My mother was a resident at "The Lakes" for over five years. She lived independently for the first…read moreseveral years, then transitioned to assisted living and eventually, memory care. Throughout her residency the Lake's staff treated my mother with the utmost respect and kindness. As she became more dependent on others to assist her with her daily activities the quality of care she received remained excellent. My mother's dignity was never compromised, and even though her declining cognitive ability frustrated her, the aides and the nursing staff patiently and diligently attended to her most basic needs. We miss our mother, but we take comfort in knowing that she received the best possible care when she needed it the most. On behalf of my entire family, thank you.

My mom's respite care at The Lakes at Stillwater was a fantastic experience. She stayed for 13…read moredays so we could take the kids on a trip for spring break. The staff is so kind and the care was great, my mom got a nice vacation too. We will definitely be back.

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.

This community is one of a kind. The caregivers and nurses are competent and caring. They will go…read moreabove and beyond for your loved ones. One only has to walk around once to truly understand how special of a place this is.

I would like to recognize Jeff Rank who runs the Rock Steady Boxing Program at The Commons on…read moreMarice for the outstanding job that he does in running a program that is fun but challenging. It is also very effective. My personal experience is that I came to the gym one year ago. I was using a four wheel walker and my strength and balance were poor. One year later I am now walking independently...and I don't need a nap after each class! The person that I hold responsible for this improvement is Jeff. He comes to the program with a strong background. He is dedicated to each of his boxers and is constantly working to improve the program and gym. He also spends a tremendous amount of time researching Parkinsons and is a wonderful resource. I can't thank Jeff enough for the difference he has made in my life.

Clean, updated and good food. The staff is super friendly and kind to residents and guests. The…read moreExecutive Director, Lisa is top notch. What a great facility with amazing people!

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!

Beautiful facility. I just moved in and am anxious to join in the activities and meet new friends.read more

After nine very good years in independent living, my husband is in the…read moreBirches for care after falling and sustaining three back fractures. He is a very discerning physician and is impressed by the care he is receiving. The staff, including the PT and OT therapists, have been top notch. Thank heavens we moved here. Polly B.

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 grandma had the pleasure of living here for 16 months and we are so glad she was able to call…read moreAmira home. The people here (residents and staff) truly care for the residents. Thank you to everyone who made this a great place for families to come to visit and always feel welcome. It doesn't go unnoticed!