Caregivers are described as gentle, kind, and compassionate in day-to-day support.
Across the reviews, families and clients repeatedly describe caregivers who are patient, kind, and attentive, with a focus on emotional as well as physical comfort. Multiple reviewers mention feeling at ease and having peace of mind because care felt personal rather than transactional. Several also praise how staff showed respect and dignity while helping with daily needs.
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Care teams feel well matched
Residents and families describe being paired with caregivers who fit their needs.
Several reviewers say the office helped find the right caregiver or made adjustments when needs changed. One family describes an assigned caregiver who supported recovery and helped with daily household tasks. Others highlight a “perfect fit” caregiver for dementia-related support and praise being matched to the circumstances at home.
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Hospice support during hard times
Reviews describe reliable support during hospice and end-of-life transitions.
A subset of reviewers specifically mentions hospice, describing comfort-focused, gentle care for loved ones. Families say the team helped arrange care quickly and provided support that eased stress for the rest of the household. One reviewer also mentions round-the-clock help to manage changing needs during illness.
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Dementia and Alzheimer’s care
Families describe help managing dementia and Alzheimer’s needs at home.
Several reviews mention Alzheimer’s, dementia, or related memory challenges and how caregivers adapted to daily routines. One reviewer describes moving a loved one from a memory care facility to their home and credits the in-home caregiver support with making the person look forward to visits. Another describes home care alongside vascular dementia and hospice services, emphasizing that caregivers were knowledgeable and steady.
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
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Minneapolis-St Paul International (11 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
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Culver's (0.8 miles)
Taco Bell (1.1 miles)
ShowPlace ICON Theater (1.9 miles)
Olive Garden (2.5 miles)
BLVD Kitchen & Bar (2.6 miles)
McDonald's (3.1 miles)
Kona Grill (3.2 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (1.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
Walgreens (1.8 miles)
Walgreens (3.3 miles)
HyVee Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
Walgreens (3.6 miles)
Walgreens (3.7 miles)
Hospitals
Regency Hospital (2.1 miles)
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital (3.9 miles)
Csc Gi Lab (5.6 miles)
Hennepin County Medical Center (5.7 miles)
Plymouth Surgery Center (5.7 miles)
Parks
Dakota Dog Park (2.3 miles)
Aquila Park (2.8 miles)
French Regional Park (3.7 miles)
Twin Lake Beach Park (4.3 miles)
Loring Park (4.7 miles)
North Loop Dog Park (4.8 miles)
Parkers Lake Park (4.8 miles)
Cafes
Angel Food Bakery & Coffee Bar (2.5 miles)
Spyhouse Coffee (4.4 miles)
Caribou Coffee (4.6 miles)
Dunn Brothers Coffee (4.7 miles)
Jinx Tea (5 miles)
Places of Worship
Elim Church Center (3.5 miles)
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (4.8 miles)
Westminster Presbyterian Church (5 miles)
Physicians
Northwest Family Physicians PA (4.7 miles)
Ellgaard Annemarie Park Nicollet Clinic Carlson Parkway Minnetonka (4.7 miles)
Whittier Clinic (5.4 miles)
Minnesota Gastroenterology PA (5.7 miles)
Metropolitan Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery PA (6.2 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
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Minneapolis-St Paul International (11 miles away)
24-hour call system
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
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Thorough needs assessment, clear communication, and proactive caregivers who respect client preferences.
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