Nelson Gables by Vivie

    1220 Nokomis St, Alexandria, MN 56308
    • Assisted Living

    Welcoming friendly safe active community

    I'm very pleased with this welcoming, beautiful, and well-maintained community. The staff are consistently friendly, experienced, and responsive-Wendy's tour was excellent-and they listen, explain next steps, and provide mobility and personal care as needed. Rooms are spacious and sunlit, common areas are inviting, and the active programming (musicians, talks, outings) plus a well-equipped fitness center make it feel safe and home-like.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.90·(10)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Clean, well-maintained newer facility
    • Bright, sunlit common areas with many windows
    • Spacious, well-equipped resident rooms
    • Comfortable gathering areas and activity room with large TV
    • Active, varied activities program (musicians, talks, outings)
    • Well-equipped fitness center with personal trainers and masseuse
    • Responsive, helpful, and knowledgeable staff
    • Support for mobility and showering assistance
    • Informative and organized admissions and tour process
    • Safe, home-like, welcoming atmosphere

    Cons

    • Variable dining quality
    • Premium pricing

    Summary of reviews

    Nelson Gables presents as a modern, well-kept senior living community with a strong emphasis on environment and programming. Reviewers consistently describe clean, sunlit spaces, large windows and comfortable gathering areas that create an open, home-like feel. Resident rooms are noted as spacious and well set up, and common spaces (including an activity room with a large television and comfortable seating) support socialization.

    The staff and care-related aspects are a clear strength in the reviews. Families and prospective residents describe staff as friendly, responsive, and informative; admissions interactions are characterized as prepared and explanatory, helping families understand next steps. Practical care services such as mobility assistance and showering support are available. Safety and security were frequently mentioned alongside a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and several reviewers pointed to specific staff members and tours that left a positive impression.

    Nelson Gables offers an active, varied activities program. Programming examples include live musicians, talks, outings to town, and fitness offerings. The fitness center is highlighted for its equipment and access to personal trainers and a masseuse, indicating a focus on wellness and recreational engagement beyond basic activities. This breadth of programming supports social and physical engagement for residents who seek an active lifestyle.

    Dining impressions are mixed. Some reviewers described the food positively, while at least one reviewer explicitly criticized the food quality. The pattern suggests variability in dining satisfaction rather than a uniformly positive or negative dining experience. Cost is another recurring theme: the community is described as having premium pricing, and prospective residents should weigh program and amenity offers against fees.

    Overall, Nelson Gables appears to be a well-maintained, activity-rich community with attentive staff and a welcoming environment. Notable considerations for families touring the community are to sample meals and ask specific questions about dining menus and service consistency, review fee structures and what is included in pricing, and confirm staffing levels and clinical supports relevant to the prospective resident’s needs. These steps will help align expectations around dining and cost while confirming the broadly positive operational strengths described by reviewers.

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    Location

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    Nelson Gables by Vivie is located at 1220 Nokomis St, Alexandria, MN, 56308.

    About Nelson Gables by Vivie

    Nelson Gables by Vivie sits at 1220 Nokomis Street in Alexandria, MN, and is licensed by the State and regulated by the Minnesota Department of Health, which means staff follow certain important guidelines to help residents stay healthy and safe, and folks there generally find the place warm and welcoming no matter which service they use, like Assisted Living, Memory Care for Alzheimer's, Independent Living, Long-Term Care, and more, including Home Care, Adult Day Services, and Hospice, which means people can usually find the care they need and don't have to move around a lot if their needs change. The staff offers support with daily activities, like bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and managing medications, with help available all day and night through their 24-hour supervision and emergency call systems, so someone's always around if residents need help, and that can bring families some peace of mind. Nurses coordinate appointments, take care of prescriptions, and keep an eye on health changes, and there's a system in place for emergency alerts, and the buildings and grounds are wheelchair accessible, and handrails and secured areas help prevent falls or wandering, which is important for memory care. Nelson Gables tries to treat people with dignity and respect, offering a socially focused lifestyle where folks can join group activities, movie nights, yoga or exercise, games, story times, community-sponsored events, and even join a resident musical group or spend time in the arts and crafts room, or out in the community garden, walking paths, outdoor patios, and gardens-even the party room for family gatherings comes in handy, and there's a steady stream of offsite trips too. Residents can get meals in a dining room that serves all-day dining, including special diets for allergies or diabetes, and staff take care of housework, laundry, and dry cleaning, which helps keep things clean and comfortable, plus there are furnished private and semi-private rooms, full-sized kitchens, and telephone and television services, and you'll find WiFi and a guest policy that lets visitors come for meal times. Nelson Gables offers some nice extras like an on-site barbershop and spa, a community arts room, transportation and parking options, and in-house religious services, and they try to make moving in easier by helping coordinate everything in advance. The place has support for those needing rehabilitation, skin and continence care, money management, and even body positioning and whirlpool baths if needed, and for those needing extra health care, there's skilled nursing right there, and care is often adjusted for each person, and staff coordinate with other healthcare providers to offer more complete support if someone's condition changes. For those wanting to stay connected, there's free high-speed WiFi, and for many, knowing there are secure grounds, emergency systems, and round-the-clock staff means they can settle in and feel comfortable while staying as independent as possible with a little bit of help when they need it.

    People often ask...

    Nelson Gables by Vivie offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,327 per month.

    Nelson Gables by Vivie offers assisted living.

    There are 16 photos of Nelson Gables by Vivie on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 1220 Nokomis St, Alexandria, MN 56308.

    No, Nelson Gables by Vivie does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Minnesota, the Department of Health licenses assisted living facilities, publishing the findings of its surveys and complaint investigations.

    License number30327
    Facility typeAssisted Living

    Inspection Reports

    2

    Reports

    3

    Citations

    1

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    17 May 2024Inspection
    Identified correction orders requiring written relocation notices, complete annual training, and comprehensive service plan content.
    • 144G.52 Subd. 9Emergency relocation
    • 144G.63 Subd. 5Required annual training
    • 144G.70 Subd. 4 (f)Service plan, implementation
    24 Aug 2023Complaint
    Investigated an allegation of neglect after a resident fell in the bathroom and died; the finding was inconclusive.

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