$14,000/month should at least get you a private room but the shared room is really my only…read morecomplaint. He lives in a space half the size of my bedroom. They have no storage areas for residents as many other homes do so he can only have what fits in his room. Most of the staff is very friendly. They all know my dad and always tell me how sweet he is. He had an issue with one worker, I called in for something else and mentioned this to the person I was talking to, and the next day the administrator and the head nurse had addressed it and called me to update. They label all his clothes I bring in for him and do laundry there every week or so. Everything is included. The coordinator Rochelle who sets up his appointments and transportation when needed is wonderful. She also helps him when he has a video appointment. The food seems decent and they come by every day to set up his meals for the next day. If he doesn't like something that's scheduled he can order an alternative like a cheeseburger or something else. I bought him a fridge so he can have his Coke in his room but they also have a vending machine for pop and snacks. I haven't been able to visit as often as I like due to my own health and disability but they keep me updated and he likes participating in the activities they have for patients like bingo and different crafts. I know it's a hard transition for most people to lose their independence and most nursing homes are not ideal unless you are a millionaire. But if you're on Medicaid (which they will help you apply for) it's not bad and my dad seems happy most of the time. All his income goes to the facility and MA covers the rest. He gets ~$130 a month for incidentals but I try to provide him with what he needs.

The campus was in a lovely area and this facility was a very close second but my positive…read moreexperience is worth mentioning. My Mom's final choice really came down to wanting to be in the city center vs somewhere more peaceful. Amy could not have been more kind, helpful, and professional. She was clear in communications which I am grateful for as this was a complicated move with all the emotions and demands on my personal life. She really helped lead the way on next steps in a collaborative way that made my life easier and really improved my confidence in our steps as a family and in this team and facility. Also, the connection to Fairview is very positive for us as it is deeply embedded in Minnesota as a care provider which is also important.

My mother moved in to Marvella in May 2024. We couldn't be more pleased with everything about this…read morefacility...the building, the amenities, the staff, the food...all excellent! Despite the luxurious feel of this place, it proved to be the least expensive of the places we toured. There are so many great people who work here: Nicole, Connor, Michele, Cat, Susan, Robin, Robin, Wendy, Marie, Mary, Craig, Tess...I could go on and on. If you are looking for Memory care, Assisted Living, or independent living in the St Paul Highland area, this is definitely a "must see".

My mom lived in Memory Care at Marvella for 15 months. She was forced to leave because her disease…read moreprogressed and she started needing a wheelchair. When I was moving my mom's belongings out of her room, I discovered her room had a rodent infestation of enormous proportions. There was a solid sheet of droppings under the cushions of her couch. Most of the interior fabric was eaten away. There were droppings inside my mom's bed frame and along her headboard. The shelf of mom's closet was blanketed with droppings. The infestation created a serious health risk to my mom as well as the other residents. The Hantavirus is contracted through breathing air contaminated with rodent dropping. And it can be fatal. A few weeks after my mom had left, I received a letter from Marvella, informing me they would not be refunding my mom's damage deposit because they needed to replace the carpet in her room. Yes, there was a blood stain on the carpet from when my mom fell and hit her head. After realizing they were never going to clean up the pool of blood, I tried to wash it out of the carpet, but it did leave a stain. I find it ironic that Marvella had my mom living in the midst of a rodent infestation (including droppings in the carpet) but they chose to further punish my mom by keeping her damage deposit. She didn't tear the place up by hosting nightly keggars in her room. She's a 91 year old woman with advanced dementia who fell and hit her head. Does that sound like treatment she should receive from a nonprofit, Christian organization run by Presbyterian Homes?

Friendship of Bloomington truly lives up to the name. The welcoming energy you feel when you walk…read morethrough the doors is palpable. With the 47 years of service to the Bloomington area, it shows with many second and third generation residents living there. I've heard residents say their only complaint is having to decide between all of the activities available each day they end up missing out on something else! Having every level of care available for my loved ones is my priority. You can tell the staff take great care of the community itself and the residents that live there. Everyone is always happy. I was also very impressed by the wall of tv screen that show how long staff have worked there, with more than 20 that have worked there for over 20years! If you are looking for an active, warm and home where your loved ones can continue to live full lives, Friendship Village is the place!

I'm writing to share my profound disappointment with our experience at Friendship Village, where my…read moreaunt and uncle lived for years.  My aunt transition from independent living, to rehabilitation care, to memory care, with the family pouring hundreds of thousands of dollars into FV over the years.   Having seen most of the facility and levels of care over the past 5+ years, it is clean and generally well maintained. It is understaffed and the level of turnover indicates poor compensation for frontline workers. This underfunding occurs despite the fact that the "non-profit" that owns it, Lifespace, is worth over $500,000,000. A nearly $100,000,000 expansion occurred at FV over the past few years, too.   If you are looking for a socially vibrant place for your loved one, please keep looking. Common areas are not structured to encourage gatherings; there is a dearth of social interaction opportunities and when you roam the hallways on walks or tours you will hardly encounter a single soul.   The week of my aunt's entry into hospice (at Friendship Village with an outside provider) I drove from out of state to spend what I soon found out would be her last hours at her bedside. We received barely a check-in from the staff. When I asked questions, someone would tell me they would find out for me and I would never see them again. Upon her passing, I was left on my own to navigate move-out procedures, cleaning, sorting, etc. Every question I asked was met with confusion, a promise to return with answers, then no answers. The morning after she died,  when I was coming and going with her belongings, no one checked in with me or offered any sympathy. Questions like "Where do I put the trash? Do you offer clothing to other residents or do I donate to Goodwill? What about extra medical supplies?" Crickets. Wherever your money is going, it's not going toward keeping employees current on policies and procedures with residents/patients. It also should not fall to the PCAs and MAs to do this work-- staff a place adequately to handle issues once someone dies. I was in a constant state of disbelief that such an expensive place wouldn't even acknowledge a death until two days after it happened.   Calling the business office a few weeks later to handle remaining paperwork, the individual on the phone was so cold I actually asked if she knew that my aunt died, because her behavior did not seem to match the topic.  The response? "Yes."   The first communication I received after my aunt died was two days later, via a brief email expressing sympathy, with the rest of the email detailing the cost we would incur due to leaving things behind and asking about various items remaining in the room. Now, had anyone answered my questions the day after her death, I would have been able to dispose of things appropriately. When the social worker who sent the email did not hear back from me within a few hours, she called me (I was traveling back home). I suggested that if she wanted to truly practice social work, she should find a new spot, because being the fee enforcer is probably not what she went to school for (the contacts I had with the RD, RN, and SW were generally very good, to be fair). If you do move your loved one here, plan to pay exorbitant amounts of money to do a lot yourselves. This is a sentiment I now see I share with other reviewers. Your money and your loved ones' last days are better spent someplace else.

As a staff member here I highly enjoy the environment and the giving the services to the residents…read moreto make them feel welcome and at home. The staff that work here are clean, genuine and have great personalities. The residents are usually active and busy with activities and in the summer time everyone is lively. If you decide your parents need a nursing home. I highly recommend Augustana Care in minneapolis

As TCU's go, Cerenity is impressive!…read more My mother-in-law came here after a few days in St. Joe's hospital. So far my wife and I really like this place. The staff are very friendly and professional. The facilities are very clean and don't have any odd smells common to other such facilities. I also like the size of the rooms. Very spacious. There's all kinds of daily activities for residents to participate in, so boredom is a choice here. There's also a small chapel, and a charming bird enclosure. **PROTIP** Use the whiteboard to list any important facts about your loved one. My mother-in-law, for example, has very acute hearing. I wrote that on the board, and the employees knew they didn't need to yell to be heard. Sometimes it's the little things...

Just for clarity the name is pronounced Caron De Let as in let not lay as I awkwardly pronounced…read moreupon visiting. There is also a much older, but historic, building known as Carondelet Center. The Village is a wonderful residential facility for older folks and is not necessarily a nursing home but there are nursing facilities. Explaining this is by offering different levels of housing from no care needed apartments, memory care and assisted living. Amazingly good food in the terrace main dining room. Decorated like a high level restaurant the food is top notch. You can't walk in off the street and dine but need to be the guest of a resident. There are other dining options for residents as well. There are daily activities including a pool, gym, classes on just about everything artistic and holistic, a library, music shows, movies. Visiting a resident I found it very quiet. There is a long waiting list, so long they even have listing closed for now as the wait is in years not months.

My parents moved into the Main Street Lodge assisted living just a couple of weeks ago. The…read moreapartments are bright and open, and so far the staff all seem really great! The layout is very simple so it is easy to find your way around. This was a major concern for me and my siblings as both of my parents are suffering from dementia and have some mobility issues. They seem to have lots of activities--BINGO is a favorite! The apartments have been updated with new cabinets, carpet and paint. The complex smells fresh and clean and the food isn't bad either. My parents seem to be happy here so far. The initial meeting we had with the nurse practitioner went really well and I think they really have my parents best interest at heart. The assisted living apartments are attached to a nursing home and memory care unit. There is a chapel in the apartment complex and you can walk inside through the nursing home to the attached Church (St Anthony Chapel). The apartments have a very small kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, sink and drawer microwave. Just what they need since lunch and dinner are provided.

The heart of McKenna is with the care providers, who are loyal, trustworthy, and invested in…read moreresidents. The building can benefit from upgrades, but the community within is rich is area that can't be bought. Unity, caring, engaging residents. True friendships between residents are formed. Truly amazing what takes place within the walls of McKenna. Also, connected to the YMCA and a Church, beautiful input from community.McKenna is a hidden gem,

The caregivers care for the residents (they do their best and it's pretty good) and the…read moreadministration has gone downhill in about the last 16 months. A lot of staff turnover, slow to respond to requests. Lots of pleasant nice-nice but something just seems off. And their chief administrator looks like she's with child and she'll be gone at some point, I'm sure. She's been at that job for maybe two years?