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Good Samaritan Ambassador in New Hope, MN

Good Samaritan Ambassador is a nursing home community in New Hope, MN.

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Good Samaritan Ambassador in New Hope, MN

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  • Interior

    A spacious rehabilitation center equipped with exercise and therapy tools.

  • Building

    A modern building with a welcoming entrance and clean architectural lines.

  • Architecture

    A modern building with a prominent entrance and clean architectural lines.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a desk, chair, and large windows with curtains.

  • Windows

    A hospital room with a bed, chair, and cabinet near a window.

  • Dining

    A cozy kitchen and dining area with warm lighting.

  • Landscaping

    A modern residential building with well-maintained landscaping and a welcoming entrance.

  • Garden

    A beautifully landscaped garden with a patio area adjoining a brick building in the evening light.

8100 Medicine Lake Road, New Hope, MN 55427

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4 from 36 reviews
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Overall Review of Good Samaritan Ambassador

common 24 reviews mention this

Caring staff draws strong reactions

Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring and attentive.

Many reviewers emphasize the people working there as thoughtful and supportive, including aides and nursing staff. Several also mention quick response when concerns are raised and positive interactions that make residents feel known. A smaller set of reviews contradicts that experience, describing abusive behavior, staffing strain, and inadequate follow-through, including call-light issues and care not being provided as expected.

common 11 reviews mention this

Cleanliness shows up repeatedly

Multiple reviews point to a clean, well-kept environment.

Clean rooms and common areas come up in several reviews, including comments about the facility smelling clean and looking maintained. Some reviewers connect that cleanliness with overall comfort during rehabilitation or longer stays. On the other hand, a few negative reviews describe serious cleanliness and hygiene failures, including pests and inadequate cleaning.

common 12 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed but common

Dining is a major point of discussion, with both positives and complaints.

Several reviewers say meals are high quality, plentiful, and enjoyable, and some describe specific dining preferences or healthier choices. Others report inconsistent service, including food that is cold at times and meals that were not served reliably. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and meal service tailored for diabetes and special dietary restrictions, which aligns with the range of dining-focused comments in reviews.

  • A cozy kitchen and dining area with warm lighting.
common 14 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Reviews frequently mention regular activities like bingo.

Bingo and other scheduled activities are mentioned often, along with music events and resident-friendly social time. Some reviewers also describe structured daily programming and community spaces used for group activities. A few visitors describe not seeing everything in full day-to-day detail, but the overall pattern is that engagement is a consistent part of life here.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Communication and care follow-through vary

Some families report problems with updates and care follow-through.

A recurring concern in a small number of reviews is communication gaps, including lack of timely updates and difficulties getting through on the phone. Other reviews describe care breakdowns that affect day-to-day safety and comfort, such as missed responses to call lights and nursing or therapy not aligning with expectations. These concerns stand out against the larger number of positive caregiving comments.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Cost feels high to some families

At least some families find the pricing expensive.

One reviewer calls the room pricing expensive while still viewing the room and cleanliness positively. Another mentions working through money concerns even while describing the community as clean and functional. In reviews, that cost concern shows up without a consistent alternative price perspective.

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Features

Housing

  • 77 resident community capacity 77 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 (12 miles away) Minneapolis-St Paul International (12 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

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • HyVee Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Culver's (1.6 miles)
  • Pub 42 (1.7 miles)
  • Taco Bell (2.7 miles)
  • Big Louie's Bar & Grill (3 miles)
  • Olive Garden (3.2 miles)
  • BLVD Kitchen & Bar (3.2 miles)
  • ShowPlace ICON Theater (3.3 miles)

Parks

  • French Regional Park (2.6 miles)
  • Twin Lake Beach Park (3.2 miles)
  • Dakota Dog Park (3.8 miles)
  • Aquila Park (4.3 miles)
  • Parkers Lake Park (4.5 miles)
  • North Loop Dog Park (5.3 miles)
  • Loring Park (5.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Regency Hospital (2.7 miles)
  • Plymouth Surgery Center (4.9 miles)
  • Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital (5.5 miles)
  • Csc Gi Lab (6.4 miles)
  • Hennepin County Medical Center (6.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Elim Church Center (2.7 miles)
  • Westminster Presbyterian Church (5.8 miles)
  • Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (6.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Northwest Family Physicians PA (3.2 miles)
  • Minnesota Gastroenterology PA (4.8 miles)
  • Partners In Pediatrics (4.9 miles)
  • Ellgaard Annemarie Park Nicollet Clinic Carlson Parkway Minnetonka (4.9 miles)
  • Northwest Family Physicians Plymouth (6 miles)
  • Metropolitan Dermatology & Cutaneous Surgery PA (6.3 miles)
  • Whittier Clinic (6.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Caribou Coffee (3.5 miles)
  • Angel Food Bakery & Coffee Bar (4 miles)
  • Spyhouse Coffee (5.5 miles)
  • Dunn Brothers Coffee (5.6 miles)

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