Step Forward in Fridley, MN

Step Forward is an assisted living community in Fridley, MN.

Information last verified: March 5, 2026

158 71St Way Ne, Fridley, MN 55432

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

4.5 from 37 reviews

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Overall Review of Step Forward

common 28 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and responsiveness

Residents and families consistently describe staff who are kind, friendly, and responsive to needs.

Across the reviews, families mention staff being pleasant, helpful, and caring, with many describing a warm day-to-day experience. Several specifically call out responsiveness and teamwork, including during moves and transitions. A few reviews also praise staff visibility and engagement with residents in common areas and daily routines.

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Meals receive strong praise

Dining stands out in reviews for being consistently tasty and well prepared.

Multiple residents and family members describe the food as delicious, varied, and prepared by a chef, with some noting it as a reason they feel happy with their move. Reviewers also mention enjoying meals as a social part of life, not just a task. Even when the reviews shift to other topics, food quality often comes back as a clear positive.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents describe a steady schedule of activities and outings that helps people socialize.

Reviews frequently highlight activities ranging from entertainment and theater nights to exercise groups and social events. Families also talk about planned daily activities and options to get involved as much as they want. Several reviewers mention that meals and outings provide additional chances for companionship.

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Memory care can be inconsistent

Some families report serious concerns about assisted living and memory care quality.

While a number of reviews describe positive experiences with memory care transitions, multiple low-rating reviews raise concerns about the care in memory care and assisted living. These reviewers mention issues with training and compassion and say they moved their loved ones to other facilities. The result is an uneven picture of memory care quality across reviews.

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Clean, new-feeling facility

Many reviewers describe the facility as clean, well designed, and easy to feel at home in.

Several reviews emphasize the building’s appearance—describing it as clean, welcoming, and well designed—along with a generally positive first impression. Some also mention outdoor spaces and common areas that support getting together. Even among the critical reviews, the facility’s appearance and new look are often mentioned, even though care concerns are the focus.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

4 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Assisted Living

Amenities

Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Minneapolis-St Paul International (15 miles away)

Care Services

24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

Walgreens (0.9 miles)
Walgreens (1.9 miles)
Walgreens (2.3 miles)
Park Nicollet Clinic (2.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
Walgreens (3.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)

Restaurants

Route 47 Pub And Grub (1.1 miles)
McDonald's (1.5 miles)
Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet (1.5 miles)
McDonald's (1.8 miles)
Culver's (3.2 miles)
Cowboy Jack's (3.4 miles)
White Castle (4 miles)

Physicians

Fairview Fridley Clinic (1.1 miles)
Aesthetic Reconstructive Plastic Surgery (1.1 miles)
Eyeklinic of Edinburgh (1.8 miles)
Eye Care Center (2 miles)
Northtown Mall (2.2 miles)
Fairview Clinics (3.4 miles)
Cardiovascular Systems (4.5 miles)

Hospitals

Unity Hospital (1.2 miles)

Places of Worship

Fridley United Methodist Church (1.3 miles)
North Heights Lutheran Church (5.3 miles)
Ephiphany Catholic Church (5.5 miles)
Elim Church Center (5.6 miles)

Parks

Pinebrook Park (3.4 miles)
Silverwood Park (4.2 miles)
Twin Lake Beach Park (4.9 miles)
Boom Island Park (7.2 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (3.7 miles)
Caribou Coffee (4.3 miles)
Caribou Coffee (4.5 miles)
Starbucks (4.9 miles)
Starbucks (6.8 miles)

Theaters

AMC Coon Rapids 16 (3.9 miles)

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