Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are kind, helpful, and engaged in care.
Many reviews emphasize friendliness and attentiveness, with residents and families saying nurses, aides, and administration took extra steps to help. Several people also mention responsiveness when concerns came up, and others describe feeling supported during major medical or recovery moments. A smaller set of reviews raises the opposite concern, including reports that staff were not where they were needed quickly and that communication broke down.
common7 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is a mixed-but-common theme
Reviews frequently bring up cleanliness, describing the building as well kept while a few mention unpleasant conditions.
Multiple reviewers say the facility is clean and well maintained and that the environment feels positive when they visit. Others echo that residents seem comfortable and that care areas look cared for. However, a few reviews go the other direction, describing the place as stinky or depressing in general.
differentiator6 reviews mention this
Skilled nursing and therapy support
Residents describe strong hands-on nursing care alongside therapy and rehab support.
Several reviews connect the day-to-day care experience with skilled nursing and rehab, including help with mobility and recovery after significant health events. Families describe nurses and aides as knowledgeable and supportive, and some specifically call out therapy teams such as physical and occupational therapy. Others also mention transitions and discharge follow-through, including coordination for aftercare needs.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Building condition draws major complaints
Some reviews criticize the physical space as outdated or in poor condition.
While a number of reviewers highlight a clean, well-kept setting, multiple reviews focus on the building itself. These comments describe the facility as old and needing repairs and updates, and one review characterizes the conditions as severely unacceptable. Another complaint pairs the physical concerns with breakdowns in basic in-room readiness and discharge-day coordination.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Understaffing and slow response concerns
A recurring concern is slow response times or limited staff presence.
Some reviews report understaffing, with call light or urgent needs taking too long to address. Others describe staff not being available in common areas, such as when visiting in the front area. A separate set of comments ties staffing issues to inconsistent coverage and communication problems, including what families say happened during discharge planning and transitions.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
70 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Minneapolis-St Paul International (7 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
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Hazelwood Food & Drink - St Louis Park (0.1 miles)
Yum (0.9 miles)
Bunny's Bar & Grill (1 miles)
McDonald's (1.2 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (2.2 miles)
ShowPlace ICON Theater (2.2 miles)
Chipotle Mexican Grill (2.3 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
Walgreens (1.2 miles)
Walgreens (1.6 miles)
Lunds & Byerlys 50th Street Edina (1.7 miles)
Walgreens (1.9 miles)
Walgreens (2.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
Cafes
Jinx Tea (1.1 miles)
Angel Food Bakery & Coffee Bar (2.4 miles)
Spyhouse Coffee (2.6 miles)
Dunn Brothers Coffee (3.4 miles)
Starbucks (4.8 miles)
Panera Bread (5.6 miles)
Starbucks (5.6 miles)
Hospitals
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital (1.3 miles)
Fairview Southdale Hospital (3.5 miles)
Regency Hospital (3.9 miles)
Csc Gi Lab (4.3 miles)
Hennepin County Medical Center (4.4 miles)
University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank Campus (5.7 miles)
Parks
Dakota Dog Park (1.7 miles)
Aquila Park (2.5 miles)
Loring Park (3.5 miles)
Gateway Dog Park - Off-Leash Play Area (4.1 miles)
McGuire Park (4.4 miles)
North Loop Dog Park (4.6 miles)
Centennial Lakes Park (4.9 miles)
Places of Worship
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (2.8 miles)
Westminster Presbyterian Church (3.9 miles)
Physicians
Whittier Clinic (3.1 miles)
Fairview Southdale Physicians Building (3.5 miles)
Twin Cities Orthopedics Edina - Crosstown (3.5 miles)
University of Minnesota Physicians Heart at Fairview Southdale Hospital (3.5 miles)
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