Residents describe staff as friendly and professional.
Across multiple reviews, people report being treated with kindness, professionalism, and patience. Several reviewers also highlight specific staff members making the process feel easier and more reassuring, including during procedures and follow-ups. One review notes the information desk helped incoming patients find directions, while others mention staff explaining care and answering questions.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Long waits and scheduling issues
Waiting and scheduling problems come up repeatedly.
A recurring concern in reviews is how long people wait for appointments or check-ins. Some reviewers describe being kept waiting far past expectations, while others mention confusion about hours or receiving conflicting information that affected their plans. Several comments also point to operational friction like missed appointments, slow processing, or delays that made the experience stressful.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Billing errors and repeated charges
Some reviews raise concerns about billing accuracy.
Several reviewers describe billing problems such as double-charging, repeated bills, and difficulties getting errors corrected. A few comments mention upcoding or unexpected out-of-pocket costs after an estimate. Others say insurance information was not handled correctly, leading to additional charges and follow-up work.
common3 reviews mention this
Clean, organized environment
Reviewers often describe the setting as clean and pleasant.
A number of reviews mention the facility as clean, well-kept, and pleasant to be in. Some comments also highlight a streamlined flow during visits and easy navigation or parking. This aligns with the community’s included conveniences like housekeeping services and outdoor space, which support a maintained, comfortable day-to-day environment.
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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 (20 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 (1.4 miles)
Hy-Vee Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
Walgreens (3.6 miles)
Walgreens (3.8 miles)
Walgreens (3.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)
Physicians
Suburban Radiologists (2.5 miles)
Fairview Maple Grove Medical Center (2.9 miles)
Mercy Orthopedics Clinic (3.4 miles)
North Suburban Eye Specialists (3.4 miles)
Northstar Pain Care Clinic (3.6 miles)
North Memorial Gastroenterology (3.6 miles)
HealthPartners Riverway Clinic Anoka (4.4 miles)
Restaurants
Willy Mccoys Champlin (2.6 miles)
Panchero's Mexican Grill (2.6 miles)
Wahlburgers (2.6 miles)
Lookout Bar & Grill (2.7 miles)
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (2.8 miles)
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (3.4 miles)
Rock Elm Tavern (3.5 miles)
Parks
Pennisula Park (3.4 miles)
Pinebrook Park (4 miles)
Riverdale Park (5.2 miles)
Crooked Lake Park & Beach (5.7 miles)
Corcoran Lions Park (6.9 miles)
Plymouth Dog Park (7.2 miles)
Kelsey Round Lake Park (7.4 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (3.7 miles)
Caribou Coffee (3.9 miles)
Caribou Coffee (5 miles)
Starbucks (6.4 miles)
Places of Worship
Ephiphany Catholic Church (4.8 miles)
Saint Katharine Drexel Catholic Church (6.3 miles)
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