My mother moved in to Marvella in May 2024. We couldn't be more pleased with everything about this…read morefacility...the building, the amenities, the staff, the food...all excellent! Despite the luxurious feel of this place, it proved to be the least expensive of the places we toured. There are so many great people who work here: Nicole, Connor, Michele, Cat, Susan, Robin, Robin, Wendy, Marie, Mary, Craig, Tess...I could go on and on. If you are looking for Memory care, Assisted Living, or independent living in the St Paul Highland area, this is definitely a "must see".

My mom lived in Memory Care at Marvella for 15 months. She was forced to leave because her disease…read moreprogressed and she started needing a wheelchair. When I was moving my mom's belongings out of her room, I discovered her room had a rodent infestation of enormous proportions. There was a solid sheet of droppings under the cushions of her couch. Most of the interior fabric was eaten away. There were droppings inside my mom's bed frame and along her headboard. The shelf of mom's closet was blanketed with droppings. The infestation created a serious health risk to my mom as well as the other residents. The Hantavirus is contracted through breathing air contaminated with rodent dropping. And it can be fatal. A few weeks after my mom had left, I received a letter from Marvella, informing me they would not be refunding my mom's damage deposit because they needed to replace the carpet in her room. Yes, there was a blood stain on the carpet from when my mom fell and hit her head. After realizing they were never going to clean up the pool of blood, I tried to wash it out of the carpet, but it did leave a stain. I find it ironic that Marvella had my mom living in the midst of a rodent infestation (including droppings in the carpet) but they chose to further punish my mom by keeping her damage deposit. She didn't tear the place up by hosting nightly keggars in her room. She's a 91 year old woman with advanced dementia who fell and hit her head. Does that sound like treatment she should receive from a nonprofit, Christian organization run by Presbyterian Homes?

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.

I have recommended Assisted Living Locators to several of my clients! Sarah Hallmark-Brower and…read moreSara Lynaugh make a wonderful team. First and foremost their knowledge and understanding of the industry is top notch, they are more than equipped in finding places for your loved one based upon medical needs, personal preferences, financial considerations, etc. They have always done a great job at making a stressful situation a little easier to manage. It can be overwhelming when faced with the decision to have a parent or loved one moved into an assisted living facility. Sarah and Sara will help you through this process by finding a place where your loved one can thrive, and you can have the peace of mind knowing your loved one is getting quality care. I highly recommend Sara and Sarah with Assisted Living Locators! Allie Goodmanson, MSW, LGSW

Wow, were we lucky to find this place. Both my mom and dad need Memory Care, and while they were…read moregetting great Assisted Living services in the suburbs, I wanted to move them closer to me (in St. Paul) and also bump them up to Memory Care (a locked facility that will make them food three times a day, provide activities, let them live together in a one-bedroom apartment, provide help to the toilet or walking for dad because he has Parkinson's and Dementia...mom also has Dementia). The nurses and aides at Willows really care about what they are doing, and have worked for the privately-owned company for a long time (it's owned by a brother and sister who are awesome). I LOVE that we found this memory-care place for them, and it's in a great neighborhood--if you're not local, you might think of it as Mac-Groveland, but it's really actually Ramsey Hill (closer to the Cathedral than to Macalester College). It's close to the restaurants on Selby like the Happy Gnome, and close to the grocery store (Mississippi Market at Selby-Dale). I'm 100% glad we got them there--whew!!! :-)

I can't say enough good things about the care my dad received at The Willows. The staff is…read moreexcellent and loving, focused on the individuals living there, and wonderfully competent. They were caring to our family as well. It felt like the best home he could have had for the end of his life as well as for all the time he was there. I recommended it as highly as I possibly can.

At first glance this place seems like a decent place. After spending over a month in their…read moretransitional care facility I began to see the cracks in the make-up. They were completely incapable of handling my specific needs as it pertains to pain management. I wish I could say I recommend this place, but I just can't. Food is ok.

My son moved in here in February. He is very satisfied. The staff are wonderful & the house is so…read moreclean. Don't agree with the two previous posts at all.

From the owner: Stonecrest Living strives to enrich the lives of those we care for every day. We deeply believe in…read morecompassion, respect, excellence, and integrity, that is the core of our mission. Our work is driven by love and support, and our staff live by these core values. We believe that we are the right place and provide the right care for our residents, we seek innovation and creativity to better define care into the future, that is our vision.

The photos posted here give a good idea of the warm and caring atmosphere at Lilydale Senior…read moreLiving. Over 5+ years I have visited here several times a week and have been impressed with the faculty and especially with the staff. The staff treats the residents with sincere warmth and respect. They can adapt to the changing needs of residents and work well with families and medical providers. They make an effort to provide good meals and a variety of activities.

From the owner: At Lilydale Senior Living, we want you to feel right at home. Our comfortable apartment communities…read morefeature a wide range of worry-free, convenient living arrangements, which are designed to fit the personal style and evolving needs of our seniors. From total independent living, to assisted-living and memory care, we provide all of our residents with the opportunity to live happy, healthy lives in a safe, secure environment, while remaining as active and independent as possible. We stress the importance of health and wellness to each of our residents, no matter what level of care they are receiving from our staff. Part of that process includes keeping our residents active and involved through a wide variety of social events and activities.

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!