Ecumen Seasons At Maplewood

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Ecumen Seasons At Maplewood

Ecumen Seasons At Maplewood is an assisted living and memory care community in Maplewood, MN.

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1670 Legacy Parkway East, Maplewood, MN 55109

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

3.7 from 50 reviews
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Overall Review of Ecumen Seasons At Maplewood

common 21 reviews mention this

Staff care comes up often

Residents and families frequently describe caring staff who recognize residents and respond well.

Many reviews describe staff as kind, relational, and responsive, with several people noting that caregivers take time to connect and get to know residents by name. In memory care, families specifically mention staff comforting residents and checking on people who do not want to participate. A few reviews also criticize staff behavior, communication, or supervision, so experiences are not uniform across every unit and shift.

common 14 reviews mention this

Dining quality is a mixed point

Dining draws strong praise for being filling and well prepared, alongside occasional complaints about taste.

Several reviews say meals are good—sometimes emphasizing that food is filling, choices are available, and residents seem pleased. Other reviewers describe dining as disappointing, including comments about meals being boring or poor in memory care. The reviews overall suggest dining satisfaction can depend on the individual unit and dietary needs.

common 10 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Reviews commonly mention planned activities, social events, and scheduled outings that help residents stay busy.

Multiple residents and families describe a steady schedule of activities, including games, arts and crafts, bingo, and live entertainment. In memory care, reviews mention staff supporting engagement and keeping residents occupied. A few comments suggest fewer facility-led activities over time, with more activities described as resident organized.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Memory care staffing raises concerns

Several reviews raise concerns about staffing coverage and consistency in memory care.

A recurring theme in negative reviews is understaffing and reliance on insufficient coverage in memory care, including claims about overnight support and high use of temporary staff. Some reviewers link these staffing concerns to delays in assistance, hygiene issues, and safety problems, and urge other families to avoid memory care there. Other reviews of memory care are notably positive, describing patient, efficient care and communication, which suggests the experience may vary widely by unit and staffing at the time.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Rooms feel clean, but some don’t

Many reviews describe a clean, well-kept facility, while others report cleanliness and upkeep problems.

Positive reviews frequently mention cleanliness and maintained interiors, including apartment layout, fresh appearance, and organized rooms. Some also describe the building as appealing and in good condition. Other reviewers report issues such as dirty floors, rooms needing deeper cleaning, and repeated concerns about hygiene and laundry handling.

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

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

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International (14 miles away) Minneapolis-St Paul International (14 miles away)

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
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • 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
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • 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
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • 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
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Games Games
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Maplewood, Minnesota offers a convenient and vibrant community for senior living. With several parks within walking distance such as Legacy Pines Park and Harvest Park, residents can enjoy outdoor activities and leisurely strolls. Nearby hospitals like St John's Hospital provide easy access to healthcare services. Additionally, there are a variety of dining options available including McDonald's, Chili's Grill & Bar, and Osaka Sushi and Hibachi. For entertainment, there are theaters like Oakdale Cinema and AMC Rosedale 14 within a short driving distance. Places of worship such as St Mary of the Lake Church and Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church cater to spiritual needs. Overall, this area provides a mix of amenities and resources that make it an attractive choice for senior living in Maplewood.

Parks

  • Legacy Pines Park (0.1 miles)
  • Hazelwood Park (0.6 miles)
  • Harvest Park (1.2 miles)
  • Casey Lake Park (1.2 miles)
  • Lake Varney Park (1.2 miles)
  • Playcrest Park (1.4 miles)
  • Joy Park (2 miles)

Physicians

  • Jacobs Carol RN (0.3 miles)
  • Page Graydon T MD (0.3 miles)
  • Retina Center (1.6 miles)
  • Northern Lights Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine (1.7 miles)
  • Healthpartners Clinics (1.8 miles)
  • HealthPartners Clinic (1.8 miles)
  • Victhom Human Bionics (3.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.3 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (0.5 miles)
  • Osaka Sushi and Hibachi (0.5 miles)
  • Golden Corral (0.7 miles)
  • The Dog House Bar and Grill (0.7 miles)
  • Sak's Sports Bar (1.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • St John's Hospital-Maplewood (0.3 miles)
  • Regions Hospital Burn Center (6.1 miles)
  • St Joseph's Hospital-St Paul (6.7 miles)
  • United Hospital Joint Relacement Center (7.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Oakdale Cinema Oakdale, Mn (2.8 miles)
  • AMC Rosedale 14 (6.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Jerome Elementary School (3.6 miles)
  • St Mary of the Lake Church (3.7 miles)
  • Transfiguration Catholic Church (4.9 miles)
  • Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (5.3 miles)
  • Cathedral of St Paul (7.1 miles)
  • North Heights Lutheran Church (7.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Union Depot (6.5 miles)

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