Overall Review of Ebenezer Ridges Geriatric Care Center
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On-site childcare and intergenerational
Residents and families describe intergenerational activities with on-site childcare.
Multiple reviews mention intergenerational programming that pairs residents with preschool children. One review highlights a child care component on site, and another describes how residents and visitors enjoyed these child-focused interactions. Reviews also connect the intergenerational experience to residents being engaged and happier day to day.
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Campus near hospital access
The campus is described as being across from a hospital.
Two reviews call out the location as being right across from a hospital, and describe it as easy to find. Residents and families also mention nearby medical options generally, which fits with the short travel times shown for local clinics and hospitals.
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Activities keep residents engaged
Activities and outings are repeatedly described as a core part of life here.
Several reviews emphasize the variety of activities, including scheduled daily activities, resident participation, and organized outings. Families also describe residents enjoying things like word finds, bingo, church services, and visits with children, and they note that residents stay involved rather than sitting idle. Even a reviewer focused on rehabilitation points to ongoing therapies and support during recovery.
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Staff responsiveness is a frequent highlight
Many reviewers describe staff as caring, attentive, and responsive.
The most consistent praise across reviews is for staff who are described as loving, caring, and attentive to residents’ day-to-day needs. Multiple family members say they received timely communication, felt supported with care recommendations, or saw continuity through low staff turnover. Cleanliness and safety routines are also sometimes tied back to staff engagement during periods when families were extra concerned.
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Some safety and care concerns
A recurring set of reviews raises concerns about safety and nursing follow-through.
A subset of reviews describes serious problems such as missing or delayed showers, concerns about untreated or mismanaged medical issues, and long waits for assistance. Other reviewers raise safety and basic-needs concerns, including falls, bed sores not being handled properly, rooms described as dirty, and missing personal items. There are also claims about staffing levels and medication timing during transitional care, alongside criticism about how residents were handled in urgent moments.
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Rooms can feel tight
Some families describe rooms as small or sparse after moving in.
One review says a move from a larger assisted living apartment to a smaller room was initially a concern. Another review describes rooms as sparse, even while giving other positive remarks. Together, these point to limited space as a more noticeable day-to-day tradeoff for some families.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
114 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
2-bedroom apartments
Studio apartments
Types of Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Full kitchen
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Overnight guests
Party space
Private bathrooms
Resident parking
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Minneapolis-St Paul International (9 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
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
Physical therapy
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Activities off-site
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Religious services
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Languages Spoken
English
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
Southdale Pediatrics (0.2 miles)
Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center Burnsville (0.3 miles)
Fairview Ridges Specialty Care Center Park Nicollet Obgyn (0.3 miles)
Fairview Ridges Specialty Care Center (0.3 miles)
Twin Cities Orthopedics Burnsville (0.9 miles)
Nystrom & Associates (3.1 miles)
Savage Family Eye Clinic (4 miles)
Hospitals
Fairview Ridges Hospital (0.2 miles)
Apple Valley Medical Clinic (3.3 miles)
Restaurants
Taco Bell (0.5 miles)
McDonald's (0.6 miles)
Burger King (0.6 miles)
The Original Pancake House (0.8 miles)
Chipotle Mexican Grill (0.9 miles)
JL Beers (1.1 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (1.1 miles)
Cafes
Panera Bread (0.9 miles)
Starbucks (1.2 miles)
Caribou Coffee (1.5 miles)
Caribou Coffee (1.8 miles)
Starbucks (2.9 miles)
Panera Bread (3.2 miles)
Starbucks (4.3 miles)
Pharmacies
Lunds & Byerlys Burnsville (0.9 miles)
Walgreens (1 miles)
Walgreens (1.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
Walgreens (3 miles)
Walgreens (3.2 miles)
Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute – Apple Valley (3.3 miles)
The comprehensive features at Ebenezer Ridges Geriatric Care Center are specifically designed to support residents with memory care needs, addressing both their physical and emotional well-being. Assistance with dressing and bathing ensures that personal hygiene and dignity are maintained, which can greatly improve a resident's quality of life. Medication management prevents potential complications from missed doses or incorrect medications, while meal preparation and service cater to any dietary restrictions, ensuring nutritional needs are met. Activities of daily living assistance fosters independence by helping residents engage in familiar routines, while assistance with transfers promotes mobility and safety. The 24-hour supervision offers peace of mind for families and creates a secure environment for residents. Additionally, the mental wellness program enhances cognitive engagement through structured activities that stimulate memory and social interaction, complemented by physical therapy aimed at maintaining mobility and overall health. Together, these features create a holistic approach to care tailored to the unique challenges faced by individuals with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
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Building
Windows
Dining
Lighting
Outdoor
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Exercise Equipment
Interior
Dining
Landscaping, Pathway, and Sidewalk
Windows
Building
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114 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Full kitchen
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Overnight guests
Party space
Private bathrooms
Resident parking
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Minneapolis-St Paul International (9 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
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
Physical therapy
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Religious services
English
Broad care options (assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing) with on-site activities and indoor common spaces.
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