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?

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.

From the owner: A place where our Dear Neighbors - can find & celebrate the joy of community. Carondelet Village…read morereflects a new vision for older adult living by offering: Spiritually rich home environment, thoughtfully designed apartments & suites, a continuum of care that promotes vital living, beautiful common areas in a community setting, an array of amenities and conveniences. Location is near St Catherine University & connections with the St Paul's Highland Park area.

The photos posted here give a good idea of the warm and caring atmosphere at Lilydale Senior…read moreLiving. Over 5+ years I have visited here several times a week and have been impressed with the faculty and especially with the staff. The staff treats the residents with sincere warmth and respect. They can adapt to the changing needs of residents and work well with families and medical providers. They make an effort to provide good meals and a variety of activities.

From the owner: At Lilydale Senior Living, we want you to feel right at home. Our comfortable apartment communities…read morefeature a wide range of worry-free, convenient living arrangements, which are designed to fit the personal style and evolving needs of our seniors. From total independent living, to assisted-living and memory care, we provide all of our residents with the opportunity to live happy, healthy lives in a safe, secure environment, while remaining as active and independent as possible. We stress the importance of health and wellness to each of our residents, no matter what level of care they are receiving from our staff. Part of that process includes keeping our residents active and involved through a wide variety of social events and activities.

At first glance this place seems like a decent place. After spending over a month in their…read moretransitional care facility I began to see the cracks in the make-up. They were completely incapable of handling my specific needs as it pertains to pain management. I wish I could say I recommend this place, but I just can't. Food is ok.

It's beautiful and the staff is great. Lovely grounds, great amenities. We chose it for my mother.read more

Tour was great and I was excited about moving in. My husband has stage 4 cancer and wanted me to be…read morea part of a community after he dies and me not feel lonely. We filled out paperwork & paid pet deposit.. We then saw nurse for assessment and she asked my hubby mostly questions. She then told  me we are not a good fit;" We would have. Been a good addition to The Rivers. They cashed check vs mailing back.  6 wks. I finally have my check returned.

Sadly, I'm a former employee here but I've worked in many senior living facilities and this one is…read moreprobably the best! The apartments are affordable and clean and the staff is friendly and caring. As a working environment, it's a close knit family but everyone is very appreciative of everything you do so it all just fits. Great place to live and awesome to work in.

I would like to recognize Jeff Rank who runs the Rock Steady Boxing Program at The Commons on…read moreMarice for the outstanding job that he does in running a program that is fun but challenging. It is also very effective. My personal experience is that I came to the gym one year ago. I was using a four wheel walker and my strength and balance were poor. One year later I am now walking independently...and I don't need a nap after each class! The person that I hold responsible for this improvement is Jeff. He comes to the program with a strong background. He is dedicated to each of his boxers and is constantly working to improve the program and gym. He also spends a tremendous amount of time researching Parkinsons and is a wonderful resource. I can't thank Jeff enough for the difference he has made in my life.

The community is very warm and welcoming. I am always greeted with a smile and treated with…read morerespect. They do such an excellent job keeping the building clean and looking beautiful. The nurses and caregivers take the time to get to know all of the residents and it feels like family. They offer independent senior living, assisted living and memory care along with respite stay options and wellness plans. I love that this allows people to add services to meet their needs without requiring them to make a big move throughout the building. The life enrichment department does such a great job providing quality of life. I truly love this place!

Gracewood in Highland Park is a very well run place. The administrator Sara is who it starts with…read more She trains her employees well and every time I have walked into the provider you see very caring employees not just doing their jobs but actually go above and beyond to make sure all their clients are well cared for. The employees I feel so little things for the individuals they serve to make sure they are treated with dignity and respect. Joy is the head nurse and she also does a great job. It is about team building and making sure new ideas are brought up to make sure residents are loved and cared for. I am so glad my mother in law care coordinator recommend to check out Gracewood when I was told there might be an open bed. They are very much about team approach.

My mother has been living at Gracewood for over two years and she loves it and we (her family) are…read moreglad she is comfortable and well cared for. The staff is like a family who are looking out and always interested but also give mom respect and privacy. She has had a variety of ups and downs and everyone including the house manager, the nurse and the staff all are honest and kind with me to keep me informed and connected even when I can't be with Mom as much as I wish. All the staff seem to really like the residents and visit and chit chat when they can. I am so appreciative that I am never "nickel and dimed" for all the little things like someone helping Mom to get dressed sometimes or doing a quick coat of paint on her nails. The building smells good and is decorated for seasons and holidays. It is relatively small which we all like so that Mom can stay active and have some freedom even though her dementia is significant. Her geriatrician visited and made a house call and was very impressed at how well rooms and overall layout were designed to accommodate the needs of elderly and ability to integrate different levels of cognitive and physical abilities together. Check it out!