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New Life Health Service III in Golden Valley, MN

New Life Health Service III is an assisted living community in Golden Valley, MN.

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1545 Winnetka Avenue North, Golden Valley, MN 55427

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3.8 from 42 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of New Life Health Service III

common 17 reviews mention this

Kind, professional staff shows up

The staff is consistently described as caring, helpful, and respectful.

Many reviews focus on staff professionalism and kindness during visits, including nurses and medical team members guiding patients through care. Several residents say reception and scheduling experiences can vary, but positive comments repeatedly highlight listening, thoroughness, and feeling welcomed. A few reviews are critical of office staff behavior, yet others point out that specific team members (like the nurse or phlebotomist) still stood out for patience and competence.

common 6 reviews mention this

Clean, quiet spaces matter

Residents often mention the building feels clean and well kept.

Multiple reviews describe the facility as clean, quiet, and professional, with some mentioning an easy-to-use lobby and comfortable environment while waiting. A few comments also mention the overall atmosphere as low-key and safe. Even when reviews criticize billing or communication, some still single out cleanliness and the physical space as a positive.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Overbilling and price surprises

Several reviews raise concerns about unexpected billing and charges.

Some reviewers report being shocked by charges for primary care or medication-related visits, describing bills that they felt were out of line with what they expected. Others describe nickel-and-diming experiences or differing prices for similar services, with frustration directed at the administrative side. A couple of these reviews also mention difficulty getting answers or corrections once charges are issued.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Communication gaps and long waits

A recurring concern is difficulty scheduling or reaching the office.

Several reviews mention appointment communication problems, such as being left without a call when a doctor is out sick, or having trouble getting rescheduled. Others cite long phone wait times and extended waiting in the waiting room and patient room. While some reviewers say making an appointment is easy, the negative scheduling and wait experiences show up often enough to be a repeated theme.

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

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • 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 (11 miles away) Minneapolis-St Paul International (11 miles away)

Care Services

  • 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
  • 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
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • HyVee Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Culver's (1 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.9 miles)
  • Pub 42 (2.5 miles)
  • ShowPlace ICON Theater (2.6 miles)
  • Olive Garden (2.7 miles)
  • BLVD Kitchen & Bar (2.8 miles)
  • Kona Grill (3.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Regency Hospital (2.3 miles)
  • Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital (4.7 miles)
  • Plymouth Surgery Center (5.2 miles)
  • Csc Gi Lab (6 miles)
  • Hennepin County Medical Center (6 miles)

Parks

  • Dakota Dog Park (3.1 miles)
  • French Regional Park (3.1 miles)
  • Aquila Park (3.5 miles)
  • Twin Lake Beach Park (3.7 miles)
  • Parkers Lake Park (4.6 miles)
  • North Loop Dog Park (5 miles)
  • Loring Park (5.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Elim Church Center (3.1 miles)
  • Westminster Presbyterian Church (5.4 miles)
  • Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (5.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Angel Food Bakery & Coffee Bar (3.3 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (4.1 miles)
  • Spyhouse Coffee (5 miles)
  • Dunn Brothers Coffee (5.1 miles)
  • Jinx Tea (5.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Northwest Family Physicians PA (4 miles)
  • Ellgaard Annemarie Park Nicollet Clinic Carlson Parkway Minnetonka (4.7 miles)
  • Minnesota Gastroenterology PA (5.2 miles)
  • Partners In Pediatrics (5.6 miles)
  • Whittier Clinic (5.9 miles)
  • Northwest Family Physicians Plymouth (6 miles)
  • Metropolitan Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery PA (6.1 miles)

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