miles)
Mandarin Buffet (1.9 miles)
New Mandarin Restaurant (2 miles)
Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar (2 miles)
Alloy Brewing (2 miles)
Physicians
Mercy Orthopedics Clinic (0.8 miles)
North Suburban Eye Specialists (0.9 miles)
Dr Kara Durick, Optometrist, and Associates - Coon Rapids (2.1 miles)
The Dental Specialists (2.5 miles)
HealthPartners Riverway Clinic Anoka (2.5 miles)
Suburban Radiologists (2.8 miles)
Fairview Maple Grove Medical Center (5.1 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (1.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
Walgreens (1.8 miles)
Walgreens (1.8 miles)
Cub Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
Walgreens (3.2 miles)
Parks
Pennisula Park (1.3 miles)
Riverdale Park (2.6 miles)
Crooked Lake Park & Beach (3.1 miles)
Pinebrook Park (4 miles)
Kelsey Round Lake Park (5 miles)
Sunshine Park (5.6 miles)
Cafes
Caribou Coffee (1.8 miles)
Caribou Coffee (3.7 miles)
Starbucks (5.2 miles)
Starbucks (6.3 miles)
Hospitals
Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center (2.7 miles)
Unity Hospital (7.7 miles)
Places of Worship
Ephiphany Catholic Church (3 miles)
Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Church (5.1 miles)
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