Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Serendipitous Living
Serendipitous Living offers independent living in Apple Valley, Minnesota, with private living and community services rather than daily care. Residents need to manage routine daily tasks without regular assistance, making the home a better fit for someone who remains independent.
Located in the Cedar Grove neighborhood, the community has five beds, creating a small setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. All five beds are currently occupied, and the intimate scale may suit someone who prefers a smaller community.
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About this community
Inspection History
In Minnesota, the Department of Health, Health Regulation Division is the primary authority for conducting onsite inspections and reporting on the quality of care in residential facilities.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 26 deficiencies 1 inspection
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Minnesota state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2024 vs. Minnesota state average• Total deficiencies (136% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (162% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 26 | 11 | This facility has 136% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (26 vs. MN avg 11).↑ 136% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 26.0 | 9.91 | This facility has 162% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (26 vs. MN avg 9.91).↑ 162% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
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Total inspections
| 1 | 1 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Minnesota average (1 vs. MN avg 1).— At avg |
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1.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Apple Valley's city center to Serendipitous Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the MN Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Minnesota interviews residents directly — covering food, activities, staff, privacy, and sense of choice — including those with memory loss. The facility's score is compared to similarly sized facilities statewide and converted to a 1–5 star rating. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
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Minnesota surveys the primary family contact for each resident, asking about meals, staff responsiveness, safety, and likelihood to recommend. Scores are compared to peer facilities and converted to a 1–5 star rating. "–" = too few responses to score; "X" = facility refused to participate. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
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The percentage of residents who reported satisfaction with food variety and mealtimes in Minnesota's statewide quality-of-life survey. Food tends to score lower than other domains statewide, so scores above 85% reflect strong performance relative to peers. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| New Perspective Eagan | IL AL MC | Eagan | 145
Facility
145
MN AVG
61
Rank
#38 / 517 | Yes |
66
Facility
66
MN AVG
45
Rank
#130 / 602 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | 19
Facility
19
MN AVG
18
Rank
#46 / 136 |
50.3%
Facility
50.3%
MN AVG
75.5%
Rank
#222 / 259 | A+ | 69.9%
Facility
69.9%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#127 / 149 | 1 | 3
Facility
3
MN AVG
10
Rank
#14 / 274 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#19 / 274 | ||
| New Perspective Prior Lake | IL AL MC | Prior Lake | 120
Facility
120
MN AVG
61
Rank
#71 / 517 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
MN AVG
45
Rank
#350 / 602 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 19
Facility
19
MN AVG
18
Rank
#46 / 136 |
99.2%
Facility
99.2%
MN AVG
75.5%
Rank
#28 / 259 | A+ | 84%
Facility
84%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#57 / 149 | 1 | 12
Facility
12
MN AVG
10
Rank
#177 / 274 | 12.0
Facility
12.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#189 / 274 | ||
| New Perspective Carlson Parkway | IL AL MC | Minnetonka | 115
Facility
115
MN AVG
61
Rank
#85 / 517 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
MN AVG
45
Rank
#393 / 602 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 19
Facility
19
MN AVG
18
Rank
#46 / 136 |
88.7%
Facility
88.7%
MN AVG
75.5%
Rank
#73 / 259 | A+ | 80.4%
Facility
80.4%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#78 / 149 | 1 | 5
Facility
5
MN AVG
10
Rank
#39 / 274 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#49 / 274 | ||
| Nine Mile Creek Senior Living | IL AL MC | Bloomington (West Bloomington) | 107
Facility
107
MN AVG
61
Rank
#105 / 517 | No |
29
Facility
29
MN AVG
45
Rank
#419 / 602 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 16
Facility
16
MN AVG
18
Rank
#70 / 136 |
93.5%
Facility
93.5%
MN AVG
75.5%
Rank
#47 / 259 | A+ | 80.7%
Facility
80.7%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#76 / 149 | 1 | 1
Facility
1
MN AVG
10
Rank
#5 / 274 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#5 / 274 | ||
| Serendipitous Living | IL | Apple Valley (Cedar Grove) | 5
Facility
5
MN AVG
61
Rank
#387 / 517 | No |
11
Facility
11
MN AVG
45
Rank
#549 / 602 | - | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
MN AVG
75.5%
Rank
#1 / 259 | - | - | 1 | 26
Facility
26
MN AVG
10
Rank
#259 / 274 | 26.0
Facility
26.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#266 / 274 |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every MN community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Frequently Asked Questions about Serendipitous Living
What neighborhood is Serendipitous Living in?
Serendipitous Living is in the Cedar Grove neighborhood of Apple Valley.
Is Serendipitous Living in a walkable area?
Serendipitous Living has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the occupancy rate at Serendipitous Living?
Serendipitous Living's occupancy is 100%.
Are pets allowed at Serendipitous Living?
No, Serendipitous Living has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Serendipitous Living have?
Serendipitous Living has 5 beds.
Has Serendipitous Living had any deficiencies?
Serendipitous Living has had 26 reported deficiencies according to records from Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS).
What is the address of Serendipitous Living?
Serendipitous Living is located at 7935 Upper 139Th Court West, Apple Valley, MN 55044.





