Wilder Park is an assisted living community in St. Paul, MN.
Information last verified:
1181 Edgcumbe Rd, St. Paul, MN 55105
To contact a resident: (651) 698-2505
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents describe helpful staff and responsive management when they reach out.
Several residents say the office and management are helpful and responsive. One review specifically calls out management responsiveness alongside improvements to the building. Others mention an extremely helpful office person and ongoing support, while also praising staff and residents together.
Reviews are split between strong upkeep and notable cleanliness or maintenance concerns.
A number of reviews highlight cleanliness, building upkeep, and that maintenance issues don’t linger. Others point to dated or poorly kept areas, including windows that hadn’t been cleaned, a filthy community laundry area, and very old equipment. Even among positive comments, there are mentions of the building being somewhat dated, suggesting upkeep experiences can differ by what each reviewer notices most.
Renovations and building upgrades are a recurring topic, with both praise and complaints.
Some residents describe major renovations or ongoing upgrades, including interior and exterior improvements. Others say the remodeling process feels disruptive or burdensome, including complaints about being charged for updates. A few reviews also mention the board or association not keeping up, reinforcing that the renovation and follow-through experience isn’t consistent across residents.
Residents describe affordability positively, but several reviews raise concerns about costs.
One review frames the community as relatively affordable with reasonable HOA fees. At the same time, multiple reviews focus on unexpected or large charges related to building work and describe their experience as costly. Another resident advises speaking with current unit owners first, and at least one review mentions the board spending money in a way that residents didn’t like.
Some reviews question the quality and cleanliness of amenities and equipment.
One review says there are no amenities and specifically criticizes the gym equipment as very old and possibly unsafe, along with lacking instructions for use. Another review echoes concerns about old equipment and a general lack of cleaning. These comments stand out against other residents who mention clean facilities and a generally well-kept environment.
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Assisted Living
Activities on-site
Devotional services off-site
Indoor common areas
Minneapolis-St Paul International (5 miles away)
Ambulatory care
Diabetic care
Meals provided Activities on-site Devotional activities offsiteWilder Park is located at 1181 Edgcumbe Rd, St. Paul, MN 55105 in Ramsey County, Minnesota
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