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Brookdale Inver Grove Heights

Brookdale Inver Grove Heights is an assisted living community in Inver Grove Heights, MN.

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room featuring a piano, striped armchair, and various home decor elements.
  • Decor

    A cozy dining room with tables set up for guests, featuring red tablecloths and elegant decor.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and a television.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed, nightstand, and window with sheer curtains.
  • Kitchen

    A small kitchen area with a sink, coffee maker, and other essentials.
  • Patio

    A cozy outdoor patio with chairs, tables, and an umbrella, situated next to a house.
  • Porch

    A residential house with a red car parked in the driveway.

5891 Carmen Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076

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4.1 from 47 reviews
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4 stars
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Brookdale Inver Grove Heights Costs & Pricing

At Brookdale Inver Grove Heights, the monthly cost for a studio apartment is $3,355, which is notably more affordable compared to the average costs in Dakota County and Minnesota, where the respective averages are $3,683 and $3,617. This pricing strategy positions Brookdale as a competitive option for those seeking quality assisted living services while keeping financial considerations in check. Residents can benefit from personalized care services within a welcoming environment that aligns with their lifestyle needs, all at a price that reflects considerable value relative to regional market rates.

Floor plansBrookdale Inver Grove HeightsDakota CountyMinnesota
Studio$3,355$3,683$3,617

Overall Review of Brookdale Inver Grove Heights

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All on one level

Residents value the convenience of an all-on-one-level layout with no stairs or elevators.

Several residents and family members specifically mention that the community is all on one level, making it easier to move around without dealing with stairs or elevators. A few also connect the layout to daily comfort, including keeping life close to dining and common areas. Overall, the reviews frame the floor plan as a practical benefit for comfort and mobility.

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Meals are a daily highlight

Dining is a frequent point of praise, with many describing freshly prepared, high-quality meals.

Food comes up repeatedly as a positive, with residents and families describing it as excellent, home cooked, fresh, and satisfying. Several comments tie meals to social time when people can dine together, rather than eating in isolation. A smaller set of reviews is less enthusiastic, including concerns about meal quality and a desire for clearer meal planning like a weekly menu.

  • A cozy dining room with tables set up for guests, featuring red tablecloths and elegant decor.
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Staffing and communication concerns

Some residents and families report understaffing and difficulty getting timely communication.

A recurring concern in the less-positive reviews is that staffing levels can fall short, including comments about not having nursing coverage all the time and needing to repeatedly follow up for answers. There are also complaints about communication, with families saying they were not updated promptly. One review also ties the experience to missed or delayed care tasks, which the reviewer links to being short-staffed.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Pricing feels mixed

Reviews describe the cost as sometimes reasonable but, for some families, out of range.

Several families describe the price as reasonable and in line with other places they toured, and some chose the community partly because of the cost. Others are less satisfied, including one review that calls the expenses “horrible” and another that says it’s out of their price range. Taken together, the feedback suggests value depends heavily on a family’s budget and expectations.

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Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International (9 miles away) Minneapolis-St Paul International (9 miles away)
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • 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
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments
  • Walking wheelchair assistance Walking wheelchair assistance

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors. With multiple pharmacies and physicians within close proximity, residents have easy access to healthcare services. The area also features a diverse selection of restaurants and cafes, providing options for dining out or grabbing a coffee with friends. For entertainment, there are theaters nearby where seniors can enjoy movies in a comfortable setting. Additionally, several parks offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Places of worship are also conveniently located for those who wish to continue practicing their faith. Overall, this neighborhood provides a convenient and vibrant community for seniors looking to settle down in Inver Grove Heights.

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.1 miles)
  • Drkula's 32 Bowl (0.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (2 miles)
  • Boulevard Bar & Grille (2 miles)
  • White Castle (2.4 miles)
  • Iwa Sushi (3 miles)
  • Inver Grove Brewing Co (3.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Prime Therapeutics (3.4 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Soundpoint Audiology (0.4 miles)
  • Entira Family Clinics - Inver Grove Heights (0.7 miles)
  • James Winsor DR (1.2 miles)
  • Entira Family Clinics-West St Paul (2.9 miles)
  • Dakota Medical Solutions (3.3 miles)
  • Twin Cities Orthopedics Eagan - Viking Lakes (3.7 miles)
  • Periodontal Specialists P.A. (4.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Inver Grove 16 (1 miles)
  • Alamo Drafthouse Woodbury (8.1 miles)

Parks

  • Heritage Village Park (1.1 miles)
  • Heritage Village Off Leash Dog Park (1.1 miles)
  • Roosevelt Field (1.4 miles)
  • Sleepy Hollow Park (2.3 miles)
  • Meadow Grass Park (3.6 miles)
  • Burr Oaks Park (4 miles)
  • Hamlet Park (4.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Five Oaks Community Church (4.8 miles)
  • Woodcrest Church (5.9 miles)
  • Cathedral of St Paul (6.7 miles)
  • WW Studio (7.3 miles)
  • St George Greek Orthodox Church (7.5 miles)
  • Cottage Grove United Church of Christ (7.9 miles)
  • Transfiguration Catholic Church (7.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Caribou Coffee (4.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.9 miles)
  • Dunn Brothers Coffee (6.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Woodwinds Health Campus-Woodbury (5.1 miles)
  • United Hospital Joint Relacement Center (6.4 miles)
  • St Joseph's Hospital-St Paul (6.6 miles)
  • Regions Hospital Burn Center (6.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Union Depot (6.3 miles)
  • Concourse A (7.8 miles)
  • Concourse C (8.2 miles)

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