American Best Home Care 5 in Brooklyn Park, MN

American Best Home Care 5 is an assisted living community in Brooklyn Park, MN.

Information last verified:

7817 Unity Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443

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

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Overall Review of American Best Home Care 5

Cons

  • pro The PCA Office is described as a fraud with an American name to lure people in, but it’s filled with Africans who sleep there and can’t read in English.
  • pro The African workers are lazy and dumb; they sleep on the job and don’t care about their work.
  • pro They tell you something and forget about it, then ask about it a month later, and they have it in their file cabinet.
  • pro Never go to these people; instead, go to a White PCA clinic, an Asian PCA, or a well-known Foundational Black American PCA Clinic.
  • pro The manager never has money in the account after Friday.
  • pro The Black guy with the side braids lives in the other room.
  • pro They are illiterate and retarded and ask dumb questions.
  • pro They always get audited by White people for not understanding PCA or America.
  • pro Just stay away from this office; it’ll save you a lot of problems, no direct deposit here.
  • pro Retarded office, Africans are not working at all? Extremely lazy.

Review

This community is not well suited for anyone who expects dependable, respectful, and professionally managed in-home care. The sole published experience presents a pattern of serious integrity concerns, miscommunication, and inconsistent care. In practical terms, families should not view this facility as a reliable option unless all other avenues have been exhausted and there is a clear plan to aggressively monitor quality, billing, and staff performance. The strongest qualifier is a willingness to accept substantial risk and to accept a lack of assurances that are typically nonnegotiable in serious caregiving arrangements.

Explicitly, those who should seriously consider alternatives include families requiring consistent language support, accountable staff, and transparent operations. Prospective residents who need reliable English-speaking communication, prompt follow-through on care requests, and documented, verifiable care plans will find this provider unsuitable. Also advised to look elsewhere are families seeking predictable billing practices, stable staffing, and a culture of professionalism. In short, any family prioritizing reliability, ethics, and clear oversight should pursue other options immediately.

No credible advantages are identified in the presented account; there is no compensating benefit that offsets the significant concerns described. The review does not reveal substantive strengths such as well-trained staff, reliable scheduling, or transparent financial practices. Even if small conveniences exist, they do not counterbalance the core flaws, fraud allegations, inconsistent care delivery, and a troubling lack of accountability. This imbalance makes the overall value proposition unattractive and risky for anyone relying on consistent, compassionate support.

The main drawbacks are severe and multifaceted. The reviewer alleges fraudulent activity and misrepresentation, suggesting a fundamental governance problem that undermines trust. Staff are described as disengaged, unreliable, and slow to follow through on important requests. Communication failures are evident, promises made are not kept, and critical information supposedly filed away reappears only after repeated prompting. Financial concerns are raised, including suggested irregularities in deposit handling and access to funds. Additionally, the tone of the review signals a toxic workplace culture, with language that underscores an environment where respectful treatment and professional standards appear compromised. While the review itself includes hostile language, the underlying pattern points to credibility and safety risks that must be weighed heavily.

For families weighing options, the practical implications are clear. Before considering any agreement, demand verifiable licensure and a current care plan that specifies responsibilities, response times, and oversight mechanisms. Request written confirmation of all billing practices, direct deposit arrangements, and a transparent, itemized billing history. Schedule in-person visits and speak with multiple staff members to assess consistency and English-language communication. Check state and local inspections or complaints, and seek references from other families. If any doubt persists about staff accountability or record-keeping, proceed only with strict contractual protections and clear exit terms.

In conclusion, this community should be approached with extreme caution and a presumption against suitability. The combination of perceived fraud risk, weak follow-through, and a culture that appears to tolerate substandard care makes it an unlikely match for families seeking peace of mind and dependable support. Strongly recommended is exploring alternatives with demonstrated regulatory compliance, consistent staffing, and verifiable, patient-centered care plans. When choosing care, the safest path prioritizes reliability, accountability, and respectful treatment above all else.

Features

Housing

  • 4 resident community capacity 4 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • 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 (16 miles away) Minneapolis-St Paul International (16 miles away)

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
  • 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

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

American Best Home Care 5 in Brooklyn Park, MN is an exceptional assisted living community that provides a wide range of amenities and care services to ensure the comfort and well-being of its residents.

Our community offers fully furnished apartments with a dining room where residents can enjoy their meals together. The apartments are thoughtfully designed to provide a comfortable and inviting space for our residents to call home.

We understand the importance of maintaining a beautiful outdoor environment, which is why we have a lovely garden where residents can relax, socialize, or engage in various activities. Additionally, we offer housekeeping services to ensure that the living spaces are always clean and tidy.

At American Best Home Care 5, we prioritize the health and safety of our residents. Our staff members are trained to provide assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. We also coordinate with healthcare providers to ensure that our residents receive the necessary medical attention and support they need.

We understand that each resident may have unique dietary needs or restrictions. Therefore, our dedicated team prepares delicious meals while considering special dietary requirements such as diabetes diets or other specific restrictions.

Transportation arrangements are available for medical appointments, ensuring that our residents can easily access necessary healthcare services comfortably. In addition, there are numerous pharmacies nearby for convenient medication management.

To promote an active and engaging lifestyle, we offer scheduled daily activities for our residents to participate in. These activities cater to different interests and abilities, providing opportunities for socialization, recreation, and mental stimulation.

American Best Home Care 5 is conveniently located near several cafes, parks, restaurants, places of worship, pharmacies, physicians' offices,and hospitals in Brooklyn Park. This accessibility allows our residents to easily access amenities and services within the surrounding community while staying close to their loved ones.

With our exceptional amenities and comprehensive care services, American Best Home Care 5 strives to create a warm and welcoming environment where residents feel at home while receiving the support they need to live a fulfilling and independent life.

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • White Castle (0.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.3 miles)
  • Culver's (1.4 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.6 miles)
  • Wahlburgers (2 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (2.2 miles)
  • Panchero's Mexican Grill (2.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • Hy-Vee Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Park Nicollet Clinic (3.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Eyeklinic of Edinburgh (2.3 miles)
  • Suburban Radiologists (2.7 miles)
  • Northwest Family Physicians PA (3.2 miles)
  • Northstar Pain Care Clinic (4 miles)
  • Fairview Fridley Clinic (4.5 miles)
  • Aesthetic Reconstructive Plastic Surgery (4.6 miles)
  • Northtown Mall (4.9 miles)

Parks

  • Pinebrook Park (2.3 miles)
  • Twin Lake Beach Park (4 miles)
  • French Regional Park (6.7 miles)
  • Pennisula Park (6.7 miles)
  • Silverwood Park (7.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Caribou Coffee (3.9 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (4.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.1 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (7.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Unity Hospital (4.7 miles)
  • Regency Hospital (7.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Fridley United Methodist Church (4.9 miles)
  • Elim Church Center (5 miles)
  • Ephiphany Catholic Church (5.3 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Coon Rapids 16 (5.2 miles)

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