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Aurora On France in Edina, MN

Aurora On France is an assisted living and memory care community in Edina, MN.

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Aurora On France in Edina, MN

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6500 France Avenue, Edina, MN 55435

To contact a resident: (952) 848-8888

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.3 from 112 reviews
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Overall Review of Aurora On France

differentiator 18 reviews mention this

Therapy and rehab support stand out

PT and OT are a consistent focus of residents’ experiences.

Many reviewers describe PT and OT as a key reason they felt they were healing, including occupational and physical therapy staff helping with mobility and recovery. A number of accounts specifically call out teamwork across nursing, therapy, and aides during transitional care or TCU stays. At the same time, several critical reviews say therapy time and follow-through were inadequate or that progress slowed due to care issues.

common 14 reviews mention this

Meals and dining draw praise

Food quality and meal options are frequently mentioned.

Positive reviews often highlight good food, flavor, and variety, along with the ability to request alternatives if a meal isn’t a fit. Some residents describe having meals delivered to rooms or choosing meals in communal dining. Negative comments also appear, including complaints about nutrition and overall food quality, but dining still comes up repeatedly across the reviews.

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Staff kindness is a major theme

Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring and attentive.

Across many positive reviews, staff are described as friendly, patient, and responsive to individual needs, including nurses, aides, therapists, and social work teams. Several accounts mention regular check-ins, help with daily needs, and supportive communication during recovery. Critical reviews contrast that by describing missed calls, delayed assistance, and lack of compassion, especially around weekends or nursing coverage.

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Communication and call response varies

A recurring concern is delayed or missing responses for help.

Some reviewers report that call buttons were answered quickly, and that staff followed up promptly with families. Others describe long waits for help, unanswered phones, and situations where call lights or requests were not addressed in time. A few accounts also mention poor communication after incidents, including families not being contacted when problems occurred.

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Nursing and medication timing concerns

Multiple reviews raise concerns about nursing support and medication timing.

Several critical reviews describe medication not being delivered on schedule and discuss missed or delayed attention to pain needs. Other negative accounts describe lapses such as patients being left unattended, falls, or issues that required urgent follow-up after discharge or incidents. On the other hand, many positive reviews describe excellent nursing care and responsiveness to needs, including nurses addressing concerns promptly.

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Facility amenities and layout help

Residents describe a large, clean environment with communal spaces.

Positive comments repeatedly mention cleanliness and a comfortable building layout, including communal areas like a library and rooms used for activities and events. Some reviewers also point to conveniences during visits, including parking and easy access within the building. A few critical reviews mention problems with room upkeep or facility organization, but the cleanliness-and-space theme is still a common thread.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 63 resident community capacity 63 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • 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 (6 miles away) Minneapolis-St Paul International (6 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • 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
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Walking wheelchair assistance Walking wheelchair assistance

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

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Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Edina, Minnesota offers a convenient and accessible location with a variety of amenities for seniors. Within a short distance, there are reputable physicians, including CCRM Fertility of Minneapolis and University of Minnesota Physicians Heart at Fairview Southdale Hospital, ensuring quality medical care. Nearby restaurants such as Shake Shack and Pinstripes provide dining options for residents to enjoy delicious meals. Additionally, Fairview Southdale Hospital is close by for any healthcare needs. For recreational activities, Centennial Lakes Park and McGuire Park offer green spaces for leisurely strolls or relaxation. Access to public transportation, such as the Mall of America LRT Station, provides convenience for those looking to explore the surrounding areas. Overall, this part of Edina combines essential services and opportunities for recreation, making it a desirable location for senior living.

Physicians

  • CCRM Fertility of Minneapolis (0.1 miles)
  • University of Minnesota Physicians Heart at Fairview Southdale Hospital (0.1 miles)
  • Twin Cities Orthopedics Edina - Crosstown (0.1 miles)
  • Fairview Southdale Physicians Building (0.2 miles)
  • Southdale Pediatrics (1.2 miles)
  • Endocrinology Clinic of Minneapolis (1.5 miles)
  • Southwest Dermatology Specialist (2.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Fairview Southdale Hospital (0.1 miles)
  • Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital (3.5 miles)
  • Abbott Northwestern Center For Outpatient Care (3.5 miles)
  • VA Medical Center (6.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Shake Shack (0.1 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.5 miles)
  • Pinstripes (1 miles)
  • Wooden Hill Brewing (1.9 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.9 miles)
  • Pizza Lucé Richfield (1.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.1 miles)

Theaters

  • 0705 Amc Southdale 16 (0.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Lunds & Byerlys 50th Street Edina (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.4 miles)
  • Jinx Tea (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • Angel Food Bakery & Coffee Bar (5.2 miles)
  • Spyhouse Coffee (5.4 miles)
  • Dunn Brothers Coffee (6.1 miles)

Parks

  • Centennial Lakes Park (1.3 miles)
  • McGuire Park (2.1 miles)
  • Taft Park (3.9 miles)
  • Hyland Lake Park Reserve (4.7 miles)
  • Bossen Field (4.9 miles)
  • Aquila Park (5.1 miles)
  • Dakota Dog Park (5.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (3.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Mall of America LRT Station (4.9 miles)
  • Delta Employee Bus Stop #1 (5 miles)
  • Terminal 2-Humphrey (5.1 miles)
  • TSA Checkpoint 1 (5.1 miles)
  • Concourse F (5.6 miles)
  • Concourse E (5.7 miles)
  • Escape Lounge (5.8 miles)

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