Norbella Senior Living Prior L in Prior Lake, MN

Norbella Senior Living Prior L is an assisted living community in Prior Lake, MN.

Information last verified: January 1, 2026

4285 Fountain Hill Drive Ne, Prior Lake, MN 55372

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

4.8 from 24 reviews

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Overall Review of Norbella Senior Living Prior L

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Care and staff are consistently praised

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as compassionate, responsive, and attentive to needs.

Across the reviews, families single out caregivers and leadership as kind, caring, and effective at supporting day-to-day needs. Several residents’ teams are described as providing one-on-one help, managing concerns, and maintaining timely communication. Even when families mention a challenging health period, they describe staff support as a steady part of the move and follow-through.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents benefit from regular activities and outings that help them stay engaged.

Residents and families describe a steady mix of scheduled activities, including both indoor and outdoor options. Multiple reviews also highlight outings supported by a bus. One family specifically notes that activities began soon after their loved one moved in, with social time like cards and table conversation becoming part of daily life.

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Food quality and menu variety

Dining is repeatedly described as good, with variety on the menu.

Several reviews mention the food as very good and point to menu variety in particular. Families also describe enjoyable shared meals as a positive part of life in the community. In addition, one review specifically credits the chef as part of a supportive team around residents’ needs.

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Small, one-level layout feels cozy

The smaller, one-level setup is described as easier to navigate and more comfortable.

Multiple reviews compare the community to larger facilities by highlighting a smaller, cozier, one-level feel. Families also describe the setting as quiet and rural, with studios that are easy to navigate. A few reviews add that the building itself feels clean, calm, and welcoming, reinforcing the boutique size impression.

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Memory care support mentioned

Residents with memory and cognitive concerns are described as being supported on-site.

Some reviews connect moving into assisted living with cognitive changes, describing encouragement and support from the care team. Others specifically mention a memory care unit and describe residents as safe and happy there. Taken together, the reviews portray memory-related support as part of the community’s day-to-day approach.

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Features

Housing

40 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 (14 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

Parks

Lakefront Park (1.8 miles)
Willows Park (2.9 miles)
Rice Lake Park (3.5 miles)
Dublin Square Dog Park (3.7 miles)
Cleary Lake Regional Park (4.5 miles)
Cleary Lake Off Leash Dog Park (5.1 miles)
Hyland Lake Park Reserve (6.3 miles)

Restaurants

Little Six Casino (2.1 miles)
Edelweiss Bakery (2.1 miles)
Little Six Restaurant (2.1 miles)
Mystic Express (2.2 miles)
Plate (2.2 miles)
Mystic Steakhouse (2.2 miles)
Mccoys Copper Pint (2.3 miles)

Physicians

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, Shakopee Dakota Clinic (2.2 miles)
Mystic Lake Events (2.2 miles)
Mystic Clinic (2.3 miles)
Allina Health Dean Lakes Clinic (3 miles)
Twin Cities Orthopedics (3.8 miles)
St Francis Rehabilitative Services (3.9 miles)
Savage Family Eye Clinic (3.9 miles)

Places of Worship

St Michael Catholic Church (2.2 miles)
Friendship Church (3.7 miles)
St Marys Of The Purification (5.6 miles)
Marystown Catholic Church (5.6 miles)
Grace Church (6.6 miles)
St Catherine Of Spring Lake (7.8 miles)
St John's Lutheran School (8.6 miles)

Pharmacies

Walgreens (2.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
Walgreens (4.4 miles)
Walgreens (5.4 miles)
Hy-Vee Pharmacy (5.7 miles)
Geritom Medical (5.8 miles)
Walgreens (6.7 miles)

Cafes

Caribou Coffee (2.6 miles)
Caribou Coffee (6.1 miles)
Starbucks (6.7 miles)
Panera Bread (7.1 miles)
Caribou Coffee (7.9 miles)

Hospitals

Fairview Ridges Hospital (7.8 miles)
Abbott Northwestern Center For Outpatient Care (8.3 miles)

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