Arbor Oaks Senior Living in Andover is a quiet, private three-story community where seniors can choose from studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments, some with balconies and attached garage stalls, and the apartments come with custom blinds, kitchens, full-size washers and dryers in the larger units, individually controlled temperature, and all utilities included except telephone. The community takes care of housekeeping, laundry, and most chores, so residents can enjoy courtyard seating, a fireside lounge, a library, a whirlpool spa, a fitness room, and screened porches or outdoor terraces. There's a salon for personal grooming, a chapel for spiritual care, a community room for gatherings and activities, and wheelchair-accessible showers and tubs for safety. People can bring their dogs or cats, and the community lets residents keep pets if they meet certain conditions.
Arbor Oaks offers independent living for active retirees who want to leave home maintenance behind, and there are assisted living services that help with bathing, dressing, transferring, medication, and other daily needs, while 24-hour awake staff and nurses provide support when needed, and residents can age in place even if their care needs increase. The average private room costs about $4,800 a month. Meals are planned by chefs and can accommodate special diets such as low sodium or low sugar, and there's international cuisine, guest meals, and private dining rooms for family gatherings.
For those who need it, the community also offers memory care in a secure building specially designed for those living with Alzheimer's and other dementia, using wandering alert systems and trained staff ready for behavioral needs or exit-seeking. There's care for diabetic residents, including insulin injections and blood sugar management, and the health team includes visiting nurses, podiatrists, physical, occupational, and speech therapists. Arbor Oaks helps with daily activities and offers medication management, plus hospice, respite, and skilled nursing if necessary.
Residents won't get bored, since there are stretching and yoga classes, art and cooking classes, educational talks, intergenerational programs, devotional services, bingo, Wii bowling, karaoke, and outings into the community, along with fitness, wellness, and recreational programs. People socialize in community rooms, attend spiritual services in the chapel, and get involved in community service projects.
There's transportation to appointments, resident parking, and housekeeping as part of the services, while security features like controlled access entry, emergency response systems, and daily check-ins give peace of mind. Arbor Oaks accepts long-term care insurance, veterans' benefits, and participates in several Minnesota aid programs including Elderly Waiver, Minnesota Senior Health Options, Alternative Care, Consumer Support Grant, and more to help with the cost of care for those who qualify. The community is pet-friendly, offers Wi-Fi, and is staffed by people who get praised for being helpful and kind, and the atmosphere feels welcoming, safe, and designed to support each resident's needs and choices, with the aim to keep the stress of chores and care as low as possible while encouraging an active, social lifestyle for everyone who calls Arbor Oaks home.
