Good Sam Golden Valley in Robbinsdale, MN

Good Sam Golden Valley is an assisted living community in Robbinsdale, MN.

Information last verified: January 15, 2026

4080 West Broadway Avenue Ste 132, Robbinsdale, MN 55422

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

3.3 from 46 reviews

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Overall Review of Good Sam Golden Valley

common 3 reviews mention this

Therapy is the strong point

Rehab therapy is the most consistently positive part of stays.

Multiple residents and families credit the PT, OT, and even speech therapy with helping patients regain strength or progress with daily skills. In particular, one review says OT was the only reason the person received a shower or shave, while other reviews describe therapists as exceptional or genuinely helpful. Across these accounts, therapy support stands out compared with other day-to-day care experiences.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Call light and bedside attention vary

Residents describe inconsistent responsiveness from nursing staff.

Some reviewers report long call-button response times, delayed help, and being left in bed for extended stretches. A few others describe the call light response as quick and staff as attentive, but the overall pattern includes residents calling repeatedly for help and not getting it in a timely way. Several negative accounts connect the missed response to missed needs or worsening health concerns, while positive reviews focus on faster assistance and better engagement.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Staffing coverage causes weekend limits

Coverage appears to thin out during nights and weekends.

Reviewers raise concerns about weekend and after-hours gaps, including periods when medication supplies or basic items were reportedly unavailable and care could not be delivered as needed. At the same time, at least one positive review says nighttime staffing was better than expected and describes small helpful actions. Together, reviews suggest night and weekend experiences can be uneven.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Dining quality gets mixed feedback

Dining quality draws criticism in some reviews.

One reviewer calls the food awful, and another describes forced eating tied to a serious illness experience. The community is described in its offering as including restaurant-style dining and meal preparation and service, but reviews don’t consistently match that promise. Overall, dining satisfaction is not uniform across accounts.

common 4 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is often praised

Cleanliness comes up frequently, both positively and negatively.

Several reviewers describe the facility as very clean, clean and beautiful, or with exceptional cleanliness in rooms and common areas. There are also negative accounts mentioning a dirty room and conditions that contributed to discomfort. Taken together, cleanliness shows up as a recurring point of comparison across different stays.

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 (12 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 (0.1 miles)
Walgreens (2.1 miles)
Walgreens (2.3 miles)
HyVee Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
Park Nicollet Clinic (2.8 miles)

Places of Worship

Elim Church Center (0.1 miles)
Westminster Presbyterian Church (5 miles)
Fridley United Methodist Church (5.6 miles)

Parks

Twin Lake Beach Park (0.8 miles)
North Loop Dog Park (4 miles)
Boom Island Park (4.1 miles)
French Regional Park (4.8 miles)
Loring Park (4.9 miles)
Mill Ruins Park (5.1 miles)
Gateway Dog Park - Off-Leash Play Area (5.2 miles)

Cafes

Caribou Coffee (1 miles)
Dunn Brothers Coffee (5 miles)
Spyhouse Coffee (5.3 miles)
Starbucks (5.7 miles)
Angel Food Bakery & Coffee Bar (5.9 miles)

Restaurants

Big Louie's Bar & Grill (1.7 miles)
Pub 42 (2 miles)
Tony Jaro's River Garden (3.3 miles)
Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge (3.5 miles)
Culver's (3.6 miles)
Pryes Brewing Company (3.8 miles)
Jimmy's Bar & Lounge (3.9 miles)

Physicians

Northwest Family Physicians PA (2.1 miles)
Fairview Fridley Clinic (5.2 miles)
Eyeklinic of Edinburgh (5.7 miles)
Partners In Pediatrics (5.7 miles)
Eye Care Center (5.9 miles)
Whittier Clinic (6.1 miles)
Fairview Clinics (6.3 miles)

Hospitals

Regency Hospital (2.6 miles)
Hennepin County Medical Center (5.3 miles)
Csc Gi Lab (5.4 miles)

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