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Options Gabriel Heights in West St Paul, MN

Options Gabriel Heights is an assisted living community in West St Paul, MN.

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1167 South Robert Street, West St Paul, MN 55118

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4.4 from 62 reviews
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Overall Review of Options Gabriel Heights

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Staff kindness and help stand out

Residents frequently describe the management team as kind, responsive, and helpful.

Across multiple reviews, residents say the management staff is approachable and quick to respond, and they credit specific staff members by name for making day-to-day issues easier. Several reviews also mention that managers helped with processes like moving in or transitioning smoothly, and residents describe staff as considerate when circumstances change. A smaller set of reviews take the opposite view, but overall the recurring theme is dependable, people-first support from the office and leadership.

common 13 reviews mention this

Maintenance responsiveness and cleanliness

Residents often cite fast maintenance and well-kept spaces.

Many residents praise maintenance as efficient and prompt, with quick help when problems come up. Several also mention that common areas are cleaned regularly and that apartments feel modern and maintained. A few reviews say upkeep has slipped or that certain areas (like hallways or common carpets) need attention, which suggests consistency can vary over time.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Communication gaps and unresponsive office

Some residents report difficulty getting timely answers from management.

A recurring criticism is that it can be hard to reach management, whether by phone, email, or even during office hours. One review also describes missed follow-ups during the application process and says residents were left waiting for updates. Others mention problems with how notices and logistics were handled, pointing to communication failures as a source of frustration.

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Fees and utilities can raise costs

Some reviews warn that fees and utilities add up.

A few reviews call out additional costs that weren’t clear upfront, including an application/admin fee and utility-related charges. One resident specifically mentions higher winter utility bills for electricity/heat and says the bill can be several hundred dollars in a month. Related reviews also describe rent-related charges and extra fees, urging applicants to read paperwork closely before signing.

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Busy area with food nearby

Residents appreciate having restaurants close by.

At least a couple reviews describe the location as convenient because there are many places to eat nearby and a lot to do in the surrounding area. That matches the area’s mix of nearby restaurants and other everyday stops listed around the community. Even with that convenience, reviews still vary widely on building experience and service responsiveness once residents are in.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 11 resident community capacity 11 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • 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 (7 miles away) Minneapolis-St Paul International (7 miles away)

Care Services

  • 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
  • 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
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (4 miles)
  • Prime Therapeutics (4.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Burger Time (0.3 miles)
  • Boulevard Bar & Grille (1.9 miles)
  • White Castle (1.9 miles)
  • Citizen Supper Club (2.4 miles)
  • Cossetta's Italian Market & Pizzeria (2.5 miles)
  • Pool and Yacht Club (2.7 miles)
  • The Bulldog Lowertown (2.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Entira Family Clinics-West St Paul (1 miles)
  • West Side Community Health Services (1.3 miles)
  • Dakota Medical Solutions (1.5 miles)
  • Soundpoint Audiology (4 miles)
  • Twin Cities Orthopedics Eagan - Viking Lakes (4 miles)
  • Parkway Family Physicians (4.3 miles)
  • Entira Family Clinics - Inver Grove Heights (4.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • United Hospital Joint Relacement Center (2.5 miles)
  • St Joseph's Hospital-St Paul (2.8 miles)
  • Regions Hospital Burn Center (3.2 miles)
  • Woodwinds Health Campus-Woodbury (5.2 miles)
  • VA Medical Center (6.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Union Depot (2.6 miles)
  • Concourse A (6.2 miles)
  • Concourse C (6.4 miles)
  • Delta Sky Club (6.4 miles)
  • Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) (6.5 miles)
  • Concourse D (6.6 miles)
  • Escape Lounge (6.6 miles)

Parks

  • Roosevelt Field (2.8 miles)
  • Heritage Village Park (4.5 miles)
  • Heritage Village Off Leash Dog Park (4.8 miles)
  • Hidden Falls Park (5.3 miles)
  • Burr Oaks Park (5.5 miles)
  • Minnehaha Falls Dog Park (5.8 miles)
  • Como Park (5.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Cathedral of St Paul (2.8 miles)
  • St George Greek Orthodox Church (3.9 miles)
  • WW Studio (4.2 miles)
  • St Jerome Elementary School (6 miles)
  • Transfiguration Catholic Church (6.3 miles)
  • Five Oaks Community Church (6.8 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Inver Grove 16 (3.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Groundswell (5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.8 miles)
  • Roundtable Cof (6.8 miles)

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