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New Brighton A Villa Center in New Brighton, MN

New Brighton A Villa Center is a nursing home community in New Brighton, MN.

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New Brighton A Villa Center in New Brighton, MN

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825 First Avenue Northwest, New Brighton, MN 55112

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2.8 from 124 reviews
5 stars
41
4 stars
11
3 stars
8
2 stars
8
1 stars
56

Overall Review of New Brighton A Villa Center

common 26 reviews mention this

Staff support is often praised

Many residents and visitors describe staff as kind and supportive during recovery.

A recurring theme is that residents and families often feel the team shows concern, with praise for nurses, aides, therapy, social services, and administrative staff. Several reviewers also highlight specific people by name and describe feeling comfortable or well cared for. That positive feedback shows up alongside complaints, but the service-minded tone is still a consistent part of the reviews.

caveat 33 reviews mention this

Short staffing hurts day-to-day care

Residents frequently report delays that can affect basic needs.

Many reviewers describe understaffing and slow response times, including long waits for help after pressing call buttons. Several complaints connect these delays to problems with toileting, hygiene, changing times, and being left unattended for extended periods. There are also comments about communication gaps, with some families saying they could not easily get answers or timely help when concerns came up.

caveat 28 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and odor are recurring concerns

Multiple reviews mention dirty rooms, odor, and hygiene lapses.

Cleanliness comes up repeatedly, with reviewers describing smells, stained or dirty rooms, and hygiene problems such as residents being left in soiled conditions. Some comments also mention issues like dirty bathrooms, flies or pests, and rooms that feel rundown or poorly maintained. A smaller number of reviewers say the building looks clean or nicely decorated, but the negative hygiene and odor reports are a strong recurring thread.

common 12 reviews mention this

Dining quality feels inconsistent

Food quality varies, with some calling it appealing and others calling it poor.

Dining is mentioned often enough to show split experiences. Some reviewers describe meals as good, served hot and fresh, and something residents enjoyed. Others use harsh comparisons and describe food issues tied to diet restrictions, inconsistent delivery, or meals not matching orders. The overall picture is that dining satisfaction depends heavily on the specific visit and dietary needs.

  • An elegant dining room with tables set for a meal, featuring ornate chairs, decorative curtains, and soft lighting.
caveat 19 reviews mention this

Medication and medical safety worries

Some families report medication and medical-care missteps.

Several negative reviews raise medical safety concerns, including delayed pain meds, missed checks, and medications given incorrectly. A number of comments connect these issues to serious outcomes, such as worsening conditions or needing emergency care. While some reviewers praise nursing care and say residents receive the help they need, medication-management concerns remain a recurring complaint in the feedback.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 99 resident community capacity 99 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 (13 miles away) Minneapolis-St Paul International (13 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

Physicians

  • Cardiovascular Systems (0.4 miles)
  • Fairview Clinics (1.5 miles)
  • Eye Care Center (2.8 miles)
  • Entira Family Clinics (3.6 miles)
  • Minnesota Vein Center (3.7 miles)
  • Fairview Fridley Clinic (3.9 miles)
  • Suburban Radiology (4.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • North Heights Lutheran Church (1.2 miles)
  • Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (2.8 miles)
  • Fridley United Methodist Church (3.6 miles)
  • St Jerome Elementary School (6.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Cowboy Jack's (1.5 miles)
  • Noodles & Company (2 miles)
  • Steele & Hops (2.5 miles)
  • Olive Garden (3.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.8 miles)
  • Taco Bell (4.2 miles)
  • Taco John's (4.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)
  • Roundtable Cof (6.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)

Parks

  • Silverwood Park (2.2 miles)
  • Snail Lake Regional Park (3.2 miles)
  • Central Park Playground (3.8 miles)
  • Owasso Park (4 miles)
  • Acorn Park (4.4 miles)
  • Bear Park (5.2 miles)
  • Como Park (6.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Rosedale 14 (3.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Unity Hospital (4.3 miles)
  • University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank Campus (6.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Minnesota State Fair Transit Hub (5.6 miles)

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