New Perspective Prior Lake

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  • Interior

    A cozy dining room with wooden chairs and tables arranged for service.
  • Decor

    A restaurant interior featuring a grand piano beside dining tables and chairs.
  • Living Room

    An open-concept kitchen and living area featuring a dining table and cozy seating.
  • Building

    Front view of a building with a brick facade and arched entrance.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a bed, dresser, and mirror.
  • Dining

    A cozy open-plan kitchen and dining area with wooden cabinetry and a round dining table.
  • Garden

    A cozy outdoor patio area with tables and chairs under large umbrellas.
  • Seating Area

    A cozy hotel lobby featuring traditional decor with comfortable seating and a grand staircase.
  • Lobby

    Elegant hotel lobby with a chandelier and comfortable seating.
  • Bookshelves

    A cozy library room with bookshelves, a meeting table surrounded by chairs, and comfortable armchairs set against a carpeted floor.

New Perspective Prior Lake

4685 Park Nicollet Ave SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

3.6 from 14 reviews
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Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care

Overall Review

Pros

  • pro The staff at New Perspective Prior Lake were friendly and knowledgeable.
  • pro New Perspective Senior Living of Prior Lake has a beautiful and spacious apartment for residents.
  • pro Keystone Senior Living offers a variety of social activities for residents to enjoy.
  • pro The food at Keystone is tremendously good.
  • pro The location of Keystone is ideal for some residents.
  • pro The building at New Perspective had a nice overall look and atmosphere.
  • pro The dining room at New Perspective was big, airy, and spacious.
  • pro New Perspective has a variety of apartment layouts to choose from.
  • pro The nursing staff at New Perspective has successfully kept residents virus-free.
  • pro Keystone has an immaculately clean facility with well-kept surroundings.

Cons

  • pro The building didn't seem to be particularly clean.
  • pro The food at Keystone Senior Living was a disgrace and mostly unhealthy.
  • pro There were instances of delayed or no responses to beeps for assistance at Keystone.
  • pro The staff at Keystone had accents that caused difficulties and frustrations for residents.
  • pro The communication with the executive director at New Perspective Prior Lake was difficult and lacked quality care.
  • pro The executive director at Keystone seemed to care more about money than the resident's care.
  • pro Residents were left unattended in the dining room for extended periods of time at New Perspective Prior Lake.
  • pro There were incidents of staff taking personal items from residents without consent at New Perspective Prior Lake.
  • pro Overcharging for services and lack of care after a resident's death occurred at Keystone Senior Living.
  • pro The executive who called a grieving family member "bitter" showed cruelty and insensitivity towards their loss.

Review

New Perspective Prior Lake is a senior living community that has received positive reviews from multiple visitors. One person mentioned that the facility had good services and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. They were impressed with the nice rooms and the variety of activities available, such as bingo, cards, puzzles, social hour, walking clubs, and workout clubs.

Another visitor appreciated the thoroughness of the sales director in answering questions and guiding them through the process of choosing an apartment for their Aunt. The spacious and beautiful apartment, complete with a full kitchen, dining room, bedroom, walk-in shower, and in-unit laundry room, exceeded their expectations. The nursing staff was also commended for providing excellent care while keeping residents safe from viruses.

However, one reviewer felt that New Perspective Prior Lake's upfront financial demands were prohibitive. Despite finding the rooms pleasant and adequate, they found it too expensive to consider seriously.

Another visitor was impressed with the overall look of the building at New Perspective. They particularly liked the big and airy dining room as well as the outdoor area for residents. However, there seemed to be some miscommunication with the director during their visit.

On a different note, one reviewer mentioned that they found Keystone Senior Living under new management when they visited. While it had many features and functions and the rooms seemed well-maintained, they felt that it needed upgrading. Additionally, they thought it was too expensive compared to other options they explored.

Two reviewers shared negative experiences at Keystone Senior Living. One person mentioned concerns about changes in management resulting in many vacancies and a decline in food quality. They also expressed frustration about limited dietary options for special needs and small portion sizes accompanied by an additional charge for more food. Another review cited instances of delayed or no response to calls for assistance.

Despite these negative experiences at Keystone Senior Living , another visitor appreciated its location near their sister's place and its involvement with community activities through partnerships with the local senior center.

Lastly, one reviewer mentioned being drawn to Keystone due to its immaculate cleanliness and excellent food. However, their overall experience was below average. They felt that the quality of care provided did not meet expectations and there were instances of poor communication and incidents with staff.

In conclusion, New Perspective Prior Lake garnered positive reviews overall, particularly for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, good services, nice rooms, and a variety of activities. On the other hand, Keystone Senior Living received mixed reviews due to concerns about changes in management, food quality issues, and experiences of inadequate care.

Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • 3-bedroom apartments 3-bedroom apartments
  • Condos / townhomes Condos / townhomes
  • Detached homes Detached homes
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financial aid Financial aid
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Description

New Perspective Prior Lake in Prior Lake, MN is an assisted living community that offers a range of housing options to suit various needs and preferences. Individuals can choose from 2-bedroom apartments, 3-bedroom apartments, condos/townhomes, detached homes, and studio apartments.

The community provides both independent living and memory care services. Independent living allows seniors to maintain their independence while receiving assistance with daily activities as needed. Memory care is available for those with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, providing specialized care and programming to support their unique needs.

A wide range of amenities are offered at New Perspective Prior Lake. Residents can enjoy the convenience of a beauty salon, cable/satellite TV, a computer center, and a dining room where nutritious meals are served. Other amenities include financial aid and financing advice for those who need assistance with payment options, fully furnished accommodations, a garden area for relaxation or socializing outside, housekeeping services to ensure clean and comfortable living spaces, move-in coordination for a smooth transition to the community, outdoor space for enjoying fresh air, respite or short-term stays for temporary care needs, telephone service for easy communication with loved ones, VA Benefits Consultation for veterans who may be eligible for additional benefits, and Wi-Fi/high-speed internet access.

Care services offered at New Perspective Prior Lake include 24-hour supervision to ensure round-the-clock support and safety. Trained staff assist residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. The community also coordinates with health care providers to ensure comprehensive care management. Specialized programs are available for individuals with dementia or mild cognitive impairment. The community also provides physical therapy services to support residents' mobility and overall wellness. Medication management is provided to ensure proper administration of medications. Additionally, hospice care is available for those in need of end-of-life support.

Dining at New Perspective Prior Lake caters to special dietary restrictions to accommodate individual needs and preferences. Meals are prepared and served onsite, providing residents with flavorful and nutritious options.

Residents can enjoy a variety of activities to stay engaged and socialize within the community. These include community-sponsored activities, fitness programs, games, resident-run activities, and scheduled daily activities to promote overall well-being.

The location of New Perspective Prior Lake offers easy access to various amenities in the surrounding area. There are cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, and places of worship nearby for additional convenience and entertainment options.

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Plate (0.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.5 miles)
  • Edelweiss Bakery (0.6 miles)
  • Charlie's On Prior (0.9 miles)
  • Mystic Express (2.9 miles)
  • Mystic Steakhouse (2.9 miles)
  • Little Six Casino (3.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Michael Catholic Church (0.5 miles)
  • Friendship Church (1.8 miles)
  • St Catherine Of Spring Lake (5.2 miles)
  • St Marys Of The Purification (5.8 miles)
  • Marystown Catholic Church (5.8 miles)
  • St Patrick Rectory (8.6 miles)
  • Grace Church (9.2 miles)

Parks

  • Lakefront Park (0.8 miles)
  • Willows Park (1.1 miles)
  • Rice Lake Park (1.5 miles)
  • Cleary Lake Regional Park (2.3 miles)
  • Cleary Lake Off Leash Dog Park (2.6 miles)
  • Dublin Square Dog Park (5.8 miles)
  • Greenhaven Park (6.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Mystic Lake Events (2.9 miles)
  • Mystic Clinic (3 miles)
  • Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, Shakopee Dakota Clinic (3.4 miles)
  • Savage Family Eye Clinic (4.4 miles)
  • Allina Health Dean Lakes Clinic (5.5 miles)
  • Twin Cities Orthopedics (5.8 miles)
  • St Francis Rehabilitative Services (5.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Caribou Coffee (3.5 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (6.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (7.2 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (8.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (6.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (7 miles)
  • Walgreens (7.1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (7.4 miles)
  • Hy-Vee Pharmacy (7.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Fairview Ridges Hospital (8 miles)

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