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Overview of New Perspective Mahtomedi

New Perspective Mahtomedi offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Mahtomedi, MN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The 30 bed size may suit someone who prefers a smaller community. The range of care levels can also support a move to greater support without leaving the community. Studio apartments provide a single private living space, while respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Short term rehab provides a temporary rehabilitation stay, and on site occupational and physical therapy services allow residents to receive rehabilitation without arranging transportation.

Residents may bring pets, use the secured courtyard, and dine on chef created meals. Transportation is available for community outings, giving residents a way to take part in activities beyond the community. A Walk Score of 58 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain destinations independently.

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Overview of Carver Ridge Senior Living

Nestled in the heart of Carver, MN, Carver Ridge Senior Living offers a range of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With a variety of spacious suites and floor plans, residents can find the perfect living arrangement to match their needs. The community is designed to provide comfort and independence, while offering the support necessary for those needing assistance with daily activities.

With a compassionate team, Carver Ridge emphasizes wellness through the Inspire Wellness for Life program, focusing on physical, emotional, social, and intellectual health. Residents can enjoy amenities such as medication management, enriching social activities, and specialized dementia care. The community’s commitment to individualized care and an inviting atmosphere make it a perfect place for seniors to thrive and live life to the fullest.

$4,050/Month Info Pricing updated on February 13th, 2026

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Overview of Arbor Oaks Senior Living

Treat yourself to a retirement life of comfort, joy, and security at Arbor Oaks Senior Living, a welcoming senior living community in Anoka County, Andover, MN, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents enjoy spacious apartments designed to provide individualized support and comfort while being conveniently close to shopping, dining, and medical clinics. A highly-trained team is available 24/7 to provide a minimal to moderate level of assistance when residents need them, providing utmost peace of mind and comfort.

The community works closely with residents and their families to formulate a lifestyle that addresses all their needs. Residents’ overall well-being is guaranteed with an array of health & wellness programs implemented by the community. From therapies, and physician visits to an Integrative Health program that blends the best of western medicine with therapeutic practices, there are plenty of ways to stay holistically healthy at Arbor Oaks. Most of the household chores and maintenance are also handled by the community so residents have more time for making new friends, discovering new passions, and exploring what the community has to offer.

$4,175/Month Info Pricing updated on February 13th, 2026

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Overview of Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington

Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington in the West Bloomington neighborhood of Bloomington, MN, provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living helps with daily routines like dressing, bathing, and medication administration, while secured memory care offers dedicated supervision for those prone to wandering.

The 111-bed property features one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts, averaging 5 hours and 18 minutes of daily nurse staffing per resident. On-site facilities include a pool, fitness center, library, movie theater, and wood shop, alongside short-term rehabilitation services.

Payment options include private funds, Medicaid, and Medicare for qualifying short-term stays. With a walk score of 37, the area is car-dependent for daily errands.

Interested individuals looking for continuing care options in Bloomington can connect with Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington to discuss current availability or set up a visit.

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Tradition

8500 Tessman Farm Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Overview of Tradition

Overlooking the beautiful community of Brooklyn Park, MN, the Tradition is a classic senior living community offering independent living and assisted living services. Here, residents can choose from well-appointed and cozy accommodations with several floor plans based on their preferences. The community is committed to its mission of removing limits and enhancing the lives of its residents during their stay. Having a highly equipped and dedicated team, the community ensures comfort and security among its residents

With its top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy delectable dining with chef-prepared menus daily, scheduled transportation for appointments, health and wellness programs, and daily events and activities. Explore its beautifully created spaces such as its walking paths and meet new companions. At Tradition, seniors can truly enjoy a secure living experience.

Starting Price $2,465/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Overview of New Perspective Highland Park

Bask in the warmth of Mississippi River Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, with the distinguished senior living community of New Perspective Highland Park providing assisted living and memory care. Enjoy the utmost comfort and convenience with the snug and well-designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans of the community. With exceptional care and assistance from a team of competent and highly skilled professionals available around the clock, seniors can rest assured to meet their special needs and aspirations.

Discover new interests and reignite past hobbies with engaging activities and enjoyable programs. Indulge in delightful and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. New Perspective Highland Park strives to provide a safe place for seniors to flourish and live a glorious retirement with its wonderful amenities and tranquil spaces.

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Overview of The Waters of Edina

In Edina, MN, The Waters of Edina combines independent living, memory care, and assisted living services. It is located in the Countryside area with 142 beds, and 91.5% are currently occupied, indicating that most are in use.

Individuals in independent living manage their own homes, with community support provided and daily assistance excluded. Staff enter assisted living apartments to provide assistance, whether it involves bathing, dressing, or administering medication. For those at risk of wandering, memory care provides oversight within a secure environment. Advancing to a higher level as needs increase doesn’t imply abandoning the community.

A pet can accompany its owner too. Housing includes studios, in addition to one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. The studio accommodates a single resident, while two-bedroom units are suitable for couples or individuals sharing their space with a friend.

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Overview of New Perspective Arden Hills

New Perspective Arden Hills sits at 3565 Pine Tree Dr in Arden Hills, Minnesota, right near Bethel University, with pond views built into the setting. It covers independent living, assisted living, and memory care under one roof. The neighborhood is somewhat walkable, a Walk Score of 33, so a few errands are doable on foot, but most trips are going to call for a car.

At 160 beds and 18 years into operation, this is a well-established, mid-rise community. Occupancy sits at 61 percent right now, 98 of those 160 beds filled, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments making up the housing mix.

Care here runs through rehabilitation, respite stays, and short-term rehab, backed by licensed nurses and CNAs and staffing around the clock. On-site occupational and physical therapy is part of the picture too, along with transportation arranged for community outings. The staffing numbers carry real weight: registered nurses put in about 49 minutes per resident daily, and when you add up all nursing staff types, total care comes to 4 hours and 55 minutes per resident, per day.

Meals are chef-created, and residents get a warm-water pool, a movie theater, a chapel, and a dance hall to use, plus a regular rotation of gardening, happy hour, and card games. There’s a standing partnership with Bethel University, and pets are welcome. Starting price runs $1,990 a month, with Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay all accepted.

Minnesota’s Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, oversees inspections, and the recurring focus areas span medication management, infection control, fire safety, hazardous-materials handling, care planning documentation, and dietary service, a broad spread that reflects how thoroughly this type of community gets reviewed. Taken together, New Perspective Arden Hills is a well-staffed, amenity-rich community built for residents who need a range of care levels without switching addresses.

Starting Price $1,990/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Abiitan Mill City

Abiitan Mill City sits at 428 S 2nd St in downtown Minneapolis, a 110-bed community managed by Ecumen and owned by Erwan Moison. It’s been running for 11 years, and it doesn’t specialize in just one level of care. Independent living, assisted living, and memory care all exist under the same roof, though residents do need to be 55 or older to move in.

Location is genuinely a strength here. The Walk Score is 92, close to the top of the scale, so daily errands rarely require a car. Units run one and two bedrooms, from 694 up to 2,204 square feet, and right now 98 of the 110 beds are filled, putting occupancy at 89 percent.

Two named programs stand out for flexibility: Adult Day Services and Short-Term Transitional Care, alongside respite care and home care support. That combination matters for families who don’t need a permanent move right away but want a real option in place when circumstances shift.

On the regulatory side, inspections here have tended to center on fire-safety systems and medication management, the kind of operational areas state regulators routinely review at communities like this one.

Eleven years of operation, a highly walkable downtown location, and flexible short-term care options: what this shows is how Abiitan Mill City is a Minneapolis community built to handle a range of senior living needs, from an occasional day program to a full move-in, without requiring a family to start over somewhere new as those needs shift.

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Overview of Vernon Terrace of Edina

Located in the welcoming community of Hennepin County, Edina, MN, Vernon Terrace of Edina is a distinctive senior living community, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents thrive in their beautiful accommodations, with a variety of pet-friendly one and two bedroom layouts available to help them find just the right fit for their needs. The community offers high-quality care services, enriching activities, personalized support, and a worry-free lifestyle, all while being conveniently near parks, the library, clinics, and shops.

Committed to providing a place to live well, the community goes above and beyond and provides more than just the basic needs of life. Here, residents also enjoy access to a range of amenities and participation in a wide array of interesting and stimulating activities. There’s a wellness center to make sure residents stay active and fit, a theater and a library for enjoyment, and cozy lounge and community rooms for socialization.

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Senior Communities in Minnesota at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 45/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Minnesota. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 61The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Minnesota. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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