A+! We are so lucky…read moreto have found Seven Hills. It's beautiful (brand new), in a terrific location near restaurants and a grocery store (Mississippi Market Coop), and best of all, the people who work there genuinely care and are incredibly on-the-ball. If you are thinking of going to senior living and want the ability to switch to assisted living as needed, look no further. :-) A+!

We've lived in St. Paul for the majority of our lives and we've lived here for seven months. Before…read moreI go any farther, I must admit we were almost turned off by sticker shock. But after adding up all the costs of living in our home, the cost of living here was basically the same - except we get much more bang for the buck living here. Never underestimate how quickly basic living costs add up. There were a number of options for us when we decided to move from our home to a senior living apartment. Seven Hills had everything we were looking for and more. An urban environment, indoor heated parking, accessible facilities, exercise room, in unit washer and dryer, and full sized appliances were on our list. Some surprising amenities include meals prepared by a culinary school trained chef, a pub, a movie room, exercise classes private meeting/dining rooms, and library. We can arrange for apartment cleaning, nursing assistance and maintenance services as needed. Should one of us ever need assisted living, it can be provided to us in this same apartment. No need to uproot or live separately. The in-house activities have been a welcome relief during the pandemic. Movies, morning coffees, happy hours, trivia, book club, and exercise classes have all continued. People join in as much or as little as they choose. The attention by management and staff to COVID protocols has been outstanding. We've appreciated their open communication and response. As the MDH has changed requirements, the staff have instituted the recommendations immediately. Masks are worn in all common areas. Activities continue to be socially distanced. Numerous hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the building. We received COVID vaccinations in February and before that had regular COVID TESTING. The neighborhood is great. It is the home to families, restaurants, and small businesses. Mass transit is very convenient. The people who live here are friendly, intellectually active and interesting. People laugh often and don't waste time living in the past. There is no daily litany of aches and pains. The staff is very helpful and caring. They respond quickly to any request and have kept good humor throughout the pandemic. We love our home and community. It is really a great place to live.

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!

My mother recently spent 3 weeks in the transitional care facility at Lyngblomsten. With some…read moreexceptions, it was not a good experience for her. She had some complicated chronic medical conditions, and there was little attempt to coordinate with providers who had an understanding of particular treatments that were important to provide. They made mistakes that could have been, should have been avoided, with better coordination. She needed intensive physical therapy, she got very little, with little explanation of why. Quality of staffing was variable, with some at times seeming negligent and at other times competent. She was glad when we discovered that her assisted living facility where she had been living prior to a hospitalization could provide better services than she received at Lyngblomsten.

Horrible customer service. There were med errors, some of the nurses on staff had major attitudes…read more Overall a general lack of care and negligence. They also did not give a diabetic diet which was needed. I can't imagine what happens for those who are speaking impaired or elderly and don't know the health care system.

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.

4 years ago my 71-year-old Mom moved from her home of 50 years to an independent living senior…read morefacility at 1910 Graham Ave. We were overjoyed at the community and amenities the owners Kelley Bothers offered and we thought she had found her next real "home". She was allowed to choose paint colors, the rent was affordable and the whole place had a very friendly home-like feel to it. She was very happy there. Last year the building was sold to Oppidan with Ebenezer as the property management company. It's like a nightmare. They raised her rent $120 a month and went from a yearly lease to month to month with the option to raise the rent any time they like. They are forcing her to move out of her apartment to temporary housing that doesn't even have a telephone so they can "renovate" and put in a lot of changes that she didn't ask for and doesn't want. All the while pretending like they are doing her some kind of favor. They refused to let her keep her wall colors, she has to be without telephone or internet for at least 3 weeks while still paying for the service, she has to pack up all her belongings and to access her car she has to walk to the garage which will be 2 buildings away from her. I warn anyone in the area that has an elderly relative to avoid facilities owned and managed by these people, they are heartless. My Mom was perfectly happy with her living situation the way it was and the only reason they are doing this is for the almighty dollar.

The Highlands of St. Paul is a fantastic community! Great owners, management, staff and residents…read more From the moment you walk into the building you feel welcomed. They offer a range in housing options from Senior Living to Memory Care. The staff is caring and compassionate and I would highly reccomend the Highlands of St. Paul to those looking for a great senior living community.

Best hospital food on the planet. Best aide: Annette. Worst medical care you could ever find. My…read morespouse fell four times within a week and was black and blue from top to bottom, even when aides were with her. I tested it scientifically: When pressing the nurse call button the fastest anyone ever came with 20 times (all necessary) was 20 minutes. Go here if you want good food and Annette, go someplace else if you need medical care and a real TCU.

I hated my time in this TCU. Some of the staff, especially at night, is really rude and difficult…read moreto deal with. I suggest looking elsewhere for transitional care.

I pray my children would find a better option for me if needed. Staff seems very lax and facility…read morein need of updates

Wow. The jury was out until tonight. I called because I received some paperwork regarding a change…read morein my father's medicine. The nurse answering said in a snotty way, "well, I have no idea who you are and who your father is," which I quickly replied, "How can I help you then?" It's amazing to me how snotty someone can be when they are in-charge of caring for people." I'm not a rocket scientist but her response should've mirrored what a I said. #furious

My wife and I moved into out two bedroom, 2 bath unit in January, 2022 and love living here. They…read morehave many activities scheduled on the calendar each month. Every week there is a musical program in early afternoon for entertainment and every Friday afternoon includes additional a program that including soft drinks, beer or wine and snacks. There is a small movie theater in building and workout room and craft room all located in that area. We have two parking places in the heated parking in the basement and there is a car washing space available it you want to wash your own car. It sure is nice to not have to clean snow off the cars when heading out of the building in snowy weather. They recently opened the woodworking shop for those desiring some small wood building projects. Just about any hand or power tools needed is in that shop. They recently have added several new staff members for many of the management jobs and we like what the staff members are doing for the residents for their comfortable living conditions. Some problems with the boilers in the basement which cause cool units because They are heated with heated floors but the new maintenance Department has gotten that problem solved.

This is a beautiful facility. The areas for socializing are pleasant and the dining space is well…read moreappointed. If you are looking for independent living the apartments are very nice. The main reason for two stars is connected to the services. We move my in-laws in to assisted living. They needed daily assistance but unfortunately staff just didn't show when they were supposed to and it was a challenge working through the billing. Calls go unanswered. If you need services I would not recommend this facility.

I visited a very close friend weekly; person lives in the enhanced care area of Amira. Every week I…read morereceive the same excuse...short staffed. My last visit, it was 9:00 am, breakfast HAD not been ordered, I went down to the kitchen to order their breakfast, returned to pick it up and feed it to the resident. Resident is paying for the services and NOT receiving them. Shameful! Staff need to be hired and paid a decent wage. There does not appear to be a lead for the enhanced care unit; which is desperately needed. Staff are consistently on their phones, ignoring patients.

I am blessed to get to work here amongst some of the very best staff in the industry caring for…read moreseniors! If you want a place that puts residents goes and truly carries out their mission this is it!