Crest View Senior Community at Blaine Costs & Pricing
Crest View Senior Community at Blaine offers competitive pricing for its various room types when compared to both Anoka County and the broader state of Minnesota. For instance, a one-bedroom unit is priced at $1,405, significantly lower than the county average of $2,102 and the state average of $2,893. The semi-private rooms are also attractively priced at $2,795, which is slightly higher than the county's average of $2,724 but still considerably more affordable than the state's average of $4,051. Two-bedroom options are positioned closely to the county's rates at $2,970 while remaining below the state's average. However, studio apartments present a different picture, with Crest View's rate of $3,765 surpassing both local and state averages. Overall, Crest View delivers appealing choices that cater to varying needs while maintaining affordability in several categories compared to the surrounding region.
| Floor plans | Crest View Senior Community at Blaine | Anoka County | Minnesota |
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| 1 Bedroom | $1,405 | $2,102 | $2,893 |
| Semi-Private | $2,795 | $2,724 | $4,051 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,970 | $2,671 | $2,955 |
| Studio | $3,765 | $3,460 | $3,617 |
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Overall Review of Crest View Senior Community at Blaine
differentiator
9 reviews mention this
Care settings are available onsite
Residents describe moving between care levels within the same community.
Several families describe starting in independent living and later shifting to assisted living or memory care as needs changed. A few reviews also mention direct experience in specific onsite units, including concerns and follow-up communication within those settings. The community also lists independent living, assisted living, and memory care as available care types.
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12 reviews mention this
Activities and social time stand out
Residents and families consistently mention activities and opportunities to socialize.
Reviews frequently highlight that residents have many activities and ways to spend time, including exercise and daily programming. Multiple people describe neighbors and staff creating a social environment where residents interact in main areas or join activities. That said, one review notes activities can feel separated between senior living and assisted living sides, limiting interaction across areas.
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13 reviews mention this
Meals are a frequent talking point
Dining gets a lot of attention, with both praise and complaints in reviews.
Some residents and families praise meals as a benefit, including mentions of 10 free meals included each month and generally good dining experiences. Other reviews are less positive, describing food quality issues or needing to supplement meals at home, and at least one person notes trouble with meal-related billing. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and room service, and listings mention guest meals and meals provided.
common
14 reviews mention this
Friendly staff shows up in reviews
Many reviews describe staff members as friendly and service-oriented.
A large share of reviews say staff are pleasant, engaging, and responsive during visits, with some praising maintenance and everyday help. Several people describe confidence about safety and care, while others mention staff interacting positively with residents. Still, other reviews point to staffing and care execution problems, including missed medication and delayed responses, which contrasts with the warmer comments in more positive reviews.
caveat
7 reviews mention this
Communication and responsiveness disappoint
Some families report missed calls and delayed help around care changes.
A recurring negative theme is communication when health changes occur, including one review describing a heart attack where family was not contacted promptly. Other reviews mention lack of communication with family and difficulty getting expected updates during concerns, along with instances where response to call-for-help was not timely. Several of these same reviews connect the communication gaps to care worries in assisted living or memory care experiences.
caveat
8 reviews mention this
Costs and billing create concerns
Pricing value and billing issues come up alongside waitlist concerns.
Some reviews point to waiting lists for certain apartment types, and others raise concerns about the overall cost being prohibitive. Several families also mention extra charges, add-ons that weren’t clear upfront, or billing corrections needed after the fact. While a few reviews describe good value—especially connected to included meals—multiple complaints focus on what residents or families felt they were paying for without fully receiving.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.
2-bedroom apartments
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Cats allowed
Dogs allowed
Activities off-site
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Financial aid
Full kitchen
Handicap accessible
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Outdoor common areas
Private bathrooms
Resident parking
Respite or short term stays offered
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Minneapolis-St Paul International (21 miles away)
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Hospice care
Incontinence care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Art classes
Catholic services
Day trips and outings
Educational speakers / life long learning
Fitness programs
Happy hour
Live musical performances
Live well programs
English
Memory-care focused with 24/7 supervision and tailored programming.
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