Many reviewers describe the process as fast, organized, and easy to complete.
A common theme in the reviews is speed and organization once paperwork is handled, with multiple people saying they were in and out quickly. Several also mention clear explanations and a process that feels efficient and well run. Some reviewers still note longer waits at busy times, but they generally describe the overall flow as manageable when you get started.
common20 reviews mention this
Staff are professional and helpful
Reviewers repeatedly describe the staff as friendly, professional, and helpful.
Across the reviews, many people praise staff for being courteous, respectful, and welcoming, including front-desk teams and doctors. Several mention that staff took time to answer questions and helped guide them through forms or next steps. A smaller number of reviews are less positive, describing rude behavior and a lack of empathy, but the overall tone is still heavily focused on professionalism.
caveat10 reviews mention this
Long waits and outside waiting
Some reviewers report long waits and being asked to wait outside.
While many reviews mention quick service, a recurring complaint is waiting time, including reports of minimum waits around 45 minutes. Multiple reviewers also describe being asked to wait outside, sometimes in hot weather, and a packed parking situation that adds to the inconvenience. Several comments connect these issues to organization or communication, especially when arrival times don’t match what’s expected.
common5 reviews mention this
Pricing is fair, but can change
Some reviewers say pricing is fair and reasonable, though changes are noted.
Several reviews explicitly call out fair or reasonable prices and mention satisfaction with cost over time. One reviewer notes that the price was raised without an update posted online. Another comment flags dissatisfaction connected to fees and service expectations, suggesting not everyone felt the pricing experience matched what they needed.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Hours and testing rules confuse
A few reviewers describe confusion about hours, breaks, or testing availability.
Some reviews mention instances where hours, lunch breaks, or testing availability didn’t align with what was expected when they arrived. A couple of reviewers also describe uncertainty about policies around drug screening after certain hours. Others say front-desk or examiner messages conflicted with what they later found to be true, which undermined trust for those individuals.
common3 reviews mention this
Thorough exams and documentation help
Reviewers mention thoroughness and assistance with paperwork or documentation.
Some reviewers describe the exams and related steps as thorough, organized, and explained clearly. Others mention help with complicated paperwork and support for getting medical clearance ready for the next stage. There are also a few negative reviews alleging incomplete or incorrect handling, but the positive comments focus on being guided through requirements.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.
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
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Minneapolis-St Paul International (2 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
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.6 miles)
Walgreens (1.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
Walgreens (2.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
Walgreens (3 miles)
Walgreens (3.2 miles)
Restaurants
Taco Bell (0.9 miles)
Culver's (1.1 miles)
Hazelwood Food and Drinks (1.2 miles)
Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.3 miles)
McDonald's (1.8 miles)
Pizza Lucé Richfield (2 miles)
Stone Arch (2.5 miles)
Transportation
Mall of America LRT Station (1.3 miles)
Delta Employee Bus Stop #1 (1.4 miles)
Terminal 2-Humphrey (1.6 miles)
TSA Checkpoint 1 (1.6 miles)
Concourse F (2.4 miles)
Concourse E (2.5 miles)
Terminal 1-Lindbergh (2.6 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (1.4 miles)
Panera Bread (1.7 miles)
Starbucks (3.5 miles)
Starbucks (4.8 miles)
Jinx Tea (5.1 miles)
Panera Bread (5.5 miles)
Starbucks (5.8 miles)
Parks
Taft Park (1.7 miles)
Bossen Field (2.7 miles)
Centennial Lakes Park (3.4 miles)
Minnehaha Falls Dog Park (3.9 miles)
Hidden Falls Park (4.2 miles)
Lake Hiawatha Park (4.2 miles)
Wabun Picnic Area (4.3 miles)
Physicians
Southwest Dermatology Specialist (1.7 miles)
Endocrinology Clinic of Minneapolis (3.1 miles)
Fairview Clinics (3.1 miles)
Minnesota Eye Consultants (3.3 miles)
Southdale Pediatrics (3.6 miles)
Fairview Southdale Physicians Building (3.6 miles)
Bridges Health is located at 7515 12Th Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423 in Hennepin County, Minnesota
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21 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Minneapolis-St Paul International (2 miles away)
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Intimate setting with comprehensive care and amenities
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