Lightcare Group Homes in Richfield, MN

Lightcare Group Homes is an assisted living community in Richfield, MN.

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7539 16Th Avenue S, Richfield, MN 55423

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

3.2 from 82 reviews
5 stars
37
4 stars
8
3 stars
3
2 stars
1
1 stars
33

Overall Review of Lightcare Group Homes

common 33 reviews mention this

Staff compassion is a clear theme

Residents and families repeatedly describe compassionate, attentive staffing.

Many reviews emphasize caring, professional staff who help with daily needs and treat residents with dignity. A number of comments also mention teamwork between nursing, aides, management, and therapy staff, along with communication that feels supportive to families. Even where other issues come up, several reviewers still single out specific nurses and staff members as strong points.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Call lights and requests draw criticism

Some residents and families report slow or ignored responses to help calls.

A recurring negative is delayed or ignored responses when residents use call lights or request help. Multiple reviews describe waiting too long for basic assistance, being ignored when asking for care, or feeling that staff did not act quickly enough in urgent moments. These complaints are often paired with broader concerns about neglect and safety.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Food quality and diet support split

Food choices and diet support are inconsistent in reviews.

Several reviews describe food as poor in taste or preparation, and some mention meals arriving cold or not matching what doctors or residents expected. At the same time, the community is positioned for special diets like diabetes and other restrictions, which aligns with at least one reviewer who specifically wished for a diabetic menu. When food quality or accessibility is a concern, reviewers also tie it to difficulties getting adequate nutrition.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and updates come up

Reviews disagree on cleanliness and building upkeep.

Some residents and families praise the facility as clean and improve over time, including comments about better smells and ongoing updates. Others report strong cleanliness problems such as dirt, odors, outdated fixtures, rust, or run-down areas, and a few mention concerns like mice or unsafe conditions. A separate thread also asks for more facility updates, including comparing current rooms to what was presented.

differentiator 2 reviews mention this

Location near major hubs helps

Residents note a convenient location near major transportation and retail.

A couple of reviews call out the convenience of the area and proximity to transportation and large retail, including references to the airport and Mall of America. This lines up with the listed nearby transportation and retail options around the community.

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 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • 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 (2 miles away) Minneapolis-St Paul International (2 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • 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
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Hazelwood Food and Drinks (1 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.2 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (1.2 miles)
  • Culver's (1.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.1 miles)
  • Stone Arch (2.2 miles)
  • Pizza Lucé Richfield (2.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Mall of America LRT Station (1 miles)
  • Delta Employee Bus Stop #1 (1.1 miles)
  • Terminal 2-Humphrey (1.3 miles)
  • TSA Checkpoint 1 (1.3 miles)
  • Concourse F (2.2 miles)
  • Concourse E (2.3 miles)
  • Terminal 1-Lindbergh (2.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.2 miles)
  • Jinx Tea (5.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.6 miles)

Parks

  • Taft Park (1.7 miles)
  • Bossen Field (2.6 miles)
  • Centennial Lakes Park (3.7 miles)
  • Minnehaha Falls Dog Park (3.7 miles)
  • Hidden Falls Park (4 miles)
  • Wabun Picnic Area (4.2 miles)
  • Lake Hiawatha Park (4.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Southwest Dermatology Specialist (1.9 miles)
  • Fairview Clinics (3.2 miles)
  • Endocrinology Clinic of Minneapolis (3.4 miles)
  • Minnesota Eye Consultants (3.4 miles)
  • Southdale Pediatrics (3.9 miles)
  • Fairview Southdale Physicians Building (3.9 miles)
  • CCRM Fertility of Minneapolis (4 miles)

Hospitals

  • VA Medical Center (3.4 miles)
  • Fairview Southdale Hospital (4 miles)

Theaters

  • 0705 Amc Southdale 16 (3.8 miles)
  • Emagine Eagan (5.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • WW Studio (5.6 miles)

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