Residents and families frequently describe the staff as caring and responsive to needs.
Across the reviews, people describe staff members who are kind, helpful, and attentiveāespecially nurses, CNAs, and activity staff. Several residents and families say communication is easy and that updates or guidance helped them feel confident. At the same time, a recurring set of negative reviews points to staffing and call-light response problems, including instances where residents waited for assistance or where care was described as understaffed in higher-need settings.
common3 reviews mention this
Dining is often called out
Meals are frequently described as appealing and enjoyable.
A number of reviewers mention the quality of the meals, describing them as tasty and appealing. One family also says their loved one loves the food. This lines up with the community listing dietary support for diabetes and special dietary restrictions, which reflects that meals are handled with specific needs in mind.
common9 reviews mention this
Activities keep residents engaged
Residents describe a steady schedule of activities and entertainment.
Many reviews say residents can stay busy with weekly events, live entertainment, and organized outings or programs. Several mention specific activity leaders who are patient, caring, and make participation easier, along with musical entertainment and seasonal activities. One reviewer also emphasizes a supervised lifestyle that supports social opportunities and regular engagement.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Higher-need units show mixed staffing
Reviews about higher-need care describe mixed experiences with staffing and support.
Some reviewers speak very positively about memory care, describing respectful, high-quality care and dignity. However, other reviews criticize memory care and describe understaffing and related issues, including infections, falls, and concerns about how situations were handled. Taken together, the reviews suggest quality may vary by unit and staffing coverage, even while some families felt the care was excellent.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
21 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Minneapolis-St Paul International (19 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour call system
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
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Hospitals
Regina Hospital Emergency Room (0.1 miles)
Regions Hospital New Connections Program (0.6 miles)
Regina Medical Group (1.5 miles)
Woodwinds Health Campus-Woodbury (13.2 miles)
Restaurants
McDonald's (0.7 miles)
Lock and Dam Eatery (1 miles)
Culver's (1.1 miles)
Schoolhouse Scoop (1.1 miles)
Bierstube (1.2 miles)
Applebee's (1.8 miles)
Me & Julio (2.4 miles)
Pharmacies
Clancy's (0.8 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
Thrifty White Drug (1.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
KX Real Deals (1.7 miles)
Most Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
Hy-Vee Pharmacy (7.2 miles)
Parks
Levee Park (1 miles)
ConAgra Park (1.7 miles)
Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park (4.2 miles)
Woodridge Park (5.6 miles)
Hamlet Park (6.8 miles)
Kingston Park (6.9 miles)
Kinnickinnic State Park (8.2 miles)
Places of Worship
United Methodist Church (1.2 miles)
St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Parish (1.6 miles)
Cottage Grove United Church of Christ (7 miles)
Five Oaks Community Church (10.2 miles)
Watt Munisotaram (11.6 miles)
Woodcrest Church (12 miles)
Eagle Brook Church - Woodbury Campus (13.2 miles)
Transportation
John's Taxidermy (6.9 miles)
Cafes
Caribou Coffee (7.2 miles)
Starbucks (12.6 miles)
Caribou Coffee (13.4 miles)
Starbucks (13.5 miles)
Physicians
Periodontal Specialists P.A. (7.3 miles)
Twin Cities Orthopedics Woodbury (10.6 miles)
James Winsor DR (10.9 miles)
Entira Family Clinics - Inver Grove Heights (11.3 miles)
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