Residents describe staff as welcoming, helpful, and attentive to care needs.
Many reviewers say the staff takes time to get to know residents and families, and that help is available when questions come up. Several mentions highlight leadership and nursing team members as especially responsive, with communication that helps families feel supported during transitions. Others also describe treatment with dignity and compassion, along with staff efforts to make day-to-day life feel cared for.
common12 reviews mention this
Activities keep residents engaged
A steady variety of activities is a frequent part of the resident experience.
Reviewers repeatedly mention that there is plenty to do, with scheduled daily activities and events that help residents stay active and social. Families describe their loved ones enjoying the engagement and being able to participate, not just observe. Some also note that the activities continue even during disruptive periods, with structured programming planned for residents.
common5 reviews mention this
Food and dining feel consistently strong
Dining is repeatedly described as a highlight, with meals that arrive hot and with options.
Several reviews point to good-tasting food and an impressive dining experience, including families who say they were able to get alternative meal options. One reviewer specifically calls out the culinary team’s willingness to accommodate meal preferences, and another describes residents raving about the food as they pass the dining room. This lines up with the community offering restaurant-style dining and meal preparation as part of daily service.
common6 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and maintenance get praise
Multiple reviewers comment on the facility’s cleanliness and upkeep.
Reviews frequently describe the building as clean and well maintained, including comments about the overall atmosphere and bathrooms being kept in good condition. A few reviewers also mention that the environment feels pleasant when they visit. Together, these impressions match what families are seeing day to day from an operational standpoint: housekeeping services and maintaining an inviting space.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Memory care complaints raise serious concern
Some reviews raise serious concerns about memory care staffing, follow-through, and safety.
While many families speak positively about care, multiple one-star reviews describe problems in the memory care unit, including missed or incorrect care tasks, hygiene and infection-control concerns, and residents left unsupervised. Reviewers also mention medication-related issues and concerns that communication and contract follow-through were not handled as expected. One reviewer also questions the practicality of being staffed 24/7 after reporting repeated calls without an answer.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
21 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Minneapolis-St Paul International (18 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (0.2 miles)
Panchero's Mexican Grill (0.4 miles)
Wahlburgers (0.5 miles)
White Castle (2.3 miles)
McDonald's (2.8 miles)
McDonald's (2.8 miles)
Alloy Brewing (2.9 miles)
Pharmacies
Hy-Vee Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
Walgreens (2.3 miles)
Walgreens (2.4 miles)
Walgreens (2.9 miles)
Walgreens (3 miles)
Walgreens (4.2 miles)
Physicians
Suburban Radiologists (0.7 miles)
Eyeklinic of Edinburgh (2.5 miles)
North Suburban Eye Specialists (3.7 miles)
Mercy Orthopedics Clinic (4 miles)
Northtown Mall (4.4 miles)
Northstar Pain Care Clinic (4.6 miles)
Aesthetic Reconstructive Plastic Surgery (4.7 miles)
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21 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Minneapolis-St Paul International (18 miles away)
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Clean, bright facility with extensive amenities (wellness center, cinema, diverse dining) and a welcoming community.
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