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Woodlyn Heights Healthcare Center in Inver Grove Heights, MN

Woodlyn Heights Healthcare Center is a nursing home community in Inver Grove Heights, MN.

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Woodlyn Heights Healthcare Center in Inver Grove Heights, MN

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2060 Upper 55Th Street East, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077

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3.3 from 104 reviews
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Overall Review of Woodlyn Heights Healthcare Center

common 23 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and care are mixed

Staff kindness and attentiveness are frequently mentioned by residents and families.

Many reviews describe staff members as compassionate, professional, and responsive, including nurses and aides who treat residents with dignity and provide high-quality care. A number of residents also say they feel helped quickly when they need something and that the staff are friendly and welcoming. At the same time, several negative reviews allege communication breakdowns, delays in assistance, and neglect of basic needs, so experiences vary.

caveat 14 reviews mention this

Response times draw sharp complaints

Multiple reviews complain that call buttons and phones are not answered promptly.

A recurring theme in negative reviews is slow response to call lights or call buttons, including reports of long waits for basic help like getting to the bathroom or even receiving water. Some reviews also describe situations where communication is limited or assistance is delayed, leaving families concerned. The community does offer a 24-hour call system and 24-hour supervision, but residents still report inconsistent follow-through at times.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odors come up

Some reviewers report cleanliness issues, including strong odors and dirty rooms.

Several negative reviews describe the facility as dirty, including complaints about smells and rooms that did not seem cleaned regularly. Others also mention housekeeping needing improvement, like linens not being changed and general cleanliness concerns. On the positive side, multiple reviews say the building is clean and well-maintained, including praise for a welcoming, clean environment.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Food quality is inconsistent

Food gets mixed reviews, with some residents saying it arrives cold.

A number of reviews criticize the food quality or temperature, including mentions that meals are often not hot when served. Some residents also call the food so-so or subpar, while others describe it as good and say there are alternatives for dietary needs. The community offers restaurant-style dining and meal preparation and service, and it also supports diabetes diet and special dietary restrictions.

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Private rooms support dignity

Residents value having private room space for personal dignity and comfort.

A few reviews specifically mention private rooms and describe them as important for dignity, with one reviewer contrasting this approach with other facilities that share rooms. Another family member praised single rooms and said the room had the amenities they needed. A separate review also notes a private room with good space, reinforcing that room setup stands out to some residents and families.

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Features

Housing

  • 79 resident community capacity 79 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Minneapolis-St Paul International (8 miles away) Minneapolis-St Paul International (8 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • 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

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Theaters

  • AMC Inver Grove 16 (0.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Soundpoint Audiology (1 miles)
  • Entira Family Clinics - Inver Grove Heights (1.2 miles)
  • James Winsor DR (1.7 miles)
  • Entira Family Clinics-West St Paul (2.3 miles)
  • Twin Cities Orthopedics Eagan - Viking Lakes (2.6 miles)
  • Dakota Medical Solutions (3.2 miles)
  • West Side Community Health Services (4.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Prime Therapeutics (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • Drkula's 32 Bowl (1.3 miles)
  • Boulevard Bar & Grille (1.4 miles)
  • White Castle (1.5 miles)
  • Iwa Sushi (2.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.4 miles)
  • Inver Grove Brewing Co (3.4 miles)

Parks

  • Roosevelt Field (1.7 miles)
  • Heritage Village Park (2.2 miles)
  • Heritage Village Off Leash Dog Park (2.3 miles)
  • Sleepy Hollow Park (2.8 miles)
  • Burr Oaks Park (3.2 miles)
  • Meadow Grass Park (4.8 miles)
  • Central Park (5.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (4.9 miles)
  • Dunn Brothers Coffee (5.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.6 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Woodcrest Church (5.5 miles)
  • Five Oaks Community Church (5.9 miles)
  • Cathedral of St Paul (6 miles)
  • WW Studio (6.3 miles)
  • St George Greek Orthodox Church (6.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • United Hospital Joint Relacement Center (5.7 miles)
  • Woodwinds Health Campus-Woodbury (5.8 miles)
  • St Joseph's Hospital-St Paul (6 miles)
  • Regions Hospital Burn Center (6.4 miles)
  • VA Medical Center (7.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Union Depot (5.8 miles)
  • Concourse A (6.7 miles)
  • Concourse C (7 miles)
  • Delta Sky Club (7 miles)
  • Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) (7.1 miles)
  • Terminal 1-Lindbergh (7.3 miles)
  • Concourse D (7.3 miles)

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