Residents and families frequently describe the care as compassionate and attentive.
Many reviews emphasize that caregivers feel caring and responsive day to day, with staff showing up reliably and communicating clearly about changes. Several families also mention that providers stayed focused on the care plan and kept checking in about what else was needed before leaving. A few reviews also highlight strong coordination from scheduling staff alongside the in-home caregivers.
differentiator4 reviews mention this
Nursing and wound care expertise
Reviews point to hands-on nursing and therapy involvement for medical recovery.
Some residents and families describe detailed nursing support, including wound-focused care, with nurses being patient and deliberate in treatment. Others mention appointments with nurses plus PT and OT, describing staff as knowledgeable and thorough during recovery. Reviews also include examples of an attentive clinician partner checking on needs as care progressed.
common2 reviews mention this
Daily help includes meals
Care includes help with meals and meal preparation for day-to-day needs.
A couple of reviews specifically call out meal-related support, including meal preparation alongside other daily assistance. In those accounts, caregivers help with cooking and putting meals together, and they’re described as skilled in ADLs tied to eating and nutrition needs.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Scheduling can be frustrating
Scheduling limitations and miscommunication come up in multiple reviews.
Some reviews report that scheduling isn’t always as far in advance as they wanted and that call-backs made planning harder. Others describe problems with the scheduling team, including miscommunications and errors that caused confusion for clients and staff.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Some families report serious safety issues
Several reviews raise serious concerns about safety and care quality.
Multiple negative reviews describe unprofessional or unsafe caregiver behavior, including intoxicated aides arriving for overnight shifts. Others report failures to complete basic care tasks as expected, along with concerns that items were stolen and that responses to those incidents weren’t adequate. These experiences are sharp contrasts to the more positive accounts and are a recurring reason some reviewers urge others to look elsewhere.
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
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Minneapolis-St Paul International (12 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
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Hospitals
Woodwinds Health Campus-Woodbury (0.2 miles)
Regions Hospital Burn Center (6.4 miles)
St Joseph's Hospital-St Paul (6.5 miles)
United Hospital Joint Relacement Center (6.7 miles)
Physicians
Aris Clinic (0.3 miles)
Eric Thomas Becken (0.3 miles)
Twin Cities Orthopedics Woodbury (2.5 miles)
Minnesota Gastroenterology PA (2.7 miles)
TRIA Orthopaedic Center (2.9 miles)
Danielson Jennifer Dr Healthpartners Regions Behavioral Health Woodbury Lake Elmo (3.2 miles)
Careaparent is located at 2042 Woodale Drive Suite 200, Woodbury, MN 55125 in Washington County, Minnesota
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Medicaid coverage for assisted living varies by state and is primarily available to low-income individuals, with eligibility dependent on strict income and asset limits. Some states offer HCBS waivers for specific services in assisted living, but families must generally cover room and board costs, and should verify facility acceptance of Medicaid while considering potential waiting lists.
Medicaid waivers for assisted living services provide vital support for seniors and individuals with disabilities in need of long-term care, with varying state-specific eligibility criteria and benefits. These waivers cover personal care and case management but often do not fully cover room and board, leading to waiting lists for many applicants.
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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
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Minneapolis-St Paul International (12 miles away)
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Excellent care with friendly staff in a clean, modern setting.
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