Hawthorne House II | Reviews | Golden Valley, MN

501 Kelly Drive, Golden Valley, MN 55427

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3.6 from 27 reviews

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Overall Review of Hawthorne House II

common 12 reviews mention this

Care staff are often described positively

Many residents and families describe the staff as kind, competent, and responsive.

Across multiple reviews, people describe staff members who are easy to deal with and provide care that feels patient and accommodating. Several families also mention warm day-to-day interactions, including front-desk and maintenance support, and say they feel heard when they have questions. A smaller group of reviews is negative about staffing presence and follow-through in memory care, so experiences appear uneven depending on care needs and timing.

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Clean, pleasant spaces show up often

Clean, bright, pleasant interior spaces are a recurring positive point.

Several reviews highlight that the facility feels clean and well kept, with some describing it as bright and modern. Families also mention a pleasant atmosphere when they visit and support the idea that residents are living in a maintained environment. Negative reviews focus more on safety and care delivery than on cleanliness.

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Activities and social time matter

Residents are consistently described as joining community activities and socializing.

Multiple families say their loved ones participate in scheduled daily activities, community events, and social time. Some specifically mention bingo and outings, while others describe how activities helped with loneliness and helped residents stay engaged. This theme aligns with the community listing that includes scheduled daily activities and community-sponsored events.

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Dining room meals stand out

Dining room food and meal service come up repeatedly in reviews.

Many reviews describe the dining experience positively, including that the food is good and that residents sometimes take seconds. Some families also mention interaction during meals, such as taking meals in the dining room and meeting people socially. At the same time, at least one reviewer criticizes meal handling in the memory care setting, describing meals being left in residents’ rooms and not supported with enough assistance.

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Health coordination and medication oversight

Medication management and medical coordination are described as a strength by many families.

Several reviews say nurses and administrative teams help coordinate care, keep medication and appointments on schedule, and communicate clearly with families. Some mention a connected nurse practitioner and an online communication approach, while others specifically praise medication management and medical teams that reduce the need for constant external appointments. One critical review describes an emergency button that was not responded to, which is a stark contrast to the positive experiences described by others.

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Memory care staffing and safety concerns

A recurring concern in memory care reviews is inadequate staffing and safety follow-through.

Several negative reviews describe aides being absent or hard to find, along with concerns about residents being left unattended for long stretches. Families also report breakdowns in basic care routines, including hygiene support, changing, and assistance that did not happen as expected. While some residents and families report being well supported in assisted living and memory care, these complaints suggest care delivery can vary substantially for memory-focused needs.

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.

Features

Housing

4 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Assisted Living

Amenities

Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Minneapolis-St Paul International (10 miles away)

Care Services

24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

Culver's (0.9 miles)
Taco Bell (0.9 miles)
ShowPlace ICON Theater (1.7 miles)
Olive Garden (2.6 miles)
BLVD Kitchen & Bar (2.6 miles)
McDonald's (2.9 miles)
Yum (3.2 miles)

Pharmacies

Walgreens (1.4 miles)
Walgreens (1.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
Walgreens (3.4 miles)
Walgreens (3.5 miles)
HyVee Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
Walgreens (3.7 miles)

Hospitals

Regency Hospital (2.1 miles)
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital (3.7 miles)
Csc Gi Lab (5.5 miles)
Hennepin County Medical Center (5.5 miles)
Plymouth Surgery Center (5.9 miles)

Parks

Dakota Dog Park (2.1 miles)
Aquila Park (2.6 miles)
French Regional Park (3.9 miles)
Twin Lake Beach Park (4.3 miles)
Loring Park (4.6 miles)
North Loop Dog Park (4.6 miles)
Parkers Lake Park (5 miles)

Cafes

Angel Food Bakery & Coffee Bar (2.4 miles)
Spyhouse Coffee (4.2 miles)
Dunn Brothers Coffee (4.5 miles)
Caribou Coffee (4.7 miles)
Jinx Tea (4.8 miles)

Places of Worship

Elim Church Center (3.6 miles)
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (4.7 miles)
Westminster Presbyterian Church (4.9 miles)

Physicians

Ellgaard Annemarie Park Nicollet Clinic Carlson Parkway Minnetonka (4.8 miles)
Northwest Family Physicians PA (4.8 miles)
Whittier Clinic (5.2 miles)
Minnesota Gastroenterology PA (5.9 miles)
Metropolitan Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery PA (6.3 miles)
Northwest Family Physicians Plymouth (6.4 miles)
Partners In Pediatrics (6.6 miles)

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