SELECT SENIOR LIVING OF COON RAPIDS

Pros

• The staff are like a family at Select Senior Living.
• It is a great place to work.
• Visitors are greeted with love from staff.
• The facility offers great food.
• The apartments are great.
• The director is very nice.

Cons

• The facility has poor quality.
• The facility lacks sufficient funding/investment.
• Staff are underpaid.
• The other facilities owned by the same company do not receive the same level of care.
• Some staff seem motivated primarily by a paycheck.
• Residents must monitor the medications they are given.
• Call-button response times are often very bad or non-existent.
• Nurses are young and can be rude and unprofessional.
• Weekend staffing is poor and hard to find.

Review

Walking into Select senior living, the stories you hear run in two directions at once. On one hand, there's a genuine sense of warmth that some residents and staff describe as almost familial. One account emphasizes a front-door feeling of love and welcome from every person you meet, painting the place as a place where "staff are like family" and where the atmosphere is radiantly inviting. That same voice calls it a great place to work, underscoring the camaraderie and positive energy that can exist when people care for one another. Yet that same voice quickly flags a practical tension: money and budgeting. The impression is that while love and care are present, financial constraints limit the upgrades and investments that could elevate the facility further. The reviewer even names Meadow Ridge, Maple Hill, and Summit Hill as nearby options owned by the same company, suggesting that not all properties receive the same level of attention or investment - even if the underlying human warmth feels consistent.

In another take, the experience leans even more positive on the surface: the overall package is described as "All is great." Food, apartments, staff, and the people living there (for the most part) are praised, with a particular nod to the nursing staff. The nurse team earns respect, described as capable and kind; however, there's a note of caution about the rest of the staff. According to this perspective, many support staff seem motivated primarily by a paycheck rather than a deeper commitment to care. That creates a tension for the reviewer who is still navigating the process, as they mention being new and in the early stages of training, including the observation that their medications are being handled by the staff they're watching closely. It's a reminder that even in a facility with strong positives, the realities of training, supervision, and consistency can shape daily experiences.

A third account adds further texture, highlighting both positives and persistent problems. The director is described as very nice, and there are a few aides who perform well. Yet when you press the call button for help, response times are inconsistent - sometimes very slow, and occasionally no one comes at all - though there is some improvement toward the end of the resident's stay. The nurses are characterized as young and, in some cases, rude or unprofessional, which compounds concerns about how care is delivered day to day. On the upside, the building itself is praised for its attractiveness and the food remains a strong point. However, the reviewer notes a pattern tied to the calendar: weekends pose more challenges, with difficulty finding employees that leads to a sense that staff are "hiding in the basement." Weekdays run more smoothly, suggesting staffing rhythms and availability shift noticeably with the day of the week.

Taken together, these reflections sketch a nuanced picture of a place that can offer real warmth and strong amenities but is not immune to systemic issues. The consistent threads are a welcome, almost family-like environment and solid infrastructure - pleasant buildings, good food, and meaningful social contact among residents. The contrasting threads are staffing realities and resource constraints that influence everyday operations: pay and budget constraints, uneven training, variable professionalism across staff members, and variability in response times, especially on weekends. The tension between a loving, community-focused vibe and the practical limitations of staffing and supervision sits at the heart of the mixed experiences.

For families and potential residents weighing options, the takeaways are practical. Acknowledge the strong human connections and the tangible comforts - the meals, the accommodations, the overall ambiance - but also probe into the reliability of care processes. Ask about how medication administration is supervised and double-checked, what training programs exist for new staff, and how call-light response times are monitored and improved. Inquire about weekend staffing plans and the steps leadership is taking to ensure consistent service across all days of the week. Consider speaking directly with a few staff members and, if possible, current residents, to get a sense of whether the warmth you're drawn to is matched by steady, professional care.

Ultimately, the picture is not black and white. Select senior living can offer a welcoming, comfortable environment with attractive amenities, while simultaneously grappling with staffing and operational challenges that affect day-to-day reliability. The same company that runs these facilities also operates Meadow Ridge, Maple Hill, and Summit Hill, and that overlap invites a closer look at how ownership and corporate priorities translate into the lived experiences across different properties. For anyone evaluating a move, the best path forward is a careful, on-site assessment that weighs the evident kindness and quality of life against the realities of staffing, training, and the consistency of care across all hours and days.

Restaurants

• Burger King (0.4 miles)
• McDonald's (0.5 miles)
• Taco Bell (0.6 miles)
• New Mandarin Restaurant (1.1 miles)
• Alloy Brewing (1.1 miles)
• Shortstop Bar & Grill (1.9 miles)
• Mandarin Buffet (2.2 miles)

Places of Worship

• Ephiphany Catholic Church (0.4 miles)
• Fridley United Methodist Church (7 miles)
• Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Church (7.4 miles)

Pharmacies

• Walgreens (1.2 miles)
• Walgreens (2.6 miles)
• Cub Pharmacy (3 miles)
• Walmart Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
• Fairview Pharmacy Services (3.2 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)

Cafes

• Caribou Coffee (1.6 miles)
• Starbucks (2.7 miles)
• Caribou Coffee (4 miles)

Physicians

• North Suburban Eye Specialists (2.3 miles)
• Dr Kara Durick, Optometrist, and Associates - Coon Rapids (2.5 miles)
• The Dental Specialists (2.6 miles)
• Mercy Orthopedics Clinic (2.6 miles)
• Suburban Radiologists (3.4 miles)
• Twin Cities Orthopedics Blaine (3.9 miles)
• Suburban Imaging (4 miles)

Theaters

• AMC Coon Rapids 16 (2.5 miles)
• Andover Cinema (2.9 miles)

Parks

• Crooked Lake Park & Beach (2.5 miles)
• Riverdale Park (2.9 miles)
• Pinebrook Park (3.5 miles)
• Pennisula Park (3.8 miles)
• Sunshine Park (4.6 miles)
• Kelsey Round Lake Park (5.4 miles)
• Ham Lake City Park (6.9 miles)

Hospitals

• Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center (4 miles)
• Unity Hospital (5.8 miles)