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Greater Care Facilities in Woodbury, MN

Greater Care Facilities is an assisted living community in Woodbury, MN.

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3020 Woodbury Drive, Woodbury, MN 55125

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3.2 from 79 reviews
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Overall Review of Greater Care Facilities

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Therapy-focused rehab helps recovery

Residents describe meaningful recovery support through therapy and daily care during transitional care.

Many reviewers talk about transitional care and rehabilitation after surgery or a fall, emphasizing improvements in mobility and overall progress. Several specifically credit the therapy team and the way care plans were carried out while they were regaining strength. A number of families also mention that staff involvement and coordinated attention helped their loved one bounce back after an initial difficult period.

common 5 reviews mention this

Activities and outdoor time matter

Outdoor space and structured activities are a recurring bright spot in residents’ experiences.

Reviewers highlight time outdoors and say their loved ones made connections there. Others mention that the community brings in outside presenters or runs group activities that help residents stay engaged. Faith-based programming also shows up in multiple accounts, including chapel and chaplain support, along with activities families describe as uplifting. Taken together, the reviews portray a calendar of engagement that goes beyond basic routines.

common 6 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept spaces stand out

Multiple residents and families describe the building as clean and comfortable.

Several reviewers say the facility feels clean and well maintained, including comments about the environment and the comfort of rooms. Other accounts also mention improvements from remodels and a generally pleasant atmosphere for residents. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews report dirt and maintenance concerns, so cleanliness appears mixed depending on the area or timeframe.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Staffing and call-light response vary

A recurring concern is delays and staffing gaps affecting responsiveness to care requests.

Negative reviews frequently describe being unable to reach staff, long waits for call-button assistance, or understaffing that limits help when residents need it. Some reviewers also report problems with medication timing or care arriving late, which they connect to safety and patient wellbeing. Night coverage is called out more than once, with accounts describing fewer aides and less oversight. Other reviewers counter that the regular staff are attentive and caring, suggesting experiences may depend on unit, shift, or staffing levels.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International (15 miles away) Minneapolis-St Paul International (15 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
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • 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

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Mix Compounding Pharmacy (5 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.7 miles)
  • Hy-Vee Pharmacy (5.8 miles)

Parks

  • Fairway Meadows Park (1.1 miles)
  • Ojibway Park (2 miles)
  • Kargel Park (2.2 miles)
  • Woodbury Dog Park (2.4 miles)
  • Kingston Park (4.5 miles)
  • Meadow Grass Park (4.9 miles)
  • Eastside Park (5.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Punch Neapolitan Pizza (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.5 miles)
  • Culver's (2.5 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (2.7 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (2.7 miles)
  • Arby's (2.8 miles)
  • Tamarack Tap Room (2.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Twin Cities Orthopedics Woodbury (2.3 miles)
  • Pediatric Surgical Associates (2.3 miles)
  • Minnesota Gastroenterology PA (3 miles)
  • TRIA Orthopaedic Center (3.2 miles)
  • High Pointe Surgery Center (3.3 miles)
  • Pediatric and Young Adult Medicine (3.3 miles)
  • Danielson Jennifer Dr Healthpartners Regions Behavioral Health Woodbury Lake Elmo (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (5.4 miles)
  • Joe To Go (9.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Eagle Brook Church - Woodbury Campus (2.4 miles)
  • Five Oaks Community Church (2.5 miles)
  • Cottage Grove United Church of Christ (4.1 miles)
  • Transfiguration Catholic Church (5.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Drafthouse Woodbury (3.1 miles)
  • AMC Inver Grove 16 (8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Woodwinds Health Campus-Woodbury (3.7 miles)
  • Hudson Hospital (8.9 miles)

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