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Brookview A Villa Center in Golden Valley, MN

Brookview A Villa Center is a nursing home community in Golden Valley, MN.

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Brookview A Villa Center in Golden Valley, MN

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7505 Country Club Drive, Golden Valley, MN 55427

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

2.8 from 130 reviews
5 stars
45
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Brookview A Villa Center

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Call lights and communication disappoint

Call light response and communication come up as major problems in multiple reviews.

Several residents and families report long waits when they needed help, including unanswered call lights and delayed responses from nursing staff. Reviews also describe difficulty getting through by phone and not getting return calls, alongside complaints about staff not sharing care plans or timelines. A number of negative experiences mention residents being left in distress for hours or needing family or outside teams to intervene.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Medication errors and delays

Medication handling is described as inconsistent, with some reviews citing dosing and timing errors.

Some reviews say residents did not receive medications as prescribed or that doses were changed without clear notice. Other accounts describe pain medication arriving late and repeated issues with meeting ordered needs on time. In several negative reviews, families describe having to advocate closely to get medication administration corrected.

common 28 reviews mention this

Staff kindness is frequently praised

Many reviewers describe staff as kind, helpful, and responsive to questions.

Across reviews, families and residents often mention friendly, caring staff and say questions get answered. Several positive comments highlight therapists and nursing staff as particularly supportive, along with daily cleanliness practices described as consistent. Even some reviewers with concerns still point to individual staff members who were helpful during their stay.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Food quality feels inconsistent

Food is a recurring mix of praise and complaints, including seasoning and timeliness issues.

Dining reviews vary: some people say meals were tasty and served hot, while others report low-quality food, poor seasoning, or missing items on trays. Several negative comments mention late meal delivery and portioning or meal consistency concerns. A few reviews also note dietary needs such as salt-free or diabetes-related diets being handled, while others disagree based on their experience.

  • A neatly set dining room with elegantly arranged tables and chairs.
caveat 9 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and maintenance concerns

Cleanliness and room upkeep are described as uneven, with multiple reviews citing visible problems.

Some reviews describe rooms as clean and sanitized daily, including positive comments about the building condition. Other reviewers report issues such as odors, unclean rooms, exposed wires, and housekeeping or supply problems like missing basic items. A few comments also tie concerns to safety and comfort, including rooms that were too hot and communication gaps about repairs.

common 10 reviews mention this

Therapy support stands out

Therapy is one of the most mentioned areas, with many describing strong PT and OT support.

Many reviewers specifically praise physical and occupational therapy, describing therapists as caring and effective. Some families say therapy helped with mobility and recovery goals, and a few note how updated or tidy the transitional care unit felt. At the same time, several negative reviews complain about limited therapy time and staffing, so results can depend on the level of care being received.

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Features

Housing

  • 104 resident community capacity 104 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 (11 miles away) Minneapolis-St Paul International (11 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

Restaurants

  • Culver's (0.8 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1 miles)
  • ShowPlace ICON Theater (1.8 miles)
  • Olive Garden (2.5 miles)
  • BLVD Kitchen & Bar (2.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (3 miles)
  • Kona Grill (3.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • HyVee Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Regency Hospital (2.1 miles)
  • Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital (3.8 miles)
  • Csc Gi Lab (5.6 miles)
  • Hennepin County Medical Center (5.6 miles)
  • Plymouth Surgery Center (5.8 miles)

Parks

  • Dakota Dog Park (2.2 miles)
  • Aquila Park (2.7 miles)
  • French Regional Park (3.8 miles)
  • Twin Lake Beach Park (4.3 miles)
  • Loring Park (4.7 miles)
  • North Loop Dog Park (4.7 miles)
  • Parkers Lake Park (4.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Angel Food Bakery & Coffee Bar (2.4 miles)
  • Spyhouse Coffee (4.3 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (4.6 miles)
  • Dunn Brothers Coffee (4.6 miles)
  • Jinx Tea (5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Elim Church Center (3.6 miles)
  • Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (4.7 miles)
  • Westminster Presbyterian Church (5 miles)

Physicians

  • Ellgaard Annemarie Park Nicollet Clinic Carlson Parkway Minnetonka (4.7 miles)
  • Northwest Family Physicians PA (4.7 miles)
  • Whittier Clinic (5.3 miles)
  • Minnesota Gastroenterology PA (5.7 miles)
  • Metropolitan Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery PA (6.2 miles)
  • Northwest Family Physicians Plymouth (6.3 miles)
  • Partners In Pediatrics (6.5 miles)

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