The staff in the rehab wing of this facility took amazing care of my mom for many months. She…read morereally loved them and make significant strides in her recovery from a stroke. The staff was responsive, professional, and friendly. My mom had decent food and a small, nice room sharing the bathroom with one other. They are also very accommodating to visitors. That isn't to say you do not need to keep an eye on progress. Without an advocate by my mom's side, she probably would have been released from rehab and placed in the nursing wing far too soon. But I think that pressure to process patients is just the reality of healthcare and should not detract much from the truly great care my mom received after they decided she could stay in treatment for a while.

Honestly this place is terrible no words can explain how bad it is. I wouldn't even give it a one…read morestar. The staff is overworked, underpaid, hard-work goes unnoticed and unappreciated. Management is terrible, they expect all these expectations/high quality services from staff and employees but cant seem to notice that they're over working us. We are so tired trying to keep up with the pace of the work load. Doing our very best in every possible way to provide the best quality care for our residents. We love our job, thats why we tend to stay here so long and work for our residents. Please higher more people to put on the floor or give us a raise. So it seems like our work is actually worth something because the work load and pay isn't balanced. Additionally, instead of providing all these educational learning resources, because of how many warnings this building has gone through. Maybe we should look at why it even happened that way in the first place. Because literally everything we do is in a time crunch, of course accidents are bound to happen. Like it would be nicer if you hired more people to work, the work will be evenly distributed. There would be less of a rush and for things to be done correctly/accurately. But that int a topic y'all are ready to talk about because we know y'all can afford to hire more people to work but choose not to. Lastly, standing up for staff and employees. We are usually the first people to get accused of something and not even our own employer stands up for us. Which is why so many people leave. For example, one staff member that used to work there was accused of abusing a resident and was interrogated by police officers. After the interrogation they literally begged her to stay and work because they were so short staffed. When she was supposed to go on leave due to the allegations, and for an investigation. It was probably so traumatic for her but they just expected her to continue working. When her livelihood was on the line. Which just demonstrates that there is no support for their staff and employees. So furthermore, do a better job, there is a lot of improvements that need to be made. Im even surprised this place is still running and operating when administration is doing bare minimum and it just trickles down to all of us.

Our mother (93) just completed her 30 day stay in the Transitional Care Unit as a result of a…read morepartial hip replacement surgery. The nurse, Mary was helpful and professional and along with the aides made mom comfortable, feel secure and welcome. Mom commented several times about the cheerful attitude of the staff. The OT and PT, dietician, the housekeeping/ laundry staff and even employees we passed in the halls were helpful and friendly. She received good care and healed well while there. The social worker, Liz, provided needed information and support. Anna helped me with my billing questions and Barbara with needed records. I am sure there are other whose names I do not know, thank you all for good care, good meals and support.

The staff at Mt. Olivet has consistently been warm and engaging in all the interactions I have…read moreobserved with their clients. We are satisfied with the quality of care our family member receives and appreciate the wide variety of experiences the facility provides.

Our family is forever grateful to The Glenn Hopkins for the wonderful care, love and support shown…read moreto our Dad and family. When our Dad made the difficult decision to sell his condo and move to a Senior Living location, we visited multiple Senior Living homes but kept returning to The Glenn Hopkins. Scott and the wonderful Marketing Team were very patient, allowing us to visit multiple times as they understood this was a major decision for our Dad and family. Dad chose The Glenn because it felt like home and we knew he would be cared for very well. Dad spent the first five months in The Towers. He was so happy with his one bedroom w/den and couldn't get over the fact that he was being served meals in a dining room with white linen tablecloths. It felt like he was dining out every day. In June, Dad had to move to The Terraces Assisted Living where he lived for the next 10 months. Sandra, Julie, and Jen were so fantastic and accommodating as he required many schedule changes based on his changing health. Dad formed many friendships with the other residents during his time at The Glenn. They looked out for each other and we are thankful for his wonderful neighbors. He also made many friendships with the staff who cared for him. It takes very special people to do all that the nurses and aides do every day and to do it with love and patience. Dad made the choice that if something happened he did not want to go to the hospital. Instead, after suffering a stroke, he spent his final days in his home being cared for by the people who knew him and cared about him. Our family is OVERWHELMED by the love and support that was shown to our Dad and us during his final days, and the days that followed as we planned his service and moved his belongings out of his apartment. It was a steady stream of staff and neighbors who came to show their love for him and say goodbye. The staff also provided so much comfort and support to our family each day. They shared stories of their family members, gave us lots of hugs, and told us "we cared for your Dad how we would want our Dad to be treated". It was very touching when some of the staff took their personal time and came to the funeral service. The Glenn was an extension of our family and we knew Dad was loved and received exceptional care every day. Dad frequently said "God brought me to The Glenn". We are thankful this is where he lived and thankful to everyone who touched his and our family's lives. We would highly recommend The Glenn Hopkins to anyone looking for a Senior, Assisted Living or Memory Care home. Family of Al Carlson

I heartily agree that The Glenn Hopkins is a wonderful place to live. My reasons may be a bit…read moredifferent from most others, however. Two years ago I decided I wanted to live closer to my children and to downtown Minneapolis, so I sold my town home in Elk River. I no longer wanted to own real estate, thought about finding an apartment, but I'm 84 and knew I'd need services at some point even though I don't now. I have 8 children and the thought of their trying to decide "what to do with Mother" made me feel I should be the one to decide. I shopped around a lot and found the Glenn by far the most appealing senior residence. I still don't NEED any of their services, but I use the shuttle a lot, have learned to navigate the Metro buses and can get around so easily that I sold my car six months ago. What pleases me most is 1) the opportunity to volunteer here as much or little as I wish, 2) the ability to be as social (or not) as I like and to my great surprise 3) the wooded surroundings and splendidly maintain grounds. I like to walk and never tire of this area. And don't get me started on the city of Hopkins! It puts Elk River to shame, with many good restaurants, a movie theater, an art center with concerts and events for all ages, a grocery store, hardware store, drug store that delivers, specialty shops and a half dozen antique shops as well as a branch of the Hennepin Library system. (We have a fine library in our own building, too, with quarterly deliveries of books from the Hennepin system as well as hundreds of books that have been donated to us.) I am Catholic and was delighted to find a "church home" here. Last of all (perhaps it should be first) the entire staff is not only competent but very, very kind. Every one I've met will go many extra miles to be helpful.

My mom was there for transitional care, and they did not answer her call button, and she got…read moreherself out of the bed to use the bathroom and she fell! They never reported it to me until the next day when I went to visit and she was all black and blue and disoriented. I asked why they didn't call me or send her to the hospital (she was 104 years old at the time) and they said they didn't think it was necessary! Really??? I immediately drove her to the hospital where they kept her for three days then I brought her to a much better facility for continued transitional care. I would never recommend this place.

Woodbury Senior Living is a great senior community that offers a wide variety of housing services…read morefrom independent living, assisted living, memory care,transitional care, long term care and skilled nursing. There are three different buildings on campus. The staff really care about the residents and the happy to assist with anything that is needed! Highly recommend!

My mom had 2 strokes, and a seizure recently, and was placed there 2 separate times for…read moretransitional care. I was blown away by the quality of care she received! She had OT and PT daily M-F, and the staff was wonderful. They took time and care with my mom and others, and staff always available when she needed them. The food they served was outstanding as well. I also appreciated the folks in administration, Everyone was so kind and helpful.

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!

We used them for my 91 year old mom in our house after an illness. Services included PT, OT, Home…read moreAids for daily living. Without exception, every person that came to the house was awesome! Friendly, well trained, caring. Proactive in what the home health aid would do. (Doing my moms laundry, making her bed, etc.) she loved every aid who provided good conversations and encouragement to do her therapy. She progressed so quickly after her illness that she is actually stronger than before she became ill in large part due to the LifeSprk team. We could not Recommend LifeSprk any higher, and if the time comes, it is comforting to know they are a phone call away. Not sure why our location is San Fran but we live in the western suburbs of Mpls, not San Fran!

Be careful when deciding to place a loved one at a Lifespark community. They are sure to tell you…read morethat they are transparent. I can only speak about Polar Ridge in North Saint Paul. I have witnessed many things that have not been addressed accordingly. They don't like reviews that are true and will delete them. Hope you get to read this before that happens.

Lifespark recently bought Trails of Orono, and the quality of care has gone downhill every day…read moresince September of 2025. (This used to be run by Ebenezer). The costs have decreased while the rates have increased. All Lifespark cares about is their profits! Many staff members and a few residents have left this facility. This company offers terrible insurance plans for their employees! Trails of Orono is understaffed and does not have enough resident assistants to keep the place functioning properly! This location has great reviews, and it used to be an outstanding place, but it isn't anymore. Lifespark corporate staff are very condescending and unfriendly towards their employees, residents, and families.

This place was great for the residents, I really loved them all. However, management was a…read morenightmare. They fired me without any explanation, which was really unprofessional. I'd recommend the facility for seniors needing care, but watch out for the bosses. It's a shame, because the residents deserve better leadership. Also, some of the caretakers are bad.