New Perspective Carlson Parkway in Minnetonka, MN

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New Perspective Carlson Parkway in Minnetonka, MN

New Perspective Carlson Parkway is an assisted living and memory care community in Minnetonka, MN.

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500 Carlson Pkwy, Minnetonka, MN 55305

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

4.3 from 33 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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New Perspective Carlson Parkway Costs & Pricing

New Perspective Carlson Parkway offers a competitive pricing structure for its accommodations compared to the surrounding market. For semi-private rooms, the monthly cost is $3,700, significantly lower than the average rates in Hennepin County at $4,356 and across Minnesota at $4,051. When it comes to private rooms, residents can expect to pay $4,500 at Carlson Parkway, which again positions them favorably against Hennepin County's average of $5,580 and Minnesota's overall average of $5,090. This pricing not only reflects a commitment to affordability but also highlights New Perspective Carlson Parkway's dedication to providing quality care without compromising on value.

Floor plansNew Perspective Carlson ParkwayHennepin CountyMinnesota
Semi-Private$3,700$4,356$4,051
Private$4,500$5,580$5,090

Overall Review of New Perspective Carlson Parkway

common 18 reviews mention this

Staff care is a mixed picture

Residents and families describe staff as caring and responsive, though a few reviews report major care gaps.

Many reviews highlight attentive, kind, and helpful staff, with families saying the team keeps them informed and welcomes them during difficult decisions. Several residents and visitors also describe a positive culture where communication and support feel present. A small number of critics, however, describe serious problems with basic care tasks and call responsiveness, along with poor follow-through and communication.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities keep days structured

Daily activities and special events are a frequent part of residents’ routines.

Residents and families mention scheduled daily activities and programs, along with special touches like themed events. One reviewer also describes therapy animals and performances, and says there are plenty of games and snacks. Another review describes an active activity calendar during a respite stay.

common 2 reviews mention this

Food is described as good

Meals receive positive notes, including choices at mealtimes.

Two reviews specifically describe the food as good, with at least one noting meal choices during a respite stay. The community also lists dietary accommodations such as diabetes diet and special dietary restrictions, which aligns with residents who pay attention to meal quality and options.

common 6 reviews mention this

Interior spaces feel attractive

Multiple reviews call out the facility’s look and feel, including recent updates.

Several reviewers describe the community as beautiful inside, including comments about interior spaces and a remodel. Others mention bright, roomy rooms and a comfortable setup, as well as an overall positive atmosphere. A few reviewers contrast the attractive environment with dissatisfaction about care, suggesting the look alone doesn’t address every concern.

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Care and follow-through are contested

A few reviews describe poor hands-on care and unreliable follow-through.

Some critical reviews say residents did not receive needed daily support such as help with bathing and dressing, or basic checks after call signals. One reviewer describes prolonged gaps and says they had to move the resident elsewhere to get the care they expected. Another reports issues with care-plan tasks like assistance with getting ready, communication, and maintaining personal-care needs.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

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
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International (14 miles away) Minneapolis-St Paul International (14 miles away)
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

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
  • Care with behavioral issues Care with behavioral issues
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • 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
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Ellgaard Annemarie Park Nicollet Clinic Carlson Parkway Minnetonka (0.1 miles)
  • Metropolitan Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery PA (1.5 miles)
  • Northwest Family Physicians Plymouth (2.1 miles)
  • Minnesota Gastroenterology PA (3.5 miles)
  • Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota's Ear, Nose and Throat (5.6 miles)
  • Partners In Pediatrics (6.5 miles)
  • MN Otolaryngology (7.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Taco Teresa's (1.4 miles)
  • Kona Grill (1.7 miles)
  • The Cheesecake Factory (1.8 miles)
  • McCormick's Pub & Restaurant (2 miles)
  • COV Wayzata (2 miles)
  • BLVD Kitchen & Bar (2.2 miles)
  • 6Smith (2.3 miles)

Parks

  • Parkers Lake Park (1.5 miles)
  • French Regional Park (3.7 miles)
  • Churchill Farms Residents' Park (3.8 miles)
  • Aquila Park (4.6 miles)
  • Dakota Dog Park (5.6 miles)
  • Plymouth Dog Park (6.1 miles)
  • Twin Lake Beach Park (8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Therese of Deephaven (3.1 miles)
  • Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (5.7 miles)
  • Elim Church Center (7.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Plymouth Surgery Center (3.5 miles)
  • Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital (6.1 miles)
  • Regency Hospital (6.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Angel Food Bakery & Coffee Bar (4.6 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (7.8 miles)
  • Jinx Tea (7.9 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (8.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (8.5 miles)

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