Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge

Jo

I really liked the gentleman that took me on the tour at Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge. He was the manager. He was very informative and very proud of his facility. I liked the place a lot. It was real rustic, like a log cabin kind of look. They had a really nice, big area off the lunchroom for chapel services. I really liked that they don't have a waiting list, and they had a lot of activity centers. There were puzzle rooms and pool rooms. I just didn't get to meet any of the staff there.

Robert

They were very friendly at Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge. The rooms were nice. The atmosphere was very good. They have a game room. The staff was very nice. The guy who gave the tour was excellent. It was worth our time to visit. The dining area was very acceptable. It had a very woodsy atmosphere.

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Kari

I have toured Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge for my parents. Initially, we are looking for independent with assuming progression over time to assisted; then to the memory care. We really love the warm, cozy, and home-like environment. We especially like the memory care unit. It felt like a Minnesota cabin, and we thought our dad would feel like he was at home in that environment. The staff who assisted me during the visit were very helpful, caring, and professional. The dining area looked nice and clean, but we didn't try any of the food. They had a full calendar with a wide variety of activities offered. They have activities from card clubs to gardening activities.

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Connie

Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge had a really beautiful dining area. Everything was centrally located. So, there's the a chapel area and they also had a pool table. The atmosphere was very homey, and comforting, and they seemed to have a good care team. They talked about their nursing care while the other places didn't. I liked their meal program. Some places do a la carte where you just pay every day, but they have a monthly plan where you can pick one meal. Another thing I liked about it was that independent living and assisted living were not separate. The apartments I looked at were good. The salesperson I interacted with was wonderful. He has also reached out to me several times afterward when I've had questions and he's very quick to get back. The only thing I did not like was the laundry was not inside the units.

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Beth

We went to Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge. The tour was fine. The lady brought us to see just one unit and showed us the dining area. It just wasn't for us. It was an older property. The setting was something my mom wouldn't like. It was kind of rustic, like a lake resort place, that's what it felt like. The staff was very friendly and provided all the information that we needed to know. It was a real short tour. It was a one-bedroom that we looked at. There was a beauty salon right in one of the common areas. Each floor had a common area, which was nice. They had an area where they had some exercise equipment. There was also an area where they would have a movie night, an area for putting puzzles together, there was a library, a chapel where they could attend church and they had concerts, choirs come in to do concerts, and things like that. They had a laundry facility and if you were there for assisted living, it was included, but if you're not in assisted living, you could have somebody do your laundry and you'd have to pay for that. They had a calendar of social events, which was good. They had a nice variety of things to do. The dining area was nice. When we were there, people were eating lunch and it smelled good. It was an OK place, but it's not something that my mom would ever go for.

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Rick

We toured Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge, and it went very well. We liked the location of it and the staff was very nice. We had lunch there and the food was very good. Everything was in good shape, and the outdoor areas were very nice with lots of trees around. They have activities, like bingo, then there's a pool table and a chapel. Everything was accessible from the elevator. The cleanliness and the upkeep was also very nice.

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Dave

We went to the Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge. We met with Terry who was just awesome, he was wonderful. He showed us each one of the rooms, we loved the rooms, and we loved the location. He also showed us the shared spaces and introduced us to some of the key people there, very friendly staff, I liked them. We liked the prices, it's cheaper than the ones my in-laws are paying in Phoenix. It was very clean. They have 24-hour staffing, community Wi-Fi, exercise room, laundry services. They've got a beauty salon and barber on-site, and religious services, so they had a chapel there. They also have a pool table, they have an activity room, they've got a library, and a computer area even. They say they normally would have free transportation, but they were looking for a van driver.

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Lorie

We went to the Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge. I thought the rooms were nice, they were small, and I saw some interaction between staff and residents. They didn't seem like there was a lot of staff around, I didn't notice a lot of staff, but I think that was 'cause we were in the independent area, but it looked short-handed in nurse and assistants. The people were nice, a lot of smiles on people's faces. You could definitely tell it was a building that was remodelled, but it was nicely remodelled. I saw the assisted living area, a general area which was more of an assisted area, I did see the memory care area, and that was really nice. They had an outdoor space, they had a really nice deck there, I know that you could hear some of the birds, so that was nice. Some of the views from the rooms were OK, some to the street of the parking lot, some just a big tree, so they tried hard there. The person who gave us the tour was great, he was a nice resource.

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Georgia

Our visit to Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge went well. They were very welcoming and friendly. We weren't able to get as much of an impression of the community because there weren't as many residents around, but they have a library, entertainment area, gathering places, and a beauty salon. The dining area was a little bit darker though, due to the decor. It was spacious had lots of windows. They are actually in the process of updating the place for now.

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Pam H.

We were able to see three different rooms at 1Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge and they all look great. We would go more for the 1-bedroom and we really liked that one. If things worked out for us, that's the one we would go for. They were all so very nice and the staff we met with spent over an hour with us. We were so pleased. The staff that assisted us during the tour was very nice and took extra time to talk to us. He did a very good job. The facility was all very clean and they offered us coffee or tap water.

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Mary

Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge was really nice. It was a little bit homier than the other place we visited, but it was more money. They showed just an efficiency or a studio. It was very clean. The staff was wonderful, very accommodating and very nice. They had a courtyard and a lot of amenities. They helped me a lot with some financial aid information.

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Cindy

Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge was a very, very nice facility, but I don't think it's going to work for what we need. We toured the memory care, and it was beautiful. It looked like a good setup. It's just that they only had one room available, and it was with older people who were much worse than my husband, and I just did not want to put him in that atmosphere. They had a small dining room, and there were only seven at the table. They have people who work with them and encourage them to get into card games or activities that would stimulate the brain.

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Brenda

Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge was really nice, and I like all the amenities. It was the first one that my siblings and I saw. Everyone is nice and courteous. It was a good experience.

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Holly

My mother is at Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge. She moved into the Wildflower Lodge portion, which is memory care. She's doing OK. She has not been there quite a full week yet, so it's just an adjustment right now. I don't know enough yet because she just got in there, but so far, so good. They've been friendly and attentive. The staff that I have dealt with so far has been good. I haven't dealt with a lot of the aides yet because I haven't been there that much. She said she likes the food. Rose Arbor is the assisted living side, so they will have one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments and then on the Wildflower Lodge side, which is the memory care, they just have a small studio, so it's much smaller on that side of the place. They have been doing activities every day even in light of the COVID. They have exercise, arts, and games, and they still do them every day morning and afternoon. They're doing really good. The memory care area definitely is smaller and not as nice as the assisted living one. It doesn't have as nice decor, it's not as big and grand, but I think it's like that for a reason. It's a little on the pricy side, but it's a decent place.

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Kathryn

My parents were in Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge. I was pleased with them, but they didn't have the skilled nursing that my mom needed. It's an older community, but it's a quality place. It was a very good place for my parents, we appreciated their services, and the staff worked with us.

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Jill

The woman who took me around Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge was very nice, very knowledgeable, and helpful. It felt like an older building. It was a family home, and it's tucked away in a very pretty area with trees all around, which made it dark inside. Not a lot of light got into it, and it seemed a little bit gloomy to me, but everybody was very nice. The rooms were fairly small with only a bathroom and a window. They had a pretty outdoor garden area where they could go out and garden. They would take the residents for walks in the neighborhood because it's in a residential area. They have activities, they have somebody help them paint pictures, and they have music. There are different neighborhoods and each has their own dining area.

K.D.

I was not impressed with Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge at all. When I went there they didn't even realize that I had an appointment, so I made another appointment and visited them a second time, but the person who was there took in a walk-in who didn't have an appointment and asked for a tour. So I had to wait over half an hour for my tour. The courtyard where the memory care people were allowed to go was overgrown. The grass must have been at least a foot and a half high, it hadn't been weeded, and didn’t look like it was being used. The patients were just in bed, and there didn't seem to be any activities going on. I saw a couple of the rooms, they had a toilet, a sink, a very small bathroom, and a bedroom. All of the rooms were different sizes, so some people have a very nice large bedroom, while others only had small bedrooms. It's clean, but setup like a nursing home, and most of the clients I saw there seemed to be in the advanced stages. There were no interactions or stimulation going on for the memory care people.

Stacy

I like Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge. When I showed up there was only the receptionist and the sales agent wasn't there, so I just walked around and looked at the place, and they weren't able to answer my questions. They did reach out to me the following week. I saw some of the common areas, and it had a lodge type of feel. The receptionist who tried to help me was very nice; she did the best she could. They were still in the process of cleaning the room that I looked at, but it was a nice room.

Cathy

Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge was nice. It had a lodgey feeling, more like going to the cabin. The gal that helped me was very informative and very honest with us and I appreciated that. I saw a lot of residents walking around; it's very independent living.

Pete

Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge has independent living and assisted living (no moving required). It was a very nice place and seemed to be very well run. The staff was very cooperative. The interior grounds were very nicely kept and in good condition. The location was close to Maple Grove shopping. The 1-bedroom apartment was very clean, very bright, and very new looking.

Nicole

The staff at Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge is very accommodating, especially with emergency situations. They're very willing to help and provide support, and have been great to us. The facilities are very nice and the food is great. You get breakfast with your stay and you can pay for extra. They have bible studies, book club, they do tours, and go to apple orchards or arboretums. My parents' apartment is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath with a kitchen. They have their own little doorbell when you walk in. The laundry is right down the hall, it's free and nice, with three washers and dryers. All senior communities are expensive, but for what Rose Arbor can offer, it's a good price.

NickiL

The location is central, the building is beautiful, the staff are dedicated and friendly, and the price is just right.

james033105

Rose Arbor was very nice. I found it a little difficult to find, but everything was fine. It is a little farther away from my location in Anoka than I am looking for, but it is still within consideration. They are competitive with all the others that I looked at. The staff that I met was fine; there was no problem with them or anything. I think they do a good job.

Tami552252

I toured Rose Arbor, but they were not able to accommodate some of my mother’s diet needs, so that is why we did not go with them. She's living in another memory care in Marshall, Minnesota, and we were looking at alternatives to move her; we decided to not move her at this time. It had a very warm, inviting, and comfortable feel. The woman who took me on the tour was very knowledgeable, interested in my mom’s needs, and offered a good explanation of their services.

Wallace341405

Everything was nice about Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge. I’ve seen them all. It was good. They had plenty of activities. We didn’t talk to the staff. We had a tour guide. We met people working there, but we didn’t really have that much to do with the staff. They have a bus. First of all, it was the location. It was just nice

Kathryn753574

I placed my parents at Rose Arbor. They’re doing a great job. My parents are in assisted living, and I like that the apartments could be either an apartment or assisted living. They’re helping with assisted living and medication management. My parents take three meals a day there, and there are lot of activities for them to participate in. They have very friendly staff who has been there for a long time. Also this community is within walking distance of a coffee shop, Wal-Mart and other stuff, which is great for them if they want to walk a few blocks. I’m very happy with this community.

Geniveive

Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge seems to be a small, clean facility. It didn't have the spaciousness of the other places I have seen. It was older, too. They had kept aside food for us, and my dad seemed to like it. The facility had more of a "lodgey" feeling, which I wish was less so. You can always have a cabin feel without going way overboard.

Chuck782006

I was satisfied with Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge. They had a lot of different activities, and the dining area and rooms looked fine and safe.

GinnyIOFTI

Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge was nice. It's not bad, but it's not great. The staff were pretty engaging and friendly. I liked the people who were gathered in a common area watching TV, but the residents seemed bored to me. It had a phenomenal menu. They had a lot of areas where they hold activities. There's the common room and another room with more tables where they play cards and stuff like that.

Tom RLWVEU

Rose Arbor & Wildflower Lodge looked quite nice, but there was more care than we needed, so it was too expensive. The rooms, the grounds, activities, and the dining area looked really good. I would say the atmosphere was upscale, homey, and comfortable.

jewelie77

My father was in the Wildflower Lodge memory care. Please stay away! I can confidently say he was neglected for his 1 year stay there. Each time we went to visit his hearing aids were never working. The "activity" for the day consisted of moving the residents in front of a TV to watch a musical show. The staff barely speaks English and they are NEVER around!! Residents would be left in their wing without a single staff person to be found. We had to search out staff & that was very difficult. One visit my dad actually made it out the front door!!! The lay out of the building is a nightmare for dementia. Long, twisty hallways that a person without dementia could get lost. We left in tears each time we went to visit. We have since moved him to a new memory care and it is a night and day difference. My dad is smiling again! We feel happy to go visit him and leave without feeling like we dumped him in an awful place!!

Bonnie110932550

We really liked Rose Arbor and Wildflower Lodge. It was very large, and it had very comfortable décor. It seemed to be well staffed. They had good activities. The only thing that disturbed me was they kind of made it like a selling point that they do not keep dementia residents if they show any violent tendencies.

Caring84900250

We chose Rose Arbor because it's just 15 minutes away. It's a nice living space, a nice community with activities. The apartment was on the main floor, and it seemed to have everything that we like, and the décor for my dad wasn't as fancy or feminine. It was very casual looking. It's nice but casual. We picked it with that in mind, and the setting that it's in, and it's kind of close to business, but it's secluded by trees. There's a creek and wildlife. So we chose it for the location, the building, but we also knew that the care was good there because of a friend. It kind of ended up being a no brainer.

P.Ray

Mom has been at lodge for about 2 weeks. The staff is genuine. Caring and accommodating to my moms needs. There are many activities to keep folks busy. Calming environment, clean and we'll kept.

unknown11

The head nurse does not want to do more work than she has too and her LPN will talk behind your back. The Director is all about the money.