Residents describe caregivers as genuinely caring, kind, and supportive in day-to-day help.
Across multiple reviews, people talk about caregivers who show up reliably and treat them with kindness. Several reviewers specifically praise the helpers for being gentle and patient, and for adapting as needs change. A few also mention caregivers being attentive to tasks like showering, dressing, and meal preparation, rather than just performing basic check-ins.
differentiator10 reviews mention this
Care includes ADL help and meals
Residents describe hands-on help with daily activities and meal-related support.
Reviews repeatedly point to practical assistance with activities of daily living, including showering and dressing. People also mention meal prep and cooking as part of the support they receive. The community’s care services are set up around assistance with bathing and dressing, plus medication management, coordination with health care providers, transportation for appointments, and meal preparation and service.
caveat9 reviews mention this
Communication is strong, but scheduling slips
Scheduling and coordination are a recurring pain point, even when communication is praised.
Many reviewers say the team communicates well and can handle changes when care needs shift. At the same time, several reviews raise complaints about scheduling mechanics—like last-minute changes or difficulty setting appointments in advance. A small number of negative reviews describe serious problems, which clearly undermines confidence in day-to-day coordination and oversight.
common4 reviews mention this
Extra support for appointments
Care support extends to getting to medical appointments when needed.
Some reviewers mention help arranging a lift to a doctor appointment and getting support for transport around care events. This matches the care service focus on transportation to doctors appointments and coordination with health care providers. In reviews that discuss this kind of support, people describe it as exceeding expectations during specific scheduling situations.
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 (13 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
Places of Worship
Transfiguration Catholic Church (0.2 miles)
St Jerome Elementary School (5.3 miles)
Eagle Brook Church - Woodbury Campus (5.5 miles)
Five Oaks Community Church (6.1 miles)
Cathedral of St Paul (6.3 miles)
Restaurants
Taco John's (0.3 miles)
Taco Bell (1.1 miles)
Wild Boar Bar and Grill Oakdale (1.5 miles)
White Castle (2.5 miles)
The Tavern Grill (2.5 miles)
McDonald's (2.7 miles)
Portillo's Hot Dogs (2.9 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.4 miles)
Mix Compounding Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
Walgreens (2.2 miles)
Target Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
Walgreens (3.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
Physicians
David Thao, MD (1.5 miles)
Danielson Jennifer Dr Healthpartners Regions Behavioral Health Woodbury Lake Elmo (2.8 miles)
TRIA Orthopaedic Center (3 miles)
Minnesota Gastroenterology PA (3 miles)
Pediatric and Young Adult Medicine (3.1 miles)
High Pointe Surgery Center (3.1 miles)
Aris Clinic (3.3 miles)
Parks
Eastside Park (1.7 miles)
Rotary Park (3 miles)
Casey Lake Park (3.9 miles)
Kargel Park (4 miles)
Flicek Park (4 miles)
Harvest Park (4.3 miles)
Joy Park (4.4 miles)
Theaters
Alamo Drafthouse Woodbury (3.2 miles)
Oakdale Cinema Oakdale, Mn (4.4 miles)
Hospitals
Woodwinds Health Campus-Woodbury (3.2 miles)
St John's Hospital-Maplewood (4.9 miles)
Regions Hospital Burn Center (5.4 miles)
St Joseph's Hospital-St Paul (5.8 miles)
United Hospital Joint Relacement Center (6.3 miles)
Careaparent is located at 1397 Geneva Avenue North Ste 102, Oakdale, MN 55128 in Washington County, Minnesota
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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 (13 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
Spacious independent-living apartments with attentive staff in a convenient location.
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