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Presbyterian Homes Of Blooming in Bloomington, MN

Presbyterian Homes Of Blooming is an assisted living community in Bloomington, MN.

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  • Interior

    A well-lit interior room set up for a gathering, featuring rows of chairs and a small stage.

  • Decor

    A cozy and modern bedroom featuring a neatly made bed, wooden dressers, and a television.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room filled with natural light, featuring comfortable seating and modern decor.

  • Building

    A peaceful view of a well-maintained building with green grass and trees under a clear blue sky.

  • Architecture

    A beautiful residential house with a well-maintained garden and clear blue skies.

  • Dining

    A spacious dining area featuring wooden flooring and ample natural light, designed for comfort and social interaction.

  • Landscaping

    A charming residential building featuring a clock tower and landscaped surroundings.

  • Lobby

    An elegant lobby featuring a grand piano and a stylish staircase.

  • Natural Light

    A spacious and modern lobby featuring brick walls, comfortable seating, and decorative art.

  • Fitness

    A spacious indoor swimming pool with clear blue water and a tiled floor, providing a relaxing environment for fitness and recreation.

9889 Penn Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55431

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

4.1 from 27 reviews
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Overall Review of Presbyterian Homes Of Blooming

common 16 reviews mention this

Staff are consistently kind

Residents and families repeatedly describe the staff as kind and attentive.

Across reviews, people visiting or staying describe staff who feel welcoming, patient, and responsive to day-to-day needs. Several mention specific team members by name or describe the staff as going above and beyond to help residents feel comfortable. A few negative reviews criticize staff behavior or bedside manner, but the majority of comments focus on care, respect, and helpfulness.

differentiator 3 reviews mention this

Therapy and rehab stand out

On-site therapy is a major part of the experience families talk about.

Reviews connected to transitional care or rehab highlight physical therapy and OT/PT as a strength. One reviewer specifically calls OT/PT outstanding and says it’s available daily, while another describes physical therapy as well done for transitioning back home. The community also offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and residents’ experiences in rehab stays reflect that support.

common 6 reviews mention this

Dining gets frequent mentions

Meals are a regular talking point in resident and family feedback.

Multiple reviews mention dining directly, describing a dining room and shared meals as part of life at the community. Some reviewers say they’ve seen food being prepared carefully or note wholesome meals and fresh daily options. One review also notes a period when the cafeteria was not accessible, so meals were brought to rooms instead of being served in the cafeteria.

  • A spacious dining area featuring wooden flooring and ample natural light, designed for comfort and social interaction.
common 4 reviews mention this

Activities help fill days

Residents have many ways to stay engaged.

Several reviews describe activities and life-enrichment options, including social and scheduled programming. One reviewer also points to a broader pre-lockdown schedule that included shared dining and group activities. Another notes there are many activities to keep residents occupied, and one person adds that volunteering was enjoyable because of the community’s involvement.

common 4 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness is frequently noted

Clean, welcoming spaces come up often in reviews.

A number of reviewers comment on how clean the facility feels and describe it as welcoming when they visit. Some use stronger language like immaculate or emphasize that it looks and feels well maintained. There’s also a contrasting review describing the building as older and in need of updates, including darker decor and an overall dated look.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Older setup and COVID-era limits

Some reviews point to an older feel and COVID-era limitations.

One reviewer says the facility looked older and needed updates, with decor described as dark and not as impressive as other communities they toured. That same review also describes a time when the cafeteria had not reopened from a COVID perspective, limiting access to dining space. Another review mentions that once visitors were restricted during lockdown, it became challenging for families to connect.

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Features

Housing

  • 98 resident community capacity 98 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • 3-bedroom apartments 3-bedroom apartments
  • Condos / townhomes Condos / townhomes
  • Detached homes Detached homes
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financial aid Financial aid
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • General store General store
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Hiking trails Hiking trails
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International (6 miles away) Minneapolis-St Paul International (6 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Minnesota Eye Consultants (0.8 miles)
  • Fairview Clinics (1 miles)
  • Endocrinology Clinic of Minneapolis (2.9 miles)
  • Southdale Pediatrics (3.3 miles)
  • CCRM Fertility of Minneapolis (4.4 miles)
  • University of Minnesota Physicians Heart at Fairview Southdale Hospital (4.5 miles)
  • Fairview Southdale Physicians Building (4.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • Minnesota Medical Solutions (2.8 miles)
  • Geritom Medical (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (2.6 miles)
  • Culver's (3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (3.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.4 miles)
  • Pinstripes (3.4 miles)
  • Denny's (3.8 miles)
  • Wooden Hill Brewing (4 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.3 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (5.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)

Parks

  • Hyland Lake Park Reserve (3.1 miles)
  • Centennial Lakes Park (3.1 miles)
  • McGuire Park (4.9 miles)
  • Taft Park (5.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Mall of America LRT Station (4 miles)
  • Delta Employee Bus Stop #1 (5 miles)
  • Terminal 2-Humphrey (5.3 miles)
  • TSA Checkpoint 1 (5.3 miles)
  • Concourse F (6.2 miles)
  • Terminal 1-Lindbergh (6.3 miles)
  • Concourse E (6.3 miles)

Theaters

  • 0705 Amc Southdale 16 (4 miles)
  • Emagine Eagan (5.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Fairview Southdale Hospital (4.5 miles)
  • Abbott Northwestern Center For Outpatient Care (4.9 miles)
  • Fairview Ridges Hospital (5.4 miles)

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