River Oaks Columbia Heights
River Oaks Columbia Heights
River Oaks Columbia Heights is an assisted living facility located in Columbia Heights, MN. It provides personalized treatment plans to assist residents with physical and mental health needs. The facility aims to help residents achieve the highest quality of life possible through a person-centered care approach.
68-bed community Rank #209 / 532Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 209th out of 532 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 83 / 100 Rank #31 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 632 homes in Minnesota. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountyAnoka
Specific ProgramsMeal Preparation, Diabetic Care, Housekeeping, Toileting Assistance, Laundry Services, Transfer Assistance, Dietitian Services, Medication Administration, All Activities of Daily Living, Continence Care, Specialized Nursing Care, Behavioral Management, And other services as needed
Touring HoursMonday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
River Oaks Columbia Heights Reviews
Faye
I am writing this review with a heavy heart and burning anger after placing my elderly mother in River Oaks of Columbia Heights (900 42nd Ave NE) under the so-called “care” of their administration and ownership. What was sold to us as a compassionate, professional assisted living community has proven to be little more than a profit-driven warehouse for vulnerable seniors. Cori Barker (Vice President of Operations), Jodi King (President of Clinical Services), and Chris King, along with the rest of the River Oaks of Minnesota ownership and leadership team, should be deeply ashamed.From day one, the understaffing was criminal. Promises of 24-hour awake staff and attentive care evaporated into reality: overworked, exhausted CNAs and resident assistants juggling far too many residents, leading to long wait times for basic needs like toileting, medication, and meals. Call lights went unanswered for 30-45 minutes on multiple occasions. My mother, who requires assistance with mobility, was left sitting in soiled linens more than once.
One bright spot was Jennifer Anderson, RN, who was truly amazing — competent, compassionate, and the only reliable RN many residents and families could depend on. When she gave her notice, the obese administrator immediately let her go instead of allowing her to work out her time. This decision hurt the residents who relied on her as the one good nurse in the building. It was yet another example of shortsighted, vindictive leadership that prioritizes control over resident well-being.Even the so-called “social worker” was a complete farce — just a receptionist who is functionally illiterate, incapable of proper documentation, advocacy, or basic professional communication. This is the level of “qualified” staff River Oaks puts in front of families.When we complained about these issues, the response from administration was the usual corporate script: “We’re short-staffed right now due to industry challenges,” followed by zero meaningful action
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Frequently Asked Questions about River Oaks Columbia Heights
Is River Oaks Columbia Heights in a walkable area?
River Oaks Columbia Heights has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
How many beds does River Oaks Columbia Heights have?
River Oaks Columbia Heights has 68 beds.
Are there photos of River Oaks Columbia Heights?
Yes — there are 5 photos of River Oaks Columbia Heights in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of River Oaks Columbia Heights?
River Oaks Columbia Heights is located at 900 42Nd Avenue Ne, Columbia Heights, MN 55421.
What is the phone number of River Oaks Columbia Heights?
(763) 783-1611 will put you in contact with the team at River Oaks Columbia Heights.
What county is River Oaks Columbia Heights located in?
River Oaks Columbia Heights is in Anoka County.
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